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Old 04-11-2009, 07:39 PM
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Why stock? Because once you change anything on the car, even if it's just a Z-tube or a Plenum spacer, it spirals and snowballs. Every time you're on the boards, or on the internet, you're always looking for parts, thinking of ways to add new things. It's logically a waste of money, but it's emotionally rewarding.
That Motordyne Plenum spacer is so worth it though. Just dont let it snowball.
 
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Haha, it's easier said then done.

When I see some of the cars on here, I always think, "wow, that would be awesome if I did that to my car" or "that's a lot of money to spend, but that looks amazing"!

It's difficult to not go on the parts forum and say, if I just don't have a cup of coffee for the next two months, I can afford to even out after buying this part. Haha, I feel like we should start a Mods Addiction therapy group.
 
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:03 PM
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It's difficult to not go on the parts forum and say, if I just don't have a cup of coffee for the next two months, I can afford to even out after buying this part. Haha, I feel like we should start a Mods Addiction therapy group.

Coffee and caffeine are bad for you. Plus there's the added savings of milk and sugar if you happen to use any plus whiter teeth so dentist visits are cheaper as well.

You can DO this ....
 
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Alright alright.

Isothermal or normal? I know, it's like beating on a dead horse, but is the "heat soak" prevention really needed?

I hope the community can support my efforts of keeping off mods after this Spacer... :P
 
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ive never got pulled into modding my car i switch up minor things and leave it alone.
 
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:33 PM
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In basic terms, you're one of the rare people who do not have an addictive personality trait. It's actually been studied, in which certain population groups have a physical difference in brain structure to another population, where one population is more prone to addictive behaviors (gambling, smoking, etc.).

You're lucky, but also it might hold other side-effects, such as not being too passionate about certain topics.
 
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Old 04-11-2009, 10:24 PM
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Alright alright.

Isothermal or normal? I know, it's like beating on a dead horse, but is the "heat soak" prevention really needed?
Call Motordyne and tell them where you live. They'll recommend whats best for you.

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I hope the community can support my efforts of keeping off mods after this Spacer... :P
Not a chance. Btw, https://g35driver.com/forums/exhaust...system-tx.html.

I'm just trying to help cuz that a steal.
 
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Old 04-11-2009, 10:38 PM
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if you dont have the cash to mod your car correctly, dont do it. The g looks fine stock when you put lame parts on it then it becomes something worth laughing at.
+1 cant say it any better then that
 
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This thread makes no sense. You don't want to mod but you were looking at some tips. But turn around and slam people for wanting those tips on aftermarked exhausts. If you don't want to mod then don't. Its that simple, to each its own.
 
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haha you are on a luxury car forum dude. if you havent learned from all the other threads, many of the heavy modders are people with good careers already and a large enough income to afford the higher end brands.

I totally understand what you mean, I am a college student too and if I waited until I could "save up for a top brand" I wouldnt have any substantial mods on my car for another 5+ years. Do what mods you can even if you have to take the less supported route as long as you arent making your car too flashy. If you have good, subtle tastes, their is no reason why you shouldnt mod because you cant afford 1k+ to drop on every modification.
 
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Just get the ebay HKS replica, I believe you can get it for around $500.
 
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just sell your G,obviously you are not cut out to be in the right state of mind to mod it


buy a prius, go on with life
 
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