Got those orange plugs 273-1P now what?
12-23-2003, 01:03 PM
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JimB,
Have you confused the Orange Cap mod with a Ricer Mod? The Orange Cap mod allows the owner to bypass the noise-reducing silencer box required for the 996 to meet European noise-pollution specs. It also enables smoother airflow into the engine for a modest performance increase. True it isn't as noticeable as say a turbo charger or a super charger, but the Orange Cap mod is a far cry from say a laundry rack drying wing stuck on the back or a coffee can exhaust pipe, lighted windshield washer nozzles, or faux carbon fiber hood, etc.
I would also posit that a car with the orange cap is visually indistinguishable from a car without, thus the bling bling factor of most ricer mods is not present either. Assuming of course that someone doesn't make a "I've got the Orange Cap" bumper sticker and slap it on their car...
Have you confused the Orange Cap mod with a Ricer Mod? The Orange Cap mod allows the owner to bypass the noise-reducing silencer box required for the 996 to meet European noise-pollution specs. It also enables smoother airflow into the engine for a modest performance increase. True it isn't as noticeable as say a turbo charger or a super charger, but the Orange Cap mod is a far cry from say a laundry rack drying wing stuck on the back or a coffee can exhaust pipe, lighted windshield washer nozzles, or faux carbon fiber hood, etc.
I would also posit that a car with the orange cap is visually indistinguishable from a car without, thus the bling bling factor of most ricer mods is not present either. Assuming of course that someone doesn't make a "I've got the Orange Cap" bumper sticker and slap it on their car...
12-23-2003, 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by Ghost Rider
"Have you confused the Orange Cap mod with a Ricer Mod?..."
"Have you confused the Orange Cap mod with a Ricer Mod?..."
in all seriousness, the bypass mod is noticeable and it
does sound bitchin.
12-23-2003, 01:27 PM
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Ok, so if we can't have the bumper sticker, why not a badge and air intake complete with special grill to deliniate the special plugged cars from the great masses of those without.
12-23-2003, 01:58 PM
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Relax GR! I was just kidding. But since you brought it up, I don't think there is a big difference between kids doing silly things to their Hondas to make them sound or look better (in their eyes) and 90% of the modifications discussed on this board. Having said that, I say go for it. It's your car and your money and you should enjoy it however you want.
Jim
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12-23-2003, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by JimB
Relax GR! I was just kidding. But since you brought it up, I don't think there is a big difference between kids doing silly things to their Hondas to make them sound or look better (in their eyes) and 90% of the modifications discussed on this board. Having said that, I say go for it. It's your car and your money and you should enjoy it however you want.
Jim
Relax GR! I was just kidding. But since you brought it up, I don't think there is a big difference between kids doing silly things to their Hondas to make them sound or look better (in their eyes) and 90% of the modifications discussed on this board. Having said that, I say go for it. It's your car and your money and you should enjoy it however you want.
Jim
The post before yours makes me think we need a special "Orange Crush" emblem...
