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View Poll Results: What Mod should I buy next?
Springs
5
22.73%
Front Air Dam
1
4.55%
Short Shifter
11
50.00%
Radar
3
13.64%
New Phone (Currently have a P.O.S Blackjack II)
2
9.09%
Something else
0
0%
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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I need YOUR help

I have a little money burning a hole in my pocket, so I need ya'lls help to decide what I should buy next.
Old 05-18-2009, 10:54 AM
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hands down short shifter...or some lowering springs
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I say SS
Old 05-18-2009, 11:28 AM
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how much we talking here? mileage on the car?
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why is 'hookers and blow' not an option?
This poll fails...
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hookers?! blow?! where?! ill bring the baking soda!
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Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez
how much we talking here? mileage on the car?
49k miles on the car, and I am looking to spend around $300 +/- some
Old 05-18-2009, 11:58 AM
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I voted for springs, but a short shifter is also a great investment in that price range. I say as long as your phone still works keep it until you get the free upgrade.
Old 05-18-2009, 02:24 PM
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I voted springs!...
Old 05-18-2009, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by greg985
49k miles on the car, and I am looking to spend around $300 +/- some
Well, it all depends on what you want to achieve. Springs add a little more curb appeal and improve steering. Air dam, may change the way your car sounds but don't expect any noticeable gain from it. Short shifter is always a nice addition, helps you with heel and toeing, keeps the car in the power band increasing driver satisfaction.

Your car should be due for plugs, you should think about that. Invest in some plugs, do an oil change, switch the tranny and diff fluids with some RedLine fluids, go out and buy a detailing kit, your car will thank you.
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I voted SS
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I'm going to choose Springs... NO WAIT! SS!!

****... DOZER!!! Help me decide!
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Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez
Well, it all depends on what you want to achieve. Springs add a little more curb appeal and improve steering. Air dam, may change the way your car sounds but don't expect any noticeable gain from it. Short shifter is always a nice addition, helps you with heel and toeing, keeps the car in the power band increasing driver satisfaction.

Your car should be due for plugs, you should think about that. Invest in some plugs, do an oil change, switch the tranny and diff fluids with some RedLine fluids, go out and buy a detailing kit, your car will thank you.
umm...an air dam and a ram air intake are different
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I vote hookers and blow...but in the back seat?
or just go to vegas?
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Originally Posted by greg985
umm...an air dam and a ram air intake are different
I know the difference, put one on and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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RADAR!!!

get a valentine. I have one. It is a life saver. Plus if you get a different car, the radar comes with. The shifter or springs won't.

Plus it can potentially save you a lot of money if you tend to go over the limit.
Old 05-19-2009, 07:33 PM
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If you want a radar, I have an Escort 8500 X50 in red you can have for $225 shipped
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Originally Posted by dozer
hookers?! blow?! where?! ill bring the baking soda!
rock dat **** up bitch!

I'd get short shifter or radar. Don't underestimate the value of a Valentine One or Escort. **** if I woulda had one I wouldn't have 27 points against my license..
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btw I don't speed anymore, and I've never gotten a ticket more then like 18 miles over. I was never reckless..I just had a very unlucky streak.

That and Colorado Springs is voted the nations 3rd biggest "speedtrap".



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