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Top 10 Most Modified Cars
Top 10 Most Modified Cars
Modified cars are a unique part of our society where people buy a vehicle and spend thousands of dollars modifying the vehicle. Everything from the engine to the exhaust, modified cars have become an art form in some circles.
Auto insurance for modified cars however is treated very differently by car insurance companies and its imperative you understand how modified car insurance works. Anyone who modifies a vehicle must either (a) purchase modified car insurance or (b) confirm that the modifications do not alter the terms of your car insurance coverage.
Almost every car has been modified at one point but no matter where you go there are some makes and models much more popular than others. The top 10 modified cars in the world are:
Honda Civic
Some drivers would say the Honda Civic was created to be a modified car due to its low weight, dual wishbone suspension and the ability to run the car by outfitting almost any Honda engine under the hood. No matter where you go a tricked out Honda Civic is somewhere close The Honda civic is one of the most affordable vehicles to insure with the top end CIVIC SI edition running around $126 per month for full coverage insurance. Of course, once you had 44 inch wheels and a V12 engine you will need some custom car insurance.Toyota Supra
Modified cars are huge in Japan and the Toyota Supra is a car which screams race car. Discontinued in the 1998 (USA) and 2002 (Japan) the Toyota Supra is still in high demand worldwide due to the performance of this vehicle. Well known for its racing abilities many owners trick this Toyota out with custom intakes, nitrous and more before attending auditions for the Fast and Furious.
insurance for Toyota Supra?
The Supra is an older model car and before you trick it out like Mario Andretti’s cousin auto insurance should run around $101 a month.
Dodge Charger
There are rumors that the Dodge Charger secretly comes with a tattoo which reads “buy big rims and light up my floor” but thankfully not everyone is so hip they need to spend $11,000 on rims which spin the wrong way. The Dodge Charger is cool and has seen many modified versions over the years A new Dodge Charger is going to cost around $152 a month in auto insurance for most drivers however since you are rolling with the big dogs now that shouldn’t worry you.Ford Mustang
The Ford mustang is one of America’s muscle cars and is a favorite with modified car owners nationwide. Even with a V8 engine you can never have enough power under this hood and many owners have poured more money into customized Ford Mustangs then the base price of the car.Car insurance for a Ford Mustang before a modification – around $142 a month. For young drivers and modified vehicles?
Consider attending college before you are obligated to pay the premiums.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Mazda Miata is a modified car owner’s best friend. Custom kits are available anywhere to modify this little roadster into a monster automobile. Some drives even go crazy and add a 5.0L V8 from the Ford Mustang under the Miata’s hood. At some point you need to understand the difference between having a roadster and a bat mobile and sometimes modified Mazda Miata’s can fall in both categories.Relatively cheap to insure at about $110 a month before modifications. Auto insurance after a modification?
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BMW 3-series
Outside of America on the other side of the pond the BMW 3 series is the most popular performance vehicle and owners have access to aftermarket parts and support on the same scale Americans do for Ford Mustangs. Even though the M series is a very expensive model to begin with there is something sexy about making one of these go even faster.Average car insurance cost for a BMW 3 series – $130 to $200 a month depending on what version you want to buy and beef up. All modifications cost extra.
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Among the 7th century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, it was the custom to exchange gifts at the New Year. This was a pagan custom deplored by Saint Eligius (died 659 or 660), who warned the Flemings and Dutchmen, "(Do not) make vetulas, [little figures of the Old Woman], little deer or iotticos or set tables [for the house-elf, compare Puck] at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks [another Yule custom]." The quote is from the vita of Eligius written by his companion, Ouen.
Most countries in Western Europe officially adopted January 1 as New Year's Day somewhat before they adopted the Gregorian calendar. In England, the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25, was the first day of the new year until the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. The March 25 date was known as Annunciation Style; the January 1 date was known as Circumcision Style, because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the eighth day counting from December 25 when Christ was believed to be born. This day was christened as the beginning of the New Year by Pope Gregory as he designed the Liturgical Calendar.
The true story of Santa Claus begins with....
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6th (December 19 on the Julian Calendar).
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6th (December 19 on the Julian Calendar).
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
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How It All Got Started
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped a god called Ra, who had the head of a hawk and wore the sun as a blazing disk in his crown. At the solstice, when Ra began to recover from the illness, the Egyptians filled their homes with green palm rushes which symbolized for them the triumph of life over death.
Early Romans marked the solstice with a feast called the Saturnalia in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. The Romans knew that the solstice meant that soon farms and orchards would be green and fruitful. To mark the occasion, they decorated their homes and temples with evergreen boughs. In Northern Europe the mysterious Druids, the priests of the ancient Celts, also decorated their temples with evergreen boughs as a symbol of everlasting life. The fierce Vikings in Scandinavia thought that evergreens were the special plant of the sun god, Balder.
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce. It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.
Most 19th-century Americans found Christmas trees an oddity. The first record of one being on display was in the 1830s by the German settlers of Pennsylvania, although trees had been a tradition in many German homes much earlier. The Pennsylvania German settlements had community trees as early as 1747. But, as late as the 1840s Christmas trees were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans.
It is not surprising that, like many other festive Christmas customs, the tree was adopted so late in America. To the New England Puritans, Christmas was sacred. The pilgrims's second governor, William Bradford, wrote that he tried hard to stamp out "pagan mockery" of the observance, penalizing any frivolity. The influential Oliver Cromwell preached against "the heathen traditions" of Christmas carols, decorated trees, and any joyful expression that desecrated "that sacred event." In 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts enacted a law making any observance of December 25 (other than a church service) a penal offense; people were fined for hanging decorations. That stern solemnity continued until the 19th century, when the influx of German and Irish immigrants undermined the Puritan legacy.
In 1846, the popular royals, Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, were sketched in the Illustrated London News standing with their children around a Christmas tree. Unlike the previous royal family, Victoria was very popular with her subjects, and what was done at court immediately became fashionable—not only in Britain, but with fashion-conscious East Coast American Society. The Christmas tree had arrived.
By the 1890s Christmas ornaments were arriving from Germany and Christmas tree popularity was on the rise around the U.S. It was noted that Europeans used small trees about four feet in height, while Americans liked their Christmas trees to reach from floor to ceiling.
The early 20th century saw Americans decorating their trees mainly with homemade ornaments, while the German-American sect continued to use apples, nuts, and marzipan cookies. Popcorn joined in after being dyed bright colors and interlaced with berries and nuts. Electricity brought about Christmas lights, making it possible for Christmas trees to glow for days on end. With this, Christmas trees began to appear in town squares across the country and having a Christmas tree in the home became an American tradition.
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