Sentences with phrase «tuner crowd»
The phrase "tuner crowd" refers to a group of people who are enthusiastic about modifying and customizing cars, particularly compact and sporty models, to improve their performance or aesthetics. Full definition
As a result, the CRX and especially the Si became adored and prized by the burgeoning import tuner crowd.
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Eighteen - inch smoked alloy wheels (a first for a Sentra); charcoal - coloured grille; aggressive side - sills and rear wings; and trademark NISMO red highlights make for an exterior whose goal it is to attract the younger, import tuner crowd.
We wonder if this quick - shifting transmission will prove to be the weak link when the tuner crowd cracks the code and turns the boost up to eleven on the dial.
Hyundai hopes the tuner crowd will embrace the two - door Genesis, especially the base model, which comes with a new, 210 - hp, turbocharged 2.0 - liter.
For the most part, the E46 community goes in three separate directions concerning this vehicle: some keep it perfectly stock, returning the M3 to its original state, while the tuner crowd love to supercharge their vehicles, adding aftermarket wheels and an AirRide, for example.
Chevy will make a couple of sport compact production announcements on Monday, Oct. 29, that will surely please the tuner crowd.
For the tuner crowd, the Nissan 370Z will once again have a Nismo option.
The Dodge SRT4, which debuted in 2003 as the quickest sub - $ 20,000 entry among the sport compact «tuner crowd», only to be «upgraded» for 2004 to 230 horsepower with the addition of a limited - slip differential as standard equipment;
The cars will be powered by the 1.8 liter, four - cylinder engine used in the more expensive Toyota Celica — a key selling point among the import - loving tuner crowd, according to Dave Coleman, engineering editor at Sport Compact Car magazine.
With funky styling and a reputation built around the tuner crowd and the sound - off set, the Scion xB almost single - handedly established the market for little boxy city cars in the North American market.
Even Richard Gilligan boasted of the second - generation Eclipse's enduring popularity, reminding us that car remains in favor with the tuner crowd.
Small car gets big power, stiffened chassis, and custom interior and exterior touches to appeal to autocross and tuner crowds
Currently Nissan offers two NISMO versions of the Juke compact utility vehicle in Canada, but it is the hot NISMO RS version which will appeal to the tuner crowd.
Seems like a terrific city car, a fine first car, and a possible base for some fun tuning (although the CVT only will be a big turnoff for the tuner crowd).