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Dilemma: should I go for looks or performance?

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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Dilemma: should I go for looks or performance?

I have a few bolt-ons & a couple cosmetics...Now its time for me to decide, more on looks or performance.....keep in mind, i'm on a limited budget thats why I couldn't do both or I would...

Opinions r appreciated, not looking for anyone to make the decision for me....I appreciate the inputs and/or advice

This forum & all the awesome pics gets me pumped up!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Depends on what you care about more and what your overall budget is. If you are on a limited budget doubt the amount of money you have will get you much in terms of performance.

What bolt ons do you already have?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Depends on what you care about more and what your overall budget is. If you are on a limited budget doubt the amount of money you have will get you much in terms of performance.

What bolt ons do you already have?
5/16 spacer, Stillen intake w/Z-tube, FI Catback, ground kit, rotors, tuned...Ive always had a passion for show, but the go is very tempting.....
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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If I go with performance, I was thinking HFC, and a Tuner Kit......If I go with looks, I was thinking new Body Kit & better wheels...etc.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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what's your budget like? how far would you go in either direction, show vs. go?
 
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Originally Posted by g35844
If I go with performance, I was thinking HFC, and a Tuner Kit......If I go with looks, I was thinking new Body Kit & better wheels...etc.
those two goals are pretty far spread on a budget level
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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those two goals are pretty far spread on a budget level
Considering paint, body kit, wheels vs tuner kit....I would guesstimate $6,500 for either one...
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CandlestickPark
Depends on what you care about more and what your overall budget is. If you are on a limited budget doubt the amount of money you have will get you much in terms of performance.

What bolt ons do you already have?
Agree 100%

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Considering paint, body kit, wheels vs tuner kit....I would guesstimate $6,500 for either one...
If I had 6500 to spend on mods. I would buy a nice used blower for 3500 bucks, install myself or get someone to do it for say ballpark 800.

Total 4300

Then buy some high flow cats or test pipes

Total 4800 (generous)

Then get tune

Total 5400

Then spend the last 1100 or so on appearance.




Otherwise what body kit's were you looking at?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Agree 100%



If I had 6500 to spend on mods. I would buy a nice used blower for 3500 bucks, install myself or get someone to do it for say ballpark 800.

Total 4300

Then buy some high flow cats or test pipes

Total 4800 (generous)

Then get tune

Total 5400

Then spend the last 1100 or so on appearance.




Otherwise what body kit's were you looking at?

I like the Karuma or Nismo front and Chargespeed rear...But I would want to upgrade my wheels first for a better look...The wheels I have now will not look good with a bodykit.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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I got a seibon oem carbon fiber hood for sale if your interested. i just cant post on the market yet lol
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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A nice set of Baller rims and tires will make a huge difference bro. Also, lower it obviously if it's not already. Since you already have some "Go" on there, go with the "Show" aspect of it now. Good luck in whatever you do.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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yup, do all the best stuff of both
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Unless you have another car to drive if your car has down time I would not recommend going FI. A lot of people on here will quickly suggest FI because it's everyone's wet dream, but you really don't want to go FI if you're on a limited budget and don't have a different car for backup. Plus our cars require quite a bit of money in FI to get near anything near "fast"
 
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by messinax
A nice set of Baller rims and tires will make a huge difference bro. Also, lower it obviously if it's not already. Since you already have some "Go" on there, go with the "Show" aspect of it now. Good luck in whatever you do.
I have some ok wheels, but some better more aggresive offset wheels would def make a huge difference...

 

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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Xet
Unless you have another car to drive if your car has down time I would not recommend going FI. A lot of people on here will quickly suggest FI because it's everyone's wet dream, but you really don't want to go FI if you're on a limited budget and don't have a different car for backup. Plus our cars require quite a bit of money in FI to get near anything near "fast"
well said...I totally agree.
 
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