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Old 03-17-2014, 10:52 AM
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Need ideas for the car

So I have been wanting to do some more stuff with the car. I recently bought a K&N intake and a catback. Right now I have
-ZZP DP
-TurboXS catback
-K&N SRI
-Tuned but getting retuned for the intake and exhaust
-Tint
-projectors hids for fogs and headlights
-powder coated stock rims black
-tinted tail lights/reverse lights
-shorty antenna

I think that's it. I'm looking for any mods around $300-$400 or less inside or out looks or performance. Any suggestions are welcome!
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Drop that bitch!
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That's what I was thinking of next.. But I may have a to have it as my DD one more winter.. It's bad enough as it is in NE Ohio lol
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All Ohio roads are shitty. Maybe lifts it six inches, throw some 23's on it and have a ghetto balt.
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Powell Hardcore rear sway bar
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Tow hook
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Originally Posted by Cobalt08tc
So I have been wanting to do some more stuff with the car. I recently bought a K&N intake and a catback. Right now I have
-ZZP DP
-TurboXS catback
-K&N SRI
-Tuned but getting retuned for the intake and exhaust
-Tint
-projectors hids for fogs and headlights
-powder coated stock rims black
-tinted tail lights/reverse lights
-shorty antenna

I think that's it. I'm looking for any mods around $300-$400 or less inside or out looks or performance. Any suggestions are welcome!
Intercooler , charge pipe
Old 03-17-2014, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Solaris99
Powell Hardcore rear sway bar
x2. Pretty sure this'll be my next mod.
Old 03-17-2014, 12:22 PM
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I was looking at the sway bar.. Definitely want charge piping.. Although it's more for looks lol
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Do you have a tune? If not then that first.

Powell rear swaybar and YYZ springs are highly recommended.
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Yeah it's tuned. But I'm getting it retuned next week since I've added the exhaust and intake. What I want to so is lower and sway bar. Then fix all the minor cosmetics. New rear lip, front bumper painted, get a small ding removed and powwder coat my rims again at work.
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One word.....shortthrowshifter.
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Springs and upper charge pipe. That's like $400.
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x2 on lowering
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Originally Posted by tomj77
Intercooler , charge pipe
x2 then a tune
Old 03-18-2014, 05:21 AM
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Upper charge pipe springs and a short throw shifter.. Sounds good to me
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Originally Posted by tomj77
Intercooler , charge pipe
This
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I'll probably buy the upper charge pipe for now. Then I'll just do the intercooler and lower together
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I'd do the intercooler before the lower cp, you're taking a chance on the plastic end tanks cracking depending on your psi levels, even on stock turbo.
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Are the Hahn IC junk? I've seen they've fallen off it seems. Not mentioned as much when it comes to parts
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Are short throws worth the money? I've looked at bps and twm. Any reason on one over the other?
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It's crazy how I went over a year without buying anything and now I've put about $1200 in it the last two months or so. Buying car parts is addicting. Now it's trouble deciding between guns and car parts lol
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Originally Posted by Cobalt08tc
Are short throws worth the money? I've looked at bps and twm. Any reason on one over the other?
I've heard good things about bps. I have a twm with clamp and bushings and I love it.
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Is it just for the feel then basically?
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Regarding short shifters, I have the Genuine Saab Taliaferro short shifter and solid mounts. I'm pleased with the feel and reduced throw. The mount kit makes a more noticeable difference than the short shifter piece, but both are worth the money IMO. Much cheaper than other options.


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