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Old 09-24-2005, 03:08 AM
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Default if you had $150 extra bucks to spend on your car....

Just curious... Need some opinions.

I already set aside $100-150 for my window tinting

So that leaves me with about $150 bucks to splurge with until I get paid...

So lets hear some opinions. I know $150 isn't much, so don't waste a thread on telling me that you cant get anything cool for that much. What would be the best way to spend 150 extra bucks on your tC??

Thanks in advance....
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hey i had the same question few weeks ago. the most feasible answer was sway bars.
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Before sways, I'd suggest springs. Most springs can be had for around $150 or less.

Search the Corner Carvers forum for more info though... there have been tons of posts on various brands and anyone is likely to be partial to the brand that they have.
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I'd buy a gun and shoot myself so i don't have to see threads like these.

Go with springs.
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Originally Posted by Chambers
I'd buy a gun and shoot myself so i don't have to see threads like these.

Go with springs.
I think you could probably get a gun for $150...
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Old 09-24-2005, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Originally Posted by Chambers
I'd buy a gun and shoot myself so i don't have to see threads like these.

Go with springs.
I think you could probably get a gun for $150...
I'll fashion a slingshot and shoot both your eyes out... there is your solution, and no cost!
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Old 09-24-2005, 03:23 AM
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If you are looking for exterior stuff you could get springs, you could get a strut tower bar, air diversion panels, I think you could get the silicon hosing from zpi.. I think they are around your price range.
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I assume the sway bars or springs for 150 doesnt include labor.
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That's correct.
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Old 09-24-2005, 04:01 AM
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ah yes, springs were the first suggestion i got too, besides tinting. but in my case i had to pick something else. i don't think you get labor for spring install for $150 tho, but i could be wrong.
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you could buy a set of decent pedals and a new shift ****. short shifter would also be good. these things you can install by yourself. just my two cents.
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Nice ideas here. The dealer threw in a OBX shifter for free, though.

Should I get lowering springs or what? Any recommended brands?
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4 TURBONATORS!!!
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springs, strut bars, sway bars, fix up the interior. GAS because gas is expensive now
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Originally Posted by tcsciontist
4 TURBONATORS!!!


As for spring recommendations... search the Corner Carvers forum. There is a ton of info and many springs to choose from.
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I'd say if you only have $150 exta bucks, save it. I never liked to piece my car, if I'm gonna do susspension, then get springs-shocks-sway bars all at once. or exhaust, get intake, headers, s-pipe, and exhaust all at once! the pedals/shift **** were the best sugestions for your extra money
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short shifter. some good cds and some chipotle burritos
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i got my tein Htechs off ebay for 145.00 shipped.
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side and rear pannel speaker upgrades? that could be good? thats what im looking for? or some springs?
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Originally Posted by xnevergiveinx
short shifter. some good cds and some chipotle burritos
I'm with him on the Chipotle Burritos. Buy some for you and your friends and have a party for $150 bucks. Like on of the other guys said, I'm not much for parting one at a time on a project, so yeah, put more towards paying it off or if you want, sport pedals (not the dealer ones, all the silver finish has worn off mine). Go get cheap ones from e-bay or something.
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