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IRA11Y
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May 2002

Re: Car Modifications Survey

Fri, 20 September 2002 23:58

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1. Your age?

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2. Your sex?

Male

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3. What kind of car do you own?

1/.KE70
2./MX83

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4. How has it been modified?

1./ brakes, engine, suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust, fuel system, intake system, seating, lights, etc etc
2./ lights ( baby seat )

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5. What is the result of the modifications?

1./ increased safety and handling characteristics
2./increased movement of money from back pocket

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6. How much have you spent on modifications?

1./<$1000
2./ a lifetime of suffering!

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7. Why have you modified your car?

to improve on the factory items that are inferior due to manufacturer cutting corners to produce a car at affordable levels to the market. and because I enjoy doing it.

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8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?

Not if I drive sensibly

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9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?

in safety yes, for the fun of driving a well handling car yes, in terms of value per dollar probhably not.

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10. Is your car road legal?

Yes

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11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?

It depends what you consider a modification..to me a big wing and some decals are not a mod, this seems to be a popular approach amongst 18- 25 yearolds but really its more an indication of the market availability of these parts to these age groups now days..when I was that age most items were manufactured by the owner and aftermarket parts werent as available so we concerntrated more on engine and suspension development. I think changing the handling and engine characteristics of a car usually come later in the age group now days as people who are genuinely interested start to learn more about what they can do over and above a big exhaust and cut springs.

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12. Any other comments.

not unless you want me to stop rambling and wipe the dribble off my chin Smile