does this qualify as a problem?

[Darth Suzette]

Recently I had to get a new car - the old one was falling apart in slow
motion but at least there was plenty of time to shop. Eventually I settled
on a Subaru WRX - my first new car ever but also first AWD turbo ? and
have been very happy with it. No modifications needed.

Even though the car has no spoiler, no decorations of any kind, is that
generic silver color, and has nothing to change the stock look of it, I'm
having a problem with the local idiot teenage ricers. They all seem to
think that the mere act of driving a WRX to work, to the store to get
groceries, to the gym after work (what ever) is an invitation to race
them. LOL nothing could be further from the truth.

I'm starting to cringe every time I see a Neon plastered with stickers and
the usual surfboard-sized wing nailed to the trunk .. the Folgers can
exhaust system .. complete with the pimply driver who's not old enough to
start shaving and who thinks that somehow the stickers make the car
faster.

 

[Dave Null Sr.]

Even though the car has no spoiler, no decorations of any kind, is that
generic silver color, and has nothing to change the stock look of it, I'm
having a problem with the local idiot teenage ricers. They all seem to
think that the mere act of driving a WRX to work, to the store to get
groceries, to the gym after work (what ever) is an invitation to race
them. LOL nothing could be further from the truth.

I'm starting to cringe every time I see a Neon plastered with stickers and
the usual surfboard-sized wing nailed to the trunk .. the Folgers can
exhaust system .. complete with the pimply driver who's not old enough to
start shaving and who thinks that somehow the stickers make the car
faster.

So trade the WRX badge to one of those pimply kids for the badge
on his father's TS or RS and he'll inherit the attention.

 

[David Betts]

I'm starting to cringe every time I see a Neon plastered with stickers and
the usual surfboard-sized wing nailed to the trunk .. the Folgers can
exhaust system .. complete with the pimply driver who's not old enough to
start shaving and who thinks that somehow the stickers make the car
faster.

This doesn't qualify as a problem atall. Either leave them for dead or
ignore them, according to personal preference. One of the nice things
about driving a genuinely fast car is that you have nothing to prove.

David Betts
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Brian]

They all seem to
think that the mere act of driving a WRX to work, to the store to get
groceries, to the gym after work (what ever) is an invitation to race
them.

Ignoring them definitely works. However I have read some of the message
boards these guys use and the funny thing is if they think that they are
racing you, then they are, whether you are actually participating or not.
All so they can put a WRX on their "kill" list. A co-worker of mine has the
same problem when he drives his 427 cobra replica. (He has lots of practice
giving the "ya... right" look).

who thinks that somehow the stickers make the car faster.

Yep. You'll also notice when they talk about mods to their car the first and
most expensive thing listed in the stereo system.

Personally, I find these kids are pretty amusing and I take great pride in
mocking their efforts to intimidate others without actually doing anything
to make their car faster. If you are like-minded, go here and have a look at
the "hall of shame":

http://www.riceboypage.com/

Brian

 

[Philippe Javaux]

Yeah it's true. I get 100HP more with my 12 inch wide sticker. Brighter
stickers make car faster.

 

[Anthony]

Yeah it's true. I get 100HP more with my 12 inch wide sticker. Brighter
stickers make car faster.

you'll get even more power if the sticker says "Type R." ;o)

Tony

 

[Darth Suzette]

Ignoring them definitely works. However I have read some of the message
boards these guys use and the funny thing is if they think that they are
racing you, then they are, whether you are actually participating or
not. All so they can put a WRX on their "kill" list. A co-worker of mine
has the same problem when he drives his 427 cobra replica. (He has lots
of practice giving the "ya... right" look).

Yep. You'll also notice when they talk about mods to their car the first
and most expensive thing listed in the stereo system.

Personally, I find these kids are pretty amusing and I take great pride
in mocking their efforts to intimidate others without actually doing
anything to make their car faster. If you are like-minded, go here and
have a look at the "hall of shame":

http://www.riceboypage.com/

Brian

Thanks for the link .. what a hoot that page is!

Still not sure if the WRX qualifies as a "really fast" car .. but then,
it's totally stock and hasn't gone over 80mph yet - just haven't seen the
point in getting speeding tickets.

So far I am avoiding the ricer kids like the plague. The only really
obnoxious one was in front of me on a country lane where everyone speeds
and where the road is too unsafe for passing anywhere. He would keep
slowing down until he was quite close, then stomp on the brakes to get
even closer, and then speed up again and repeat the pattern. What a dork!
Anyway I took the next turn elsewhere and got rid of the loser.

Oh yeah, and his cart was a beat-up Neon with what looked like a 6-foot
homemade aluminum wing pop-riveted to the trunk lid. Spe-shul,

S

 

[Brian]

you'll get even more power if the sticker says "Type R." ;o)
Then there is the extra boost from putting a Japanese sticker on your car.
Its particularly rebellious if you put in on upside-down because you don't
know how to read Japanese.

 

[WRXtreme]

Well, according to your site I am a "rice boy" since I do have stickers from
TurboXS, Perrin, Tein, K&N, Autometer, Apex-i, NOS, STi, Blitz, VIS, Rota,
Falken and PDE on my car (and also a "Type-R Motorsports" sticker but that
is the name of the shop that assists me with my mods.) However I don't
quite fit the normal category of "Ricer", my car does compete in autocross
events as well as drag and sanctioned road race events (AARRF). I actually
have the mods that I list on my car:

TurboXS UTEC
Perrin Up-Pipe, swaybars, intercooler hoses,
brakes
Tein Suspension
K&N Filter
Apex-i Exhaust (yes the 4" tipped N1 exhaust,
have you seen how congested the stock muffler is...looks like a Bose
bandbass subwoofer enclosure)
Autometer Gauges and Gauge Pods
STi Injectors/Headlamps
NOS Nitrous Oxide System
PDE Downpipe
Blitz SBC-ID Boost Controller and Blow
off valve
VIS Carbon Fibre Hood
Rota Wheels (17" Tarmacs)
Falken Azenis Tires

Actually, with these stickers on I very seldom get challenged at the
lights....funny how that works isn't it?

Hope I changed some peoples minds about stickered cars, we aren't all after
just the image, some of us do race and are proud of the parts we have
acquired to make our cars faster and more enjoyable to drive.

 

[paul]

Well, according to your site I am a "rice boy" since I do have
stickers from TurboXS, Perrin, Tein, K&N, Autometer, Apex-i, NOS,
STi, Blitz, VIS, Rota, Falken and PDE on my car (and also a "Type-R
Motorsports" sticker but that is the name of the shop that assists me
with my mods.) However I don't quite fit the normal category of
"Ricer", my car does compete in autocross events as well as drag and
sanctioned road race events (AARRF). I actually have the mods that I
list on my car:

<snip>

Did you read what a real "rice-boy" is? In my understanding, it's someone who
has modified their car to make it *look* faster, without actually modifying
what's under the hood.

eg: some of the idiots around my town have put grills and body-kits on their
stock Hyundai Excels and lowered them. so much so that they "bottom out" on
the speedbumps at McDonalds like I said, idiots

Cheers,
Paul.