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Old May 18, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Default What would you reccomend i spend it on...

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Ive been posting about the Kaminari for a week...
now my head is turning towards sleeper... i dono
still im very confused

but right now i have 900 from the accident to spend on fixing my tC
600 for new painted bumper, 300 for head light

i might let the headlight stay scratched... and vinyl it so i doesnt leak later...

so ill have about 300 plus the 500 i raised sofar for the Kaminari Installation
which i might not do now...

So what should i do with the 800?..

ps is it true that injen only came out with a CAI for the tC... i though it was a Short Ram..

have a nice day
Old May 18, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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Get your headlight fixed man...don't ride around with a busted car...
Old May 18, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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the kaminari kit looks like a pokemon
Old May 18, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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buy the OEM lip kit
Old May 18, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Old May 19, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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well if you are still making payments on the car, then you are legally mandated to get everything fixed.
BUT, i would get it fixed anyway, you dont want a car looking like crap.
Old May 19, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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depending on the condition of the headlight, fixing that is up to you.

But for $800, i'd do

Exhaust, Springs, Struts
Or
Alphawerks Headers, Exhaust, Springs
or
I/H/E
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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honestly i might take PunkinDrublic's advice...
because it was the same as my parents advice...

Like they said im going to get bored with this car..
and will be jealous of newer car within 2-4 years anyways...

My plan is to begin looking for a new car in 2-3 years
and actually trade mine in in about 3-4...

My first fix will be my front bumper...
and i will be getting newer, better fog/driving lights...
808 customs lisence plate bracket

Injen Short ram intake /or\ Weapon R SR plus cold air box...

Weapon R headers /or\ dc sport...

and i might paint my calipers/engine cover/ and my hood black...

i dono... stlil its gonna take till after graduation till its all fixed.


ty for all of the input..

hav ea nice day
ill keep you's posted
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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Don't paint your hood black... if you're going for the carbon fiber look... go for carbon fiber.
Old May 20, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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yup, dont front with the hood.
Old May 20, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Buy a house.
Old May 20, 2005 | 05:02 AM
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well if you say youre going to get bored with the car, leave it stock and keep it in good condition. nothing has the resale value of a stock well kept car.
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