Just wondering what percentage of people on here are "modders" and who are those who prefer to leave a car standard.

I think in hindsight for me personally, I would rather leave a car standard - it is what it is, and to some degree feel that modding cars loses their identity / character, not to mention, mods dont always have the desired result (I have found this out myself many years ago), and is added expense, both for the mods themselves and insurance for what is not always a big difference anyway (if any, or it could be worse).

I will say at the outset I have no problem with anyone who mods their cars however, especially those who mod to fix glaring problems or significantly improve performance, if thats what they want to do... but that approach aint for me - I'd prefer to buy something that is sorted out of the box.

So this is not a trolling thread, so please dont take it as such.

I modded mine because i couldn't afford the car i really wanted. But after spending loads modding it i reckon it would have been cheaper to buy what i really wanted in the first place. However i would probably have ended up modding that as well

I like to do subtle mods and keep the car looking pretty standard, and make sure they're reversible come resale time

Chris

I chose the modify option, but I dont "mod" my cars I "modify" Large chrome wheels and neons do not make a car better in my opinion. Im more of a cylinder head and cams type of guy. I dont believe any car ever came out of the factory in its optimal state. But Im not someone who likes to go around in a "look at me" car, I prefer to blend in be invisible to police etc, and have the ability to have fun when I want to on a deserted road somewhere.

I dont believe any car ever came out of the factory in its optimal state.

This is probably true, performance wise, but I think the cars do come out of the factory in its optimal state for reliability, which I believe most people want.

I like keep it standard, don't see the point of modding. Rather like Des in that respect.

Subtle mods!

I couldnt afford to buy a Fabia vRS and insure it (17 - 1st Car) so got myself Comfort 1.2 12v instead. However the deal was so good left me with

subtle mods, all of which could be put back to standard

if it ain't broke then make it faster!!!

:D

tbh when i got my skoda i wanted an S4 avant, but if i had bought that i would have messed about with it

and i'm the same as some others, i want to have fun but not get noticed when going slow. thats why my car look like it does

Non-modder. To the point that I'm feeling rather daring for my plan to put a new head unit into the Fabia when it arrives (just for an Aux In on the front panel, really...)

Modding - BUT

Function over Form.

Leave the car as it was supposed to look.

I like keep it standard, don't see the point of modding. Rather like Des in that respect.

Don't turn around too quick Jon - Your nose will have someone's eye out! :P

For me I chose modding, but in all seriousness, once my car is finished I WILL be leaving it as is. It will have been pretty much maxxed out anyway.

Keep standard (don't like the thought of invalidating my warrenty) + never saw the point, if the original does not do what you want it to do then buy the one that does, ok its all about cost but thats why people save up? not that I have anything about people who do mod thats their choice and money, but do any mods actually increase the residual cost when selling?

Don't turn around too quick Jon - Your nose will have someone's eye out! :P

Is he eligible for a Briskoda "My name is Pinnochio and I drive an Octy" medal?

Chris

For me I chose modding, but in all seriousness, once my car is finished I WILL be leaving it as is. It will have been pretty much maxxed out anyway.

i feel a new competition coming on................

Is he eligible for a Briskoda "My name is Pinnochio and I drive an Octy" medal?

Chris

Is that one of these you are just about to open?

I'm in the non mod camp - I'd have bought a CTR if I wanted to go faster.

BUT... the handling needed something, so just the strut brace to neaten it up a bit. Won't be lowering it though.

I do the odd mod, nothing too drastic though YET !!

I like to buy the best car to my liking I can afford. Then try to improve anything I dont like.

Only mods I have done is to change the stereo to an mp3/cd player, Milotec rear diffuser (because standard Octavia bumper looked out of place with the front RS bumper), and a concealed electronic driver aid

I feel modding does give a car individual character, but I'm not in to the big body kits etc...

Nice, little touches to finish the car off...

...different wheels, lowered suspension (but not too low!) etc - things to make the car less of a compramise!

The way I see it, a car leaves the factory as a compramise to fulfil a design criteria. Re-mapping an engine will give more power, at the expense of not being able to drive through the auzzie outback on whatever-you-can-get grade petrol. Lower profile tyres will improve the handling at the expense of comfort. Lowered suspension will improve the handling at the expense of ground clearence - I won't mention ride comfort as some people say it improves, others say it makes the car harsh, depending on what's done!. Changing the exhaust can improve response & power at the expense of noise levels... and so on!

The way I see it, everyone knows what they want from a car. If there's an "out of the box" car that meets that person's criteria, GREAT!!

Otherwise, get the one that closest matches what you want, and adjust the bits that don't match what you want!

I only do mods which will improve the way the car drives. That's all that matters to me. How it looks is largely irrelevant. In the fact, the more 'normal' it looks, the better. I don't like to attract a lot of attention on the road, and i'd rather that the local scumbags wouldn't give my car a second glance.

this reminds me of an escort i seen not that long ago

I feel modding does give a car individual character' date=' but I'm not in to the big body kits etc...

Nice, little touches to finish the car off...

...different wheels, lowered suspension (but not too low!) etc - things to make the car less of a compramise!

The way I see it, a car leaves the factory as a compramise to fulfil a design criteria. Re-mapping an engine will give more power, at the expense of not being able to drive through the auzzie outback on whatever-you-can-get grade petrol. Lower profile tyres will improve the handling at the expense of comfort. Lowered suspension will improve the handling at the expense of ground clearence - I won't mention ride comfort as some people say it improves, others say it makes the car harsh, depending on what's done!. Changing the exhaust can improve response & power at the expense of noise levels... and so on!

The way I see it, everyone knows what they want from a car. If there's an "out of the box" car that meets that person's criteria, GREAT!!

Otherwise, get the one that closest matches what you want, and adjust the bits that don't match what you want![/quote']

:iagree:

When you buy the car you know know what it is capable of on a basic level but it is not until you have lived with it for a few months that you find out what you actually want to change.

As an example, when I bought my Octy I was fully satisfied with the standard "off the shelf " car but now I have lived with it I am starting to notice things that could be improved, for example the 1.8 20v Turbo engine does not really sound right when pushed hard (the exhaust and induction sounds 'uninspiring' and harsh).

I get the feeling that when the time is right (read insurance companies not pointing and laughing at me ) I will make a few subtle changes to the car:

• Custom code remap
  
• Milltek exhaust
  
• CAI
  

When 'modifying' a car I am only concerned with the performance. I certainly would not change the exterior styling by adding any bodykit as I personally think that the Octy vRS looks just right: not too aggressive that people think tw@ and not too annoymous that its easily forgotten. Also keeping the exterior standard helps avoid any unwanted attention from local ch4vs and other undesirables - it also adds to the look of surprise on peoples' faces when they realise "I've just been overtaken by a Skoda"