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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Performance or visual??

I have about $600 to play with. I'm stuck between the iron man headlight mod or a performance mod, which one I dnt know? I already have an exhaust and intake so if anyone has any suggestions they would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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IMO suspension first...tints...then exhaust.

Edit: Oops i see you already have an exhaust. Check out Berks High Flow Cats...
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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I would go with some Springs and Sways...

Will change the performance in a way you can feel...

Just My Opinion..
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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I choose visual first, then once I BUY out my lease or w.e I do, most likely move onto exhaust HFC ETC ETC. Our performance mods really dont do much for our cars, you spend the a chunk of money for about 5hp on 4300lb car. But once I do buy, im definitly getting a nice looking exhaust to add to the visual, and add the berks.

I say go visual
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Get something you will notice the most when you're driving it.

How often will you see your headlights on from outside the car? How often will you notice handling difference when driving, how often will you hear the rumble with a HFC? I'd save the lighting mods for last.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Springs and Tint first
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Are you dropped?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Springs and tint, although I did the ArcReactor as my first mod.

Can't do springs and sways + install that'd about $800
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Hfc's and springs....or save a lil more and get the Tanabe coils.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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600 dollars.. definitely go springs first.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Yes, go with some springs.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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springs give you both looks and performance.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Thanks for tips guys. I forgot to mention that I already have tint. If I absolutely have to I can fork out a few hundred more for suspension, I just want to make sure I'm getting my moneys worth. I haven't dropped it yet either I'm kinda iffy on that cause I dnt wanna worry bout hitting everywhere. Also I believe HFC's are illegal in calfornia, or for off-road use only. What brand of springs?

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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Many people have been getting eibach springs because they get rid of the huge wheel gap and also isnt so low that you scrape. Check the Classifieds i think there may be some springs still up for sale.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Check my garage. I have Tien S-Techs and imo its the perfect drop...no finger gap. But with these springs you are going to need a rear camber kit. Prob $150-200. You might also want some spacers so you dont have the tucked look. May i suggest 10mm up front and 15 mm back.
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