Don't be a Ricer...

[DarkSunrise]

This is what leads people to put those stickers of tracks that they've driven on the back of their daily-driven track cars. Boom instant transformation. It's no longer rice, it's function>form.

That big ugly wing? That's for downforce in high-speed corners. Cracked fiberglass front splitter? More downforce. Stripped out interior? Weight savings. CF vented hood? Heat dissipation. Home depot rear diffuser? Resourceful man's aero. And so on...

It's funny how that works.

[ramiram1984]

Originally Posted by xia

I just dont care. Really dont. Im a realtor and I drive a hell lot and have seen almost everything. To me, its just another car on the street.

You cool

[xia]

If you say so.

[Yamajee]

Originally Posted by chulooz

Does it see track time? If not the wing seems like a race inspired cosmetic enhancement. The blue exhaust and stretched tires are both form>function. Overall its a good looking setup and compared to some other cars on here Id say its not rice.

Even exhaust tips are now judged at? wow. The guy likes burnt titanium tips, what's so rice about it? think a lot of people are starting to just look at cars and look for anything to state whether it's rice or not. You said the blue exhaust is form > function, what kind of functionality will you expect from an exhaust tip? no harsh feelings man.


Obviously he looks like he tracks it if not he is building a track looking car or race-car if you prefer. Stretched tires are nowhere near these, have you seen stretched tires? Still not rice if you ask me.

The wing does not have to be used in the track only for it to not be rice. Most of the cars you see in SEMA or any other car show have GT Wings mostly yet they never see the track, does that make them rice? not really, yes a huge wing would kill the car but still, if it blends in with the look you're going for then it's not rice. You can't go bosozoku style with a huge ass GT Wing, and you can't go with a race-car look and leave the rear with no spoiler, aye?

Stretched tires:
Once you see the lip poking out like this then that's what they mean by stretched, now I know you'll say that once the sidewall is pulled even if a bit then it's stretched but that wouldn't give it form > function, that one is nowhere being stretched in terms of losing grip because of the sidewalls not even touching the road. Believe it or not stretched tires are used for drifting to reduce grip of the tires and allow the car to slide easier, so that is function > form for you.

[sbxjap]

Japanese loves rice! They love that gaudy shit.

I was in Japan in September and saw a few big ass wings on cars... plus a fair share of stock beauties... but then I saw an older Honda Odyssey and that thing had LEDs everywhere. It was like he was having a party in his van.

Ah Japan... how I miss you, lol.

[OmegaKnight]

Originally Posted by #944_10_Series_FRS

Rice or not?

This is the picture of one of the FT86's member. Here is his/her build thread

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40634

Hey guys,
I just saw this thread and I agree with all of you about the gaudy wing. I actually bought a second trunk to put the Voltex Wing on mostly due to the number of holes needed to cover up on the limited wing, so thus I'm able to switch between 2 trunks anytime. Camber all around is 1.5 which seems excessive to a lot of you but I'm sure everyone here is a track star.

[Deep Six]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

This is what leads people to put those stickers of tracks that they've driven on the back of their daily-driven track cars. Boom instant transformation. It's no longer rice, it's function>form.

That big ugly wing? That's for downforce in high-speed corners. Cracked fiberglass front splitter? More downforce. Stripped out interior? Weight savings. CF vented hood? Heat dissipation. Home depot rear diffuser? Resourceful man's aero. And so on...

It's funny how that works.

Might I add the Aero-Catch pins in the vented cf hood to make sure it stays in place at 130mph. Again function>form

Within my group of track junkies, I am the only one driving a Japanese car that isn't a GTR or Z. I couldn't care less what others think about the way my car looks (yes I have stickers) or sounds (it is un catted) because I enjoy driving it so damn much both on the street and more so at the track. And by the way a Voltex wing is next on the list after a decent set of seats!

Function > Form FTW

[acg2010]

Originally Posted by OmegaKnight

Hey guys,
I just saw this thread and I agree with all of you about the gaudy wing. I actually bought a second trunk to put the Voltex Wing on mostly due to the number of holes needed to cover up on the limited wing, so thus I'm able to switch between 2 trunks anytime. Camber all around is 1.5 which seems excessive to a lot of you but I'm sure everyone here is a track star.

It may not be everyone's taste, but when I think of RICE I think of the crappy cars that have primer and use inferior parts, etc. I like the track-inspired look, and OmegaKnight's car is at least clean with quality parts (serious quality on those wheels). I might feel a little differently if it was some cheap generic ebay wing and crappy bent Volk replicas etc. But, at least if you're going to go for the track look then at least do it right and use trackable quality parts. You've done it right as far as I can see.

[Artie_z]

Pay to play gentleman,that has always been the name of the game


Art-

[DoomsdayJesus]

Originally Posted by Yamajee

Even exhaust tips are now judged at? wow. The guy likes burnt titanium tips, what's so rice about it? think a lot of people are starting to just look at cars and look for anything to state whether it's rice or not. You said the blue exhaust is form > function, what kind of functionality will you expect from an exhaust tip? no harsh feelings man.


Obviously he looks like he tracks it if not he is building a track looking car or race-car if you prefer. Stretched tires are nowhere near these, have you seen stretched tires? Still not rice if you ask me.

The wing does not have to be used in the track only for it to not be rice. Most of the cars you see in SEMA or any other car show have GT Wings mostly yet they never see the track, does that make them rice? not really, yes a huge wing would kill the car but still, if it blends in with the look you're going for then it's not rice. You can't go bosozoku style with a huge ass GT Wing, and you can't go with a race-car look and leave the rear with no spoiler, aye?

Stretched tires:
Once you see the lip poking out like this then that's what they mean by stretched, now I know you'll say that once the sidewall is pulled even if a bit then it's stretched but that wouldn't give it form > function, that one is nowhere being stretched in terms of losing grip because of the sidewalls not even touching the road. Believe it or not stretched tires are used for drifting to reduce grip of the tires and allow the car to slide easier, so that is function > form for you.

So much butthurt in this thread. Dudes taking heat guns to people's precious snowflakes.

[leicaboss]

If I may be so bold as to say that I think viewing others as "ricers" or not, really depends on one's view of oneself (or ego). Needless to say, for the last few years, I've been involved with a group of friends who drove things ranging from MB C Coupe (as I did) to cars as over the top as a GT-R, SLS, and even 599.

Growing up amongst Honda lovers, I have utmost respect for imports and affordable sports cars. Which is why, in many respects (as far as money goes), I have downgraded. But I have never been happier! Sadly, most of the euro-driving community will view us (regardless of how clean our cars our) as rice...

And in all honesty, even other fans of imports will form prejudices against our cars too. I've met an NSX owner who said my car was "a slow waste of money". Some may disagree, but at the end of the day - these "ricers" are still very lucky; they are getting a very pure sports car experience (stock) for hardly any more than what a Honda Civic Si used to cost (adjusted for inflation). I used to own one, so I know.

[wlfpck]

The word "ricer" has completely evolved from what it used to mean 10 years ago (or more) to pretty much what it is today.

Today... anything that is gaudy or w/e is now "rice".

It's interesting how often the word "rice" and "ricer" is used with the word "hater"...


Anyways...

In my own opinion... I categorize things as "I like it", "I don't like it", and "I question the person's intelligence".

Best part is that this categorization can be applied to other things besides cars.

[Hanni_0176]

Originally Posted by wlfpck

The word "ricer" has completely evolved from what it used to mean 10 years ago (or more) to pretty much what it is today.

Today... anything that is gaudy or w/e is now "rice".

It's interesting how often the word "rice" and "ricer" is used with the word "hater"...


Anyways...

In my own opinion... I categorize things as "I like it", "I don't like it", and "I question the person's intelligence".

Best part is that this categorization can be applied to other things besides cars.

I like to categorize the word ricer with the word "poser." Most of the cars in my area that get riced out are a bad attempt at making their cars look like the fast and the furious when their cars are the slow and the frustrated.

[wlfpck]

Originally Posted by Hanni_0176

I like to categorize the word ricer with the word "poser." Most of the cars in my area that get riced out are a bad attempt at making their cars look like the fast and the furious when their cars are the slow and the frustrated.

I used to call it "rice" then recently with the whole "rice" being used to describe w/e people just don't like... I just lump what you described as "I don't like it".

The trend where people use quick release steering wheel hubs and drive while hanging the steering wheel out the window... throw these people in the "I question the person's intelligence" group.