"Rice rocket" is a phrase used to describe cars, usually Japanese ones (and most often Hondas), that are fairly cheap, don't perform very well, and yet are covered with racing stickers or decals, have loud obnoxious exhaust tips, lowered suspension, and garish wheels in an attempt to make people think that the car can go fast. Honda Civics are the most common rice rockets, along with Preludes and the occasional Accord or Volkswagen GTi.