Re: New Order

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Yup, agree here too.  I am certainly no stranger to modding cars,
but I think most people would agree that my 4000 is a real exercise
in restraint when it comes to the type of mods.  No wild graphics or
huge wings here.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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R Justin Andrews writes:
> I am 20 and have never done this to a vehicle....
> I must say my 4kq does now have an '87 interior w/quattro stitched seats,
> eibachs and boges, A reasonable CD player and otherwise stock....
> oh yeah... TSW Hockenheims w/16" Dunlop w-10 sports...
> 
> Dan Sinclair wrote:
> > I agree entirely.  I support customizing vehicles.  It's a way to set
> > yourself apart as an enthusiast/driver rather than a user/consumer of
> > vehicles.  But I think for the most part, the new breed of youths modding
> > their cars aren't "car" people at all.  They're exhibitionists.  It's more
> > important that you notice their mods than their cars.   The cars have become
> > secondary to the spectacle.  Attention seeking folks who don't seem to care
> > if it's good attention or bad - they're only concern is that THEY are the
> > focus of that attention...  It goes beyond the typical "kids will be kids"
> > and in my humble opinion, it trashes and otherwise fine automobile.  I guess
> > I still subscribe to the "less is more" school of design.