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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Hey...I have an '05 IIP tC and im trying to decide what to put on it first. I want to get the things that are most worth it first because I dont have much money...since im just turning 16...any ideas?

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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a shorty antenna, windo tint,
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Springs. Lower it. Under $200 for just about any of the springs (since you don't have much money.

Can be done yourself and/or with a friend.
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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same as Neothin...antenna, tint
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Yeah ... S2K Antenna !
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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I say springs too, Best first mod to get..IMO
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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springs! under $200 and you can install yourself to save on cash
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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I say tint... thats the road I went and I love it
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Antenna

I put my S2k antenna on before the dealer handed me the keys.
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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suspension - springs
exterior - s2000 antenna and or tint
engine - Injen CAI
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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why was my first thought license plates


deffinetly drop it and save for wheels
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick06tC
why was my first thought license plates
Ya... wtf?!
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Originally Posted by Nick06tC
why was my first thought license plates
Ya... wtf?!
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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springssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Heres what I did in order. It's been a month and 4 days.

1. S2K antenna
2. ScionLife.com Sticker
3. Dr. I Radiator Cover
4. Viper 771xv Alarm w/ Remote Start
5. OBX Sports Pedals
6. SCION Licence Plate
7. LED Interior Enhancements BLUE
8. FlowLighting Underbody Kit
9. Dome/Map/Cubby Hole LED Blue
10. OBX Shift ***
11. Cigarette Lighter Cover changed to Scion instead of the cigarette.
Hmm...lets see what am I missing?

12. Injen CAI on the way here (13th)
13. Gauges/Center Console/Steering Wheel/and Door LED change Blue (near future)
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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springs & S2k antenna.
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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exhaust 1st IMO...cheap hp and better sound, lower it, rims, and CAI.
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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Tires
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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An affordable exhaust will give you little to no HP. Even an intake would be better, IMO.

Tires are a good improvement, but kind of expensive if you're on a budget.
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Mine was no biggie: OBX Mesh Racing **** & Sport Pedals. If I could do it again, I would've gotten Springs.
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Antenna

I put my S2k antenna on before the dealer handed me the keys.
Salesmen at the lot were like, "Why does that S2K have a horse whip for an antenna? I don't remember it having that antenna? {Scratchin' his noggin.}



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