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Old 09-24-2005, 06:41 PM
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Save up get coilovers and if u want to spend it now get a rear sway bar.
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Old 09-24-2005, 06:50 PM
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strutbar or twm shortshifter or save it up for another mod
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Old 09-24-2005, 08:05 PM
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Springs, gas, or save.

Just my .02
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Old 09-24-2005, 10:12 PM
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I would like to lower the car a bit. What would I need besides lowering springs? Do coilovers have the same effect. How much would it cost to buy and install something like this?

I also would like a sway bar since I can feel the car roll during fast turns. Are these DIY?

SOmething else that caught my interest are wheel spacers. Are they worth it?

Short shifter.... eh..... dunno....

As far as accessories go, I have a few things in mind. Maybe some door sills, pedals....

I also would like to get an exhaust. Any recommend brand that are 50-state compliant and won't F up my emissions system?

Thanks again guys.
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Old 09-25-2005, 12:08 AM
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with gas prices rising, why not save on gas?
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Old 09-25-2005, 12:51 AM
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grill and gas
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Old 09-25-2005, 12:54 AM
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send it in as extra with next car payment, unless car is paid off already.
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Old 09-27-2006, 04:25 AM
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You could do LED interior lights (Front dome, front map lights, rear dome, hatch and cubby), that would take nearly half of your $150. Then I would put the rest towards door sill enhancements. That would be my .02
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Old 09-27-2006, 04:56 AM
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ummm... all those LED's would cost you about $20 shipped

if i had an extra $150 lying around i'd buy suede for my door panels, headliner, pillars, rear seat panels, and armrest
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:11 AM
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^Damn where you getting them? I think I have probably $50 invested in LED's including license plate LED's!
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:39 AM
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i'd say go to your local credit union or bank. open a savings account. deposit said $150 then repeate untill you have enough for a turbo or s/c or stroker kit or what ever your high dollar fancy may be. then again i'm sure all of us can relate how hard it is to save money for your tc when there are so many things to be done to it.
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Old 09-27-2006, 12:47 PM
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www.ingdirect.com beats your bank's puny savings account, for sure
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Old 09-27-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Louie
with gas prices rising, why not save on gas?
Umm has anybody been paying attention? Gas has dropped about 65 cents in the last couple of weeks.
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Old 09-27-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CXT
Originally Posted by Louie
with gas prices rising, why not save on gas?
Umm has anybody been paying attention? Gas has dropped about 65 cents in the last couple of weeks.
Unfortunately it will go back up once the economic season comes to a close... its a cyclical process, so just enjoy it while you can...
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:33 PM
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get tint for you windows
a used cai from classifieds
short shifter

if youre planning to get springs, i suggest you to save up for shocks and sway bar. get it all at the same time and have it installed at the same time. save you some money. if you're gonna do the install then it doesnt matter i guess.

save your 150, the next thing you know it has already doubled up.
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Old 09-28-2006, 06:42 PM
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for some reason, i cant delete this post.
can the moderator delete for me?
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Old 09-28-2006, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Louie
with gas prices rising, why not save on gas?
Gas would be the way to go for me. Think of it as getting $150 of free gas by not using your money on something that you really dont need.
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Old 09-29-2006, 04:11 AM
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I am definitely agreeing with the rear sway bar. It's really easy to install and the TRD costs 119 at mcgeorgeparts.com. That's a great investment and will amaze you with the difference in cornering.
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