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Old 04-14-2005, 09:14 AM
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Help deciding on a simple mod

I just got my refund back and it's sorta burning a hole in my pocket. Half of it is going towrads spending money for vacation in June. I'm honestly looking at a new grille, a rear window spoiler or dropping it (which I'm not THAT excited about doing to be honest). Then again I want to hold off on the grille to see what AT comes up with as well.......any suggestions?

*by the way my car is stock except for the 20% tint all the way around
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Old 04-14-2005, 09:30 AM
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If it's a nice chunk of change take half of it and invest it in something. take the other half and go have fun with it.

Wait wait wait for the lowering/struts/suspension work. There are still too many issues with the struts on our cars and some have had issues with the lowering kits they ordered. Albeit most likely related to the installation and not the parts I would wait till more people have things worked out.

I think the best bet for looks would be a grill. IMHO a spoiler doesn't do enough on many cars.
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Old 04-14-2005, 11:32 AM
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I'd suggest going with the grille. I think an aftermarket grille is going to do the most for your car and how it looks. Most people aren't going to even notice that you lowered it & it wont ride as smooth. More than likely, the grille is the cheapest of the three too. Its your money though, dont buy something unless you're sure you'll be happy with it.
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Old 04-14-2005, 11:38 AM
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I wouldn't do any of the things you listed. A grill...please...you can definitely wait for that. Rear window spoiler is over priced right now and you don't have anything to really set it off. Same goes for the struts and shocks. You need something besides the stock wheels and tint to make that really mean something. I would go with one of the two following options. 1. Get the hottest rims you can find for your price range. That would set your ride apart from any and all others or 2. Upgrade your vacation. Wherever your going..go one step higher. Get the VIP treatment. Bring some strippers and some midgets and you will be a legend my friend !!!!
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Old 04-14-2005, 11:41 AM
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I second the Midgets
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Old 04-14-2005, 01:52 PM
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Depending on how big your refund was, you might be able to afford a pair of these beauties!!



If you cant afford these I agree with JayMAX22, rims are the best overall mod.
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Old 04-14-2005, 01:56 PM
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That was a nice red x.
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Old 04-14-2005, 02:03 PM
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yep, I changed my mind and I'm doing intake, y-pipe, magnaflow and rims...
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Old 04-14-2005, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MEXIDEV
That was a nice red x.
Huh? My pic shows up as a red x on your computer? Weird. It comes out on mine. Whats going on with all the pics?!??
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Old 04-14-2005, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
yep, I changed my mind and I'm doing intake, y-pipe, magnaflow and rims...
Tek, whats up buddy?

One day youre gonna do it all, then not and be a simple cruiser, then are again. Bi polar?
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Old 04-14-2005, 02:15 PM
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I bought a billet grille off ebay just like Carcus's. I'm going to try and powdercoat it either black or something close to a smoke color....I'll see. thanks for the input guys!
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Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
Tek, whats up buddy?

One day youre gonna do it all, then not and be a simple cruiser, then are again. Bi polar?
yea I hear ya, I didn't say "this is it" this is just a start... hopefully next month..
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