How much do you fork out for mods?
10-01-2002, 06:27 AM
#1
How much do you fork out for mods?
Im just curious to know how much money everyone spends on mods...
Do you think spending $10k on a $10k car is too much? Personally I dont think so, but few people say thats a waste of money...
From all the awesome mods out, I would love to have my car full of them, I jsut want to know if there is a border line on too much?
Thanks in Advance!
Do you think spending $10k on a $10k car is too much? Personally I dont think so, but few people say thats a waste of money...
From all the awesome mods out, I would love to have my car full of them, I jsut want to know if there is a border line on too much?
Thanks in Advance!
10-01-2002, 06:48 AM
#2
Re: How much do you fork out for mods?
Originally posted by BlueC
Im just curious to know how much money everyone spends on mods...
Do you think spending $10k on a $10k car is too much? Personally I dont think so, but few people say thats a waste of money...
From all the awesome mods out, I would love to have my car full of them, I jsut want to know if there is a border line on too much?
Thanks in Advance!
Im just curious to know how much money everyone spends on mods...
Do you think spending $10k on a $10k car is too much? Personally I dont think so, but few people say thats a waste of money...
From all the awesome mods out, I would love to have my car full of them, I jsut want to know if there is a border line on too much?
Thanks in Advance!
I think MOST people would say that's a waste of money. So far I've spent about $5500 in mods on my car over the almost 2 years I've had it. I am almost done with it, at least thats what I keep telling myself and my girlfriend. She's into modding too though so she doesn't mind TOO much
10-01-2002, 07:10 AM
#3
So far I have spent around 1,300$ and my car still doesn't have many mods.. I need to get my body kit painted, install the exhaust, intake, stereo.. then i'm going to lower it, get some nice 17" wheels, get the rest of the bolt ons eventually, leather seats and that's it..
so I think I'll settle in under 3 grand.... hopefully.
so I think I'll settle in under 3 grand.... hopefully.
10-01-2002, 07:18 AM
#4
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I usually try to find deals. I got my Eibach/tokico suspension used. Try to do installs my self and what not. ie; red/clear tails.
I have spent around $1700 on everything. Rims,tires, tint, suspension, intake. I am about to drop $500 on exhaust. So make that around $2200. After my exhaust, I'll do an ECU upgrade and VI and I will be done.
Wow I had not thought I spent that much! It is all worth it.
I have spent around $1700 on everything. Rims,tires, tint, suspension, intake. I am about to drop $500 on exhaust. So make that around $2200. After my exhaust, I'll do an ECU upgrade and VI and I will be done.
Wow I had not thought I spent that much! It is all worth it.
10-01-2002, 07:47 AM
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d/c clears $ 30.00
weathertech ventvisos $100.00
injen intake $200.00
courtesy FSTB $ 80.00
addco rsb $120.00
tires $400.00
pedals $ 30.00
tireflys $ 30.00
coming soon:
suspension $700.00
shift **** $ 90.00
e brake handle $ 50.00
tint $200.00
wet-suit seat covers $250.00
light bulbs all-around$300.00
red/clear tails $150.00
total-----------------$2730.00
Plus exhaust and rims next summer...... not yet priced
weathertech ventvisos $100.00
injen intake $200.00
courtesy FSTB $ 80.00
addco rsb $120.00
tires $400.00
pedals $ 30.00
tireflys $ 30.00
coming soon:
suspension $700.00
shift **** $ 90.00
e brake handle $ 50.00
tint $200.00
wet-suit seat covers $250.00
light bulbs all-around$300.00
red/clear tails $150.00
total-----------------$2730.00
Plus exhaust and rims next summer...... not yet priced
10-01-2002, 08:05 AM
#7
Originally posted by SprintMax
anyone who has spent more than $5000 on a maxima is a damn fool and a fcking idiot
anyone who has spent more than $5000 on a maxima is a damn fool and a fcking idiot
10-01-2002, 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
anyone who has spent more than $5000 on a maxima is a damn fool and a fcking idiot
anyone who has spent more than $5000 on a maxima is a damn fool and a fcking idiot
MOD ON!
10-01-2002, 12:56 PM
#19
Ok, well 10k can easily be spent, EASILY...
the 10k im thinking about is:
1) Audio- LCD screen diplay, 10" subs <--- 2k
2) Body kit and new paint job <---- 3k
3) Intake, Exhaust <------ 1k
4) Interior Dash kit, leather <---- 1.5k
5) Rims/tires <----- 1.5k
6) Installation <--- atleast 1k
so, as you can see, its easily spent... It just depends on what you want... As for me, I want an all around car, meaning Custom interior, exterior, and engine.
btw, I might get the rims/tires later and get one of those Ride on Air kits, looks sweet and must be fun to drive with.
So bash all you want, everyone is different, Ive seen $20k cars modded upto 100k... its all on how nice you want the car to look.
And of course, how YOU like the interior, you have to have a car that you like, not other people... duh.
the 10k im thinking about is:
1) Audio- LCD screen diplay, 10" subs <--- 2k
2) Body kit and new paint job <---- 3k
3) Intake, Exhaust <------ 1k
4) Interior Dash kit, leather <---- 1.5k
5) Rims/tires <----- 1.5k
6) Installation <--- atleast 1k
so, as you can see, its easily spent... It just depends on what you want... As for me, I want an all around car, meaning Custom interior, exterior, and engine.
btw, I might get the rims/tires later and get one of those Ride on Air kits, looks sweet and must be fun to drive with.
So bash all you want, everyone is different, Ive seen $20k cars modded upto 100k... its all on how nice you want the car to look.
And of course, how YOU like the interior, you have to have a car that you like, not other people... duh.
10-01-2002, 01:03 PM
#20
I AM a fool for spending that much money on a car! But then, I also have kart, r/c cars, bikes, diecast collection.....
I spent $1600 in the last month which isn't a whole lot. I'm sure most of us sell old stuff to get new stuff!
On top of that, I'm still making monthly car payments!
I spent $1600 in the last month which isn't a whole lot. I'm sure most of us sell old stuff to get new stuff!
On top of that, I'm still making monthly car payments!
10-01-2002, 01:20 PM
#24
Receipt List:
On Engine Parts --------------- $1145
On Suspension including Rims -- $2240
On Cosmetic Parts ------------- $1675
On Stereo(wholesale) ---------- $1155
Misc. (Valentine 1) ----------- $ 250
__________________________Total $6465
And i can't stop
On Engine Parts --------------- $1145
On Suspension including Rims -- $2240
On Cosmetic Parts ------------- $1675
On Stereo(wholesale) ---------- $1155
Misc. (Valentine 1) ----------- $ 250
__________________________Total $6465
And i can't stop
10-01-2002, 02:41 PM
#25
Re: How much do you fork out for mods?
Originally posted by BlueC
Im just curious to know how much money everyone spends on mods...
Do you think spending $10k on a $10k car is too much? Personally I dont think so, but few people say thats a waste of money...
From all the awesome mods out, I would love to have my car full of them, I jsut want to know if there is a border line on too much?
Thanks in Advance!
Im just curious to know how much money everyone spends on mods...
Do you think spending $10k on a $10k car is too much? Personally I dont think so, but few people say thats a waste of money...
From all the awesome mods out, I would love to have my car full of them, I jsut want to know if there is a border line on too much?
Thanks in Advance!
10-01-2002, 02:46 PM
#26
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I'm only at about 2 grand I think...I don't think it's dumb to mod the max(I know the previous guys were joking). If I didn't I'd have to spend over 30 grand to get a better 4 door car with the handling/acceleration/comfort/reliablility of my '97. Hey - modding is saving me money!
10-01-2002, 02:48 PM
#27
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Re: Re: How much do you fork out for mods?
Originally posted by meccanoble
i wouldn't. If you want that kind of speed, might as well get a BMW or something to begin with
i wouldn't. If you want that kind of speed, might as well get a BMW or something to begin with
10-01-2002, 03:08 PM
#28
I have spent over $10k in mods:
Stillen Kit- $700
Type S front bumper (paid for, just need to install)- $375
Paint job- $800
Rims & tires- $1100
Grill- $150
Intake- $120
Exhaust- $750
Clear bumper lights- $65
Red/Clear tails- $200
Hyperwhite headlights from PIAA- $80
Euro sidemarkers- $25
Whole system- $3500
Diamond plate floormats- $170
Ground control coilovers- $399
KYB AGX shocks- $500
OBX front strut bar- $45
Billet oil cap- $35
Aluminum door sills- $70
Carbon fiber dash- $175
Ractive aluminum pedals- $30
Stillen cross/drilled rotors- $500
Metal matrix pads- $75
Autometer gauges w/ pods- $200
White face guages- $20
Carbon fiber wiper blades- $40
NGK platinum spark plugs- $55
I have more but can't think of them.
Grand total- $10,179
Stillen Kit- $700
Type S front bumper (paid for, just need to install)- $375
Paint job- $800
Rims & tires- $1100
Grill- $150
Intake- $120
Exhaust- $750
Clear bumper lights- $65
Red/Clear tails- $200
Hyperwhite headlights from PIAA- $80
Euro sidemarkers- $25
Whole system- $3500
Diamond plate floormats- $170
Ground control coilovers- $399
KYB AGX shocks- $500
OBX front strut bar- $45
Billet oil cap- $35
Aluminum door sills- $70
Carbon fiber dash- $175
Ractive aluminum pedals- $30
Stillen cross/drilled rotors- $500
Metal matrix pads- $75
Autometer gauges w/ pods- $200
White face guages- $20
Carbon fiber wiper blades- $40
NGK platinum spark plugs- $55
I have more but can't think of them.
Grand total- $10,179
10-08-2002, 11:24 PM
#33
spent about $3100 in 10 months, That will more than double by the spring/summer when the turbo goes in, and it sill looks pretty much stock. havn't realy even started on the interior or exterior.
ryan
ryan
10-09-2002, 12:23 AM
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hmm
FSTB $25
RSB $115
10 yr old 300ZX rims weighed each at 13 lbs + used Yokohama z-rate tires $330
blue calipers $2
broken negative ground wire $260 including towing
leather free
alpine and 4 polks free
new green paint free
35% window tint free
next mods:
frankencar hybrid intake $140
y-pipe $150
clears $30
TOTAL: $1052 including future mods and that $260 wire they fixed
RSB $115
10 yr old 300ZX rims weighed each at 13 lbs + used Yokohama z-rate tires $330
blue calipers $2
broken negative ground wire $260 including towing
leather free
alpine and 4 polks free
new green paint free
35% window tint free
next mods:
frankencar hybrid intake $140
y-pipe $150
clears $30
TOTAL: $1052 including future mods and that $260 wire they fixed
does it get HBO
10-09-2002, 08:36 AM
#38
Originally posted by Nealoc187
I think most of you are missing the irony of sprintmax's statement. A few of you caught it though.
I think most of you are missing the irony of sprintmax's statement. A few of you caught it though.
They missed it because they do not understand what he has and what he said... and they do not know sprint=smart***
