RKC meets

[TheChadVIII]

Those meets are like 60% ricers, 15% nice normal cars, 25% supercars.
There were like 6 C6 Z06 vettes, a couple of SRT-10 vipers (one twin turbo'd), a Ford GT, an old stingray with a hoodcowl that went almost up to the roof of the car, and a few other goodies to gawk at. Then its about time to head out.
And I think rice is signified by a ratio of boasting and exterior mods vs car performace.

[Nexus Flux]

Never been to one of these RKC Meets and some how I don't think I'm missing anything.

Besides, as MiataMike said, wouldn't they consider us Ricers?

Actually many of the cars that show up are rice. I have seen a Pontiac Sunfire with Nismo stickers a few times.

Personally I think any car can be riced out.
Substandard parts and shotty installs = rice.
Not the brand or nationality of car.

[onething]

In some circles, or even entire regions of the U.S., the term rice car is used exclusively to describe Asian-made vehicles, modified or not. However, as more types of cars began being used as a platform for modification, including German and American-made cars, use of the term rice is no longer restricted to Asian-made vehicles.

Please drive through.

[Black_devil_miata]

Those meets are like 60% ricers, 15% nice normal cars, 25% supercars.
There were like 6 C6 Z06 vettes, a couple of SRT-10 vipers (one twin turbo'd), a Ford GT, an old stingray with a hoodcowl that went almost up to the roof of the car, and a few other goodies to gawk at. Then its about time to head out.
And I think rice is signified by a ratio of boasting and exterior mods vs car performace.

The term RICE usually refers to a car with lots of exterier modifications, ie, underglows, body kits (usually unpainted, or painted some horrific color), two aftermarket rims and two stock rims (can be on the front or back...I've never seen them on one side and not the other haha), painted drums, stickers (Powered by VTEC sticker on a toyota or saturn???)

All that and no actual performance modifications. Although stickers are worth 5 whp each....or so I've been told. But peoples definition of rice varies

[black roadster]

People's definition does vary. There in lies the problem. My performance mods have mostly been in handling. I have an intake, header, exhaust but that's it in the power department. I have plans to go FI but it will take time.

I'd like to quote myself from another topic.

Yeah, I know it is a bit poser-ish. Same could be said for my Altezza styled tail lights.

My feeling is I appreciate certain design aspects of other cars and sometimes integrate them into my car if I feel it will look good. If I was a purist, I'd have kept my car stock. Yep, I'm pretty much not a purist.

However certain cars don't fit with these. A Mustang does not look good with Altezza styled tail lights, ever!!! I just can't see it but someone may prove me wrong.

Look at it another way. Hot Rodders often borrow elements of other cars and integrate them into their own ride. This is now an accepted practice. However, at one time, I'm sure purists felt it was an atrocity to integrate, say Chevy tail lights onto a T-Bucket Ford.

Car customization has always been about expressing your individuality. That being said, I feel there is just as much to be said for purists who keep a car as the designer planned it. It's all in how the owner sees his vision of his ride.

If by definition, rice is all show and no go, then lead sleds are rice. Typically these Mercs and such were cosmetically modified but retained the factory performance as they were cruisers.

If by definition rice is customization done poorly or cheaply, Rat Rods are rice. The whole point of Rat Rods is it's done as cheaply possible using home spun methods.

If by definition rice is modifying a family car, hot rods are rice as hot rods typically started out as hand me down cars to teenagers. Do blue dots add performance? What about chopped tops, channeled bodies, frenched lights?

My point is what "ricers" do is nothing new. It's just what they do is different. Each generation has its style and contributions to car culture.

I'm not a fan of what a lot of people do to automobiles but just because I don't care for it doesn't make it wrong. In fact, I take it back about the Mustangs with Altezzas. I just don't care for it on those cars. To each their own.

[Black_devil_miata]

well said :)

[Treibenschnell]

I still say meh...

[HudsonHawk]

If by definition rice is customization done poorly or cheaply, Rat Rods are rice. The whole point of Rat Rods is it's done as cheaply possible using home spun methods.

Damn, my Jeep is Rice.

[black roadster]

I still say meh...

If you are referring to the RKC Meets, I agree.

[Treibenschnell]

If you are referring to the RKC Meets, I agree.

Yeah, sure, that too... why the hell not.

[Mouglie]

Did anyone see that friggin 80's camaro/firebird (was too far to see) try to burnout on the street in front of the meet, and totally lose it and spin over the median? The entire meet rushed to the scene almost to gawk at the moron!

was that you in a yellow boxter next to some Lincoln car? i think you parked next to where i was by the yellow Protege next to a viper... my car was way in the back, by the grass area, kinna crappy parking out there and low lighting...

hahhaa, dumbass camaro spun out and almost hit the pep boys sign. nothing happened in that instant but about a block later his rear tire was completly flat...

[TheChadVIII]

Nah, I was in the black Boxster next to that cobra, in the back right near where you were, but still on the concrete. Wasn't there for too long though!
I might hit up the next one... maybe in a new car this weekend hopefully!

And that rocks about the tire!

[Mouglie]

here's what the dumb ass posted on RKC...

Originally Posted by mental health
The firebird is not damaged suprizingly just a blown tire in the back and it could use an allignment now. Trust me it wasn't done on purpose just lost control and it all happened so fast....... not really sure how it happened to be honest. I'll admit it was a little embarassing but I am really thankfull that I did not hit anyone else in the process of trying to recreate an episode of The Dukes of Hazzard LOL. Just goes to show you that chit can happen in a heartbeat I know I'll be more careful in the future. The meet was a good time up until that accident and I will prolly come back out so ya'll might get a chance to give me a hard time about the whole thing in person.

[TheChadVIII]

Ahaha if by "might get a chance to give me a hard time" he means that everyone collectively kicks his ass out right when they see him.

I'm gonna be there this Monday for a few minutes at least since its so close, anyone else?

[Mouglie]

yah i may go there again and have a beer or two...

*edit*
won't go, I'll be at the IMAX watching 300!

[TheChadVIII]

You lucky punk! I've been trying to get some friends to buy their friggin imax tickets early, but they always wait until its sold out!

[Mouglie]

$7.50 for non-imax
and $11 for Imax...

[Treibenschnell]

Hey fellas, start a new IMAX thread if you would... this one is now closed.