To mod or not to mod, that is the question...

Pablo · 02-13-2008, 05:54 PM

My apologies to everyone. Please excuse the length of this post. What else does a retiree have to do on a rainy day on Long Island?

Who says I can’t beat a dead horse?

In another discussion, on another thread, it was brought up that making modifications to Mother’s baby Stewie was a foolhardy,blasphemous, sacrilegious, profane, immoral, corrupt, depraved, sinful, wicked, and evil, thing to do. (OK, I’m indulging in a bit of hyperbole here, for the sake of gratuitous humor) Mother Honda, after all, has produced a perfect product and how dare we mere mortals mess with her child Stewie.

There is no disagreement that Mother did go out on a limb when she put Stewie into production. Stewie is small, noisy, has a 6 speed shifter, and can be a bit “twitchy”. Clearly Stewie was not designed for the masses. From a technological perspective, Mother went our of her way to design a fine handling sports car in every sense of the word. That being said, there were still entities that the engineers had to account to other than the laws of physics. Federal regs, State regs, the EPA, the bean counters and others. Some compromises had to be made along the way.

So, some of us choose to do modifications to try to improve the performance on an already excellent automobile. Perhaps it is few more ponies we seek, or better handling or braking. For some, dropping the chassis an inch or two, adding stiffer springs, or bigger tires makes all the difference. For others an exhaust or cold air intake may do the trick. Sometimes our efforts are in vein, but trying is sometimes half the fun.

There are other reasons for doing modification too. My feeling is that in this cookie cutter world we seek to establish our individuality. By owning Stewie we have already made the first step, but it’s not enough for some. For others I think our favorite ride becomes a sort of mechanical mistress. As the object of our affection, we like to bestow gifts on her, so she knows, yes, we really do love her. In either case the result is the same. We end up doing mods. From adding color matched valve stem covers to full blown body work, many of our brethren like to distinguish themselves from the crowd (even if it’s a small crowd of Stewie owners) or to figuratively, show the world (and Stewie) how much we really do love this automobile. My advice to all of you, who want to mod, ........ go for it!

And to you stalwart “bone stock” Stewie lovers, it’s OK, just remember to use premium and Stewie will love you too.

Best Regards
Pablo

jagg · 02-13-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

And to you stalwart “bone stock” Stewie lovers, it’s OK, just remember to use premium and Stewie will love you too.

A purist here,
Heard loud and clear.
So, have no fear,
My Stewie's dear.

Regards,
Jagg

gomarlins3 · 02-13-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo

My advice to all of you, who want to mod, ........ go for it!

Agreed. Just don't ask me what to do. It's YOUR car do what YOU want.

Java Junky · 02-13-2008, 06:23 PM

Blasphemer!
You know we're gonna godda stone you Pab, right? I mean . . like . . . it's required by law.

Pablo · 02-13-2008, 06:34 PM

Hit me, beat me, whip me..........GAWD I love the pain!

I also love stirring up the pot, just a bit.

Oh, and Jagg, I love the poetry!

Regards
Pablo

Neil · 02-13-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Blasphemer!
You know we're gonna godda stone you Pab, right? I mean . . like . . . it's required by law.

Stone all you want but " Watch The Car "

Pablo · 02-13-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Agreed. Just don't ask me what to do. It's YOUR car do what YOU want.

G3 You are so right. I might ask, what you did. I might ask how you did it. But never, NEVER what I should do.

Anyway, Baby talks to me and tells me what she wants, just like Mrs Pablo

Regards
P

Pablo · 02-13-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil

Stone all you want but " Watch The Car "

Here, HERE Neil. As Jav knows Baby already took a chunk of ice to her hood last week. We'll have no more of that!

Regards
Pablo

philiam · 02-13-2008, 06:51 PM

Remember, it is better to be stoned than to get stoned.

Neil · 02-13-2008, 06:53 PM

I just recommend that you don't drive after either.......

Neil

jagg · 02-13-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

I just recommend that you don't drive after either.......

Or.....go skeet shootin' Phil.

Yeeeeeehaaaaaa!!!!!

Regards,
jagg

philiam · 02-13-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

Or.....go skeet shootin' Phil.

Yeeeeeehaaaaaa!!!!!

Regards,
jagg

My wife doesn't know how to cook them.

jagg · 02-13-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

My wife doesn't know how to cook them.

It's easy buddy, but you've got to be familiar with par-bolin'......'n it really helps to know how to skin them correctly.

Regards,
jagg

aladdin20110 · 02-13-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philiam

Remember, it is better to be stoned than to get stoned.

true that...

Java Junky · 02-13-2008, 09:06 PM

Oh.Ya godda skin' 'em, eh?

philiam · 02-13-2008, 10:55 PM

Remind me of a story. I'd never eaten cat fish or hush puppies until I went down south. Decided I liked them, so when I got back home I bought some. Well, we weren't sure how to fix them so I phoned someone down in Memphis.

He laughs and says, "Oh you gotta skin em, just like you do a squirrel!". Didn't know you could even eat a squirrel, much less how to skin them. But then I'm just a city boy. If it doesn't come wrapped in plastic, we can't deal with it.

02-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 601	To mod or not to mod, that is the question... My apologies to everyone. Please excuse the length of this post. What else does a retiree have to do on a rainy day on Long Island? Who says I can’t beat a dead horse? In another discussion, on another thread, it was brought up that making modifications to Mother’s baby Stewie was a foolhardy,blasphemous, sacrilegious, profane, immoral, corrupt, depraved, sinful, wicked, and evil, thing to do. (OK, I’m indulging in a bit of hyperbole here, for the sake of gratuitous humor) Mother Honda, after all, has produced a perfect product and how dare we mere mortals mess with her child Stewie. There is no disagreement that Mother did go out on a limb when she put Stewie into production. Stewie is small, noisy, has a 6 speed shifter, and can be a bit “twitchy”. Clearly Stewie was not designed for the masses. From a technological perspective, Mother went our of her way to design a fine handling sports car in every sense of the word. That being said, there were still entities that the engineers had to account to other than the laws of physics. Federal regs, State regs, the EPA, the bean counters and others. Some compromises had to be made along the way. So, some of us choose to do modifications to try to improve the performance on an already excellent automobile. Perhaps it is few more ponies we seek, or better handling or braking. For some, dropping the chassis an inch or two, adding stiffer springs, or bigger tires makes all the difference. For others an exhaust or cold air intake may do the trick. Sometimes our efforts are in vein, but trying is sometimes half the fun. There are other reasons for doing modification too. My feeling is that in this cookie cutter world we seek to establish our individuality. By owning Stewie we have already made the first step, but it’s not enough for some. For others I think our favorite ride becomes a sort of mechanical mistress. As the object of our affection, we like to bestow gifts on her, so she knows, yes, we really do love her. In either case the result is the same. We end up doing mods. From adding color matched valve stem covers to full blown body work, many of our brethren like to distinguish themselves from the crowd (even if it’s a small crowd of Stewie owners) or to figuratively, show the world (and Stewie) how much we really do love this automobile. My advice to all of you, who want to mod, ........ go for it! And to you stalwart “bone stock” Stewie lovers, it’s OK, just remember to use premium and Stewie will love you too. Best Regards Pablo __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti Last edited by Pablo; 02-13-2008 at 06:35 PM.

02-13-2008, 06:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Blasphemer! You *know* we're gonna godda stone you Pab, right? I mean . . like . . . it's required by law. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-13-2008, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 601	Hit me, beat me, whip me..........GAWD I love the pain! I also love stirring up the pot, just a bit. Oh, and Jagg, I love the poetry! Regards Pablo __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

02-13-2008, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	Remember, it is better to be stoned than to get stoned. __________________

02-13-2008, 09:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Oh.Ya godda skin' 'em, eh? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-13-2008, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,032	I just recommend that you don't drive after either....... Neil

02-13-2008, 10:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	Remind me of a story. I'd never eaten cat fish or hush puppies until I went down south. Decided I liked them, so when I got back home I bought some. Well, we weren't sure how to fix them so I phoned someone down in Memphis. He laughs and says, "Oh you gotta skin em, just like you do a squirrel!". Didn't know you could even eat a squirrel, much less how to skin them. But then I'm just a city boy. If it doesn't come wrapped in plastic, we can't deal with it. __________________

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