Another Lambo Door Question

[kpaske]

Thank you for the etymology lesson. Despite what it originally meant, the term "ricer" is currently used to refer to any automotive mods that are kitsch (meaning that they tastelessly imitate something functional).

I think the more common term used to generalize Japanese imports was "rice burner" . "Rice" and "ricer" evolved from that term to refer to tasteless, functionless modifications like cheap body kits and tin can tailpipes.

[*]Black-painted steel wheels (aka hubcap delete). Steel wheels are the heaviest you can find. Painting them black and losing the hubcaps doesn't improve your performance.
[*]Painted calipers. Meant to make stock calipers look like Brembos, or some other aftermarket variety, which often come in bright colors. Contrary to popular opinion, the paint does not improve the performance of the stock brakes.

I'd classify these as purely aesthetic, and therefore "bling" if done in a professional way that improves the look of the vehicle. I don't think anyone actually believes these mods will improve performance.

[etlsport]

body kits and and painted calipers add looks to a car.. add uniqueness to a car... anyone (especially VX owners) can appreciate making your car unique... i think lambo doors have the same effect... making the car unique and if you are willing to sacrifice money, and maybe some of your ability to get out of the car for being unique then do it! who cares what other people think of your car if you like it

baldwin- theres almost no such thing as a 'bolt on' kit for any car, especially a VX, chances are if you do the lambo kit, youll end up having to do some kind of modding of some sort, so before you tell the shop to do it, you should see exactly what they are going to need to do and if it can be reversed, you wont know until you try though

[Tone]

Uh, the VX is EXTREMELY rigid. It was an SLK.

[JHarris1385]

What would really do if Transio wasnt a member? Hum......Id be bored at work cause there would not be anyone intelligently stating their opinions, therefore, cuasing the threads to be less interesting.....

[transio]

What would really do if Transio wasnt a member? Hum......Id be bored at work cause there would not be anyone intelligently stating their opinions, therefore, cuasing the threads to be less interesting.....

You flatter me. Thanks. There are many people on VX.info who intelligently state their opinions, though. If there were no one presenting a decent counterpoint, what would be the point of making an argument at all?