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Modbury, SA
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September 2002
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Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 04:24
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Hi, I need your help to complete a school assignment on Car Modifications. I am required to hand out surveys on this topic to get the views of people who are affected on a national level. I only need about 20-30 responses so if you don't want to do this survey you certainly don't have to.
The questions are:
1. Your age?
2. Your sex?
3. What kind of car do you own?
4. How has it been modified?
5. What is the result of the modifications?
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
7. Why have you modified your car?
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
10. Is your car road legal?
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
12. Any other comments.
Thanks heaps, I really need your help and it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again
Aden.
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 04:35
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| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
1. Your age?
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26
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
2. Your sex?
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Male
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
3. What kind of car do you own?
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Twin Turbo Silly Car
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
4. How has it been modified?
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Engine transplant. Suspension mods.
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
5. What is the result of the modifications?
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A fun car to drive
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
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Too much... Over $15k I think... Blowing up a bunch of engines doesn't help...
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
7. Why have you modified your car?
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It was a slow POS.... And because I wanted a car with power and handling but wasn't willing to fork out for a new car.
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
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Not really... My attitude toward them more than anything else gets me in trouble with the piggies.
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
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Yup!
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
10. Is your car road legal?
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Yep. Except for the 17x7.5" wheels....
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
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There are two groups, those that do it for status and looks. And those that do it for the fun of doing it.
Basically we mod 'coz we want something better than what we've got.
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12. Any other comments.
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/me r00lz... 
[Updated on: Wed, 18 September 2002 04:36]
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 04:38
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1. Your age? 21
2. Your sex? Male
3. What kind of car do you own? '88 TN Magna
4. How has it been modified?
- Converted to EFI
- Converted to manual
- Wildcat 4-2-1 Extractors
- Complete 2.25" exhaust
- K&N Replacement filter
- Monroe Sensatrac Shocks
- Lovell springs lowered 2" all round.
- Oversized throttle body 65mm
I'll include stereo as well.
- JVC KD-LH2000 Mp3 Player
- US Coustics 4x120W RMS Amp
- Soundstream 2x100W RMS Amp
- Kicker 6.5" Splits
- Kenwood 7x10's
- JL 12" W3 Sub
- ALARM! (Motion detectors etc)
5. What is the result of the modifications?
- A noisier faster car.
- The ability to beat most commodores 
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
- Including stereo about $6500
7. Why have you modified your car?
- I want to do up a grandma car, and thrash Holdens!
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
- Only when the stereo is up or I'm changing gears at 6000+ rpm.
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
- Probably not, but I don't care.
10. Is your car road legal?
- Yes.
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
- Guys like fast shiny things.
12. Any other comments.
PS. My girlfriend will probably put hers in too under the same user.
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 05:32
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| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
1. Your age?
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21
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
2. Your sex?
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Male
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
3. What kind of car do you own?
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83 Toyota Supra
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
4. How has it been modified?
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5M-GE engine transplant and turbo conversion
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
5. What is the result of the modifications?
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Nice fun car to drive with a bit of power
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
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$2k max, probably more like 1500
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
7. Why have you modified your car?
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To still have a decent car with an ok amount of power, that didnt blow head gaskets every second week.
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
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Nah, Im not a dickhead on the road, but avoid cops like the plague anyway
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
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It used to be, but now i just CBF
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
10. Is your car road legal?
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HAHAHAHAHA
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
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Popular from age 16-26, to give ppl something to spend their money on. Ppl might own a car they really like but might fall down in some areas -> mod it.
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12. Any other comments.
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nope.
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Location:
Coffs
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May 2002
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Location:
SE. Melbourne
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 05:54
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1. Your age? 19
2. Your sex? Male
3. What kind of car do you own? 84 Corolla
4. How has it been modified? Nah, I am too poor.
5. What is the result of the modifications? Louder Stereo..
6. How much have you spent on modifications? $650ish?..
7. Why have you modified your car? I havnt
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police? Not at all
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost? Yeah, otherwise my car is just slow and crap, atleast with a stereo I can do something.
10. Is your car road legal? hmmm.. I guess.. apart from rust.
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups? Because its a status thing, cool car = cool chicks, although many do it because they like messing around with cars, eg. Me.
12. Any other comments.
Mo car sucks.. but I hope to do a 4age conversion soon, and then I can do the whole lot eg. suspention, more stereo, brakes.. etc etc..
-Shaun.
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Location:
Sydney, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 06:13
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Age: 17
Sex: Male
Car: 1990 AE92 Toyota Corolla Twin Cam SX
Modifications:
Where would I start???
ENGINE ACCESSORIES
K&N Air Filter Element
Hurricane 4-2-1 Extractors
2" Mandrel Bent Exhaust
NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
SUSPENSION
Lowered And Hardened Springs
Nolothane Bushes
Negative Camber Kit
BODYWORK
Resprayed In Red
ROLLING STOCK
16x7 - Inch ALT Seven Spokes Wrapped In Falken Ziex 205/40R16 Tyres
INTERIOR GADGETRY
Checkerplate Piece Under CD Player
Checkerplate Piece Inside Centre Console
MOMO Shoulder Pads (Front)
Povo Shoulder Pads (Rear)
Sheepskin Seat Covers (Front)
MOMO Race Steering Wheel
MOMO F-16 Gear Knob
MOMO Tuning Pedals
STEREO COMPONENTS
Alpine 60x4 CD Player
Alpine 6.5-Inch Component Speakers With Tweeters
Alpine 400W 2-Channel Amplifier
Alpine 1000W 2-Channel Amplifier
Alpine Type R 12-Inch Subwoofers x 2
Custom Subwoofer Box With Dual Chambers
Kenwood 7x10's
Pioneer 4-Inch Co-Axials
Standard 4-Inch Splits
Result of mods: Having what I think is a nice car to look at and to drive and being able to beat most of the crap-tastic rice cars on the road
How much spent on mods: Probably around 10 - 11 grand but in other words, too much...
Why have you done mods: Because I wanted to improve the car in all ways possible... But there are a few more mods that I want to do aswell...
Target for police: Hell yeah... When the stereo is blaring and the exhaust is 'revving', the cops seem to pop out of nowhere...
Is it worth it: Yes and no. Some things are worth the time and money but others I could've done without.
Is it road legal: Do I really have to say???
Why are mods popular: Because today's cars are becoming crappier with less power, worse design features and so on... People up to the age of 30 - 35 want to improve their cars by performing certain mods such as suspension and engine for a smoother ride and more power...
Other comments: I think I have the longest post  ... J/K...
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Location:
Melbourne, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 06:47
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1. Your age?
17
2. Your sex?
M
3. What kind of car do you own?
'82 RA60 Celica 5speed
4. How has it been modified?
Wheels, stereo, seats, fire extinguisher & dashmat 
5. What is the result of the modifications?
An even harsher ride 
Great driving position
But alas no quicker than before
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
~$600
7. Why have you modified your car?
Good way to learn about cars
Good way to meet other car nuts
Stand out a little on the road
It's fun to take an old car and improve it by 1000% for very little cost
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
Still on L's so I cant really comment. I probably get more attention in my car than mum and dads Magna and Verada.
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
Yes
10. Is your car road legal?
Yes
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
It's fun to take something and make it better
People dont easily get recognised as car freaks by leaving their car stock (not that thats neccessarily important but itd have to be a factor)
12. Any other comments.
no sorry
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 07:08
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Male
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3. What kind of car do you own?
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1977 RA28 silly car
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4. How has it been modified?
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Engine:
twin 45mm side-draight webers with "socks"
recently aquired 4-2-1 extractors into 2.5" exhuast
Suspension:
Lowered stiffer springs
front and rear sway bars
replaced bushes
new shocks (?)
Wheels:
Simmons rims with 205/50/15 tyres
Interior:
Mark 2? supra seats
matching door, rear seat and rear quater trims to match supra seats
moulded carpets
re-illuminated dash (in red)
custom centre console
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5. What is the result of the modifications?
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a car that looks damn sexy, feels comfy inside, works (mostly), is noisy, and goes quickish
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6. How much have you spent on modifications?
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me? bugger all, maybe $500... someone else... TOO MUCH!
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7. Why have you modified your car?
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Its a car that's worth a bit of neatening up to suit my tastes. Its also fun having a car capable of beating most ricers, and drift!!!
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8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
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no. so far i have not had a single problem with the cops
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9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
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yes it is! at the end of it you have a car that is matched to your wants and needs, and hopefully suits your style
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10. Is your car road legal?
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to my knowledge..... yes?
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11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
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17-25 males.... cos we are hoons with testosterone
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12. Any other comments.
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im not a hoon
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 07:19
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1. Your age?
24
2. Your sex?
male
3. What kind of car do you own?
1971 ta22 celica
4. How has it been modified?
yes
5. What is the result of the modifications?
better ride, sportier feel, an improvvement over stock setup
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
$2000 ( including new motor )
7. Why have you modified your car?
Because i knew the celica had more potentail thawhat toyota gave it - so poured some $$ into it - and made it handle and go like it SHOULD HAVE all along
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
No
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
Its a good hobby if you have the money to spend - and budget what yoiu have
10. Is your car road legal?
yes
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
It seems to be popular with all age groups - from the young kid restoring his old 4 cyl car to make it better to the rich guy rebuilding his E type jag from scratch
Its popular becasue i feel if gives car owners a more " i did that" approach to their cars - more pride in what they own and a sense of accomplishment
12. Any other comments.
Modifying your car is fun - as long as you follow the law - and not go out to drive like an idiot . Idiots who get out there and plow their modified car into a tree street racing for example get what the deserve - its just a shame genuine car enthusiasts hobbies get dragged down with them
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Wed, 18 September 2002 08:22
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| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
1. Your age?
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18
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
2. Your sex?
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Male
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
3. What kind of car do you own?
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1981 RA60 Celica XT and 1981 GA61 Celica XX 2000G
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
4. How has it been modified?
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RA60:
15" Soarer wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE711's
stereo
MA61 Supra interior
Advanced ignition timing
Resonator removed
GA61:
Aftermarket Exhaust
Fake MOMO wheel
Rays Engineering 15" wheels
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
5. What is the result of the modifications?
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RA60:
Really nice place to be, comfortable, sticks to the road like the proverbial to a blanket
Much more lively to drive
GA61:
Bit drony under cruising
Sounds awesome under hard acceleration
Probably a tad quicker than stock
Smaller steering wheel is a godsend after Supra bus one
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
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RA60: ~$1800 GA61: Nothing yet
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
7. Why have you modified your car?
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To make it nicer to drive and spend time in
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
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No, its all pretty low key..unless the stereo is up real loud.
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
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Sure is, I love working on my car and finding out stuff.
| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 12:24 |
10. Is your car road legal?
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RA60:
Yep
GA61:
Not yet, bought it unlicenced, fixing a few things first
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11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
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Modifications are great because you can tailor your car to the way you like it. I think its a great thing for all ages, look at the diversity on this forum.
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12. Any other comments.
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I'm glad I finally have a project car so I can do more work on modifications.
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Location:
Blue Mountains
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Thu, 19 September 2002 11:51
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How is using different spark plugs a mod? How is getting a new paint jobbie a mod??? That's just plain maintainance & repairs. Using that logic.
1. Your age? 21
2. Your sex? Male
3. What kind of car do you own? 1988 Corolla
4. How has it been modified? Champion spark plugs, Caltex petrol, Castrol Oil, Kitten Carwash, Armourguard. I also use a hoover vaccume cleaner to clean the inside & other various "ACTUAL" mods.
5. What is the result of the modifications? It runs.
6. How much have you spent on modifications? Who knows?
7. Why have you modified your car? So that it will drive.
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police? Nope.
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost? Yep.
10. Is your car road legal? No, but that's only coz I haven't put the new rego sticker on yet.
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups? Coz boys like toys.
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Location:
Coffs
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May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Thu, 19 September 2002 12:22
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| Singlecam wrote on Thu, 19 September 2002 21:51 |
How How is getting a new paint jobbie a mod??? That's just plain maintainance & repairs.
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LOL dude my paint job is not maintaniance.
METAL FLAKE
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Thu, 19 September 2002 12:38
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Sorry Nark,
But there is at least one more group you should add to the modifiers category...one which, I might add, is probably not overrepresented here. The group to which I refer is one which modifies vehicles closer to their (personal) interpretation of what the car should have been like ex-factory.
In my case, I am in my mid 30's, have two "modified" cars, and have had the mods done (or am in the process thereof) for the above reason primarily, and for reasons of performance etc. secondary.
First car:
KE 70 "XX" Corolla
Mods: 100KW 4AGE, 4-2-1 hand-fabricated extractors into 2/1/2" mandrel-bent exhaust.
car is otherwise completely stock (especially as regards appearance). Net result is a car virtually indistinguishable from simlar Corollas on the road, but with performance which is satisfactory.
Second car:
MX83 Cressida
Engine: 1UZ-FE V8 (Still being wired, but otherwise installed)
Modified stock headers, into 2/1/2" single exhaust system.
Suspension will be upgraded with "performance" springs and shocks
Brakes will remain stock (4-wheel discs) with the addition of metallic pads and DOT 4 fluid
Wheels will be changed for 16" rims, primarily for the better performance characteristics, rather than looks (Otherwise I'd go for 17 or 18" rims)
Again, this my interpretation of the way this car should have left the factory - sort of like a "baby" LS400.
Naturally, neither of these cars will be everyone's "cup of tea", but they will perform as well as, or better than, more modern "contemporaries", whilst remaining cheaper to obtain (and, thus, avoiding the finance pitfalls!)
To the thread originator (trd_celica85), I hope this has been of assistance.
(BTW, for those wanting more info on the Cressida project, I am putting together a website which will include full "coverage" of the project with photos etc).
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Thu, 19 September 2002 12:56
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Good, I wanna know how the 2.5" single exhaust comes along, I was thinking about getting a single 3" when I get mine done.
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Thu, 19 September 2002 13:54
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Age: 17
Sex: Male
Car: 1987 AE82 Toyota Corolla Seca CS
Modifications:
AC To GE
Pod Air Filter
Genie 4-2-1 Headers
2" Mandrel Bent Exhaust
Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs
Lowered Springs
15" - Alloys On Dunlop Tyres
INTERIOR GADGETRY
Red/White Toyota Shoulder Pads (Front)
Amagen Seat Covers (Front)
STEREO COMPONENTS
Clarion Tape Player
Kenwood 6x9's
Result of mods: Goes pretty well.. Really Responsive and has some power when you need it.
How much spent on mods: around 2.5k to 3K (conversion was around the 1.7/8K mark efi to carby)
Why have you done mods: 4AC had done a head gasket after already being replaced 2 months ago.. engine clocked 260Km's so it had the good life.. Time for something with more power
Target for police: Hmm.. maybe if i rev it. But other then that the visual apperance of the car is not great, typical 80 type car with a towbar and the radio arial fully extended
Is it worth it: I prefer my old 82 corolla rather then what some spolit teens have with their lancers/civics. 4K car can suprise those guys
Is it road legal: Looks like it
Why are mods popular: Depends what mods you look at.. i know a alot of people who claim they have a FULLY MODIFIED car (mostly fresh uni spoilt bums) the only thing you will techincaly see is a brand name muffler and the bodykit makes up 95% of the mods 
I dont really saw modifications as popular.. some people can be into cars and use what money they have to enhance it, others cant really be bothered and go for something new or just leave what they have.
Other comments: An old highschool friend was talking to me about drifting.. he wanted to get a nissan and along those lines while he was talking were "man, drifting is so hard.. you need to have full control of the car and the turbo timer on.." i couldnt stop laughing in my head.. and i didnt correct him on what a turbo timer really does
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Perth
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Thu, 19 September 2002 16:13
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1. 19
2. Male
3. AE92 Corolla Hatch
4. 3 grand stereo w/ custom install
2" Lukey Exhaust w/ 4" tip
5. Sounds swoit moite, and pumps the tunes
-- pitty the rest of it is stock! 
6. Hmmm, about $3500
-- not including stuff which got stolen 
7. Because I was sick of having a pea shooter exhaust
And the stereo because im going to transfer it to my new car
8. Fools in commodores that drive around late at night
And all people with flashy looking cars in general
9. Yes, because its fun, can look, sound and go hard.
No, because its a s**tload of money to fork out. Which you wont be getting back
10. Everything is stock except the zaust, so yes.
-- Tyres are getting a little blad tho
11. Young ages, 16 - 30s , because we love our cars.
12. PS: My Rolla is soon (soon as I have some more dosh) to be for sale, so anyone in WA who is interested let me know
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Brisbane Qld
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Fri, 20 September 2002 08:24
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| biased99 wrote on Thu, 19 September 2002 22:38 |
The group to which I refer is one which modifies vehicles closer to their (personal) interpretation of what the car should have been like ex-factory.
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1. 37ish
2. Male
3. 1992 Toyota Cressida Grande
4. Brakes, Engine, Steering Wheel, Recaro drivers seat, Suspension,wheels etc.
5. Beats buying a new Lexus, comfortable - fast - safe
6. LOTS
7. Hobby and as Biased99 said, to make it closer to my idea of how they should have produced the car (except for the 18's).
8. Nope - car is quiet and other than the wheels looks standard.
9. Yes.
10. Yes. Over engineered in some places.
11. Young - Status. Middle - Habit/Personal taste. Old - personal taste.
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sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Car Modifications Survey
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Fri, 20 September 2002 23:58
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Male
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3. What kind of car do you own?
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1/.KE70
2./MX83
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4. How has it been modified?
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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?
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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?
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1./<$1000
2./ a lifetime of suffering!
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7. Why have you modified your car?
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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?
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Not if I drive sensibly
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9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
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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?
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Yes
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11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
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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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not unless you want me to stop rambling and wipe the dribble off my chin
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Sat, 21 September 2002 07:25
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1. Your age?
29
2. Your sex?
Male
3. What kind of car do you own?
SV21 Camry
4. How has it been modified?
Genie Extractors
2" mandrel bent exhaust
ST185 Front brakes
Pedders lowered springs and VRD shocks
ZZT Celica 15" alloys wrapped in 205/55 Goodyear F1s
Oddessy dry cell battery
8mm Magnecor leads with Denso Iridium plugs
Auto transmission cooler
TRD Oil Cap
TRD radiator cap
TRD shoulder Pads
5. What is the result of the modifications?
Great touring car for weekend holidays on the coast
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
Probably about $3000-4000
7. Why have you modified your car?
I like making it efficent and comfortable. I like to think this is how Toyota Australia should have built this Camry in the first place.
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
With the factory Celica alloys it looks stock. The suspension is only 1.5 inches lower at the most, even my mechanic could pick it was lower.
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
Only if I'm involved in an accident and the insurance company wants to be difficult, even though the mods are within spec
10. Is your car road legal?
Yes
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
Because guys like making their cars go better. Stats from the car club suggests early twenties.
12. Any other comments.
I think advance driving courses should be mandatory
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Sat, 21 September 2002 13:22
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INTERIOR GADGETRY
Checkerplate Piece Under CD Player
Checkerplate Piece Inside Centre Console
MOMO Shoulder Pads (Front)
Povo Shoulder Pads (Rear)
Sheepskin Seat Covers (Front)
MOMO Race Steering Wheel
MOMO F-16 Gear Knob
MOMO Tuning Pedals
Result of mods: Having what I think is a nice car to look at and to drive and being able to beat most of the crap-tastic rice cars on the road
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dood, those are rice mods !
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Location:
Sydney, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Sat, 21 September 2002 17:01
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I wouldn't really call them rice...
Like for instance, I just want my car to feel more 'comfortable'... I like the feel of a leather steering wheel, the seat covers were a b'day present and they are comfortable, the seat belt pads are because of my shoulder probs (After my accident), and the checker-plate bits were there when I bought the car so I'm just gunna leave them there...
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Location:
Newcastle
Registered:
June 2002
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Sat, 21 September 2002 18:21
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this thread is going no where
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Registered:
May 2002
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Sat, 21 September 2002 22:02
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| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
The questions are:
1. Your age?
2. Your sex?
3. What kind of car do you own?
4. How has it been modified?
5. What is the result of the modifications?
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
7. Why have you modified your car?
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
10. Is your car road legal?
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
12. Any other comments.
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1. 27.
2. Male (what else?  )
3. '95 holden apollo
4. K&n panel filter, 55/65w inner+ 100w outer xeon gas bulbs, standard '97 camry hub covers. And a 14" replacement rim and wheel for the 15" that the stupid dealers left as the spare. Just for Singlecam, Mobile 1 oil, BP ultimate fuel, standard toyota auto transmission fluid, and the factory fitted NGK platnium plugs.
5. Result is cleaner + more air through the filter. I can see better at night. Plus I got to know how the bulbs get changed on my car, always a bonus since it was the first time I've had to deal with a semi-sealed system. IMO, whatever you do yourself, you can only gain in the area of experience. Even if you know how, you still gain that little more.
6. I dunno, not too much.
7. Because I can. And what I did was practical.
8. Hell no. Cops don't pick on standard looking camry's.
9. When I do some serious mods, then what I've done now will be worth it more, but right now, yes, because I've done practical things. I have nice bright highbeams, and I don't have to buy a replacement filter every 20,000 clicks. While I'm on that, anyone want a standard panel filter that has done 8000km's?
10. Yea, I think so.
11. I agree with what others have said about it's a hobby thing, and that it's for pulling the potential out of the car that the manufacturer had to skimp on because of practical financial costs to the intended market of the car. I can go on about rice stuff like lancer bodykits and crap, but I'm out of that age group. There seems to be an evolution as you get older as to what you do as well, in general that is, of course there are exceptions.
12. Everyone keep underestimating the camry please. It makes me feel better when I blow them into the weeds.
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up yours!
Registered:
May 2002
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Sun, 22 September 2002 11:41
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YOGI8U
1. 24
2. Male
3. 74 celica (whats left of it!)
4. eveything has been modified
5. A car that pulls chicks everwhere and is reconised and nominated to be one of the most modifed cars around.
6. $50,000 plus(stoped counting a while ago!)
7. pull chicks!(na, basically something to do! i love a challenge)
8. no not really! i was screwing the daughter of one the most highly ranked police in the illawarra (which ranked in my favour genarouslly!) and all the piggies around here know its all legel or are to stupid to know what they are looking at! e.g. i was almost fined for not having a LPG sticker on my no.plate because he thought my nos bottle was for the LPG! (stupid grunt!)
9. No not really, but i would do it all again in a heart beat!
10. At this stage i would have to ask you to define "road legal"
11. Its a ego thing, ask anyone with a modifed car.....they like being looked at!
12. Cars are boring.... get a bike!
After getting my bike my car bores the living shit out of my!
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I supported Toymods
Location:
yandina sunshine coast
Registered:
September 2002
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Mon, 23 September 2002 02:29
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1. Your age?
34
2. Your sex?
male
3. What kind of car do you own?
toyota twin turbo intercooled soarer
4. How has it been modified?
hks 4"exhaust, hi flow exhaust, hks panel air box , hks turbo timer lowered bilsteins
5. What is the result of the modifications?
goes faaast... safely
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
$3500
7. Why have you modified your car?
higher performance and safer at speed
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
yes
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
yes
10. Is your car road legal?
yes
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
Some people just love playing with cars.. i just wanted something diferent
12. Any other comments
its great to blow off yobbos in dunnydores paying out on a toyota ... oh what a feeling until you leave the lights
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NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Mon, 23 September 2002 05:37
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[quote title=Apollo wrote on Sun, 22 September 2002 08:02]| trd_celica85 wrote on Wed, 18 September 2002 14:24 |
The questions are:
1. Your age?
2. Your sex?
3. What kind of car do you own?
4. How has it been modified?
5. What is the result of the modifications?
6. How much have you spent on modifications?
7. Why have you modified your car?
8. Do you find you are more of a target for police?
9. Is modifying your car worth the hassle and cost?
10. Is your car road legal?
11. Why do you think car modifications are so popular and in what age groups?
12. Any other comments.
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1. 21
2. Male
3. 1976 RA23 Celica
4. 1GGTE,MoTec M48 Pro ECU,2x Garrett GTR N1 T28's, custom 1" steam pipe manifold, 600x300x73mm bare and plate intercooler (dual entry/single outlet), 7MGTE 440cc injectors, Turbosmart BOV, GA70 twin core alloy radiator,Hilux 4 piston front calipers, Peugot front discs, Corona struts, Pedders suspension all round (crap), W58 with short shifter, 3" single piece tailshaft, shortened Hilux LSD, 3.7:1 gears,std 30 spline axles, Skyline rear discs and calipers, 600hp pressure pump, Carter lift pump, 3/8" fuel lines, Malapassi Rising Rate fuel regulater, battery in boot, dual 2.25" dump pipes off turbos with 1" wastegate separated pipes, 3" exhaust, Recaro front seats, custom centre console, TRD gear knob, Autometer boost gauge......and various other shit
5. A very reliable, fast, good looking daily driver/street car
6. Could find out, but i would rather not know
7. I like tinkering with mechanical stuff (and the look on dickhead Skyline/WRX drivers faces is priceless!)
8. Yes. They hate the idea of people driving fast cars, especially older ones (cars i mean)
9. Shit yes!
10. Arguable. It is engineered.
11. Popular because there is more satisfaction out of building a fast car, than just goin out and buying one. 18-35y.o
12. Get a girlfriend when you FINISH the car.
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