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Old 10-14-2011, 11:04 PM
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KY New Wheels or New hood?

Hey guys, So i have some money saved up and I'd like to spend it on my car...

I can't decide if i rather get new wheels

or get this hood.. http://www.octanemotorsports.com/Hoo...duct_info.html


What do you guys think? I can't make up my mind!
Old 10-14-2011, 11:20 PM
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The hood is so, so. Anyway, what kind of wheels are you planning to get?
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something black with a chrome lip
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Wait... ah. This is the same penny pinching kid that wants to sell his 8 because of the gas mileage, and now you're modding it with "money you saved up."
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He might regret selling it, so he decided to just keep it instead and start modding it.
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Wheels. Wheels can offer improved performance if you go with something lighter than stock. Also, I think wheels are a better appearance mod than the hood.

If I remember correctly, some of the higher quality aftermarket hoods can still have some alignment issues, so I'd only imagine a cheaper hood could be worse.
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I recently sold my drum set, and got around 600$ for it, and my birthday is coming up here soon, So I'm looking to combine my money and get something nice for my car.

I realized I love the car and it's worth paying the gas to keep it.
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Originally Posted by My Gr8 8
I recently sold my drum set, and got around 600$ for it, and my birthday is coming up here soon, So I'm looking to combine my money and get something nice for my car.

I realized I love the car and it's worth paying the gas to keep it.
Okay... great.

I also think you shouldn't get the hood. 8 Maniac made a great point. Go for the wheels.

Lastly, the dollar sign goes before the number. It helps with the credibility thing, since it seems you'll be staying with us for a while...

Not 600$
It's $600
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Back in the day I picked up an Octane hood, fitment was pretty off..hence the price it sells for i think
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wheels for sure.
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Originally Posted by My Gr8 8
something black with a chrome lip
This isn't played out at all.

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Lol^
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Going to agree with everyone else here..wheels. But lets steer away from the black and chrome huh?
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