Anyone ever regret modding or tuning?

[Submerge]

Just wondering whether anyone has ever regreted getting a tune or modding their cars. I generally keep my cars close to stock, with minor modding (slightly lowered..wheels, tint) and even then I sometimes regret I touched a thing. This is more just a curiosity thread.

*Crap..Mods...can this be moved to the GTI section? I accidently posted it in the R forums.

 

[tdream1]

Not in the least.

 

[BusinessAsUsual]

Not yet :happyanim:

 

[mkvince]

I didn't regret modding this car but my G35. Graduated from college, wanted a sport car and went crazy with it. I poured a lot of money into that car, and after that, I wish I could just saved the money for other things. I mod my GTI responsibly now, with fiance's approval .

 

[A_Bowers]

Only when you have to replace a clutch with 4200 miles on it.

BUT, the other 99% of the time, nope not in the slightest. Just have to be smart about it.

 

[McQueen77]

No. Zero problems for me related to tune and that was a year ago. So far so good. Only wish I'd gone stage 1 sooner. Unlike many on here though, I have no desire to go further i.e. stage 2, exhaust mods etc. I did however order a Carbonio Stage 1 short ram intake from APR which I can't wait to put on... Thats so minor though

 

[corrado917]

No regrets, tastefully done.

 

[danielj1]

I did on my last car. I went too far, spent too much money (9k spent on a Mazda3 lol). It was a good lesson for me and I don't regret it.

With this car I knew exactly when to quit. Had it all done in the 1st month of ownership and left it alone.

 

[APRMK6GTi]

No regrets! Just have to be smart about it and do your research before you do a mod. Like for example, I do want to go Stage 2, but I also need to save money aside for clutch in case if it does slip on me. I spent over 7gs on my old car as well, no regrets to any of my mods lol.

 

[Modshack1]

I've done it a few times on other cars (made them a little edgy).....You learn that lesson after awhile.

 

[SRT2GTI]

I've modded every car I've owned.

 

[thedude4bides]

Sounds like you regret modding because you second guess your own taste. That can happen as your tastes change... Kinda like a tattoo you get when youre 17 and you have to cover up now :lol:

Only other reason to regret modding is because your car blows up and your warranty is voided and you have no $ to repair. Not likely, but it's a risk that you know going into it.

 

[e9muzik]

Dont regret going stage one at all. Ordering some new stuff soon Stage 2 is only a downpipe away.

The cost per mod for this car is incredibly inexpensive compared to the money that i spent on other vehicles. I enjoy this one the most.

 

[MBorVW]

Nope this one was made for it.

 

[rblgti]

The GTI is by far the easiest car to mod. Most people go pretty much the same route, but tweak a few things to make them a little unique.

I think that's why the GTI is such a popular car. You can do so little and get so much out of it at the same time. I haven't had a single regret since I started modding my car, and I don't think I will. If you're not prepared for some issues, then you shouldn't mod your car