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It looks nice stock don't care about mods
3.49%
Suspension/Handling to enjoy on the twisties!
19.77%
Motor Performance/Go fast in a straight line!
10.47%
Stereo and Video/All electronics
4.65%
All Show no go/all exterior goodies!
17.44%
The famous lowering/tint/wheels and its DONE!
11.63%
All of the above/Want it all!
32.56%
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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What are you really shooting for with modding your tC?
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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Im doing for all those....show and go...once I get finished.


maybe you should add a option of show and go
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:17 AM
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Since I have an auto. It's for show and lil bit of performance (sound wise)
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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i think the people who leave it bone stock won't even be on this forum
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sleep3r
i think the people who leave it bone stock won't even be on this forum
ehhh youd be surprised.. some may come here looking for technical support or somthing I thought I would just throw it in there for kicks..
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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i was bone stock for a while...i still am kinda...only have sound, springs, and a few other things. I voted the handling one. But with some performance like i/h/e. btw Happy B-day Danger Ranger
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by andino
i was bone stock for a while...i still am kinda...only have sound, springs, and a few other things. I voted the handling one. But with some performance like i/h/e. btw Happy B-day Danger Ranger
Thanks man!
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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i have a little bit of everything up there. tint, wheels, catback, cai, coilovers, sway bar, headunit, sub, short shifter, blah blah blah. it's all fun
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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i voted for suspension..

cant wait for summer for hte track days to start coming up like crazy.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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I started out modding my car for show, but now I just like making my car more fun to drive, so im definitely all about the suspension/handling.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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i'm like all of that.

I enjoy going to car shows. I need eveerything ont hat list lol.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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well I love the Twisties so yep suspension/handling still in process! by the way Happy BD!
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Motor performance is always fun, seeing peoples faces when they lost to what looks like a stock car is priceless. happy bday ranger
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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motor performance...id rather save for my turbo kit then make the tC look flashy with lip kits or body kits....of course suspension is another big one with me....anything to better my cars speed/handling
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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I'm trying to balance it all out, without losing things like comfort...well, like my sig says I guess.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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All of the above. I like going fast and looking good while I do it.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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I'm definitely a fan of making it look nice on the inside and on the outside, but performance is definitely last on my list.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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everything on there is on my list, certain things have priority - i dont race, I just love it when i drive "2 MPH so everybody sees me"(thanks ludacris)

everything is within reach for me as of right now, i just dont think i will be going with forced induction, Since what i hear is the TRD SC isnt all that special and the turbo is just way to much of an investment, if i was going to get something with a turbo i would get a STI.

Bottom Line: The Tc is a FABULOUS car to mod if you arent looking to race, but at the same time, there are a TON of aftermarket VROOOOOM parts, so it really suits what you go for! thats what i love about my tc....
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hawgs74
All of the above. I like going fast and looking good while I do it.
BOO YA GRANDMA!
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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me too, I'm auto so not too much modding....I just want my ride to represent me and look unique from the other tC's. There aren't too many around here, so I'm good, for now....



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