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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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My front lip and rims need to be re-painted. The lip is covered in rock chips unfortunately, you cant tell they are there unless you're looking for them. My rims are sprayed flat black, and they look good, but could use some touching up.

Here is my question to you guys, if you were me, would you spend the money to make the exterior perfect, or spend the money on exhaust and intake?

Appearance? Or Performance?

Thanks in advanced for your input!
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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exhaust and intake, lip and rims can wait.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
exhaust and intake, lip and rims can wait.

i second that
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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i think im going to do the M2 cat back exhaust, and the K&N cold air intake. im on a budget and i think those will get it done. then get it dynoed
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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intake and exhaust
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BigGeigs
i think im going to do the M2 cat back exhaust, and the K&N cold air intake. im on a budget and i think those will get it done. then get it dynoed
I have that Same set up. There is a lack in low end power when u put those things in. But I love it the way it sounds
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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I'm going to have to disagree with the majority and go with lip and wheels. Don't cut corners; take it one piece at a time.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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^^^^^ i absolutely have to agree, wheels and Lip WITHOUT A DOUBT..
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Agreed also.. Wheels and lip first... ... Appearance is everything...
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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wheel and lip first u see those before exhaust
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Wheels, drop
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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i have the lip and rims already! they just need to be touched up. now that you have a visual...thoughts?
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Your front tire looks flat
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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filled them up immediately after this was taken actually
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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I will also agree wheels and the lip.
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