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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TheWatcher88
Originally Posted by armyash
100 bucks to lower my car, rides smooth as a babys bottom!....looks sharp too, real clean.

uuuummmmm, how?

?????
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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this should become a very popular thread, good idea
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Griever
Rather than buying a buttload of cheap mods, why not save up for a few really good/moderately priced mods instead? Like HIDs, lowering springs, and a front lip
all of that stuff comes january since i'll have money from not driving to shows all of the time, and then can have orderd lip kit/rims/springs before HIN
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Griever
Rather than buying a buttload of cheap mods, why not save up for a few really good/moderately priced mods instead? Like HIDs, lowering springs, and a front lip
because these are the mods that you do in between those mods. you do a big mod and you cant wait to do your next mod, why not make it a cheap small one? instead of doing a lip then an hid why not a lip, then get a radiator plate, then HIDs or something like that.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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interrior neons. 10-20
tweeters, 20-100 depending on brand
gauges, 50-100
colored wire covers, radiator hoses 50-100
O and for those in the hood spinner hubcaps -free if you can find a matching set.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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has interior paint been added to the list.. i might have missed it
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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i picked up my drilled and slotted rotors for $160
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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bump, still havent heard anything new and astounding that really really really needs to be on the list.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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Yea I was just wondering where i could get some badges for my tC.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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Best place is on ebay, what badges specifically are you looking for? I'll link you.

the ones I know are popular are...: VVTI, Transformers logos, TRD, Hello Kitty TRD, 2.4 L, tC (some put extra tC logos on fenders) and others.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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ya ebay.....just watch for the people that do the vvti ones....... i paid for mine almost a month ago and they say " oh you should recieve them shortly" and its been forever.... the 2.4L are hard to find

CF engine cover, led under body's, amp remote, floor matts, cf interior and exterior vinyls, dash applique,
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by divine_suffering
Best place is on ebay, what badges specifically are you looking for? I'll link you.

the ones I know are popular are...: VVTI, Transformers logos, TRD, Hello Kitty TRD, 2.4 L, tC (some put extra tC logos on fenders) and others.
Thanks man i appreciate it. I'm lookin for the VVTI one and the tC.
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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idk if i missed this but you can paint your rims for under 50 bucks you just need to put in a lot of time. oh and you can make your own stuby antenna from the oem one just cut the metal part it still works the same.
Old Sep 15, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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on ebay, including shipping cost:

(for tC)

hid kit, new - $100 (if you look around)
S*RS/tsudo exhaust system - $215
megan racing coilovers - $900
generic 4-1 stainless steel header - $100
fujita cold air intake - $200
generic strut bar - $72
exedy oe clutch - $130
front & rear, drill&slotted rotors - $160

although they aren't cheap in the sense of hurting the wallet, ill say they're budget parts. i can't testify the quality of all of them except the HID kit, exhaust system, and header (for an RSX). the hid stuff is top notch (always check seller's feedbacks!!). catback system could be better. header is pretty good. fujita, i don't think you can go wrong.

so, take my info lightly salted...
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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just have to know someone and get nice springs!
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Someone just asked this same question over on scionbuzz.com. I guess we could go over there and answer their question. It looks like a pretty good site, albeit brand new.

I think I want to lower my tC. Who has the best springs?
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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i found that the best springs that i've had on my car are tein
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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i didn't see it so o'm putting it
custom short ram 1$
I got the top from a gatorade bottle, unscrewed the little box on our intake after the sensor, stuffed the cap, and screwed it shut. Then before the air filter there is a plastic pipe that goes down remove that and you got yourself a short ram intake. I check periodiclly to make sure the top isn't sucked in and just cause I don't want to get sued, i take no resposibility if something happens do at own risk.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Lmao, ^ are you serious?!
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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^^ Pics!



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