Dilemma: should I go for looks or performance?
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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!
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!
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?
What bolt ons do you already have?
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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.....
those two goals are pretty far spread on a budget level
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Considering paint, body kit, wheels vs tuner kit....I would guesstimate $6,500 for either one...
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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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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?
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.
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.
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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Last edited by g35844; Jan 7, 2012 at 10:11 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"




