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Old 06-14-2016, 12:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I couldn't find a thread like this so post some first things to do to your car such as cold air intakes, Sound deadners etc


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Replace map lights/hatch/license plate lights with LED bulbs
Shift knob

All I can really think of right now
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Replace map lights/hatch/license plate lights with HID bulbs
Shift knob

All I can really think of right now
I think you mean LED bulbs... lol
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I think you mean LED bulbs... lol
Lol yep.. Thanks for pointing that out. Running on 4 hours of sleep so I am definitely not firing on all 8 today.
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Lol yep.. Thanks for pointing that out. Running on 4 hours of sleep so I am definitely not firing on all 8 today.
8? What kinda Z you drivin' ?
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Lol yep.. Thanks for pointing that out. Running on 4 hours of sleep so I am definitely not firing on all 8 today.
Didn't want the poor nooby looking all day for HID replacement bulbs. LOL
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Didn't want the poor nooby looking all day for HID replacement bulbs. LOL
Why not?? Maybe it would have taught him to use the search feature and it builds character.
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Are muffs not considered?


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They are not hard to change with the proper tools/equipment.
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[Muffs] are not hard to change with the proper tools/equipment.
Such as lawyers and cubic yards of money?
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Thanks for the input, let's see what other people think


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This all depends on what the car is going to be used for.

For performance driving:
Front sway bar (as stiff as you can get)
Clutch-type LSD

and most importantly...


tighten the nut behind the wheel.
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Hmm DD and going to meets so aesthetics and comfortable driving


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