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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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I'm looking to get something for a friend of mine with a 2006/07 tC.

These are his current performance mods:
K&N CAI, GReddy evo2 exhaust, DC Sport Header, TWM Stage 2 Short Throw, ZPI crank pulley, ZPI Street/ Strip clutch, ZPI Lightweight Flywheel, Torque Damper
Hotschkis Front and Rear Sway Bars. TRD Springs. Front Strut Bar
Cquence dilled and slotted rotors w/ ceramic pads

I'm a GTI owner, so I know a good amount about mods and stuff, but not for tCs.

Any suggestions for worthwhile mods <$200?

TIA
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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so from what he has so far, are you looking to get performance mods only?
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Yeah, I'm leaning towards engine/suspension. He's into that moreso than aesthetics.
Thinking about an Ingalls Rear Strut Brace...
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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if he's fine with drilling holes into his frame, rear strut i heard is pretty good. but if he already has sways to stiffen it up, i'm not sure he'll notice much of a difference. how about like a engine damper or motor mounts?
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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N/A power wise, under $200 there is nothing left. As Aroddalobaster mentioned, rear strut bar, or C-pillar bar.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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OZNIUM fully lit TBL....FTW!!!

weathertech visors
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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There is not much he doesn't have, and for that price, he pretty much got all the non-visual stuff. If he doesn't have tint, that would be nice.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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HIDs....even if he's just into performance he'll love em....Who doesn't...and you could get them for less than 200.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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springs
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Go4shoped
springs
damn thast what i was going too say
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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He is already lowered.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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He has springs and HIDs. He has a torque damper, but took it out because of vibrations and rattles.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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how about a Engalls Stiff? Not sure how much it costs but I'm sure its under 200. Looks like it would fit with the rest of his mods too.

Edit: Ep nvm. hmmm
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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You could get him a DME Radiator Diversion Panel for $60...
http://www.nonstoptuning.com/DME/pRadiatorPanels.htm




The new DME Engine Torque Damper is $159...
http://www.nonstoptuning.com/DME/pETDs.htm




NST Shifter Cable Bushings are very popular at only $22...
http://www.nonstoptuning.com/pShiftNSTbushings.htm




And ofcourse, we have the best pulleys in the biz


Good luck and have fun on your hunt for the perfect gift!
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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^ Beat me too it, get him a stiffy.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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yup cable bushings for the shifter if he dont have one, or endlinks for the swaybar, camber if he needs one - all less than 200. But I would go for looks since he pretty much have mods for N/A. I would go for lipkit, tint or HIDs or leds swap for gauges and HVAC
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Oznium fully lit TBL - $113

Weathertech Visors - $55

You can get 2 things for under $200
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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^ Yeah, get him those. Even if isn't really into aesthetics, he would definitely like the fully lit TBL. But IMO, the visors are a kinda love/hate thing, so maybe something else semi-cheap?
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I appreciate it.
Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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Can someone shoot me a link for the Oznium TBL and visors? Best price, etc..

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