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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
http://youtu.be/K1OGo_Q7fyY

I picked up a 13 Sienna SE and im thinking about following suit. Anybody here have a modded van lol
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
vans... not cool no matter what lol.. the shoes are pretty cool though...
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
Lol, I love it, there was a gray one on Craigslist selling the XXR rims from it and it looked sick, I want a Sienna Sport but I can't see myself spending $40K for a mini van

http://www.siennachat.com/forum/89-general-discussion/10539-xxr-yin-yang-twin-brothas-mini-photoshoot.html

[ 2013-12-31, 09:04 AM: Message edited by: racsirx ]
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by racsirx:
Lol, I love it, there was a gray one on Craigslist selling the XXR rims from it and it looked sick, I want a Sienna Sport but I can't see myself spending $40K for a mini van

http://www.siennachat.com/forum/89-general-discussion/10539-xxr-yin-yang-twin-brothas-mini-photoshoot.html

tell me about it!! i coulda picked up a coyote, but priorities kicked me in the head [Whoo Whooooo!] im lookin at those CV4's from vossen and some megan racing coilovers...i dont know about bagging the van with the kids in it...i know there are a few siennas rollin around DC on bags, lookin cherry!
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
vans... not cool no matter what lol.. the shoes are pretty cool though...

+1 maybe you guys need a 96-98 cobra
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Lol
 
Posted by ECOboostin (Member # 4347) on :
 
Lol minivans. Holy hell
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
vans... not cool no matter what lol.. the shoes are pretty cool though...

This. My wife and I agreed when we had a kid that under no circumstances were we to get a minivan. There was a second where we almost got a station wagon, then came to our senses and bought a regular sedan instead.
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2T0NE:
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
vans... not cool no matter what lol.. the shoes are pretty cool though...

+1 maybe you guys need a 96-98 cobra
Why would I need one of those? I really don't care for any 4.6s, seen too many rod knock problems. I think my 95 Cobra with a 351 is better.
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
I thought they actually looked good lowered with wheels. Plus that video was edited very well.
 
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
no matter what you do its still a Minivan!
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
Sorry, we fuck like rabbits and have a big family so need 8 passenger mini van to get around
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
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Originally posted by racsirx:
quote:
Originally posted by 2T0NE:
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
vans... not cool no matter what lol.. the shoes are pretty cool though...

+1 maybe you guys need a 96-98 cobra
Why would I need one of those? I really don't care for any 4.6s, seen too many rod knock problems.
Sorry Lee I've seen 10x that of a Windsor pushrod going south than any 4.6 ever..plain and simple these motors both can take a whoopin but from my standpoint the ratio of modulars to pushrod windsors blowing up is easily one sided..32vNation bud [burnout]

[ 2013-12-31, 10:42 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by racsirx:
Sorry, we fuck like rabbits and have a big family so need 8 passenger mini van to get around

Bahaha [worship]
 
Posted by SSFGiant (Member # 10811) on :
 
I saw these at the moscone on Thanksgiving. There was this mystic chrome looking one. It looked cool but yea, I dont know about 40k.
 
Posted by SwEeT03Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
I'll be getting one once I make a kid lol
 
Posted by 306calypsodrop (Member # 10881) on :
 
Saleen mini van ftw [patriot]
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
Soon as i put more miles on it, ill see about modding the suspension. Imo these siennas dont need anything except wheels and a nice stance, even the interior is pretty badass. Handles pretty damn good too, left an older m3 on a right hand sweeper and couldnt feel any body roll. And plus with 2 strollers, i need the space haha
 
Posted by Outlaw_Stangz (Member # 3926) on :
 
Suspensions is key. Just make sure you are willing to go that low. Daily driving on coilovers can get rough too. Those vans look sick...
 
Posted by 5Porn0 (Member # 6001) on :
 
Condoms prevent minivans
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Those siennas look like overgrown prius. I preffer a honda van better. But ether way i love minivans and stationwagons.
 
Posted by Wolfie351 (Member # 651) on :
 
I have a '12 Sienna SE and enjoy driving it. I sold my S4 Avant because I couldn't fit three booster seats in the back. I was going to get a SUV but the simple fact is minivans can fit a lot more in them. I can get 8 people in there plus a couple strollers and luggage. With all seats up in an SUV, you're lucky to fit anything in the back and I need all three rows 90% of the time. Biggest drawback is you can't tow anything worthwhile.

I'd really recommend driving it around stock for a little while. The coil-overs are great if you want to adjust ride height, but the stock SE suspension is very very well engineered for what it is. I just swapped out the 19" wheels for something else and called it a day. If anyone comes out with a BBK, I may consider it. Otherwise, mine's staying stock other than interior multimedia and such.
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
I agree, stock suspension is very nice! But yea, ill put some miles on her first and Im doin my homework before modding it, but in the meantime im gonna do serious trips to disneyland first.
 
Posted by Arch (Member # 5177) on :
 
Had one as my company vehicle at my last job. Enjoyed the hell out of it. Surprising pep from a van. Comfortable.
 
Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :
 
Soccer moms lol [dance]
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Wolfie351:
I have a '12 Sienna SE and enjoy driving it. I sold my S4 Avant because I couldn't fit three booster seats in the back. I was going to get a SUV but the simple fact is minivans can fit a lot more in them. I can get 8 people in there plus a couple strollers and luggage. With all seats up in an SUV, you're lucky to fit anything in the back and I need all three rows 90% of the time. Biggest drawback is you can't tow anything worthwhile.

I'd really recommend driving it around stock for a little while. The coil-overs are great if you want to adjust ride height, but the stock SE suspension is very very well engineered for what it is. I just swapped out the 19" wheels for something else and called it a day. If anyone comes out with a BBK, I may consider it. Otherwise, mine's staying stock other than interior multimedia and such.

If it could pull a car trailer, I would have bought it already!!!
 
Posted by CRS24WILSON (Member # 9979) on :
 
if i were to ever get a van, it would be a diesel 4x4... I heard they come with candy too [Eek!]


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Posted by dean-93 (Member # 9401) on :
 
i dont see the point of minivans when u can get a suv
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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
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Originally posted by dean-93:
i dont see the point of minivans when u can get a suv
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i have a TBSS as well but the van is way more roomy and gets way better gas mileage...
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CRS24WILSON:
if i were to ever get a van, it would be a diesel 4x4... I heard they come with candy too [Eek!]


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That would be perfect if it was smaller, like the same size as Sienna so I can find a place to park it, I am in Las Vegas 8-10 times a year and it's hard to find a place to park, Pre-Obama my Audi was perfect, fit seven and even pulled a car trailer but I don't make Pre-Obama money so I can't afford something like that again.

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Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
Im still not married but can't see me or my girl driving a van.. I'd rather get a mini suv for her like a Honda pilot or explorer once there is kids in the picture.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
My nexf family car is a ford flex ecoboost
 
Posted by 88cobraclone (Member # 10958) on :
 
Lol I honestly couldn't see myself driving a mini van no matter what, I the smallest thing ill get as a family car is the new 2014 ford Explorer sport that I was gonna pick up or a full size yukon denali or better yet a 4 door wrangler Rubicon
 
Posted by TMA Turbo Donald (Member # 11926) on :
 
If it had to to be a mini-van......
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VANS WILL MAKE THEM DANCE!!!!
 
Posted by Five Decimal Zero (Member # 1251) on :
 
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.

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Posted by slick5.0 (Member # 7521) on :
 
my brother have the same van no mods but a big SWAG EDITION sticker on the trunk
 
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :
 
Load two kids into a SUV in car seats in a parking lot parked between two cars, then find room in the back for groceries and strollers, god forbid you have to get another adult in the SUV with two or three car seats, whoever posted the saleen explorer just go look in the mirror and punch yourself, that would make more sense.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.

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nice mazda5 i wanted to get my wife and the kids the same but i think the flex is more her style
 
Posted by Five Decimal Zero (Member # 1251) on :
 
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Originally posted by losbadgts:
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.

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nice mazda5 i wanted to get my wife and the kids the same but i think the flex is more her style
Thanks! It's perfect for the wifey & kids and it gets decent gas mileage.

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Posted by 87MclarenMustang (Member # 10695) on :
 
I almost picked up an E150 but if i had to get a van it would need to be a conversion van...
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
quote:
Originally posted by losbadgts:
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Originally posted by Five Decimal Zero:
Got my wife a Mazda5. Dropped it on some RX8 wheels. I personally dig the whole van/wagon movement.

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nice mazda5 i wanted to get my wife and the kids the same but i think the flex is more her style
Thanks! It's perfect for the wifey & kids and it gets decent gas mileage.

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that's really nice right there. But my wife would kill me if I lowered it that much lol
 
Posted by Robb (Member # 9444) on :
 
I'll never need a mini van because I don't plan on having more than 2 kids. No need to have 14 kids in this day and age.
 
Posted by MaK_1967v8 (Member # 12187) on :
 
Jesus Christ, people are dropping any vehicle nowadays...

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
 
Posted by Robb (Member # 9444) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by MaK_1967v8:
Jesus Christ, people are dropping any vehicle nowadays...

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

This. Lol

Never thought i'd see a minivan slammed to the ground.
 
Posted by MaK_1967v8 (Member # 12187) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Robb:
quote:
Originally posted by MaK_1967v8:
Jesus Christ, people are dropping any vehicle nowadays...

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

This. Lol

Never thought i'd see a minivan slammed to the ground.

exactly. if you're a dude looking for a family car, get an SUV.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
My Toyota sequoia seats 8, and still has room for storage .I to agree a minivan is a minivan... Oh and I can also tow anything I want while having 8 passengers . Can a mini van do that? I think not. Just my .02. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Minivans are super handy when you got little ones, makes it easy for your lady to go from the front seats to the rear seats while your driving simple, try doing that shit in an SUV. You'd have to stop to change a diaper and the less time smelling shitty baby ass makes having a minivan way less nerdy than you think.

[ 2014-01-03, 07:09 AM: Message edited by: 135.0 ]
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
Siennas can tow up to 3500 lbs, not too shabby, and the SE, XLE, and limited all come standard with engine oil cooler, heavy duty radiator and fan for towing.
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Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
Minivans are super handy when you got little ones, makes it easy for your lady to go from the front seats to the rear seats while your driving simple, try doing that shit in an SUV. You'd have to stop to change a diaper and the less time smelling shitty baby ass makes having a minivan way less nerdy than you think.

You just keep trying to convince yourself that owning a mini van is cool. [Razz]
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
Minivans are super handy when you got little ones, makes it easy for your lady to go from the front seats to the rear seats while your driving simple, try doing that shit in an SUV. You'd have to stop to change a diaper and the less time smelling shitty baby ass makes having a minivan way less nerdy than you think.

You just keep trying to convince yourself that owning a mini van is cool. [Razz]
Lol cold blooded
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
[Razz] [Razz] [Razz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6h7h1dXbns
 
Posted by Zed Stang (Member # 11645) on :
 
FTMFW !!!  -
And it's a FORD !!!
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
classic ^^

it even has the leash on the bumper lmao
 




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