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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RusWolf
So i'm just curious how much $$ have you invested already ?
ha too much.. but my sponsors have truly helped alot.

Just a for a rough idea:

Turbo:900
Exhaust: 1200
IC + bov 1500
intake: 200
Tune with injectors: 1000
Clutch/flywheel: 900
hood:800
interior: Over 2500

and thats just a start.. If you look through the build, you can see i have alot more upgrades than this! Ive been working on getting rims for a couple months no with no luck. Right now im looking at a set of 5ADs in stealth crome!
Old Nov 29, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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I think i have finally decided a set of rims. They will be Enkei's and in 18in. Hopefully i will be placing my order through Dezod soon!.. Paul is the man!
Old Dec 3, 2011 | 02:54 AM
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Update! Im prep for another larger turbo upgrade, i upgraded my FMIC to an even larger core. New TXS FMIC
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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Do you get alot of street races ?
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 02:36 AM
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During the summer i do..

Old Dec 14, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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New motor mounts from CP-E
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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not gonna lie.. after seeing this.. and seeing how much the hyundai is... im kinda kicking myself... for about 2k more.. this is a much better platform... oh well... lol
Old Dec 21, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ralph9983
not gonna lie.. after seeing this.. and seeing how much the hyundai is... im kinda kicking myself... for about 2k more.. this is a much better platform... oh well... lol
Exactly why i went with this car!
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And exactly why i upgraded with 2011 5.0 ...
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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hood pins installed:

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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finishied my headlights

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Looking good
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Very nice!
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thanks guys!
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Rims are tires will be here hopefully this week
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Nice thread Steveo. Keep on keeping on bro.
Old Feb 4, 2012 | 03:32 AM
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not sure how i feel about the exhaust but it sounds fantastic!
i hope your getting a sponsorship with that big ___ grimmspeed sticker lol
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Originally Posted by srtkr
not sure how i feel about the exhaust but it sounds fantastic!
i hope your getting a sponsorship with that big ___ grimmspeed sticker lol
I am
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 03:35 AM
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A preview of my rims:
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More pics will come once i get the car out of the garage..
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Love em!



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