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Old 06-07-2009, 05:09 PM
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Alright... I need some input on what should be going on my car next. Any opinions welcome. I have so many ideas, but I have no clue what I should do. This will most likley be the last mod of the summer, so I want it to be worth it.

I was thinking either Bride seats, or Tein Coilovers.

If you need pics its in my pic thread in my sig.

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well since you already have some suspension mods I would maybe get the seats especially since between the coils and the seats the seats are probably gonna cost you more lol so I would start with the most expensive mod
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Yeah i guess thats a way to look at it. thanks
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yeah, your drop already looks good, i would definitely do seats first

but how bout a lip kit? that would really make your exterior look better
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Ive been thinking about doing a CF front lip, or the CF splitter. Im undecided.
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i would vote for seats!
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Well, so far it looks like im getting seats...
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Seats.
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lol you need some coilovers to pull off those wheels you have properly.
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^what he said....and the OEM lip kit
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Originally Posted by checho10
lol you need some coilovers to pull off those wheels you have properly.
i disagree. those wheels look good with his drop, actually i think they look perfect. however, coilovers would benefit you a little better in handling. but if you want looks, i say go with the seats.
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Think twice about Bride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Qsd4-8IMo
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Im going for looks for the rest of this summer, then in the winter im gutting the car and getting it ready to race.
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hmm still say coils...slam the ish outta your car and call it a day
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Yeah, that does sound like a good idea. Plus its cheaper for coils. /
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^not if you go with some used recaros, can never go wrong with recaros! lol

and quality coils are upwards of 1000! so i say they are in the same ballpark
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I'm getting brides. They go with takatas best.
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lol your buying seats to go with your harnesses? I'd rather take a higher quality seat (Recaro) and use my stock seat belt, then going for the lesser quality seat (Bride) because it "Goes Better". The biggest difference is the name on the headrest as far as "Looks" go.

I'm with ChicoTunner on the Seats...but i'm biased :D
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Well what Brides are you thinking,if you are gonna use car for racing may want nonreclining for better safty,but they are not driver friendly fro daily driver over long distances.

If you have a shop that sells seats in your area go sit in them at the shop and try out differant brands and styles.

I found the Brides uncomfortable,but I am short and chubby.......but I found a nice set of Recaros taht fit me a lot better and were same cost and came in leather......

go check out other peoples seats at shows,I just walk up and ask if I can try their seats out as I am thinking of buying new ones and what they like or dislike about theirs.
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a lot of people would probably say no to people sitting in their seats. im not gonna lie but if a stranger walked up to me and asked me to sit in the seats, id probably say no. not to be mean or a d!ck but i just wouldnt. idk
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