body kit first? or rims?
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: oxnard ca./utsunomiya jp.
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
rims first. think its looks retarded...or ricey when people get body kits and ride stock wheels. even with the 18s alot of stock wheels dont cut it (only one i can think of are r34 rims. probably the only seks stock wheels on a japanese car. yum!)
kinda reminds me of people that had dope cloths but didnt bother to get some sneakers.
kinda reminds me of people that had dope cloths but didnt bother to get some sneakers.
Last edited by Kego; 07-22-2007 at 01:40 AM.
#4
titanium gray
im lookin at 18 inch te37 Volks, or the cheap version;
MB Wheels Gunmetal Weapons
$700.00each vs $165.00each
i wonder if i can stick a volk racing emblem in the MB wheels haha
im lookin at 18 inch te37 Volks, or the cheap version;
MB Wheels Gunmetal Weapons
$700.00each vs $165.00each
i wonder if i can stick a volk racing emblem in the MB wheels haha
#5
#7
1.21 Jiggawatts
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Lima, OH
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
wow...i don't think either of those mods really sound like a "low budget" upgrade.
But for what it's worth, I'd go the Mazdaspeed kit first. Personal preference, but I think the GT rims are very nice, and should be one of the last things you should upgrade.
But for what it's worth, I'd go the Mazdaspeed kit first. Personal preference, but I think the GT rims are very nice, and should be one of the last things you should upgrade.
#8
these are just plain beautiful though and at only 18lbs a rim
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...racite+Painted
anyone know how much stock rims weigh?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...racite+Painted
anyone know how much stock rims weigh?
#9
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
these are just plain beautiful though and at only 18lbs a rim
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...racite+Painted
anyone know how much stock rims weigh?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...racite+Painted
anyone know how much stock rims weigh?
#16
Those don't look like TE37's at all. But if you're on a budget, go for it. Then maybe you could still get the front or sides of the Mazdaspeed kit. Another way do do it would be look for a secondhand set of Volks. I got my other set really cheap.
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Omaha
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#18
rims first. that always gives a huge jump in "mod" look.
body kit with stock rims would look a bit off I think.
most people seem to do rims and exhaust first... but I think in retrospect, many would agree the shortthrow shifter + swaybars are excellent choices for first mods.
body kit with stock rims would look a bit off I think.
most people seem to do rims and exhaust first... but I think in retrospect, many would agree the shortthrow shifter + swaybars are excellent choices for first mods.
#21
1.21 Jiggawatts
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Lima, OH
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was quoted $3800 installed for the Greddy from a reputable rotary shop. So you'd be about a grand short, but i'd still agree that for only $1K more then rims, a turbo wouldn't be a bad call. But then again, i'm apparently all alone on liking the stock rims
#24
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Conroe, Texas
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If I had to do it all over again, I would save money for a turbo kit, probably the SFR. A stock appearing car with 300+ horsepower would be quite the surprise to those in Evos and STIs!
#25
It's rarely that cheap. In addition to the kit and install, you'll need tuning, boost controller, bov, a few gauges, etc. The list is endless. Most people spend around 5-8k range.