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Old 04-09-2007, 09:11 AM
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What mod to do first.

Im debating on what mod to do first with my saved up cash. i got 250$ extra.

struts?
springs?
ypipe?

also would i be able to do just springs on stock struts since i recently had struts done?
 
Old 04-09-2007, 09:21 AM
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I hate the stock wheel gap with a passon

What struts? KYB/Tokicos/konis should all beable to take a mild drop easily.

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Old 04-09-2007, 09:34 AM
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i dont know they were just oem im assuming when they were done at the shop my dad had them done. everyone says my car would look amazing if dropped.... all i know is i got window tint on the way. precut, with 20% all around. and nice alloys with chrome accents/chrome depos/chrome grill/ clear cornors... ima look like im either a poor rapper with a ? car, or a mafia boss. LOL
 
Old 04-09-2007, 09:59 AM
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On that budget, I would go ST front/rear sway bars with poly bushings and save up for a decent strut spring upgrade when the stockers blow..
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Get a y-pipe...if you are going to do struts or springs, keep saving so you can do them at the same time.
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Old 04-09-2007, 02:28 PM
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just buy the y-pipe and save up for the spring/struts setup for later.
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Old 04-09-2007, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by heresmymind
Im debating on what mod to do first with my saved up cash. i got 250$ extra.

struts?
springs?
ypipe?

also would i be able to do just springs on stock struts since i recently had struts done?
TUrbo
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Old 04-09-2007, 09:26 PM
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Turboing the max for 250$? SIGN ME UP!
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Old 04-09-2007, 09:36 PM
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Is everything operational on the car? No standard maintenance is required? Things like o2 sensor if you are over 70K, the timing belt, all the filters, accessory belts, all the fluids have been changed in recent history, etc.

If that is done, I'd go with a Warpspeed y-pipe, then a decent set of suspension mods (Struts/springs), then a new set of tires. Don't forget good tires, they are as important as mods. Always keep the car in good repair before doing mods.
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Old 04-09-2007, 09:42 PM
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It could be done. Don't expect more then 250WHP tho...

hmmm

Any one got a T3 I could borrow?

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Old 04-09-2007, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by todamax
Is everything operational on the car? No standard maintenance is required? Things like o2 sensor if you are over 70K, the timing belt, all the filters, accessory belts, all the fluids have been changed in recent history, etc.
The O2 sensor is the one thing on your list I have never replaced...car still runs perfect and I've put almost exactly 60K on it since I bought it 3 1/2 years ago.
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Old 04-10-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex_V
It could be done. Don't expect more then 250WHP tho...

hmmm

Any one got a T3 I could borrow?

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Are you kidding? I'd be happy with 200 WHP as a DD. 250 is even better. We should go to a junkyard for a T3.....
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Old 04-10-2007, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dhunterx
Are you kidding? I'd be happy with 200 WHP as a DD. 250 is even better. We should go to a junkyard for a T3.....

Better pick up 2 or 3 spare trannies while your there....autos nor 5 speeds tend to last very long after turbo's go on...
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Originally Posted by maxitech
The O2 sensor is the one thing on your list I have never replaced...car still runs perfect and I've put almost exactly 60K on it since I bought it 3 1/2 years ago.
Do it and watch your gas mileage go up.
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Originally Posted by todamax
Do it and watch your gas mileage go up.
Wurd. Brought me from 11 city to 20 city.
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Originally Posted by todamax
Do it and watch your gas mileage go up.
Already scoring 29 on the highway.
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
Wurd. Brought me from 11 city to 20 city.
pickin' my new one up tomorrow morning, as well as a new TPS. I get about 17MPG combined on an 80/20 city bias. Can't wait to get 375 miles off a single tank! or 400! that's my most important mod. helps me save my money for all the rest...
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