How much money have you put into your car?
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From: Mo-town, WV
McCulloch H7 HID headlights = $325
15% Johnson Tint = $185
Silver Graphics = $150
Progress Springs = $200
Intense Stage 3 with puller and Iridium plugs= $700
Avon R-compounds and rims = $1,300
AEM Cold Air Intake = $160
Goofy Guy dual torque brace = $150
NX wet fogger system with gauge= $625
NOS dry system with purge valve and gauge = $550
(^Let's not forget getting both of these bottles filled^)
Pioneer Premier DEH-P840MP = $499
Sirius Radio + Subscription = $299
Kicker 15" CVX = $399
JL Audio 500/1 = $499
JL Audio 300/2 = $399
Kicker RS 6.5" Components = $399
AEM UEGO = $499
Interceptor = $225
Stewart Warner Boost/Fuel/Voltage Gauges = $190
SPEC Stage 3+ and flywheel with install labor= $1,475
New set of Dunlops after the first 4,000 miles = $600
Code Alarm CA-670 with power window control = $499
Comes out to about $10,300. That of course doesn't include the price of the car and I'm not even CLOSE to being done.
Let's not forget I just bought this car on November 30 of 2005.
15% Johnson Tint = $185
Silver Graphics = $150
Progress Springs = $200
Intense Stage 3 with puller and Iridium plugs= $700
Avon R-compounds and rims = $1,300
AEM Cold Air Intake = $160
Goofy Guy dual torque brace = $150
NX wet fogger system with gauge= $625
NOS dry system with purge valve and gauge = $550
(^Let's not forget getting both of these bottles filled^)
Pioneer Premier DEH-P840MP = $499
Sirius Radio + Subscription = $299
Kicker 15" CVX = $399
JL Audio 500/1 = $499
JL Audio 300/2 = $399
Kicker RS 6.5" Components = $399
AEM UEGO = $499
Interceptor = $225
Stewart Warner Boost/Fuel/Voltage Gauges = $190
SPEC Stage 3+ and flywheel with install labor= $1,475
New set of Dunlops after the first 4,000 miles = $600
Code Alarm CA-670 with power window control = $499
Comes out to about $10,300. That of course doesn't include the price of the car and I'm not even CLOSE to being done.
Let's not forget I just bought this car on November 30 of 2005.
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From: Fort Collins, CO
^^^ makes me feel a little better...
American racing rims $600.00
Clear Bra $650.00
Lower grill from SS N/A $50.00
Engine mount $150.00
Tranny mount $250.00
AeroForce Tech Interceptor Gauge $220.00
Recaro seats $800.00
2.7" & 2.9" pulley kit $160.00
Corsa sport exhaust $775.00
Fujita CAI $350.00
MAF-T $175.00
TOG header $420.00
Strut tower brace $90.00
Findanza Light flywheel $350.00
Stage 2 spec clutch $619.00
SMS TB $323.00
Innovate 02 sensor $399.00
Sportline springs $100.00
Innovat Aux Box $250
Total Damage..$7171
OUCH, i havn't added all that up in a while.... still got LSD to order
American racing rims $600.00
Clear Bra $650.00
Lower grill from SS N/A $50.00
Engine mount $150.00
Tranny mount $250.00
AeroForce Tech Interceptor Gauge $220.00
Recaro seats $800.00
2.7" & 2.9" pulley kit $160.00
Corsa sport exhaust $775.00
Fujita CAI $350.00
MAF-T $175.00
TOG header $420.00
Strut tower brace $90.00
Findanza Light flywheel $350.00
Stage 2 spec clutch $619.00
SMS TB $323.00
Innovate 02 sensor $399.00
Sportline springs $100.00
Innovat Aux Box $250
Total Damage..$7171
OUCH, i havn't added all that up in a while.... still got LSD to order
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Joined: 01-22-06
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From: Canada Oakville Ontario
Keepin mind I work at a car auction, so i get the hook ups!
All In Canadian funds too.
Painted headlights=free(lights came from a wreck and got free painting)
Light bulbs & fogs=$50(E-Bay)
Short throw shifter=$60(E-Bay)
Shorty red antenna=free(found it on a silver cavalier...yoink)
Mesh lower grille=free(gutter guard painted black)
Fosgate punch p1 12'' sudwoofers(2) & box=$70(out of a repo)
Fosgate 600 Watt Amp=$200(bought slightly used from a friend)
SS Badge for the front=$7(from dealer at trade)
Total so far=$387
All In Canadian funds too.
Painted headlights=free(lights came from a wreck and got free painting)
Light bulbs & fogs=$50(E-Bay)
Short throw shifter=$60(E-Bay)
Shorty red antenna=free(found it on a silver cavalier...yoink)
Mesh lower grille=free(gutter guard painted black)
Fosgate punch p1 12'' sudwoofers(2) & box=$70(out of a repo)
Fosgate 600 Watt Amp=$200(bought slightly used from a friend)
SS Badge for the front=$7(from dealer at trade)
Total so far=$387
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Joined: 09-15-05
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From: OP, KS
Right about $635, which includes tranny mount, motor mount, lower grille insert, shorty antenna, and Injen Intake. I firmly suspect that this car will be my first money pit and intend to be very proud of it. 
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From: Delaware
Where the hell do I start LOL...
1st Dyno Session: $80
K&N CAI: $204
DC Sports Strut Brace: $89
Magnaflow 2.5" Exhaust: $429
2nd Dyno Session: $70
Aeroforce tech Scan Guage: $249
Lower grill: $44.25
GM 3 piece Pedal set: $96.95
INTENSE Stage III: $532
Larger Idler Pulley: $32
AEM UEGO Wideband a/f guage: $279.90
Pulley Puller: $99.99
MISC:
Backed my beater into the SS: $579
I think thats it..
Damage done: $2785.09 (est.)
The power: Priceless...
1st Dyno Session: $80
K&N CAI: $204
DC Sports Strut Brace: $89
Magnaflow 2.5" Exhaust: $429
2nd Dyno Session: $70
Aeroforce tech Scan Guage: $249
Lower grill: $44.25
GM 3 piece Pedal set: $96.95
INTENSE Stage III: $532
Larger Idler Pulley: $32
AEM UEGO Wideband a/f guage: $279.90
Pulley Puller: $99.99
MISC:
Backed my beater into the SS: $579
I think thats it..
Damage done: $2785.09 (est.)
The power: Priceless...
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Joined: 12-26-05
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From: Michigan
Heres mine. Shipping included in all prices.
ZZP Motor mount. $168.00
ALT 18" Rims. (Sorry cant say Exactly) but will call it $825.00
BFG 235/40/18s. $750.00
20 new lug nuts and 2 lug keys. $25.00
1 oil change. $40.00 <Mobile 1
Window tint. $200.00
Cone filter. $25.00 <Air box mod.
Plate frame. $8.50
Paint. $15.00 <Headlight mod and front bowtie
Tape. $6.00 <Headlight mod and front bowtie
Goof off. $3.50 <Removes Glue from badges
White face gauges. $86.00
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Total. = $2152
Man thats alot considering I have only had the car 2 months. And have only put 1706 miles on it so far.
ZZP Motor mount. $168.00
ALT 18" Rims. (Sorry cant say Exactly) but will call it $825.00
BFG 235/40/18s. $750.00
20 new lug nuts and 2 lug keys. $25.00
1 oil change. $40.00 <Mobile 1
Window tint. $200.00
Cone filter. $25.00 <Air box mod.
Plate frame. $8.50
Paint. $15.00 <Headlight mod and front bowtie
Tape. $6.00 <Headlight mod and front bowtie
Goof off. $3.50 <Removes Glue from badges
White face gauges. $86.00
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Total. = $2152
Man thats alot considering I have only had the car 2 months. And have only put 1706 miles on it so far.
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From: Westland, MI
Toyo Proxes 4: $350
CA Catless DP: $200
42# Injectors: $100
Tune: $50
Vinyls: $30
Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler: $25
Upper & lower grill (plus paint): $15
B&M STS: Free
Labor: approx. $50
Total: $820
CA Catless DP: $200
42# Injectors: $100
Tune: $50
Vinyls: $30
Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler: $25
Upper & lower grill (plus paint): $15
B&M STS: Free
Labor: approx. $50
Total: $820
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