Rice. Belongs on the table, not in the garage.

[chaibacca]

A friend in India who's into sports cars recently saw a picture of something low-slung and clearly trying to look sporty on the street in the U.S. He asked what it was. I didn't think it was possible to give an answer in just a few words, so I went ahead and explained the whole "rice rocket" culture. At least, that's the politically incorrect

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[deponti]

You've articulated a phenomenon that I've long noticed in India; first, to conform with everyone, people will buy a Maruti 800, then paint it and primp it and put fake fur on the seats and add assorted ridiculous-looking stuff, so that their car will stand out in the crowd!

And oh, it's nothing to do with performance....it's to do with looks, vanity, status...thanks for the most delightful example.

Yesterday you made me photograph a Rolls Royce, but I'm going to keep looking for these delights instead and send you and amoghavarsha the photographs, they are FAR more fun!

Then have fun!

[chaibacca]

Indeed, a sharp eye will find many examples, but not even a sharp eye will find some of the worst:

like this one

or this embellished Honda CRX

...apparently only one wing isn't enough

or even this one (yes, that's an ironing board)

Yes, the entertainment potential is endless...

Re: Then have fun!

[deponti]

The ironing board bring a new meaning to the phrase, "the accessories were very flattering to the car".