what makes a ricer into a ricer?
Musashi3000GT
08-17-2004, 04:56 PM
hey guys and gals, my lil sister is writing a cool article for her highschool news paper and it sounded so cool that I want to help out. I want you guys to tell me what makes a ricer. the columb is gonna read "tall tale signs you might be a ricer". so what do you think makes a ricer?
Andydg
08-17-2004, 05:03 PM
Here's what the Urban Dictionary has to say about the word Ricer.
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to suck 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.
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to suck 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.
2Slow4U_Noob
08-17-2004, 05:10 PM
hehe u just wrote her article for her..i can't believe your school is going to let you right something like that..i would think it would lead to some contraversy
Hyatus
08-17-2004, 06:13 PM
dont forget neons, colored interiors, and big giant rims that make thier car acctually slower.
Ssom
08-17-2004, 11:26 PM
Here's what the Urban Dictionary has to say about the word Ricer.
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to suck 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.
Rice can also Include Camaros, Mustangs, Firebirds, Monte Carlo's and other cars. It's the attitude, not the the car.
(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to suck 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.
Rice can also Include Camaros, Mustangs, Firebirds, Monte Carlo's and other cars. It's the attitude, not the the car.
HogieGT-R
08-17-2004, 11:35 PM
Rice can also Include Camaros, Mustangs, Firebirds, Monte Carlo's and other cars. It's the attitude, not the the car.
i thought that was just called spud ?:sly: :dunno:
just remember kids....if it comes from Auto Zone or Wal-Mart, it is considered rice:p
i thought that was just called spud ?:sly: :dunno:
just remember kids....if it comes from Auto Zone or Wal-Mart, it is considered rice:p
freakonaleash1187
08-18-2004, 12:00 AM
just remember kids....if it comes from Auto Zone or Wal-Mart, it is considered rice:p
mmmmmm, APC.....lol. i would love for my school to do something like this. that would be hilarious.
mmmmmm, APC.....lol. i would love for my school to do something like this. that would be hilarious.
publicenemy137
08-18-2004, 12:03 AM
Rice can be any car, i consider it anything tacky and ugly, or tryin to make the car look fast
Soyo
08-18-2004, 12:05 AM
just remember kids....if it comes from Auto Zone or Wal-Mart, it is considered rice:p
unless its castrol GTX :) lol sorry had to say something stupid
oh and I agree that the car doesn't make you a ricer, what you do to it does... so owning a civic doesn't make you a ricer because some civic drivers are acctually smart and can build up a nice car... but in the other sense a camaro, mustang, etc. driver can put neons on the car, a light up shift knob, and chrome rims that just weigh the car down and be a ricer just as much as anyone else
unless its castrol GTX :) lol sorry had to say something stupid
oh and I agree that the car doesn't make you a ricer, what you do to it does... so owning a civic doesn't make you a ricer because some civic drivers are acctually smart and can build up a nice car... but in the other sense a camaro, mustang, etc. driver can put neons on the car, a light up shift knob, and chrome rims that just weigh the car down and be a ricer just as much as anyone else
Karen512
08-18-2004, 12:11 AM
just remember kids....if it comes from Auto Zone or Wal-Mart, it is considered rice:p
*karen runs outside to take the spinner hubcaps from Wal-Mart off her truck*
:wink:
*karen runs outside to take the spinner hubcaps from Wal-Mart off her truck*
:wink:
Skateforfood
08-18-2004, 12:14 AM
A guy that gets a 80s mustang and gets a honda civic and makes them look like they had sex. Or something like those Supra Light conversions , I do sometimes like them but now there so popular and stupid I hate them. O and omost any body modification sense everyone has played out the body kits and neons. I remember the days when you see L Js garcias honda civic and go crazy that you dont own one.
96Civ
08-18-2004, 01:03 AM
I was in a late autobody class at school working on my best friends chevelle and seriously, we are the only ones there who know about cars and such, so when we see these asian kids putting a SCREEN DOOR on the front of their car, it really cracks us up. I litterally watched them bring in the screen door and cut off the metal from around the door itself and paste it behind their ugly bodykit.
THAT is rice^^^
I should have ran home and got the camera.
THAT is rice^^^
I should have ran home and got the camera.
Karen512
08-18-2004, 01:13 AM
I was in a late autobody class at school working on my best friends chevelle and seriously, we are the only ones there who know about cars and such, so when we see these asian kids putting a SCREEN DOOR on the front of their car, it really cracks us up. I litterally watched them bring in the screen door and cut off the metal from around the door itself and paste it behind their ugly bodykit.
THAT is rice^^^
I should have ran home and got the camera.
that would have been some great pics to post!
:iceslolan
THAT is rice^^^
I should have ran home and got the camera.
that would have been some great pics to post!
:iceslolan
96Civ
08-18-2004, 01:15 AM
I know Karen! It would have been the perfect kodak moment! :(
Karen512
08-18-2004, 01:37 AM
I know Karen! It would have been the perfect kodak moment! :(
gotta keep a disposible camera with you to catch all those priceless ricer moments :iceslolan
gotta keep a disposible camera with you to catch all those priceless ricer moments :iceslolan
jcsaleen
08-18-2004, 01:39 AM
Fully bodykit bone stock engine coffe can exhaust and a crazy paint job with vinyls and a tin foil spoiler. :grinno:
Jet-Lee
08-18-2004, 12:49 PM
I've seen a spoiler mounted backwards and upside down, I swear it. I was confused at first glance, cause it looked like the spoiler was angled to pick up the back and at speed, then it hit me, It's backwards and upside down! I almost fell to the ground laughing, cuz he was parked right next to me. He didn't even have coffee-can exhaust, vinyls, or body-kit, just an upside down backwards spoiler.
96Civ
08-18-2004, 02:09 PM
I've seen a spoiler mounted backwards and upside down, I swear it. I was confused at first glance, cause it looked like the spoiler was angled to pick up the back and at speed, then it hit me, It's backwards and upside down! I almost fell to the ground laughing, cuz he was parked right next to me. He didn't even have coffee-can exhaust, vinyls, or body-kit, just an upside down backwards spoiler.
You mean the FRONT body kit was on the BACK of the car? :eek7:
You mean the FRONT body kit was on the BACK of the car? :eek7:
Jet-Lee
08-18-2004, 03:15 PM
no, the spoiler on his trunk. He had it backwards, could tell by the shape of it. Then he also had it mounted upside down, at a ridiculous angle that would cause so much LIFT, I bet the back of the car flies down the highway while the front wheels are pulling it. Guess it might give you better mileage.
nova68
08-18-2004, 08:23 PM
YOU MIGHT BE A RICE BOY IF ...
... you find yourself using the excuse 'yo, but you gots twice as many cylindas, dude after EVERY race
... you drive a 4 door 'type R'
... your gumby pants make it hard to shift
... more than 20 of your mods involve shielding what is actually underneath
... you have stickers that even most asians don't get
... you have stickers for parts you dont have
... you refer to 50hp as the 'big shot'
... your car has so much camber it can drive on its side
... when you drive by, WWII veterans run for shelter
... your exhaust tip diameter is 4 times the inner muffler diameter
... you have 'power by' anything anywhere on a car made by the engine manufacturer
... birds make nests on your spoiler because its taller than the trees
... you sell crack for the image...not the money
... you have 'N/T' polished on the side of car and you don't know what bracket racing is...
... you will only race if the other guy removes four sparkplugs
... you can't race uphills
... you have "All Motor" emblazoned on your rear hatch right next to your 14.50 dial in
... you brag to have nitrous and have a 14.50 dial in
... your exhaust system for your 1.8L is bigger than most Pro-stock cars
... you spent more money on stickers and stripes than your parents paid for your car
... you go to a performance shop and immediately start rummaging through the decal bin
... your tach is bigger than your head
... you have a shiftlight and your car is an automatic
... you refuse to race because it's a "show car"
... your only mods are cut factory springs and a 5" chrome exhaust tip
... at Autocross events you don't participate because you have a drag race setup and at drag events you brag about kicking ass on the autocross.
... you have more lights on the front of your car than the USS Voyager
... you brag about a turbo kit that never seems to get installed.
... your exhaust sounds like a dying Moose
... your bright green $300 air filter is bigger than your engine.
... you find yourself using the excuse 'yo, but you gots twice as many cylindas, dude after EVERY race
... you drive a 4 door 'type R'
... your gumby pants make it hard to shift
... more than 20 of your mods involve shielding what is actually underneath
... you have stickers that even most asians don't get
... you have stickers for parts you dont have
... you refer to 50hp as the 'big shot'
... your car has so much camber it can drive on its side
... when you drive by, WWII veterans run for shelter
... your exhaust tip diameter is 4 times the inner muffler diameter
... you have 'power by' anything anywhere on a car made by the engine manufacturer
... birds make nests on your spoiler because its taller than the trees
... you sell crack for the image...not the money
... you have 'N/T' polished on the side of car and you don't know what bracket racing is...
... you will only race if the other guy removes four sparkplugs
... you can't race uphills
... you have "All Motor" emblazoned on your rear hatch right next to your 14.50 dial in
... you brag to have nitrous and have a 14.50 dial in
... your exhaust system for your 1.8L is bigger than most Pro-stock cars
... you spent more money on stickers and stripes than your parents paid for your car
... you go to a performance shop and immediately start rummaging through the decal bin
... your tach is bigger than your head
... you have a shiftlight and your car is an automatic
... you refuse to race because it's a "show car"
... your only mods are cut factory springs and a 5" chrome exhaust tip
... at Autocross events you don't participate because you have a drag race setup and at drag events you brag about kicking ass on the autocross.
... you have more lights on the front of your car than the USS Voyager
... you brag about a turbo kit that never seems to get installed.
... your exhaust sounds like a dying Moose
... your bright green $300 air filter is bigger than your engine.
twospirits
08-18-2004, 09:15 PM
:lol:
Nice list.
Nice list.
jcsaleen
08-18-2004, 10:01 PM
Wow very nice list.
Karen512
08-18-2004, 10:51 PM
your car has so much camber it can drive on its side
hahahha
*runs and hides.....oops*
:biggrin: :biggrin:
hahahha
*runs and hides.....oops*
:biggrin: :biggrin:
-Jayson-
08-19-2004, 01:31 PM
ohh ohh the driver can make rice too, not just the car.
-After losing a race you speed by the car and turn on your flashers like you won.
-You constantly try to race cars out of your league.
-No one ever sees you beat the Z28 camaro.
-After losing a race, the nicest thing you can think to do is give the other driver the finger.
-You own 2 copies of F&F and F&F2.
-You tan by the glow of your neon lights.
-You masterbate to F&F
-Your bald street tires are now "racing slicks".
-You think winning a street race makes the other guys girlfriend want you. God i hate that one so much.
-90% of the performance parts on your car are imaginary.
-Intakes add 25HP, exhaust adds 20HP, your HP numbers are rival that of a SVT Cobra, and you can beat SVT cobras. . .
the lists can go on forever!!!!!
-After losing a race you speed by the car and turn on your flashers like you won.
-You constantly try to race cars out of your league.
-No one ever sees you beat the Z28 camaro.
-After losing a race, the nicest thing you can think to do is give the other driver the finger.
-You own 2 copies of F&F and F&F2.
-You tan by the glow of your neon lights.
-You masterbate to F&F
-Your bald street tires are now "racing slicks".
-You think winning a street race makes the other guys girlfriend want you. God i hate that one so much.
-90% of the performance parts on your car are imaginary.
-Intakes add 25HP, exhaust adds 20HP, your HP numbers are rival that of a SVT Cobra, and you can beat SVT cobras. . .
the lists can go on forever!!!!!
jcsaleen
08-19-2004, 02:43 PM
-You constantly try to race cars out of your league.
-You own 2 copies of F&F and F&F2.
-You tan by the glow of your neon lights.
-Your bald street tires are now "racing slicks".
-90% of the performance parts on your car are imaginary.
-Intakes add 25HP, exhaust adds 20HP, your HP numbers are rival that of a SVT Cobra, and you can beat SVT cobras. . .
the lists can go on forever!!!!!
Depends on what you consider out of your league I guess here in the states theres not that much distinction. But in Japan Ive seen a 240 take an s15 and also a r33 and still beat them even though he had less hp.
Im pretty sure intakes dont add 25 hp lol if tat were so they would be sold out. Bald street tire lol. 90% of the parts are imaginary though it is weight saveing lol.
-You own 2 copies of F&F and F&F2.
-You tan by the glow of your neon lights.
-Your bald street tires are now "racing slicks".
-90% of the performance parts on your car are imaginary.
-Intakes add 25HP, exhaust adds 20HP, your HP numbers are rival that of a SVT Cobra, and you can beat SVT cobras. . .
the lists can go on forever!!!!!
Depends on what you consider out of your league I guess here in the states theres not that much distinction. But in Japan Ive seen a 240 take an s15 and also a r33 and still beat them even though he had less hp.
Im pretty sure intakes dont add 25 hp lol if tat were so they would be sold out. Bald street tire lol. 90% of the parts are imaginary though it is weight saveing lol.
Z_Fanatic
08-19-2004, 03:13 PM
I thought the word "ricer" was a derivative of rice burner - Japanese engines, particularly 4 cylinders. In this case, it indirectly and inoffensively implies a trait of a culture - Japanese people often eat rice with their meals. Hence, it would imply that rice eaters produce ricer burners, etc. I could be wrong, but that was impression I got. Also a similar slang term is given for Japanese sportbikes - rice rockets. So someone who butchers their Japanese car into a hideous, superficial toy would fit the description of ricer. Now of course this definition made its way into American cars as well.
jcsaleen
08-19-2004, 03:27 PM
For some reason I think will be seeing alot more ricers in the future all those people aho have american muscle are gonna get screwd jus cuz of the gas prices.
-Josh-
08-20-2004, 06:49 PM
I'm not worried about gas prices, i'll just have to cut back on certain expenses.... Like my girlfriend, movies, and games. :biggrin:
driftu
08-21-2004, 02:21 PM
i always the definition of ricer was. taking a car you are ashamed to be seen in and making so people can't help but notice it.
KustmAce
08-21-2004, 02:30 PM
I have blue neons in my car for shows
My new tach (I didnt have on from the factory)is from Pepboys.
And I have APC headlight bulbs.
Am I a ricer?
My new tach (I didnt have on from the factory)is from Pepboys.
And I have APC headlight bulbs.
Am I a ricer?
freakonaleash1187
08-21-2004, 02:47 PM
I have blue neons in my car for shows
My new tach (I didnt have on from the factory)is from Pepboys.
And I have APC headlight bulbs.
Am I a ricer?
you aren't a ricer......yet. but you are getting there.
My new tach (I didnt have on from the factory)is from Pepboys.
And I have APC headlight bulbs.
Am I a ricer?
you aren't a ricer......yet. but you are getting there.
WickedNYCowboy
08-21-2004, 08:04 PM
I'm not worried about gas prices, i'll just have to cut back on certain expenses.... Like my girlfriend, movies, and games. :biggrin:
LOL. If I had some american muscle I would do the same. Considering I don't go to the movies that expense is out.
LOL. If I had some american muscle I would do the same. Considering I don't go to the movies that expense is out.
whatcha/got/racer
08-22-2004, 04:05 AM
a ricer is usually means a import fwd with crap hanging off it plain and simple
Vikki
08-24-2004, 02:38 AM
i always the definition of ricer was. taking a car you are ashamed to be seen in and making so people can't help but notice it.
LMAO!!!
LMAO!!!
s4fanatic27
08-24-2004, 03:45 AM
http://www.foo.is/albums/misc/ricer.jpg
http://thethrillseeker.net/funny/aaa.jpg
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/c/z/czc118/rice.jpg
http://www.desoto.k12.ms.us/hlhs/studentwork/webpgdes/hlhs/Front_PageBaker/images/crap_wanna_be_ricer.jpg
http://www.badog.com/Pics/rice/NewCivic.jpg
LOL i couldnt believe this one
http://www.badog.com/Pics/rice/r1.jpg
http://www.aros.net/~mstahnky/humor/Rice/Pink%20Civic.jpg
I think that we all need some visuals.....lol....
I think you all get the point.......
http://thethrillseeker.net/funny/aaa.jpg
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/c/z/czc118/rice.jpg
http://www.desoto.k12.ms.us/hlhs/studentwork/webpgdes/hlhs/Front_PageBaker/images/crap_wanna_be_ricer.jpg
http://www.badog.com/Pics/rice/NewCivic.jpg
LOL i couldnt believe this one
http://www.badog.com/Pics/rice/r1.jpg
http://www.aros.net/~mstahnky/humor/Rice/Pink%20Civic.jpg
I think that we all need some visuals.....lol....
I think you all get the point.......
96Civ
08-24-2004, 04:11 AM
http://thethrillseeker.net/funny/aaa.jpg
I like that guys snow plow. :lol2:
Oh wait a second... that snow plow kinda, just kinda, looks like a car!
No, no... silly me. :lol2:
I like that guys snow plow. :lol2:
Oh wait a second... that snow plow kinda, just kinda, looks like a car!
No, no... silly me. :lol2:
s4fanatic27
08-24-2004, 02:01 PM
I like that guys snow plow. :lol2:
Oh wait a second... that snow plow kinda, just kinda, looks like a car!
No, no... silly me. :lol2:
Yea what were you thinking as you can see it is obviously a snowplow....no way that is a car..lol
Here i found another one...
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330101_24.jpg
Oh wait a second... that snow plow kinda, just kinda, looks like a car!
No, no... silly me. :lol2:
Yea what were you thinking as you can see it is obviously a snowplow....no way that is a car..lol
Here i found another one...
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330101_24.jpg
HogieGT-R
08-25-2004, 01:25 AM
Yea what were you thinking as you can see it is obviously a snowplow....no way that is a car..lol
Here i found another one...
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330101_24.jpg
Oh you mean the Civic DX with the front porch?!:p
Here i found another one...
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330101_24.jpg
Oh you mean the Civic DX with the front porch?!:p
Oz
08-25-2004, 01:58 AM
Oh you mean the Civic DX with the front porch?!:p
:lol2:
:lol2:
KustmAce
08-25-2004, 02:37 PM
twospirits
08-26-2004, 08:41 PM
Whats really creepy is that the guy looks proud of being phographed with it.
Dustin_S
08-26-2004, 09:43 PM
looks like that honda got washed with the reds. :D
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