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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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so i just got my tc and i was wondering what my first mod should be...

I dont know if i should start on performance or the look? i was maybe thinkin about gettin an HID kit first cuz its nothing too big but its something i can appreciate.

any suggestions?

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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buy my wheels :D
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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wheels or an exhaust or window tint
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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Drop it.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by lil_will
Drop it.
+1 then wheels. Or at least wheel spacers.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lil_will
Drop it.
x2 or tint
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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yeah i was thinkin about get the windows tinted.

maybe limo in the back and then a little lighter on the sides and front. not sure what the percentages are though lol
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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i had to lighten up my tint because i couldnt see anything out the window at night or if the car was dirty but 12 is a good %
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Get a drop.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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legal tint in TX is 25% up front and back, rear can be whatever. although i would do springs first!
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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HIDs are a great mod

Also the following make a big differance in how the car looks and drives,Lowering,Wheels and sticky tires.

Then there are the other basic things like Intake and Exhaust and nice stereo.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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I say drop it first, handles better with a drop IMO.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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a rear sway bar is always a good bet
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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look just buy my wheels and coilover's and you'd be off to a great start!
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Definately drop it first!
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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ok so if i drop it, how much of a drop?
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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You want slammed or really low or kinda low or just a little lower then stock?

S-Tech if u wanna be slammed. Personally i don't like the stance of the car with these so you could go the next step up which is Hotchkis(what i have). Then uhm. idk maybe H-Tech, and finally TRD?
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:41 AM
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drop then tint
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by a_german_named_hans
Get a drop.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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dont listen to us do what YOU want


tint/drop



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