Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
[Re: SattyNoCar]
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Kern Dog
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Electric conversion. Thread winner! To those that prefer 14 and 15" wheels, good for you. I want my car to respond like a newer car so I'll stick with my 18" wheels. No eyelashes on headlights for me. No GM engines but I'll gladly embrace some hybrid Ford brakes and Tremec transmissions. Back in the 80s, there was a love versus hate thing for jacked up rear ends, sidepipes, roof visors, curb feelers, N-50-15s and wild graphics.
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
[Re: Kern Dog]
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I actually like the jacked up rear/slapper bar/N50 look. It's likely why the big wing/fart can thing doesn't bother me. I don't care for anything larger than 15s on a 60s/70s car, but that's just personal preference. 18s on a car like yours make all of the sense in the world. And if I ever do get my 60s/70s Cadillac or Lincoln, I'm dropping it 1.5 in the front, 2 in the rear, and putting curb feelers on it.
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
[Re: not_a_charger]
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New trucks with the tires and wheels sticking out of the fenders a foot or more.. I was considering custom wheels for my 21 Ram it appears nobody makes a custom wheel with a stock offset...
68 Dart 410 / 904 92 D150 original owner 21 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Big Horn , Hemi ,4x4 23 Audi Q5 16 Honda HRV
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
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Chrome "spinner" hubcaps Huge wooden center consoles in 30s/40s/50s cars 18"/20" LX wheels on old cars Stance cars- narrow tires pulled over wide wheels, then negative camber galore Is this cool in some way???
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
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Chrome "spinner" hubcaps Huge wooden center consoles in 30s/40s/50s cars 18"/20" LX wheels on old cars Stance cars- narrow tires pulled over wide wheels, then negative camber galore Is this cool in some way??? It look like Godzilla stepped on it!
'63 Dodge 330 11.19 @ 121 mph Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs. 10.01 @ 133mph with a 250 shot of nitrous an a splash of race gas. 1.36 60 ft. 3,700 lbs.
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
[Re: Kern Dog]
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01/05/23 02:38 PM
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Those are probably the nicest looking larger than 15's I've seen on any muscle car. They really look sharp.
I was considering doing the resto-mod treatment to my 78 Trans Am, but I knew I'd want to keep the stock 15 inch snowflake wheels, which would limit my braking options.
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
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Yeah, even with the W-72 engine option, it was only a whopping 220 hp. Was a 4 speed with t-tops, though, so fun to drive. Handled really well too. And you're right about the appearance. Young and old alike loved that car. Something about the t-tops, the screaming chicken on the hood, etc. We'd take it to my daughter's soccer games, and kids would go nuts over it.
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
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Chrome "spinner" hubcapsj Huge wooden center consoles in 30s/40s/50s cars 18"/20" LX wheels on old cars Stance cars- narrow tires pulled over wide wheels, then negative camber galore Is this cool in some way??? That’s the worst.
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Re: Name a car modification that people think is cool, but isn't
[Re: not_a_charger]
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I have to keep checking back t see how many dumb modifications I've made on my truck. So far, only 2 or 3 dumb things, according to the masses. Either I'm doing OK, or I better get busy, depending on the goal.. , ,. or
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