OT: why do ricers do this...
04-07-2004, 03:40 PM
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My assumption is that with the larger wheels and larger mass their engines do not produce enough Torque to adequately accelerate the car. So when they are drag racing they have the stock wheels to enable them to accelerate faster. Essentially it lowers their gear ratio.
Then they keep the nice wheels on back to let you know they have some Bling Bling.
Then they keep the nice wheels on back to let you know they have some Bling Bling.
04-07-2004, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by BeerBurner
I used to say it was because they could only afford two wheels at a time.
But in reality, I'm pretty sure it's because they are playing "monkey-see, monkey-do" after watching the drag races. Most FWD drag racers put smaller-diameter wheels/larger sidewalls up front to aid in racing. So, when riceboy sees that on tv, he'll overlook the physics behind it and automatically assume that it'll help him, too.
Granted, it does help a bit with straight-line acceleration. Or, should I say "it doesn't hinder straight-line acceleration as much" because the stock wheel/tire combo is going to be lighter than the blingin' rimZ that would otherwise be on there. But still, it's pretty stupid.
BB.
I used to say it was because they could only afford two wheels at a time.
But in reality, I'm pretty sure it's because they are playing "monkey-see, monkey-do" after watching the drag races. Most FWD drag racers put smaller-diameter wheels/larger sidewalls up front to aid in racing. So, when riceboy sees that on tv, he'll overlook the physics behind it and automatically assume that it'll help him, too.Granted, it does help a bit with straight-line acceleration. Or, should I say "it doesn't hinder straight-line acceleration as much" because the stock wheel/tire combo is going to be lighter than the blingin' rimZ that would otherwise be on there. But still, it's pretty stupid.
BB.
exactly, i know many people who do this for this exact reason (they say so themselves), why is beyond me... haha...
04-07-2004, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by Predator
Around here, if they're short on cash, they'll put the 2 alloys on the same (crusin') side! And I thought Goofy died at Disney world last month!
Around here, if they're short on cash, they'll put the 2 alloys on the same (crusin') side! And I thought Goofy died at Disney world last month!
04-07-2004, 06:14 PM
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Originally posted by Predator
Around here, if they're short on cash, they'll put the 2 alloys on the same (crusin') side! And I thought Goofy died at Disney world last month!
Around here, if they're short on cash, they'll put the 2 alloys on the same (crusin') side! And I thought Goofy died at Disney world last month!
How horribly stupid.
they shouldn't be allowed to be out on the street with these things
04-08-2004, 01:20 AM
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"I figure they are only making themselves look like @$$holes so what does it matter. I just drive by, point and laugh and watch the tears flow. Most ricers are pretty emotional."
I find that in my area, most of them are, *ahem* wiggers (can I use the "w word"??)... you know lil' gansta white boys that try to act like a minority. It's like "guys, you aren't hardcore pimps... get over it... oh yeah, and your car looks AND sounds like ****! Just FYI!" The funny thing is, the majority of this Eminem-impersonaters never came from rough neighborhoods... they're mommies and daddies are pretty well off! Can you say "LOOOOSSSSEEERRRR!"
The whole different wheels on different sides thing? Yeah... I've seen it... he!!, look at the colors closely on this Enzo!!
http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/show.../DSC00126.html
http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/show.../DSC00123.html
..well, at least they kept the same style wheel
I find that in my area, most of them are, *ahem* wiggers (can I use the "w word"??)... you know lil' gansta white boys that try to act like a minority. It's like "guys, you aren't hardcore pimps... get over it... oh yeah, and your car looks AND sounds like ****! Just FYI!" The funny thing is, the majority of this Eminem-impersonaters never came from rough neighborhoods... they're mommies and daddies are pretty well off! Can you say "LOOOOSSSSEEERRRR!"
The whole different wheels on different sides thing? Yeah... I've seen it... he!!, look at the colors closely on this Enzo!!
http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/show.../DSC00126.html
http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/show.../DSC00123.html
..well, at least they kept the same style wheel
04-08-2004, 02:17 AM
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what the....
are both of those style wheels offered by ferrari????
wouldn't he/she be better off with stock?
performance AND looks!!!
but..................that IS the main problem with the ricer boys...don't know performance OR looks from a hole in there head
are both of those style wheels offered by ferrari????
wouldn't he/she be better off with stock?
performance AND looks!!!
but..................that IS the main problem with the ricer boys...don't know performance OR looks from a hole in there head