What Are Some Of The WORST Mods You'd Try To Dissuade A Friend From Doing?

There's two things that happen quite often these days. 

Situation number one. Someone I know is looking to buy an all-new car but has absolutely no idea what is the right decision. They come to me seeking answers, with 80 percent of the inquisitors going with their gut decision anyhow. 

Situation number two. An owner of an all-new ride decides that while they love their purchase, it could use some pizazz. That's fine. I am all for personalization of your new pride and joy. The laundry list of modifications and changes are crafted. 

Simple enough, right? Well, no. 

That's because every once and a while someone asks me about a mod or tells me about an aftermarket change they're going to do and my head nearly explodes. Although I am first to admit that I tend to stick to a "OEM first" mindset, I don't mind tasteful changes. Obviously, that is a subjective term. While I try to steer my friends and co-workers in the right direction, ultimately, it is their choice. 

Having said that, I am a bit curious: IF one of your buddies came up to you seeking your advice, what's a mod or two you'd try to dissuade your friend from doing?

TheSteve - 2/16/2017 2:51:35 AM

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Your car, your business. Simple as that.

Now if someone asks me what I think, I'll let them know if I like it or not, but that's not with the intention of talking them out of what they want to do.

MDarringer - 2/16/2017 8:27:02 AM

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I agree. People have a right to be stupid.

The #1 mod that CAN BE downright dangerous is changing the wheel/tire size.

#2 adding stiffer springs.

#3 cambering the rear wheels

#4 raised 4X4s

Let's not even talk about NOS.

pcar4evr - 2/16/2017 6:52:15 AM

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Happily, I'm seeing less testicles hanging from the back of trucks

rockreid - 2/16/2017 7:43:01 AM

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Yeah, it's real classy driving with your 6 year old daughter and seeing some asshole with truck nuts right in front of you. Real Christian of you pal.

quizz - 2/16/2017 1:21:57 PM

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Since I choose my friends carefully, this is not a problem. I'm not hanging out with people who spend aftermarket bucks on silly things because they didn't have the desire to do a little basic research ahead of time.