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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Well I got my deductible back from my accident.

I don't think there's anything I can buy for my car for $250 that would help in the performance sector.

Can't buy an axle back exhaust for that, can I?

I thought about a CAI, but is it worth it?


Other things I'm considering:
Nintendo Wii
22" LCD monitor
HD DVD player
Take the wife out to a play and dinner.
...any suggestions?
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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CAI is def worth it. It wont give any noticable performance but it makes the engin sound amazing. I have the injen CAI and just recently converted it from a Ram air to a cold air. Personal prefrence i like the ram air better. I wouldn't spend more than %150 for it though.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Take the wife to a play and dinner so next time you get more money and buy some mods she won't be mad!
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Sry $150.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Injen CAI! Who cares if it does anything for performance. It's my best mod because of the sound it makes.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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how about this?
http://www.k2motor.com/scion19.html
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cwayne
try it and let us know how it goes!
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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i say cai!!!
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Originally Posted by cwayne
Take the wife out to a play and dinner.
Fail.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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get drunk. Buy wax, polish and clay bar. Clean your car up.

OR

get drunk, save the rest until you have a proper amount of money to spend on mods.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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cocaine n hookers....

whoops wrong forum :D

save til you can buy somethin u really want...
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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springs or cai
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Springs, totally worth it. Or new grilles, figure llc is great and only like 130.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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springs would be ok, but I'd have to change my shocks unless I want to bounce around.
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Front and rear bars.
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if you want to go for the cosmetic route, I would say get a nice grill, a short antenna and some light overlays and head out for a few drinks with the change.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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how about tinting my windows?

My concern is when I peel them off later on, will the rear defroster stick with the film? I don't want to ruin it.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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ship it to me =)
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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rear defrost will be fine, but tint would look great, or tint and springs. Possibly the best two mods in my opinion. For looks at least...Though a grille sets off the stock look quite a bit.



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