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wong

If you have 5K to spend on your ride, would you spend it on performace or on looks first?

REFLUX

i think it jus depends on the person
i know some people who would spend it all on a sound system
but personally performance
i think a sleeper look is the only way to go
for example:
civic hatchback w/ a B18C5 (Type R engine) dropped into it
now THAT would kill
or a supercharged Maxima
something along the lines, SWEET!

Talented

If your car looks good and fast.. then it better #### well BE fast too.. or be prepared to wimp out at the line if anyone wants to go....

wong

I agree. Ever see the look of a riced out driver's face when he gets revved at? It's hilarious, they usually just stare ahead and pretend they can't hear the revving.

GirlRacer P1

I would spend it on performance, personally.
Or suspension.

Slanted Eyes

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I agree. _Ever see the look of a riced out driver's face when he gets revved at? _It's hilarious, they usually just stare ahead and pretend they can't hear the revving.
[/b][/quote]<p>To get out of this:
1. Roll down Window
2. Say "Its a Show car"

Genki

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from wong on 6:33 pm on Aug. 11, 2001
If you have 5K to spend on your ride, would you spend it on performace or on looks first?
[/b][/quote]<p>Performance!! Who cares about looks (but my car looks sweet as it is <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>) Speed is better than looks. IMO<p>

CRXguy

I'm all about GO! Sleepers rule!<img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

siopao

speed is the way to go... however 5k... will that really get you anywhere?

KingKiong

Most definitely speed. Just think about it, your car looks cool and then all of a sudden,you aren't ,because you just got toasted by some rustang.

REFLUX

pabs for 5g u can do quite a bit
a good turbocharger costs round 4-5g (pretty sure @ least)
course that dont cover install & shit....
well u could spend it on:
suspension
exhaust
strut bar
anti-sway<p>add all that up w/ install prbly put u round 5g's

seven

speed is my first choice. _but what you get for 5K depends on what you drive...<p>import owners pay more for mods. _a new DC Sports header for a civic costs &#36700-&#36750 or so? _that'll buy a mustang owner headers and a cat-back exhaust.

siopao

yeah terry i guess you're right.. but if you wanna do serious mods then yeah.. it'll cost a lot more

REFLUX

of course
also once ur done all the mods u want
next step is fine tuning it (IMO) 2 the level u want it at etc etc
then learnin how 2 drift like initial D! hahaha

GirlRacer P1

Tuning is always the hard part....<p>drifting is fun though. <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

CRXguy

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drifting is fun though. _<img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>[/b][/quote]<p>You can say that again!!<img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Genki

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from seven on 10:54 am on Aug. 16, 2001
speed is my first choice. _but what you get for 5K depends on what you drive...<p>import owners pay more for mods. _a new DC Sports header for a civic costs &#36700-&#36750 or so? _that'll buy a mustang owner headers and a cat-back exhaust.
[/b][/quote]<p>not entirely true.. My gp is expensive to mod.. Headers when they first came out were 1k USD, now they are &#36750 USD... also Intercooler for the GTP is like 1500&#36 USD... ahh.. rear sways ran me &#36300.. Front STB was like &#36200.... not cheap modifying a family car <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><p>but you are right.. depends on the car....

KingKiong

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Quote: from seven on 10:54 am on Aug. 16, 2001
speed is my first choice. but what you get for 5K depends on what you drive...<p>import owners pay more for mods. a new DC Sports header for a civic costs &#36700-&#36750 or so? that'll buy a mustang owner headers and a cat-back exhaust. [/b][/quote]<p>not exactly. just like what genki said, not all domestic a/m parts are cheap. i read in c&d that a rustang kit can cost over &#364000 for a tiny knockoff in the 1/4-mile.

TurboBlueNX

Mind you, most of the GP stuff can't be had locally, and there is only 1 or 2 shops in the US that make them.<p>But why not find a local fabricator to build you half of the chassis braces?, it'd probably cost less and be stronger, and fit right, why wouldn't you?!.<p>As for show vs go... I'd pick go. Better to look like crap and go fast than the other way around...

HondaDude

I like car to be look normal from the exterior...I guess I will spend the 5G into performance or upgrading

seven

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not exactly. _just like what genki said, not all domestic a/m parts are cheap. _i read in c&d that a rustang kit can cost over &#364000 for a tiny knockoff in the 1/4-mile.
[/b][/quote]<p>a mustang kit for what? _
part for part, a mustang owner will probably pay less for mods than an import owner will. _of course there are expensive mustang parts too, but in most cases, a mustang owner can choose cheaper parts.<p>if you're talking about supercharger kits, you can buy a mustang kit for less than a civic kit. _if you're talking about cat back exhaust, you can buy a mustang kit for less than a civic kit. _if you're talking about headers, you can buy a mustang kit for less than a civic kit. _etc.<p>parts for domestic sports cars are generally cheaper than parts for import sports cars. _yes, there are expensive domestic parts. _but there are also usually cheaper alternatives to those parts. _that isn't usually the case in for import cars.<p>of course if you try to mod a family car like a Grand Prix you're on your own =)<p>i really should have qualified my statement buy saying that i was talking about sports cars. _i did say that speed was my first priority and i think it makes sense to buy a sports car in that case (instead of buying a family car). _i know that genki did not have speed as his primary consideration when he choose to buy a grand prix.

Genki

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of course if you try to mod a family car like a Grand Prix you're on your own =)[/b][/quote]<p>hehe true <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>. _some guy.. is getting low 14's with his GT! no NOS!<p>Seven, you are correct.. I went like 3-4k over budget buying my GT.. i couldnt go over budget an extra 3k to get the GTP <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>. but it is my very first car and I love it!<p>

KingKiong

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not exactly. just like what genki said, not all domestic a/m parts are cheap. i read in c&d that a rustang kit can cost over &#364000 for a tiny knockoff in the 1/4-mile.
[/b][/quote]<p>a mustang kit for what?
part for part, a mustang owner will probably pay less for mods than an import owner will. of course there are expensive mustang parts too, but in most cases, a mustang owner can choose cheaper parts.<p>if you're talking about supercharger kits, you can buy a mustang kit for less than a civic kit. if you're talking about cat back exhaust, you can buy a mustang kit for less than a civic kit. if you're talking about headers, you can buy a mustang kit for less than a civic kit. etc.<p>parts for domestic sports cars are generally cheaper than parts for import sports cars. yes, there are expensive domestic parts. but there are also usually cheaper alternatives to those parts. that isn't usually the case in for import cars.<p>of course if you try to mod a family car like a Grand Prix you're on your own =)<p>i really should have qualified my statement buy saying that i was talking about sports cars. i did say that speed was my first priority and i think it makes sense to buy a sports car in that case (instead of buying a family car). i know that genki did not have speed as his primary consideration when he choose to buy a grand prix.
[/b][/quote]<p>i'm not exactly sure. i dont pay much attention to domestics' stuff but in c/d, they said its for improving the 1/4-mile time. that is all i know...

seven

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i'm not exactly sure. _i dont pay much attention to domestics' stuff but in c/d, they said its for improving the 1/4-mile time. that is all i know...
[/b][/quote]<p>
do you know what issue of c/d it's in? i'm kinda curious now. i'm not a big mustang fan but, ####, they have cheap parts! =)

Genki

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low 14's? _what's wrong with your car? _hahaha
[/b][/quote]<p>hehe i dont have enough &#36&#36 to buy the mod's he does <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>. but he is gettin new cams for the car soon. Cant wait fo the results... with his 75HP shot of NOS he is 13.6-13.7!! man oh man... a GT too!!! insane.

seven

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Genki on 4:31 pm on Aug. 26, 2001
hehe i dont have enough &#36&#36 to buy the mod's he does <img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>. _but he is gettin new cams for the car soon. _Cant wait fo the results... with his 75HP shot of NOS he is 13.6-13.7!! _man oh man... a GT too!!! insane. _
[/b][/quote]<p>new cams? your v6 isnt a single cam motor?

Genki

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from seven on 10<img src="http://www.asianet.ca/images/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>2 pm on Aug. 26, 2001
new cams? _your v6 isnt a single cam motor?[/b][/quote]<p>dunno that is what the guy said.

KingKiong

EG6 SiRII

i prefer stealth mode, much more fun!
people think your car is useless, but you end up killing them. :shocked:

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