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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 03:05 AM
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i have an official dilema. i dont kno if i should go with starting to buy my stereo system or if i should by my injen CAI....its a tough choice, any opinions?
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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system will be more money slash take longer than the intake, butt systems id say you get the most enjoyment out of
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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ya im not really sure though. cuz the system is gonna cost me up over 1000 and the CAI is only 285...so i think im gonna head for the CAI and then get my stereo with christmas and tax return money
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 04:48 AM
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stereo yooo lol
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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but i already have the money for the CAI and its gonna take me months to get money for my stereo
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Then why are you asking? Sounds like your mind is all made up
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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just trying to weigh my options...i just havent found any real good reasons to wait on the CAI
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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anyone have pics of the black injen intake for an 07??? i cant decide between polished, or black.
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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errr now im lookin at a stage 2 short throw....so many choices for my dollar lol
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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I say save and get a system. It's one of the upgrades to my car I get the most enjoyment out of.

I'm not gonna modify the engine too much while I'm still in warranty. But about 12,000 more miles and I'll be modifying away.
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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a CAI will not affect your warranty. ikno i will enjoy a system. but im enjoying the one it came with to right now. i kno im gonna get close to 500 or 600 bucks for xmas, and i think thats whats gonna be buying most of my stereo.
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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Lottery tickets, booze and women of questionable morals and hygiene
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SSM_tC
Lottery tickets, booze and women of questionable morals and hygiene
I like your style.
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Well... besides ssm's response ....

If you want something that will actually function, go with the stereo. The stereo will be an immediately noticeable performance upgrade to your sound sytem.. somthing you use all the time. The intake will sound neat and look shiny under your hood.. with no noticebale effect anywhere else . So it comes down to just wanting to do something quick and now that looks and sounds good... or waiting a bit longer and making a nice, noticeable upgrade in the sound system area. Just depends on what you want.
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so i decided, im goin performance first....now....that CAI or short throw...hmmmm
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CAI or Short throw first??? any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Scigon7
anyone have pics of the black injen intake for an 07??? i cant decide between polished, or black.
I'll take a pic today and post it for you.

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Benjamin
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