why do ricers have this on the roof of there car?

bill2129 · 07-18-2011, 02:00 AM

http://i56.tinypic.com/k50jrs.jpg

I see alot of hondas with that black thing on the roof. why do they all have that? Do they think it puts more weight down there for better traction? The sad this is I know all those guys. I never asked what its for though. I get annoyed when i argue with them So i thought id ask on here. But the hell is it?

PQ · 07-18-2011, 02:03 AM

Uh................ It's a rack to carry things that won't fit in the car.

Or am I misunderstanding the question?

bill2129 · 07-18-2011, 02:04 AM

Well I Know that. lol hm. Its just weird they ALL seem to have it. Wanted to know if there was another reason

michschi · 07-18-2011, 02:09 AM

Its to carry the agony and sorrow they feel everyday they drive their ricey hunk a shit around.

PQ · 07-18-2011, 02:09 AM

Ok.

I guess it's just a fad. Like that big stupid coffee can muffler they all put on.

bill2129 · 07-18-2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michschi

Its to carry the agony and sorrow they feel everyday they drive their ricey hunk a shit around.

Well put. There my sisters boyfriends friends. I always mess with em to when I see them. All of them only have exhaust and intake lol

LostInMoscow · 07-18-2011, 06:40 AM

Soon all Camaros will have them as well because none of us will be able to afford gas for anything else to carry around our stuff!

IROCanSS · 07-18-2011, 06:57 AM

Well the first car is carrying snow boards. My guess is there is a use. It's not a "ricer" thing. The fart can, steelies, crappy paint and POS Honda are the ricer part. I've seen these racks on everything, including a lamborghini. It's utilitarian not ricer... unless they dont use it.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-18-2011, 06:58 AM

well, i can't see the picture, but i have never seen a cargo rack on any "ricer"

Not saying it can't happen, but it's not something that's common. Unless the definition of "ricer" to you is just an import from japan.

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-18-2011, 09:25 AM

WGAS?

TOMS1SS · 07-18-2011, 09:55 AM

Maybe its to offset that awesome bubblegum pink paint....

shawn18 · 07-18-2011, 09:57 AM

Downforce...............

Jason7 · 07-18-2011, 10:03 AM

luggage....

JASON

Camaro45thAE · 07-18-2011, 10:08 AM

Real answer:

It's the trend right now with imports. Be it that you use it or if it just sits there on top of the car, its there for looks. Compare it to when you had to have altezzas, racing stripes, or huge wings on your car to look "cool". Rack visors are where it's at right now.

And there ya have it. Case closed.

07-18-2011, 02:00 AM	#1
bill2129 Account Suspended Drives: 2085 Trans AM COBRA Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 676	why do ricers have this on the roof of there car? http://i56.tinypic.com/k50jrs.jpg I see alot of hondas with that black thing on the roof. why do they all have that? Do they think it puts more weight down there for better traction? The sad this is I know all those guys. I never asked what its for though. I get annoyed when i argue with them So i thought id ask on here. But the hell is it?

07-18-2011, 02:03 AM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Uh................ It's a rack to carry things that won't fit in the car. Or am I misunderstanding the question? __________________

07-18-2011, 02:09 AM	#4
michschi Drives: 2007 Shelby GT/2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WI Posts: 32	Its to carry the agony and sorrow they feel everyday they drive their ricey hunk a shit around. __________________ Be patient with me, I know I don't belong!

07-18-2011, 02:09 AM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Ok. I guess it's just a fad. Like that big stupid coffee can muffler they all put on. __________________

07-18-2011, 06:40 AM	#7
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	Soon all Camaros will have them as well because none of us will be able to afford gas for anything else to carry around our stuff! __________________

07-18-2011, 02:04 AM	#3
bill2129 Account Suspended Drives: 2085 Trans AM COBRA Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 676	Well I Know that. lol hm. Its just weird they ALL seem to have it. Wanted to know if there was another reason

07-18-2011, 06:57 AM	#8
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Well the first car is carrying snow boards. My guess is there is a use. It's not a "ricer" thing. The fart can, steelies, crappy paint and POS Honda are the ricer part. I've seen these racks on everything, including a lamborghini. It's utilitarian not ricer... unless they dont use it.

07-18-2011, 06:58 AM	#9
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,955	well, i can't see the picture, but i have never seen a cargo rack on any "ricer" Not saying it can't happen, but it's not something that's common. Unless the definition of "ricer" to you is just an import from japan. __________________

07-18-2011, 09:55 AM	#11
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Maybe its to offset that awesome bubblegum pink paint.... __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

07-18-2011, 09:57 AM	#12
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	Downforce............... __________________

07-18-2011, 10:03 AM	#13
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	luggage.... JASON

07-18-2011, 10:08 AM	#14
Camaro45thAE Drives: '91 GMC Syclone & '12 Camaro 45TH Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 487	Real answer: It's the trend right now with imports. Be it that you use it or if it just sits there on top of the car, its there for looks. Compare it to when you had to have altezzas, racing stripes, or huge wings on your car to look "cool". Rack visors are where it's at right now. And there ya have it. Case closed. __________________ adam GMC Syclone #237 2012 Camaro 2LT Anniversary Edition Order No. PTXV9B 8.31.2011 - Born! TPW 8/29 HowTune- DIY Automotive Network

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