What is your Def of a Ricer?
5/12/05 | 12:10 PM
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hahah, I do respect a stock SRT-4 though, they are quick little cars and can handle quite well with some camber plates and an aggressive alignment.
I usually see regular Neons that have the rice treatment with the huge spoilers, non-paint matched body kits, and 5" fart pipes.
5/12/05 | 12:28 PM
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I found a good def here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to stink at everything you attempt)
A person who makes unecessary modifications to their most often import car (hence the term "rice") to make it (mostly make it look) faster. The most common modifications are (but not limited to):
- Huge exhaust that serves no purpose but to make the car louder
- Large spoiler on the back that looks like something Boeing made for the 747
- Lots of after-market company stickers they don't have parts from, but must be cool
- Expensive rims that usually cost more than the car itself
- Bodykit to make the car appear lower, usually accented with chicken wire
- Clear tail lights and corner signals
- A "performace intake"- a tube that feeds cold air to their engine usually located in areas of excessive heat (behind or on top of the engine)
- Most of these riced cars (a.k.a. rice rockets or rice burners) are imports; Honda Civics, Accords, Integras, CRXs, RSXs, Del Sols Mitsubishi Eclipses, Lancers, Subaru Imprezas, however there are some domestics such as Chevrolet Caviliers, Dodge Neons, Ford Focus; small, slow, economy cars designed specifically to go slow. Please note that some Supras, Skylines, WRX's and other higher performance imports are designed to go fast, and are therfore not always considered rice. It really depends on the severity of the case.
The "ricer" attempts to make their car "performance" by adding the modifications listed above. These ricers are not confined to any one ethnic group or color, however different ethnic groups are known for certain styles.
Honda Civics with big spoilers and 4" exhaust tips are considered to be ricers.
But the exceptional imports that actually are fast and coiuld blow the doors off mustangs,vettes,camaro's, etc are caled Tuners. What you guys think?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to stink at everything you attempt)
A person who makes unecessary modifications to their most often import car (hence the term "rice") to make it (mostly make it look) faster. The most common modifications are (but not limited to):
- Huge exhaust that serves no purpose but to make the car louder
- Large spoiler on the back that looks like something Boeing made for the 747
- Lots of after-market company stickers they don't have parts from, but must be cool
- Expensive rims that usually cost more than the car itself
- Bodykit to make the car appear lower, usually accented with chicken wire
- Clear tail lights and corner signals
- A "performace intake"- a tube that feeds cold air to their engine usually located in areas of excessive heat (behind or on top of the engine)
- Most of these riced cars (a.k.a. rice rockets or rice burners) are imports; Honda Civics, Accords, Integras, CRXs, RSXs, Del Sols Mitsubishi Eclipses, Lancers, Subaru Imprezas, however there are some domestics such as Chevrolet Caviliers, Dodge Neons, Ford Focus; small, slow, economy cars designed specifically to go slow. Please note that some Supras, Skylines, WRX's and other higher performance imports are designed to go fast, and are therfore not always considered rice. It really depends on the severity of the case.
The "ricer" attempts to make their car "performance" by adding the modifications listed above. These ricers are not confined to any one ethnic group or color, however different ethnic groups are known for certain styles.
Honda Civics with big spoilers and 4" exhaust tips are considered to be ricers.
But the exceptional imports that actually are fast and coiuld blow the doors off mustangs,vettes,camaro's, etc are caled Tuners. What you guys think?
5/12/05 | 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by John H@May 12, 2005, 8:41 PM
That has to be the longest link I've ever seen in my life.
That has to be the longest link I've ever seen in my life.
5/12/05 | 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by army_eod+May 12, 2005, 12:34 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(army_eod @ May 12, 2005, 12:34 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-John H@May 12, 2005, 8:41 PM
That has to be the longest link I've ever seen in my life.
That has to be the longest link I've ever seen in my life.
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huh?
5/12/05 | 12:34 PM
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That's the definition I've always followed, and it can most certainly apply to non-japanese cars. Neons in particular.
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It's not a Neon, it's an SRT4.
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speaking of neons, er SRT4s, I noticed a used 2005 mustang GT sitting in front of the local chevy/mopar dealer today. After inquiring about the car I find out it has only 1500 miles on it, was bought new at the ford dealer right next door, and to make it worse, it was traded in on an 04 SRT4! WTF? this makes me sick
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It's not a Neon, it's an SRT4.
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speaking of neons, er SRT4s, I noticed a used 2005 mustang GT sitting in front of the local chevy/mopar dealer today. After inquiring about the car I find out it has only 1500 miles on it, was bought new at the ford dealer right next door, and to make it worse, it was traded in on an 04 SRT4! WTF? this makes me sick
5/12/05 | 12:37 PM
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I don' think the term is necessarily racist per se, though hardly complementary either. It may have derived from the motorcyle world which would sometimes refer to Japanese bikes as "rice burners."
In any case, I think it refers most specifically to Japanese/Asian origin cars with a lot of bling but modest bang, i.e., a lot of flashy, gaudy ornaments and decorations with little to no real functional effect. More broadly, it seems to refer to any smaller to mid-sized cars, primarily FWD, that are overly ornamented with basically functionless decor, stickers, and paint.
On the other hand, and quite ironically, there are more than a few domestic car enthusiasts, Stangers included, who will bejewel their rides with all manner of equally functionless baubles and decorations and yet somehow think they somehow look "badazz" rather than simply tacky and goofy.
But essentially, I see this a little to no different than what the "ricers" might be doing, even if a domestic car might pack a V8 and RWD under the parade float of bad taste. I've even coined the phrase "corn" and for these afficionados of automotive bric-a-brac.
And honestly, how many have we seen on this very Web site that in one breath will excoriate some Honda with a basket handle rear spoiler and yet gush as to how badazz some equally useless Dumbo-ear side scoops or J.C. Whitny hood scoop will make their Stang look? While yes, a Stang, presuming its a GT or faster, might have more straightline giddy-up and go, it basically reeks of hypocracy and I see the overall visual effect as being absolutely no more aesthetic on a Stang than on a Stanza.
In any case, I think it refers most specifically to Japanese/Asian origin cars with a lot of bling but modest bang, i.e., a lot of flashy, gaudy ornaments and decorations with little to no real functional effect. More broadly, it seems to refer to any smaller to mid-sized cars, primarily FWD, that are overly ornamented with basically functionless decor, stickers, and paint.
On the other hand, and quite ironically, there are more than a few domestic car enthusiasts, Stangers included, who will bejewel their rides with all manner of equally functionless baubles and decorations and yet somehow think they somehow look "badazz" rather than simply tacky and goofy.
But essentially, I see this a little to no different than what the "ricers" might be doing, even if a domestic car might pack a V8 and RWD under the parade float of bad taste. I've even coined the phrase "corn" and for these afficionados of automotive bric-a-brac.
And honestly, how many have we seen on this very Web site that in one breath will excoriate some Honda with a basket handle rear spoiler and yet gush as to how badazz some equally useless Dumbo-ear side scoops or J.C. Whitny hood scoop will make their Stang look? While yes, a Stang, presuming its a GT or faster, might have more straightline giddy-up and go, it basically reeks of hypocracy and I see the overall visual effect as being absolutely no more aesthetic on a Stang than on a Stanza.
5/12/05 | 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by tw0scoops123@May 12, 2005, 1:31 PM
I found a good def here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to stink at everything you attempt)
I found a good def here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to stink at everything you attempt)
I guess it will be a ricer
5/12/05 | 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by rhumb@May 12, 2005, 1:40 PM
I don' think the term is necessarily racist per se, though hardly complementary either. It may have derived from the motorcyle world which would sometimes refer to Japanese bikes as "rice burners."
In any case, I think it refers most specifically to Japanese/Asian origin cars with a lot of bling but modest bang, i.e., a lot of flashy, gaudy ornaments and decorations with little to no real functional effect. More broadly, it seems to refer to any smaller to mid-sized cars, primarily FWD, that are overly ornamented with basically functionless decor, stickers, and paint.
On the other hand, and quite ironically, there are more than a few domestic car enthusiasts, Stangers included, who will bejewel their rides with all manner of equally functionless baubles and decorations and yet somehow think they somehow look "badazz" rather than simply tacky and goofy.
But essentially, I see this a little to no different than what the "ricers" might be doing, even if a domestic car might pack a V8 and RWD under the parade float of bad taste. I've even coined the phrase "corn" and for these afficionados of automotive bric-a-brac.
And honestly, how many have we seen on this very Web site that in one breath will excoriate some Honda with a basket handle rear spoiler and yet gush as to how badazz some equally useless Dumbo-ear side scoops or J.C. Whitny hood scoop will make their Stang look? While yes, a Stang, presuming its a GT or faster, might have more straightline giddy-up and go, it basically reeks of hypocracy and I see the overall visual effect as being absolutely no more aesthetic on a Stang than on a Stanza.
I don' think the term is necessarily racist per se, though hardly complementary either. It may have derived from the motorcyle world which would sometimes refer to Japanese bikes as "rice burners."
In any case, I think it refers most specifically to Japanese/Asian origin cars with a lot of bling but modest bang, i.e., a lot of flashy, gaudy ornaments and decorations with little to no real functional effect. More broadly, it seems to refer to any smaller to mid-sized cars, primarily FWD, that are overly ornamented with basically functionless decor, stickers, and paint.
On the other hand, and quite ironically, there are more than a few domestic car enthusiasts, Stangers included, who will bejewel their rides with all manner of equally functionless baubles and decorations and yet somehow think they somehow look "badazz" rather than simply tacky and goofy.
But essentially, I see this a little to no different than what the "ricers" might be doing, even if a domestic car might pack a V8 and RWD under the parade float of bad taste. I've even coined the phrase "corn" and for these afficionados of automotive bric-a-brac.
And honestly, how many have we seen on this very Web site that in one breath will excoriate some Honda with a basket handle rear spoiler and yet gush as to how badazz some equally useless Dumbo-ear side scoops or J.C. Whitny hood scoop will make their Stang look? While yes, a Stang, presuming its a GT or faster, might have more straightline giddy-up and go, it basically reeks of hypocracy and I see the overall visual effect as being absolutely no more aesthetic on a Stang than on a Stanza.
Look at all the non-functional crap put on this mustang. One of the cow-catchers on the front. A non-function hood-scoop; I don't know who they're fooling with that ducktail...it's not gonna help at all; and all those side scoops do nothing but catch air.
I wonder where that idiot Shelby is now a days?
I wonder where that idiot Shelby is now a days?
5/12/05 | 12:48 PM
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Originally posted by Xader Vartec+May 12, 2005, 2:45 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Xader Vartec @ May 12, 2005, 2:45 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-tw0scoops123@May 12, 2005, 1:31 PM
I found a good def here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to stink at everything you attempt)
I found a good def here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to stink at everything you attempt)
I guess it will be a ricer
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Exactly, trying to make a Civic, Spectra or a Corola cool with big tarted mufflers.
I hate them things.
5/12/05 | 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by Xader Vartec+May 12, 2005, 12:48 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Xader Vartec @ May 12, 2005, 12:48 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-rhumb@May 12, 2005, 1:40 PM
I don' think the term is necessarily racist per se, though hardly complementary either. It may have derived from the motorcyle world which would sometimes refer to Japanese bikes as "rice burners."
In any case, I think it refers most specifically to Japanese/Asian origin cars with a lot of bling but modest bang, i.e., a lot of flashy, gaudy ornaments and decorations with little to no real functional effect. More broadly, it seems to refer to any smaller to mid-sized cars, primarily FWD, that are overly ornamented with basically functionless decor, stickers, and paint.
On the other hand, and quite ironically, there are more than a few domestic car enthusiasts, Stangers included, who will bejewel their rides with all manner of equally functionless baubles and decorations and yet somehow think they somehow look "badazz" rather than simply tacky and goofy.
But essentially, I see this a little to no different than what the "ricers" might be doing, even if a domestic car might pack a V8 and RWD under the parade float of bad taste. I've even coined the phrase "corn" and for these afficionados of automotive bric-a-brac.
And honestly, how many have we seen on this very Web site that in one breath will excoriate some Honda with a basket handle rear spoiler and yet gush as to how badazz some equally useless Dumbo-ear side scoops or J.C. Whitny hood scoop will make their Stang look? While yes, a Stang, presuming its a GT or faster, might have more straightline giddy-up and go, it basically reeks of hypocracy and I see the overall visual effect as being absolutely no more aesthetic on a Stang than on a Stanza.
I don' think the term is necessarily racist per se, though hardly complementary either. It may have derived from the motorcyle world which would sometimes refer to Japanese bikes as "rice burners."
In any case, I think it refers most specifically to Japanese/Asian origin cars with a lot of bling but modest bang, i.e., a lot of flashy, gaudy ornaments and decorations with little to no real functional effect. More broadly, it seems to refer to any smaller to mid-sized cars, primarily FWD, that are overly ornamented with basically functionless decor, stickers, and paint.
On the other hand, and quite ironically, there are more than a few domestic car enthusiasts, Stangers included, who will bejewel their rides with all manner of equally functionless baubles and decorations and yet somehow think they somehow look "badazz" rather than simply tacky and goofy.
But essentially, I see this a little to no different than what the "ricers" might be doing, even if a domestic car might pack a V8 and RWD under the parade float of bad taste. I've even coined the phrase "corn" and for these afficionados of automotive bric-a-brac.
And honestly, how many have we seen on this very Web site that in one breath will excoriate some Honda with a basket handle rear spoiler and yet gush as to how badazz some equally useless Dumbo-ear side scoops or J.C. Whitny hood scoop will make their Stang look? While yes, a Stang, presuming its a GT or faster, might have more straightline giddy-up and go, it basically reeks of hypocracy and I see the overall visual effect as being absolutely no more aesthetic on a Stang than on a Stanza.
Look at all the non-functional crap put on this mustang. One of the cow-catchers on the front. A non-function hood-scoop; I don't know who they're fooling with that ducktail...it's not gonna help at all; and all those side scoops do nothing but catch air.
I wonder where that idiot Shelby is now a days?
I wonder where that idiot Shelby is now a days?
Just so you know, those scoops and chin spoiler are functional on the Shelby.
5/12/05 | 12:53 PM
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There are many indicators of rice. Contrary to popular belief, rice is not exclusive to Japanese cars, although it is more prevalent. Here are some factors:
Exhibit A
1. Gigantic rear wing/spoiler (see Exhibit A and C)
1a. Gigantic rear wing/spoiler on a front wheel drive. A rear spoiler provides downforce to the rear wheels, thus providing additional traction to rear-wheel drive cars. This is obviously not useful for front wheel drive cars.
Exhibit B
2. Stupid looking body kit (see Exhibit B and A). Made even worse when the color of the body kit does not match up with the rest of the car.
Exhibit C
3. Moronically large exhaust tips (see Exhibit C and D). Most rice burners don't even have true dual exhaust.
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
4. Decals/graphics that make you want to die (see Exhibit D). Also hilarious is when a car has a decal from another car (see Exhibit E). FYI, Eclipse is Mitsubishi, Sebring is Chrysler.
I should also mention neon undercarraige lights, those gawdawful LED windshield wipers, poorly planned audio systems that rattle instead of thump, SPINNAHS, and the almighty Playstation-in-Headrest.
I do like many Japanese cars, such as the Supra, WRX, EVO, MR2 (older versions), etc. However, I do love to laugh at rice.
Exhibit A
1. Gigantic rear wing/spoiler (see Exhibit A and C)
1a. Gigantic rear wing/spoiler on a front wheel drive. A rear spoiler provides downforce to the rear wheels, thus providing additional traction to rear-wheel drive cars. This is obviously not useful for front wheel drive cars.
Exhibit B
2. Stupid looking body kit (see Exhibit B and A). Made even worse when the color of the body kit does not match up with the rest of the car.
Exhibit C
3. Moronically large exhaust tips (see Exhibit C and D). Most rice burners don't even have true dual exhaust.
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
4. Decals/graphics that make you want to die (see Exhibit D). Also hilarious is when a car has a decal from another car (see Exhibit E). FYI, Eclipse is Mitsubishi, Sebring is Chrysler.
I should also mention neon undercarraige lights, those gawdawful LED windshield wipers, poorly planned audio systems that rattle instead of thump, SPINNAHS, and the almighty Playstation-in-Headrest.
I do like many Japanese cars, such as the Supra, WRX, EVO, MR2 (older versions), etc. However, I do love to laugh at rice.
5/12/05 | 12:59 PM
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Just so you know, those scoops and chin spoiler are functional on the Shelby.
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I'm pretty sure the hood scoop isn't function because it is my understanding that the Mach 1 is the only Mustang with a functional hood scoop.
Also, I'm not sure what function the Quarter panel scoops would have.
Yes. The chin spoiler has function. I assume that the side scoop directs air to brakes (although I would assume that front brakes would need air more than rear brakes).
And I KNOW that the ducktail doesn't keep the tail end of the car down.
EDIT:
I stand corrected. All scoops WERE functional. The quarter window scoop put air in the cockpit and the side scoop was to put air to the rear brakes.
Another EDIT: A friend of mine just IMed that "With enough power drag doesn't matter." With this picture:
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I'm pretty sure the hood scoop isn't function because it is my understanding that the Mach 1 is the only Mustang with a functional hood scoop.
Also, I'm not sure what function the Quarter panel scoops would have.
Yes. The chin spoiler has function. I assume that the side scoop directs air to brakes (although I would assume that front brakes would need air more than rear brakes).
And I KNOW that the ducktail doesn't keep the tail end of the car down.
EDIT:
I stand corrected. All scoops WERE functional. The quarter window scoop put air in the cockpit and the side scoop was to put air to the rear brakes.
Another EDIT: A friend of mine just IMed that "With enough power drag doesn't matter." With this picture:
5/12/05 | 01:10 PM
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About the racial thing, I guess I don't really consider race an issue with calling something "rice" or "ricey". I've used the terms plenty of times myself, and I think there is a generalization that goes with the term. So most people you talk to understand what you mean when you call something "rice". I could say something is rice to my 75 Y.O Mother and she would know what I meant.
Personally I could care less what someone does to their car. After all I don't pay for it, so who am I to judge? I don't take offense to the term "rice" but then again I am not in a ethic group who may be bothered by it. I have German car leanings myself, so I've called my cars Krautmobiles several times. Being of German decent, I don't really find that offensive. But thats just me and my little 'ol opinion.
Personally I could care less what someone does to their car. After all I don't pay for it, so who am I to judge? I don't take offense to the term "rice" but then again I am not in a ethic group who may be bothered by it. I have German car leanings myself, so I've called my cars Krautmobiles several times. Being of German decent, I don't really find that offensive. But thats just me and my little 'ol opinion.
5/12/05 | 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by holderca1+May 12, 2005, 2:00 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(holderca1 @ May 12, 2005, 2:00 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Exactly. Just like I know a pony car when I see it. It's too difficult to simplify based on the company anymore: Mazda has the Ford relationship, GM and Toyota, some Japanese cars are built in the US, etc.
Originally posted by Ponycar@May 12, 2005, 11:58 AM
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Well, I really don't want to start anything. But don't the people (American's) gain something from having Honda's etc. built here in the US? Employment, tax revenue, and such. So saying that anything that has a Japanese brand on it is rice is a little extreme for me.
Rice is like pornography. You know it when you see it. JMHO B)
Well, I really don't want to start anything. But don't the people (American's) gain something from having Honda's etc. built here in the US? Employment, tax revenue, and such. So saying that anything that has a Japanese brand on it is rice is a little extreme for me.
Rice is like pornography. You know it when you see it. JMHO B)
Exactly. Just like I know a pony car when I see it. It's too difficult to simplify based on the company anymore: Mazda has the Ford relationship, GM and Toyota, some Japanese cars are built in the US, etc.
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Right. I like to think that my wife's PT Cruiser is an American car - or at least the product of an American company - but there is an argument that it is German. On the other hand, considering Chrysler's performance in quality and profits compared to Mercedes', that company should probably change their name to ChryslerDaimler!
Either way, it's no ricer!
5/12/05 | 01:36 PM
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5/12/05 | 01:38 PM
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my def-
big fart can
gigantic wing
100's of pounds of bondo
STICKERS STICKERS STICKERS
underglo neons
those awful colored windshield wipers & other stuff
no performance, just appearance
different parts from different cars
carbon fiber hoods (the ricey kinds, not racey)
ground-rattling bass
gauges everywhere
neon everywhere
etc...list goes on & on & on
big fart can
gigantic wing
100's of pounds of bondo
STICKERS STICKERS STICKERS
underglo neons
those awful colored windshield wipers & other stuff
no performance, just appearance
different parts from different cars
carbon fiber hoods (the ricey kinds, not racey)
ground-rattling bass
gauges everywhere
neon everywhere
etc...list goes on & on & on