New to the tC scene.
10-14-2008, 04:16 PM
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New to the tC scene.
Hi everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself.
I'm not all that new to the car scene, but this is my first time having a toy of my own. I've always been into cars... since I was about 10, and I loved it even more later b/c guys give me ____ for being a chick. Now, I have to admit, some things about (any) cars have to be explained to me, but I think that goes for everyone at one point.
I just bought my tC on Sept 20... yea. I have a few mod ideas, but most of my stuff will have to wait until my 3 yr warrenty time is up (ie TURBO!
) But, my first mod was removing that dumb pinstripe. lol This is also my first manual car... I've notice this seems to get me in a little bit of trouble. :D
If you guys have any simple mod ideas that can maybe get me started I'd appreciate it... I'm itching to play with it like Whoa! :D
I'm not all that new to the car scene, but this is my first time having a toy of my own. I've always been into cars... since I was about 10, and I loved it even more later b/c guys give me ____ for being a chick. Now, I have to admit, some things about (any) cars have to be explained to me, but I think that goes for everyone at one point.
I just bought my tC on Sept 20... yea. I have a few mod ideas, but most of my stuff will have to wait until my 3 yr warrenty time is up (ie TURBO!
) But, my first mod was removing that dumb pinstripe. lol This is also my first manual car... I've notice this seems to get me in a little bit of trouble. :D If you guys have any simple mod ideas that can maybe get me started I'd appreciate it... I'm itching to play with it like Whoa! :D
10-14-2008, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowaiian
Oh, I definitely plan on that! :D I've always hated stock height on just about anything... only thing, I gotta think about it how much.
2. Go with coilovers even though they're more expensive but you can adjust the height to what you want and at shows just slam that tC into the ground! :D
10-14-2008, 05:00 PM
#6
Thats interestign yours had a pinstripe. I think thats a dealer thing but if not someone correct me. But welcome. Try and use the search button when you can #1 helpful tip right there. A drop does make the tC look ten times better. Dependign on your funds i would go drop, wheels and tires, s2000 antenna or if funds are tighter do a drop, tint, and s2000 antenna. Also search you regional forum for people to help with installs on anything. There are usually peopel who cna help and do it for free cause they like helping out others or maybe a taco bell meal. LOL Anyways it saves alot of money and you can help them install and learn yourself. GL with everything.
10-14-2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by flintMicaTC
welcome, ignore the ignorance and drama in the threads, there's always some little kid or "grown" kids out there that love to hate on other car's. keep the car clean and simple.
10-14-2008, 05:33 PM
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I don't think I'll ever leave.
Before I made this post, I took a look around. I saw the s2k antenna deal and fell in love... my b/f has already decided that that will be my xmas present. lol
I'm big on the simple look. I had already planned on suspension, possibly wheels and turbo, but after that I didn't know. I like a little bit of thump-thump, but when I took a look at that sticky on the manual cliff notes and learned how to change it from tC to the other options, I quickly got over it.
I bought my tC in white b/c I've always felt like I had more options to play with (accents and such). They didn't have a white manual on the lot, so they traded with another dealership. I had to wait a while, but that happened during the haggling. When it got there, the guy looked a little upset b/c it had tint and the other one they traded did not. lol I lucked out.
Unfortunately though, there were not floor mats and they said they'd have to charge me and they only had grey (my interior's black). So I said screw it, but have been dealing with it since... I NEED FLOOR MATS!!! Any idea where to get them?
My b/f is big on honda. He's done so much to his hatch that my fingers would hurt to just give you an idea what he's done. But everytime he's needed help with something, he checked out his forum and figured it out that way... I've learned from him that that is the best way to go.
Before I made this post, I took a look around. I saw the s2k antenna deal and fell in love... my b/f has already decided that that will be my xmas present. lol
I'm big on the simple look. I had already planned on suspension, possibly wheels and turbo, but after that I didn't know. I like a little bit of thump-thump, but when I took a look at that sticky on the manual cliff notes and learned how to change it from tC to the other options, I quickly got over it.
I bought my tC in white b/c I've always felt like I had more options to play with (accents and such). They didn't have a white manual on the lot, so they traded with another dealership. I had to wait a while, but that happened during the haggling. When it got there, the guy looked a little upset b/c it had tint and the other one they traded did not. lol I lucked out.
Unfortunately though, there were not floor mats and they said they'd have to charge me and they only had grey (my interior's black). So I said screw it, but have been dealing with it since... I NEED FLOOR MATS!!! Any idea where to get them?
My b/f is big on honda. He's done so much to his hatch that my fingers would hurt to just give you an idea what he's done. But everytime he's needed help with something, he checked out his forum and figured it out that way... I've learned from him that that is the best way to go.
10-14-2008, 05:45 PM
#12
haha i like the way you think :D nice to know nice people on the boards.
here's my friends Super White tC, maybe some inspiration? or idea's of simple and clean,
look forward to seeing your car come to life :D
here's my friends Super White tC, maybe some inspiration? or idea's of simple and clean,
look forward to seeing your car come to life :D
10-14-2008, 05:46 PM
#13
Well you can check the classfieds ont he forum for floor mats. Also check out TRDsparks.com . They have the best prices usually for new products. But if you cna find them in the classifieds you can get good deals. I got mine there for like 30 bucks cheaper than new and the guy had store boat floormats covering them cause he didnt know you could remove the carpet and just have the rubber there for winter time. They looked brand new.
10-14-2008, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
i wont say drop it,i will how ever say
LEAVE WHILE YOU CAN!
LEAVE WHILE YOU CAN!
10-14-2008, 09:19 PM
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