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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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well in a couple of months...I need mod Ideas. I should have enough for a Flywheel/Clutch and was kind of wondering what kind of gains I'll see from them. I was looking at the Spec stage 1 or stage 2 clutch and the Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel. I'll be doing install myself to save a few bucks.

OR, I could go for some appearance mods. Rims and Tires and some lowering springs.

So far I've done performance mods mainly. I want rims but I also want to do a clutch/flywheel.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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I always say PERFORMANCE BEFORE APPEARNCE

Then again I only have an intake performance wise....eh
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rallyyellow06
I always say PERFORMANCE BEFORE APPEARNCE

Then again I only have an intake performance wise....eh
what he said
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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what he said

well DUH
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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Well what do you want out of your car?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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I'm more performance oriented...but a nice set of tires and rims appeal to me too.

I'm mainly looking for gains that don't require tuning.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tricky1
I'm more performance oriented...but a nice set of tires and rims appeal to me too.

I'm mainly looking for gains that don't require tuning.
Well that just leaves an intake and exhaust I guess lol

I say get some rims and tires...it will bring out the car a bit more.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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Sigh...Yeah Rims and good tires should help with handling a bit I suppose. I'm looking at some Motegis at Farm and Fleet here in town for $125 ea 16x6.. Then some Khumo Exsta MX tires from tire rack for $81 ea
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:52 AM
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Sigh...Yeah Rims and good tires should help with handling a bit I suppose. I'm looking at some Motegis at Farm and Fleet here in town for $125 ea 16x6.. Then some Khumo Exsta MX tires from tire rack for $81 ea
Look into BFGs. I had a bad experience with Kumhos...not saying you will but just saying.

Look into 215/45R17s (if 17s are what you're looking for)
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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I'm more looking at 16's honestly
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Gotcha. Is this for looks or performance?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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both. Good lookin rims with Good tires.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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both. Good lookin rims with Good tires.
Honestly, if you get 16s on your car, it will look super small. It's weird that an inch makes a big difference as far as looks.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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dont listen to much to these professional sponsered IHRA circuit racers.....
if you want to so some visual stuff. just do it.

do what makes you happy with your car.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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yeah if u go 16's you're going for performance so u might as well buy some of the lightest 16" wheels you can find

also won't be complete until you drop it too!
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rallyyellow06
I always say PERFORMANCE BEFORE APPEARNCE
X2 Go before SHOW
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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ill be using mine to pay off my CC after buying my SS bumper haha. i have enough GO for me catback and intake and maybe DP and header. more then enough power for me i rather look good and have some go over stock power but i dont go out and race, i jsut race to beat myself
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NJHK
Honestly, if you get 16s on your car, it will look super small. It's weird that an inch makes a big difference as far as looks.

Oh yea? I bet it does








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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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I'm can't wait for my tax return to come back either! hopefully by then (april/may) there is a GMMP turbocharger kit out...
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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yea you could always go for suspsnsion, performance that doesnt need tuning
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rallyyellow06
Oh yea? I bet it does








Perv :P
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Perv :P

You like it



NJHK was this you when you tried being a teacher?





or is this more your style?




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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Ok I've decided. Motegi MR7's 16x7 wheels, BFG g-Force tires 205/50ZR16 Speedo will only be 0.6% off

Wheels: $533.75
Tires: $357.36
Tenzo Springs: $150 shipped

Wheels:


Tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....6GFSP&i1_Qty=4

It shall be sweet.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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Right now I'm torn between paying off some credit cards, getting a 52-61 in DLP HDTV, or pistons and other internal toys. Or maybe i'll just do all 3.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Good choice Tricky
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