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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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As the title says, I've got $150 to blow on my car. What should I put it towards? Here are my initial thoughts:

-Upper and Lower FIG/VRD grilles (leaning towards the figure grilles)
-Sub set-up (already got it scoped out, RE Audio 12" SE series)
-Doc. I Short-shifter
-H.I.D. Kit

Other thoughts? And don't say "save it for something better" because this money's burning a whole in my pocket ;)
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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Put it in savings, with the economy, you might need it in a little while.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird
Put it in savings, with the economy, you might need it in a little while.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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Booo fiscal responsibility.

Matter of fact, I'll be starting a mutual fund here next month, but this is a surplus for now.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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save it or lower it
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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forget about saving it. blow it on the car. its only 150 bucks. get a HID kit. cause you will enjoy every time you are driving at night.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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sub set up!
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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save it
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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I could put it towards the TRD Lowering springs... What's a typical install run for that? I don't believe I have the capability to do it myself.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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$150 for just install at most places...cant go wrong with hids, vrds or short shifter,,,,i would pick hids personally
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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rs1 front lip. 135
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Beantowntc
$150 for just install at most places..
Dang, that's a bit steep.

And the lip is modestly priced, but I don't feel like it adds to much to the appearance, and getting it painted/installed would be pricey.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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forget it just blow it at a strip joint...then buy parts with your tax return money lol
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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HID kit for the most noticeable, and practical reasons.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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Go with the HID kit, you won't regret it
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ADRdesignCo
save it or lower it
listen to this man

SLAM IT OR GO HOME.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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TRD Rear sway bar...
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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lowering it is out of the question.. springs plus installation 250 plus at least!! get HIDs
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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grille or hids
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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put it into the 'SATownScion savings account' where it will earn a whopping -100% return

id say either save it or HIDs just make sure not to go too crazy in color as it might attract your local cops, just depends on how **** they are



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