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Old 01-28-2009 | 09:29 PM
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For my graduation project, i have chosen to do some mods to my car. You are encouraged to do something out of school for 3 weeks that you like, and is still educational, and I feel like this fits. So far, the mods I am thinking of doing are...

1. Suede Headliner
2. Injen CAI
3. Strut Bar

I think I need a few more mods. Any suggestions? Maybe cheaper ones. Can really be anything, little things, i'm open to suggestions. I just want more things to make it seem like more work

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Old 01-28-2009 | 09:40 PM
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bolt on exhaust if you haven't done so yet
Old 01-28-2009 | 09:52 PM
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bolt on exhaust if you haven't done so yet
i just got an exhaust tip so... :?
Old 01-28-2009 | 10:12 PM
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Led/cold cathode mods in the interior are easy and cheap..
suspention mods are a great bang for the buck - h brace, rear sway, end link bushings, front sway busings...
Old 01-29-2009 | 12:18 AM
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There are many DIY projects out there (wide range of costs). I am at 42 with 40+ more on my list. Make it uniquely yours, and enjoy the BOX.
Old 01-29-2009 | 12:24 AM
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Just did an LED swap with my liscence plate lights... I can count those in the project! LOL
Old 01-29-2009 | 01:02 AM
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How about a nice-looking pinstripe?
Old 01-29-2009 | 02:09 AM
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How about a nice-looking pinstripe?
definetly a possibility
Old 01-29-2009 | 02:10 AM
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Paint your calipers.
I'm about to do mine.
Old 01-29-2009 | 02:51 PM
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everyone says do a RSB (rear sway bar). it's supposed to be cheapish, easy and change the ride a lot.
exhausts arn't cheap, but i love mine.
ez-baked has some nice, sweet led interior stuff you can check out.
Old 01-29-2009 | 03:18 PM
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Rear sway bar is a must! If you like driving your ish spiritedly on occasion, it makes it so much more fun.

Caliper paint is easy and clean. Don't buy the caliper paint stuff though, it's a PITA. Just clean the caliper with a wire brush and hit it with some rattle can engine enamel. I did mine 1.5 years ago and it still looks perfect.

I took my exhaust off... too loud. But between my intake and header, I'm not missing it. The tip is all you need.

I put a pinstripe on mine a few months ago, I love it. Just make sure you have a good eye and keep it straight. Also, the fender does curve down a bit, follow the curve and it'll be sweet.
Old 01-29-2009 | 03:26 PM
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lucky u get to mod your car as a Senior Project
my tacher shot down my proposal to do that
so i decided to pick up another car for the project
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there's also some headers that are cheap and make a nice difference. and would look good when described.

could put in your own sub&amp. i did it, it's pretty easy.

do an HID kit. You'll never go back!

i like halo headlights.

debadge. make it look clean!

I don't disagree, exhausts are freakin loud. dont get if you do a lot of highway driving.
I had a great tip, but a clamp on it got bent, and then eventually fell off.
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Thanks for the Ideas guys, a lot of them are already done though

HIDs, Sub & Amp, Debadged, swaybar have all been done! Thats one reason i'm thinking of the strut bar
Old 01-29-2009 | 08:57 PM
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Save your money on the strut bar... doesn't do much... or just get one of the $30 ones off ebay.
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Save your money on the strut bar... doesn't do much... or just get one of the $30 ones off ebay.
is there a specific one I should be looking for on eBay?
Old 01-29-2009 | 09:13 PM
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The Megan one is pretty cheap.

Although, I can't find any ATM... there are others for around 30.
Fact is, the towers are integrated into the firewall, so there's not a ton of flex to begin with. It's more cosmetic than anything else.
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
The Megan one is pretty cheap.

Although, I can't find any ATM... there are others for around 30.
Fact is, the towers are integrated into the firewall, so there's not a ton of flex to begin with. It's more cosmetic than anything else.
Got it. I was just looking around, and came across this. Might just opt for this or something similar

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...Q5fAccessories
Old 01-29-2009 | 10:30 PM
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Yea, I dig it. Cusco knockoff. As long as you don't mind the bB imprint on it.
Old 01-31-2009 | 12:05 AM
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did I see Cusco knockoff?! must....resist.....Mines real Cusco....there I did it...


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