Why Not?
I was reading a recent article on police crackdowns on modified cars. The crux of the police’s argument is “Why do you want to go faster, the only people who go fast are street racers, obviously.” I just do not understand that mentality. Heck, the police cars are modified to go faster and run harder. While the differences between a P71 Police Cruiser and a turbocharged Civic are vast and numerous, one must ask why not? Despite the obvious safety implications of letting Tommy the street racer soup up his 3000GT, what harm is in modifying cars. Go faster, turn harder, stop shorter, or make a style statement. These ideas echo back to the roots of the automotive industry. A few guys tinkering with a motor and wheels. In the 50’s it was hot rods, the 60’s muscle cars, in the 80’s imports emerged in earnest, 90’s saw the soar in street racing mentality, and the new decade has brought about a more subtle scene (mostly to combat unwanted Piggie attention).
