Taking things to the extreme is what modding cars is all about. Or at least that seems to be the case, as evidenced by the 'roided out road scrapers featured on Stancenation's popular Instagram feed. Just how big, wide, and low do these guys and gals go? All the way, baby.
To the Stancenation legions, un-modded cars are just blank stretches of canvass over a wood frame, an all-too enticing medium to craft their moving masterpiece. The results are often unique, one-of-a-kind creations that can be quite shocking and, at times, even repulsive. You just can't turn away.
To be fair, there are plenty of tasteful mods on display, and, as you would expect, Japanese cars are somewhat standard issue. But there are also lots of customized surprises - grocery getters, Ferraris, SUVs - mixed in with the Nissans and Mazdas. That's what makes Stancenation's feed so freakin' fascinating. Here are 15 badass examples of the radical rides you'll find there.
15 The Gold Standard Of RX-7 Mods
Stancenation has a few jaw-droppers for sure, but perhaps none are as gloriously over-the-top as this certifiably insane, gold-dipped Mazda RX-7. Wise Instagram fan pr0tomori put it best when they quipped that the way-too-shiny custom cruiser, "looks like something my 12-year old friend would build in GTA5." What a Wankel, indeed.
14 A Wing And A Prayer
This beefy Honda is straight outta Ontario, Canada, home of beer and hockey. Which is why it is a bit of a shock that this drift monster is a drop-top. Perhaps the owner wanted a convertible to always have a view of that mammoth rear wing that looks like it came off a Piper J-3 Cub.
13 Don't You Love It When The Nissans Are In Bloom
Ah, the changing of the seasons is so beautiful, especially from the vantage point of a rare Japanese bird like the ER34 2-door. And the Nissan certainly looks badass with the black on black treatment and reasonable stance. It's a great example of a tasteful mod. Instagrammer and Stancenational Karson vanilla declared this ride "perfect."
12 Blood Red Lexus Is Dropped And Chopped
Good luck finding another one of these. And with good reason. It is as rare as an eclipse, and perhaps just as dangerous to look at. Retinas recoil as you survey the arrow-straight lines of this boxy, beheaded beast that is too red and very low to the ground. A 4-door convertible Lexus? Why?
11 When You Can't Decide Which Spoiler To Go With
This wacky 911 Turbo boasts the most ridiculous rear wing configuration ever seen on a German automobile. The classic 911 "whale tail" is already thought of as extravagant, yet that didn't stop the builder of this Sunburst extreme Porsche mod from adding a second wing on top of that one. Does it also have two steering wheels?
10 Proof That You Can Take Things Too Far
The Stancenation legions were not kind to the modder behind this small wonder. Do you really blame them? It's like if a tribal tattoo was a car. In all fairness, somebody did spend a lot of time and a boatload of money turning a stock Subaru into something so awful and universally despised. So there's that.
9 Spoiler Alert: This Car Is Fast
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Honda S2000 with the biggest wing you have ever seen. Cessnas are jealous. Birds fly in the other direction. Seriously, you might need a pilot's license or have an air traffic controller ride shotgun in order to get behind the wheel of what is otherwise a nice mod.
8 Night Rider Datsun Z
This murdered-out resto-mod Datzun Z is all class in beautiful black. The note-perfect bolt-on fender flares can barely contain the chunky rubber, giving it the ultimate track-crushing look. And you've got to love a car that sports an engine that's just a little too big to fit under the hood ... so they just cut a hole.
7 Only Blue On The Outside
Aggressive is one way to describe this bangin' blue Nissan R35. The bright paint scheme is in stark contrast to the drab buildings and rubble pile framing this beast, making the Japanese motor that much more beautiful. And thank you very much for not slapping a wing the size of a surfboard onto one of New York's finest.
6 Horsing Around With A Ferrari
Hawaii is known for some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Then there's this Aloha-tagged eye-punishing monstrosity. At one time, this Fast & Furious wannabe was a sexy beast. Not anymore. Now, it is a rolling example of what not to do to a classic European sports car like a Ferrari. Enzo would not approve.
5 Back From The Car Show
The DeLorean DMC-12 was already the stuff of dreams when the prototype was unveiled way back in 1976. Gull-wing doors and a one-of-a-kind stainless steel skin drove car lovers crazy. If only there was a crazy doctor who could build a time machine that car crafter John DeLorean could use to see this extreme version of his iconic ride.
4 G That Thing Is Low To The Ground
The Mercedes-Benz G Wagon is a piece of art on wheels. The highly desirable SUV has a boxy, but elegant design that screams six-figure opulence. Of course, it was only a matter of time before a clever modder brought the high roller down to Earth. And, perhaps, not in a good way.
3 RX Rocket Prepares For A Sunset Launch
Do you think that when Mazda debuted the rotary engine back in 1967 that they had any idea that custom modders would take things this far to the extreme? The wing is way too big and the Road Warrior front cladding looks more fearsome than functional. The blue and flat black paint scheme is fantastic, however.
2 Room For The Kids In The Back
The modern version of the Dodge Charger looked tough when it was re-introduced in 2005. The car was an instant smash and continues to sell well thanks to variants such as this SRT model. All this despite the fact that the carmaker slapped the Charger name on a souped-up Dodge Omni back in the 1980s, watering down the legacy.
1 Storm Warning: Slammed WRX Reigning All Over This Track
This race red Subaru WRX sports quite a unique graphics package that highlights widened fenders and an aggressive stance. If you hadn't noticed, Subarus are popular with the mod squad. Even though they come off the dealership showroom floor preloaded with some tasty aftermarket-style goodies and better-than-average performance, this happens.
Sources: Stancenation, AutoEvolution, Mazda, IMDb, Popular Mechanics