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Old 05-16-2005, 06:44 PM
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What to do next?!?

Well, I had no idea where to post this, so I suppose this goes into this section, but I just installed my Midpipe and Exhaust and I am totally stumped on what to do next. Here is my current list of mods.

Window Tinting
Clear Corners
Tein S-Tech Springs
Fender Strakes
Billet Grille
Brake Caliper Paint
Rotary Performance “Supercat” Pipe
Greddy SP2 Exhaust

Now, I'm really debating on my next mod. Interior, exterior, performance, I have no clue.

I was thinking of getting the Greddy Turbo, but I think I am going to wait a little as #1 I don't have the money lol and #2 just to let other opportunities of SC/Turbo's to come up.

I do not want to buy something that will later on become absolete, basically if I go with a performance mod, I want something that will work with a SC/Turbo.

Let me know your thoughts and opinions!
Old 05-16-2005, 10:06 PM
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start a savings account.
Old 05-16-2005, 11:20 PM
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I'm looking for employment. could you use a skilled mechanic?
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how about suspension? like sway bars, strut bars, maybe shocks?
intake? theres a BUNCH of stuff you can still do that you havent done yet
underbrace? control arms? brake upgrade? ecu upgrade
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hehe yeah start a savings account so not ALL your money goes to your car. Get some rims dude. Suspension mods also will never be obsolete, guarantee difference. But yeah save up rims, then some sway bars, oh yeah and the richard paul short shifter (great mod imo).
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RP short shifter..........
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Yea I'm looking to change my air filter and then do the midpipe and exhaust but after that I don't know. What to do for performance myself the handling I think is a no brainer its already good stock so i don't need any more for it right now.

I'm waiting to see how the engine holds up on FI so I don't want to that just yet, anything else that would help with the mods to give it more pep?
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RP Short Shifter and call it quits for the year. You need to learn how to budget your money.
Old 05-17-2005, 09:28 AM
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You're the guy who got it as like a graduation present from HS right....you should save some money for college. Not to pay bills, but beer and food and movies can get expensive.
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Sway bars
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were do you get a billet grille for the rx8
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I made it, do a search for DIY: Billet Grille Easy and cheap mod!

Anyways, I was board in Physics class today, and this is what I came up with with mods for my car

Silver/Black Leather
Ganador Mirrors
Lambo Doors
Debadge
Shave Handles (probably won't do this only if I get Lambo Doors)
Tires/Wheels
Body Kit
Spoiler
Intake
Turbo
Fiberglassed Screen for NAV/CD/MP3/DVD
6 1/2 components
Components amp
Sway Bars

What do you think I should do first? This is going to be spread out over years, this is what I was thinking.

June - Debadge
July - Ganador Mirrors and Intake
August - Spoiler
September - Kit
December - Tires/Wheels
January - Black/Silver Leather
May - Turbo

Yeh I was pretty board lol, what do you think I should do?
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Originally Posted by HardHitter

Yeh I was pretty board lol, what do you think I should do?
Save your money. Take it from some older members. As much as you want to mod your car, you need to be thinking about books, and food if you're going to college. I'm sure this will go out one ear and out the other, but if you start spending all your money on your car, you're gonna have to call mommy and daddy every weekend for some more money. Just be wise about it dude.
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Turbo kit already comes with intake. And the stock non-turbo intake does not fit the turbo kit. I would go with Sway bars, then wheels & tires.
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Yeh I was pretty board lol, what do you think I should do?
pay attention in physics class, get an A, then you can afford what you want when you graduate and get a nice job. . good luck with the mods nonetheless.
Old 05-19-2005, 10:11 PM
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^^^ lol that's the thing, I do have an A in Physics and it's so easy that I don't even pay attention. I'm one of those lucky students that just need to sit in the class and I am able to remember how to do everything without studying or even trying. My friends absolutly hate me for that, but hey, I love it.



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