Modified Car Fails

[Kenshin X]

http://motoring.syd.ninemsn.com.au/slideshow_ajax.aspx?sectionid=75583&sectionname=showroom&subsectionid=7802625&subsectionname=modifiedcarfails

[.gorgz]

where's the build threat to my car?

I think that should be linked here too

[Kenshin X]

"i'm lazy and thats all there is to it..."

[ben yip]

really funny, make good use of exhaust

[.gorgz]

"i'm lazy and thats all there is to it..."

You said it haha!

Btw some of the cars there is a style of modding in Japan, it's actually somewhat popular, its called Bōsōzoku, google it

[SuperDave]

[Kenshin X]

the guy in the hoodie looks just as scary as the car... reminds me of prototype

[johnnieboi]

Thats the kit that goes on your aftermarket kit.

[KIRIUS]

"i'm lazy and thats all there is to it..."

You said it haha!

Btw some of the cars there is a style of modding in Japan, it's actually somewhat popular, its called Bōsōzoku, google it

Violent running tribe?..

Its a motorcycle fashion.. o.0

[P_T]

Most of the car mods there feel more tongue in cheek rather than a serious mod that went south. Only the first red car with over the top spoiler, the pink van and the car with the smoking dragon qualify as a fail mod I think.

[cruzer]

"i'm lazy and thats all there is to it..."

You said it haha!

Btw some of the cars there is a style of modding in Japan, it's actually somewhat popular, its called Bōsōzoku, google it

Violent running tribe?..

Its a motorcycle fashion.. o.0

(Bosozoku) "violent running gang") is a Japanese subculture associated with motorcycle clubs and gangs .

They were first seen in the 1950s as the Japanese automobile industry expanded rapidly. The first bosozoku were known as kaminari-zoku (雷族 "Lightning Tribes"). It is common to see bosozoku groups socializing in city centers and playing loud music characterized by their lifestyle

The word bosozoku is also applied to motorcycle gangs, who share an interest in modifications (often illegal) for motorcycles, such as removing the mufflers so that more noise is produced. These bosozoku groups also engage in dangerous or reckless driving , such as weaving in traffic , not wearing motorcycle helmets , and running red lights . Another activity is shinai boso (市内暴走) speeding in city streets , not for street racing but more for thrills. With many bikes involved, the leading one is driven by the leader, who is responsible for the event and is not allowed to be overtaken.

The stereotypical bosozoku look is often portrayed, and even caricatured, in many forms of Japanese media such as anime , manga and films. Among other items in the bosozoku attire are usually round or wrap-around sunglasses , long hachimaki headbands also with battle slogans and a pompadour hairstyle most likely akin to the greaser / rocker look or perhaps because of the hairstyle's association with yakuza thugs. The punch perm is considered a common bosozoku hairstyle as well. Surgical masks are also stereotypically worn by bosozokus perhaps to conceal their identities although these type of masks are also worn by allergy sufferers in Japan, especially during autumn. Females are also shown dressed in a similar style but dress in a more feminine manner with long and often dyed hair, high-heeled boots and excessive make-up.

Bosozoku are known to modify their bikes in peculiar and often showy ways. A typical customized bosozoku bike usually consists of an average Japanese road bike that appears to combine elements of an American chopper style bike and a British café racer , for example: oversized visored fenders like those found on café racers, "sissy" bars and raised handle bars like those on a chopper. Loud paint jobs on the fenders or the gas tanks with motifs such as flames or kamikaze style " rising sun " designs are also quite common. The bikes will often be adorned with stickers and/or flags depicting the gang's symbol or logo.

Bosozoku also have a distinct style of car modification, eponymously called "bosozoku style". These cars are often modified with many large exhaust pipes, bright & colorful paint, and extremely wide & large aero kits. Also popular are external oil coolers & intercoolers, mounted to the front bumper and connected via large tubes through the grille or headlight socket.

Edited September 9, 2011 by cruzer