the little details of the interior, or ext of miatas? ex. chromed out anything, the rings around the ac vents, ebrake boots/handle, chrome gas doors, or wood trim etc etc??? i never really see the interest of them, but why are they so expensive??
Exactly. Haha. This question reminds me of a thread I posted in today over at Miata.net. I had typed a follow up response to my first post over there but I got discouraged and decided not to say it. What I had planned to say (and which also applies here) is that there is no use trying to explain a certain design aesthetic or stylistic preference. It's like art and you either like it or you don't. Hopefully, you can just accept it for what it is. The thing that I love about Club Roadster is that we're respectful of all tuning styles regardless of whether or not you'd do the same to your own car. Honestly, I'm surprised there hasn't been a thread on here cataloging all the nuances among the various chrome trim rings, etc. like the tow hook or side view mirror threads. I think people like them because they're a relatively inexpensive way to add some decorative flair to their car. Often people associate brightwork with added luxury and class. Back in the day the base models had no decorative trim and the top of the line models had chrome details everywhere. It's easy to think of these accessories as expensive due to their small size. Some are just painted plastic while others are precision machined pieces similar to what a watchmaker might use. Their cost varies depending on quality and attention to detail and other factors that affect pricing like supply/demand, economies of scale, shipping & handling from Japan (or wherever), inventory costs, etc.its just like fashion --it constantly changes all the time.
THAT'S always my girlfriends excuse!!!nonono dont put the top down, youll mess up my hair.
cause it was a joke my friend made, i ran it for 2 daysNo problem with any of my bling blinding me or anyone else. As for why I do it? Because I like it. :roll:
All my chrome is metal except for the KG Works door pulls.
BTW, Why would anyone use a beer tap for a shifter?
Thank gawd! I thought you were serious. #-ocause it was a joke my friend made, i ran it for 2 days
as for the luxiouriousnessessest, sell my car for a lexus
There is nothing to understand. It is simply a matter of preference.I never understand the purely visual modding.
There are elleventy billion reasons why people choose different cars or one car over another car. All these different reasons keep tens of thousands of marketing majors employed doing surveys, focus groups, etc. (although you'll find this is a poor way to develop a car - read The Driving Force by Pete Schutz - it is still a valuable effort when timed correctly and data fed into right place in the organization). Most people don't have a singular reason for why they drive the car they do or mod the way they do. Racers and people who care solely about the car's absolute performance envelope are without a doubt in the minority. I'd say the way a car looks is right up there with cost, safety, and reliability for most people.I mod to make my car handle better, go faster, stop faster and be an overall great car. It is afterall.. just a car... and its main purpose is to be driven... not looked at or look special.
Good for you. The great thing about living in a free society is we can each choose to do what we want. (within the constraints of the law)I never understand the purely visual modding. The wheel choices to be 'cool', the trim pieces to look great... screw that stuff.
I mod to make my car handle better, go faster, stop faster and be an overall great car. It is afterall.. just a car... and its main purpose is to be driven... not looked at or look special.
Appearance is one of the most important things about a car. I'm not trying to argue that it is the sole factor in a purchasing decision, but it's a factor that can make or break a sale. It can be affordable, safe, luxurious, practical, and sporty, but if it looks ugly, no one will buy it. There is a reason why the Pontiac Aztek didn't do well. I also know plenty of people that liked the Subaru Impreza, but bought a different car because they thought it was too ugly.I'd say the way a car looks is right up there with cost, safety, and reliability for most people.
If it was really "just a car" to you I'd be willing to bet you wouldn't be surfing car forums.I never understand the purely visual modding. The wheel choices to be 'cool', the trim pieces to look great... screw that stuff.
I mod to make my car handle better, go faster, stop faster and be an overall great car. It is afterall.. just a car... and its main purpose is to be driven... not looked at or look special.
I mod to make my car handle better, go faster, stop faster and be an overall great car. It is afterall.. just a car... and its main purpose is to be driven... not looked at or look special.
Ever notice that tech stuff is talked about on these boards? Not just reviews of the latest crome switches or trim rings?If it was really "just a car" to you I'd be willing to bet you wouldn't be surfing car forums.
And I didn't get a bmw because the cost/performance ratio is way to high. And last I checked... the mercury does not offer the same layout benefits the miata does for building a track car.NAautoxer said:and if it's just car, how come you didn't get a bmw? or a Mercury Capri?
It's part of the retro theme that some Miata modders are going for. Same with the retro Watanabe/ Minilite/ Panasport rims, chrome Runabout or KG Works mirrors, Zoom inside mirrors, chrome fuel filler assemblies, bug-eye sprite headlight kits, Pitcrew Racing body conversion, Nakamae quilted carpets, Nakamae 'button' style bucket seats, Nardi/Motolita wooden steering wheel, KG Works instrument clusters, and the AWD gauges. They are all part of the vintage/retro theme.the little details of the interior, or ext of miatas? ex. chromed out anything, the rings around the ac vents, ebrake boots/handle, chrome gas doors, or wood trim etc etc??? i never really see the interest of them, but why are they so expensive??
I dunno. I like the retro theme like the Pit Crew kit but I wouldn't say my car is going for a Retro theme. I have some of the parts you mentioned but got them just because I liked them.It's part of the retro theme that some Miata modders are going for. Same with the retro Watanabe/ Minilite/ Panasport rims, chrome Runabout or KG Works mirrors, Zoom inside mirrors, chrome fuel filler assemblies, bug-eye sprite headlight kits, Pitcrew Racing body conversion, Nakamae quilted carpets, Nakamae 'button' style bucket seats, Nardi/Motolita wooden steering wheel, KG Works instrument clusters, and the AWD gauges. They are all part of the vintage/retro theme.
And I didn't get a bmw because the cost/performance ratio is way to high. And last I checked... the mercury does not offer the same layout benefits the miata does for building a track car.
Seriously... I bought my miata with the single purpose of driving it. Its beat body wise... but that means little on track.
FR/light/double wishbone and cheap... how is that a combo not to love.
You really think its possible to compare the overall cost of building a miata to building an e30? Just the price difference in oem parts is going to kill you. Not to mention it'll typically be at least a couple thousand more to get into a usable car.And I didn't get a bmw because the cost/performance ratio is way to high. And last I checked... the mercury does not offer the same layout benefits the miata does for building a track car.
Seriously... I bought my miata with the single purpose of driving it. Its beat body wise... but that means little on track.
FR/light/double wishbone and cheap... how is that a combo not to love.
E30 BMW's are relatively cheap, light, and inexpensive.
I mod to make my car handle better, go faster, stop faster and be an overall great car. It is afterall.. just a car... and its main purpose is to be driven... not looked at or look special.
yeah... i'm gonna say that if a miata looked like a turd, but was fast and handled quickly, it would weigh on your mind to buy one or not...
i think looks have a LOT to do with the purchase of a car. after all, the new bug is just a golf. but why do people buy bugs then? the look maybe? god knows the rear seat head room SUCKS.