My stance on the Stance movement

There's a certain thing called Stance these days, where a bunch of whippersnappers decide to lower their cars to a few millimeters above the ground, so that they can mow lawns with their underbodies. They like to cut their springs to save weight, and install wider wheels on to increase gyroscopic precession. Simple! Ok, I'm done.

Let's be honest, your John Deere D160 has nothing on this 240sx.

In all seriousness though, Stance is a huge movement that's sweeping the automotive world. The basic premise is get a car nice and low, have some unique, wide wheels, and use mild and functional bodywork and performance modifications. There's a huge emphasis on the look, fitment, and sometimes even rarity of wheels. The thing is, Stance as a whole is a very polarizing premise. On one hand, you might ruin the driveability of a vehicle by making its suspension stiff and significantly reducing ground clearance, but on the other hand, you have a vehicle that looks incredibly unique.

How often do you see an old Acura that looks flashier than a Maybach? 

While I've always been for pushing the limits of performance, there comes a time where that just isn't very rewarding. Sometimes you just want cruise in a nice comfy Lexus LS460, and still turn heads wherever you go. After all, success in the automotive world requires you to stand out, one way or another.

Fits all of your friends! (as long as you only have one)

Except this: this is a very wrong path to take

In the end, there is no right or wrong path to take when it comes to automotive modifications. It really all comes down to perspective. Do you value getting stares everywhere you go more than you value your oil pan? Do you value standing out more than clearing speed bumps? Then welcome to the world of Stance. If the thought of losing a race keeps you up at night, maybe you're allergic.