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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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I have saved up about $200-$300 and I want to do something to my car to add some horsepower. I have a 1999 gs400. Any suggestions on what I should get?

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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WOW! +1 for most vague post!

An oil change and new spark plugs?
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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With all that money you should buy some depo tails. Expect at least 15 hp, at LEAST
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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a tune up?
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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A full tank of gas lol
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Keep saving bro
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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It's not a matter of what you should do, it's a matter of what you can do...which is basically nothing with that kind of money.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Lol....an oil change will do the trick
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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All I can say is, do not get an intake unless it's the srt. But even I hear bad stories about the srt
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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All I can say is, do not get an intake unless it's the srt. But even I hear bad stories about the srt.... The stock intake will give u more power lol
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Oops wtf, stupid iphone
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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I was planning on getting an intake. Already have an exhaust. Did an oil change and replaced spark plugs.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Keep saving. And also have some cash just in case something does go wrong when working on the car. Money adds up fast.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Save your money and make a list of mods u wanna do
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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So you have a 99 GS4, I know it's not a horsepower mod but have you replaced your ball joints?
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