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Old 06-02-11, 04:35 AM
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Hello everyone, i need some opinions on what mods to do to my car.
looking for more exterior mods, I really love work wheels and/or volks. i could get those rims about max out what i can spend which should for those wheels come out to a little over $3k ( like the Vsxx or something similar )...........or i could go this route, paint my roof black, get megan coilovers, get side skirts (not sure which one yet ) + paint job, upgrade my rotors to slotted/drilled type, and get a exhaust for my Bike which should still come out less than just getting Really Awesome wheels

also im not looking for a exhaust ( i like my ride quiet ) i just have s2000 tips on

Some of my current setup is
5zigenZr 520 19" wheels powder coated graphite
eibach springs
Gfx rear
CF grill and front Lip
led signals


Old 06-02-11, 04:57 AM
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a rear sway bar is def the way to go..
best bang for the buck mod imo
Old 06-02-11, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by KvnChu
a rear sway bar is def the way to go..
best bang for the buck mod imo
i have the F sport rear sways already, and yes they are a very good bang for buck mod,
Old 06-02-11, 05:43 AM
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oh and just realized redouts for your tail lights
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I would say to go with all those other mods since you already have wheels that are pretty cool. Of course the Work or Volk wheels would be awesome, but I think they can wait because you already have rims. Maybe do all the other supporting mods first and then later come back to the pricey wheels?

Getting coilovers and rotors sounds good . Have you thought abouth vinyl wrapping your roof instead of painting. I've seen some people go that route on here and it looks pretty good. Not sure if it would be cheaper cuz I've never done it, but it seems like it would be. It's also removable if you ever want to change back to white
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Originally Posted by 8lastoff
I would say to go with all those other mods since you already have wheels that are pretty cool. Of course the Work or Volk wheels would be awesome, but I think they can wait because you already have rims. Maybe do all the other supporting mods first and then later come back to the pricey wheels?

Getting coilovers and rotors sounds good . Have you thought abouth vinyl wrapping your roof instead of painting. I've seen some people go that route on here and it looks pretty good. Not sure if it would be cheaper cuz I've never done it, but it seems like it would be. It's also removable if you ever want to change back to white
Yes i already vinyl'd my roof gloss black, however vinyl just doesnt have that same gloss or quality as paint. so i removed it,

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oh and just realized redouts for your tail lights
that pic was about 2 months ago, yes i have redouts now,
Old 06-02-11, 09:09 AM
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lol ima shut up now..
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Get all the other goodies. Then see if you want wheels later.
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Agreed. Do more mods before new wheels
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Your current rims/spring combo look great. I wouldnt spend that kind of money on rims and coils unless you were really in love with the setup. 2 cents
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It looks good the way it is now. New wheels and lower would make it look better.
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Looks good as is, Less is more?
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Originally Posted by Silver10
Looks good as is, Less is more?
yeah, i was in one of those modes to mod when i posted this, lol....ill probably just buy a exhaust for the bike...
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i'd go with all the other mods. your current wheels already look good on the car.
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do all the smaller mods you were talking about. shop around for wheels by looking at multiple forums, good deals come up all the time. buying new for common wheels is not necessary since they're floating around everywhere, unless you're looking for some super rare offset.

your car should look beast after you do all those small mods too, and those mods will prob make you like your wheels once they're sitting nice with your fenders.


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