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Old 03-07-2009, 11:55 AM
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So, I've been thinking about modding my TC for a long time now. I just hit 41k in miles. So.....I broke down and bought a In-Dash Navi (Kenwood 7120).....I bought 10k H.I.D's........Im looking to lower the car this summer. What other cheap mods Can i get? Anything worth getting?

Since I started, I can't stop.......any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I found 2 pics of my whip on my computer. Once I get my camera, I will upload more as I mod away Lolol


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haha nice!

start by dropping it, best bang for your buck in my opinion...
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If you want to turn better get a rear sway bar. ASAP! lol

I <3 it
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Do a FULL Suspension upgrade!
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sways, decent sub (u wont need 1000w+ but u can get addicted), grills, and fogs. think of a theme, it'll help you mix/match parts/paint that would blend well.
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springs
vrd fogs
vrd grills
rear sway bar
tints
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fig grille
springs
sway
tail light tint
tinted windows
s2k antenna
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s2k antenna
springs
lip kit
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So, I've been thinking about modding my TC for a long time now. I just hit 41k in miles. So.....I broke down and bought a In-Dash Navi (Kenwood 7120).....I bought 10k H.I.D's........Im looking to lower the car this summer. What other cheap mods Can i get? Anything worth getting?

Since I started, I can't stop.......any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
With that Kenwood DNX7120 you can say bye bye to ever being able to close your radio door, with the motorized screen the door no longer closes. You can try to move the unit further back on the HU brackets, the door will then close but the Kenwood will not open for CD's, DVD's, etc. Ground the light green, parking brake wire, to bypass the DVD lockout while driving.
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Well first thing I would do is swap out the 10k HIDs to 6k.
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vrd grilles and fogs then lower then lip kit and finally wheels
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Originally Posted by TeeCizzle
Do a FULL Suspension upgrade!
Neverbypeace, lol i snapped this year as well.. i havnt done anything major until now, k-sport pro kontrol came in january, now i have slotted rotors, pads, and steal braided lines coming in, dezod endlinks, vrd grill... and hopefully ill get sway bars in, oh man does it feel good, have fun with ur 09 projectsss

DO IT NAO
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^ Thanks for the suggestions.......however, The dnx 7120 I have fits just fine. The door closes good enough. Although, I have to tap the middle of the door to open it (Not a huge headache in my mind). Why should I swap 10k for 6k Hid's?

I have 20% tints all around. I would love to get springs now. However, I rather wait until it gets warmer. I also, would like to change the color of my gauges to blue. Does anybody know how much that will run? [/img]
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6k HIDs have much better light output than 10k.
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Originally Posted by o8tC
6k HIDs have much better light output than 10k.
Absolutely true....you'll be much happier!
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changing out the HIDs would be a waste for now...since you bought them, you might as well stick with them for a bit...spend you money on a set of grilles and some nice VRD's to set the front off nicely.
if you want to stick around for the warm weather then keep about $300 on the side for the springs and deffffff buy an S2K antenna...that's it for now...everything else will be a pretty penny.
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Old 03-09-2009, 12:29 AM
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Lololololo I guess I'll put that on the list for the summer! I will get pics of the indash navi tomorrow
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When you guys guys say "Set of Grilles and VRD's"...........What do you mean?

Are the "VRD" the ones that go on the lower bumper? Or on the lower grille?
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it's the truth man.... springs will put a big smile on your face....are you from NY? i see some blue on the bottom of ur plate..
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Yup......Im from NY..............
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