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Old 11-20-2004, 01:01 PM
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Hey there, Christmas is comming and therefore my parents have agreed that I could get one of these upgrades to my car. The wheels I want are HPD 18" Black Spinout, but my parents think that performance should come before exterior upgrades. I'm not even sure what exhaust sytems or coil overs are available yet, but I do know I want to fix the golf-cart sound soon. I saw pictures from SEMA of a Magnaflow dual exhaust, anybody know anything about that? Also are the Tein Coilovers available yet? What you guys opinion: wheels, exhaust, suspension, or something else?
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I would do suspension first. Handling is better than cosmetics in my book .
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From whats available and soon-to-be-available what would you recommend for suspension then?
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Originally Posted by Tampa tC
From whats available and soon-to-be-available what would you recommend for suspension then?
If you want a little drop , go with the TRD springs. If you want to go lower get the H&R or Goldlines. There are no coilovers available right now for the TC to my knowledge.
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Oops :oops: they do make coilovers for the TC. Very pricy though. JIC FLT-A2RS Coil-Overs Price: $ 1749.00
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looks like someone is going to have a very nice christmas :D

also recommend suspension as well.
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you'll get the most use and fun out of the coilovers.

and JIC Magic makes amazing stuff.

coilovers!
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but my parents think that performance should come before exterior upgrades.
coolest parents ever.
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was just about to point that out cad455
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damn i wish my parents would pay for my upgrades... anyhow i'd go with suspension first. i'd wait till after xmas and tell them to get me the teins when it's available
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sheeze.... if your rents are paying for the upgrade, i would tell them to give u a late christmas gift and get the supercharger when it comes out... Make them buy the expensive thing! (:
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