The "Mods I Regret" Thread
06-27-2007, 05:59 PM
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06-27-2007, 06:12 PM
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06-27-2007, 06:17 PM
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I have no regrets, when I purchased my car, it was the most car I could have possibly gotten for what I had to spend. I see people regretting the auto and all, well F that, the auto is still a hoot and not your standard automatic humdrum mobile. I"m glad I got yellow, glad I have an auto, and really feel pity for anyone who has to drive around full of regret. 
06-27-2007, 06:29 PM
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OH WOW - my list is long.
Regret the MS Body Kit - It looks great and is incredibly strong but this island is filled with knockoffs. Should of just got the Amemiya Kit instead. At the time, dealing with 900 knock offs in the same area wasnt an issue.
Regret the MS Springs and Shocks - They work fine, but now that im getting coilovers they seem like waste of money. Then again ill be able to sell them fast. At the time it was the best option since none of the coilovers appealed to me.
Regret the Greddy Exhaust + RP Supercat - Once again.. since i went with another one later, that was a waste of money. Did sell them for a decent amount tho. At the time it was the best option.
BIGGEST REGRET - Racing Beat Sway Bars. Theres another set i would of rather have got, but the RB Sways require drilling into the control arm... so nothing else will probably work now.
In the end - all is well, so its not like im loosing sleep over it
Regret the MS Body Kit - It looks great and is incredibly strong but this island is filled with knockoffs. Should of just got the Amemiya Kit instead. At the time, dealing with 900 knock offs in the same area wasnt an issue.
Regret the MS Springs and Shocks - They work fine, but now that im getting coilovers they seem like waste of money. Then again ill be able to sell them fast. At the time it was the best option since none of the coilovers appealed to me.
Regret the Greddy Exhaust + RP Supercat - Once again.. since i went with another one later, that was a waste of money. Did sell them for a decent amount tho. At the time it was the best option.
BIGGEST REGRET - Racing Beat Sway Bars. Theres another set i would of rather have got, but the RB Sways require drilling into the control arm... so nothing else will probably work now.
In the end - all is well, so its not like im loosing sleep over it
06-28-2007, 07:18 PM
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I regret getting the GT with Navi and Leather And DSC, just want the base model and an aftermarket LSD.
Regret not getting a higher offset wheel, while the 18x9.5 +38s with 265 AD07s look sweet, having to get a fender roller and rolling the lip was a PITA, actually scratch that i did a double take on some pictures, it was worth the PITA.
Ugh I regret not spending the money i did on a lightweight battery and relocate which would have been better served to go towards a driving school, ah well....
Regret not getting a higher offset wheel, while the 18x9.5 +38s with 265 AD07s look sweet, having to get a fender roller and rolling the lip was a PITA, actually scratch that i did a double take on some pictures, it was worth the PITA.
Ugh I regret not spending the money i did on a lightweight battery and relocate which would have been better served to go towards a driving school, ah well....
06-28-2007, 07:20 PM
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i regret the hks single sided exhaust right now, it's loud and ricey sounding. Sound quality is maybe 15% of what the borla had.
Hopefully I change my mind tomorrow when I get the active silencer...
Hopefully I change my mind tomorrow when I get the active silencer...
gL with that silencer
06-28-2007, 07:37 PM
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is the silencer just something that sits on the tips? i wouldnt go that route cuz itll probably kill any performance gain from teh big single exhaust.
do you have resonator or cat on the car?
do you have resonator or cat on the car?
06-28-2007, 07:43 PM
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06-28-2007, 07:45 PM
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check the active silencer link in my sig. it's not going to kill performance.
06-29-2007, 06:30 PM
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-i regret selling my FC.
-Regret trading for evo
-Regret i spending a friggin grand on the MS bumper.
-Regret selling my HKS exhaust.
-Regret not getting my TE37 cause of school.
-Regret trading for evo
-Regret i spending a friggin grand on the MS bumper.
-Regret selling my HKS exhaust.
-Regret not getting my TE37 cause of school.
06-29-2007, 09:55 PM
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Autolumination bulbs--so bad I put one in and gave them away free on here. Fortunately I only bought 10 bucks worth.
I regret the previous owner putting on an authentic MS rear. I hate it and will be changing it out.
I regret the previous owner putting on an authentic MS rear. I hate it and will be changing it out.
06-29-2007, 11:21 PM
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If thats not an ad I dont know what is...haa haa
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06-30-2007, 12:03 AM
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Bottom feeder
After 4 years and 80k miles...
I regret nothing! I love this car! It is the best car I've ever owned. Amazingly reliable car. Rotory engines are really something! One of these days I'm going to do a 4 year retrospective on my ownership... I still have 100k mile warranty but have not needed to use it yet, other than for my free 50k service that Mazda gave me. In fact I recently had my brake pads and rotors resurfaced after 76k miles on them.. wow. I'm almost through my seconds set of tires, and now I'm in the process of getting new rims for my baby.
Things I have done to this car:
-Added oem strakes.. no problems there, they still look new and very cool still. They are stuck on rock solid.
-Added FM modulator mod (small miniphono plug hole and rocker switch discreetly placed next to to cigarette lighter.
-clear bra (right after I purchased it). Front looks amazing.. No dings, scratches, or dents. Worth every cent! My car looks as good as the day I bought it, with exception to the plastic headlights, those are somewhat pitted, but minimally, can't really tell.
-Luna solo short shifter.. satin finish is worn away mostly, but still looks great.
-added MP3 player. Okay, I admit this one was a bit of a waste of money, since I ended up using my iPod much more than MP3 CD's.
I regret nothing! I love this car! It is the best car I've ever owned. Amazingly reliable car. Rotory engines are really something! One of these days I'm going to do a 4 year retrospective on my ownership... I still have 100k mile warranty but have not needed to use it yet, other than for my free 50k service that Mazda gave me. In fact I recently had my brake pads and rotors resurfaced after 76k miles on them.. wow. I'm almost through my seconds set of tires, and now I'm in the process of getting new rims for my baby.
Things I have done to this car:
-Added oem strakes.. no problems there, they still look new and very cool still. They are stuck on rock solid.
-Added FM modulator mod (small miniphono plug hole and rocker switch discreetly placed next to to cigarette lighter.
-clear bra (right after I purchased it). Front looks amazing.. No dings, scratches, or dents. Worth every cent! My car looks as good as the day I bought it, with exception to the plastic headlights, those are somewhat pitted, but minimally, can't really tell.
-Luna solo short shifter.. satin finish is worn away mostly, but still looks great.
-added MP3 player. Okay, I admit this one was a bit of a waste of money, since I ended up using my iPod much more than MP3 CD's.
