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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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bump for more info!
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 05:07 AM
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If you are looking to do something about your sterring wheel, maybe make it sporty, you can get a wheel skin. These things are awesome steering wheel covers that come in two tone. They look awesome, I hav one to go with my xB and I highly recommend them. Go to http://www.wheelskins.com
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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BuMp, for more ideas!!
Old Jul 4, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by evilBOXevil


clearcornered rear side marker...cost $10

Listening to my wife complain about the stupid things I do to my car...
Priceless
Lol my wife says the same stuff, maybe cause its her car. how did you clear the back corner marker though? i would love to do this.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:58 AM
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Please don't candy the tails. It will make it look like a dang Astro Van.

Cheap or free mods that come to mind are
1. Add spacers under the front seat brackets
2. Shave the emblems
3. Peel the black tape around windows.
4. Shave the rear wiper and plug hole

Under 100 buck mods
1. Changing rear shocks to Monroe Sensa Tracs. 70 bucks
2. Hood struts by Red Line 65 bucks
3. Fog lights in lower grills 40 bucks
4. dress up kit for steelies (stainless trim rings, chrome lugs and center caps) 80 bucks
5. Tint front windows to match the rears (35%) 70 bucks est.
6. 3 inch stainless exhaust tip 20 bucks
7. Build an armrest/console 40 bucks in supplies
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:59 AM
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Evil, did you buy those somewheres, or did you just clear the stock ones?? If so.. how?
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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Question: What does "candy the tails" mean? I'm not familiar with that term.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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candy means use transparent red spray over them. redout tails.


cheap under 100 dollar mod try the rs-type shifter and a nice shift ****. if you have an auto you can get a nice shift **** as well


also corsport brass shift bushings are great too only 30.00 shipped too!
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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Transparent red spray? Um, yuck?
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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or you could do a candy of the color your car is.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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Yeah, I think I'll candy my rear taillights silver. Transparent silver paint?
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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yep they have it. lol. all depends if you want it.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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Thanks, but I think I'll pass.
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