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Old 07-29-2009, 06:54 PM
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Hey guys, I am currently in Afghanistan, and I will have a little bit of money to spend on my TC when I get home. I havent done anything to it yet, but plan on getting my windows tinted to start. After that what kind of mods would you suggest I start off with? I was thinking a cold Air Intake but Im new at this and any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
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...and a turbocharger....
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Old 07-30-2009, 12:39 AM
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depends on how much money you will actually be having and if you want to do more cosmetic or performance or a mixture.

if your on a slight budget, i would suggest your tinted windows that you are already getting, lowering springs, exhaust, CAI....but of course that is IMO and everyone has their own tastes on what to get first...

if you have more money to spend, then maybe opt up for a header, STB's, a shorty antenna is a cheap little thing but looks so much better, grill inserts, HID Kit...

the possiblities can go on lol.
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Yep. Should one of the first the mods that cost monies.
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Sounds good, next question! If I were to get lowering springs, is this an install I could do on my own, if not does anyone know where I could get this done, I live in Southern Cali, in Ventura County.
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Sounds good, next question! If I were to get lowering springs, is this an install I could do on my own, if not does anyone know where I could get this done, I live in Southern Cali, in Ventura County.
diy is your best route, but its one one of the harder installs on the tC, so if you think you can handle it go for it, if not its going to cost around $275 at a shop.
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Some suspension mods (springs, struts, etc), then any combination of an intake/header/exhaust will probably keep you happy for a while.
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springs are a DIY thing anyone with jack,stands and some simple tools can do,and since you are in Cali,hit up the local forums and get to know the locals,I am sure there are many there that can help with install for a beer and pizza.....thats how we do it in the PNW........stay safe over there......there is a war on you know.......
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Thanks for all your help guys! Oh, and theres a war going on over here? Then I gotta get the hell outta this place! HA. Soon enough!!!
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stechs, hids, cai, tint, alarm= $1000 well spent
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^ x2...and exhaust!
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