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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Ok so I got my '08 is250 and for the last few weeks ive been saving up some money from work to start moddin my car a little bit. Im not trying to do anything extravagent but i have like $500 and i wanna know where you guys think is the best place to start?
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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So you want to work internally or externally? Looks or sound? Depends on what you want. If you are going for looks i would say, tint and a lip. If you want performance/sound, then get an intake or a used exhaust.

BTW. Is it "Black As Snow" or "Black *** No"
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Well, his sig says Black As Snow

I also agree with tints and front lip being two major mods that are pretty easy to get done.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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If its looks that you want, you can't go wrong with a simple GFX front lip and some JDM door visors.

Maybe a set if F-sport of Tein springs and a front lip.

Maybe a JoeZ or F-Sport intake.

Some F-Sport products are currently on sale now in the vendor section, so you might want to check that out.

Or you can get some coil overs if you saved up a little more.

It really all depends on what you want. Good luck though and let the "modding" begin...
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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thanks guys and i guess i should have specified a little more what i wanted. I mainly want to work on the car externally and maybe a little internally. I also wanted to change the lighting, and i really don't know what to look for.

and btw yes its Black As Snow, i messed up when i signed up lol
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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externally you have alotta stuff to start with... i guess the easiest/cheapest to do is light mods: 6k bulbs, white/bulb DRL bulbs, hid fogs. Then you can do some sort of suspension, body kit, visors, roof spoilers, exhaust, etc.

The first mod i would do is definitely a clear bra tho to protect the front end.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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YES! get a clear bra, dont be dumb like me. I have to now repaint my whole bumper after a year.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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First thing you should do is get some Red-Outs, HID bulbs, Springs & Tint. I think thats 500 right there or a little bit more.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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F-Sport Intake, Tint and some miscellaneous lighting modifications..that's around $500
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Wow.. i'm suprised no one said drop..

first thing is always drop!!!

(not counting those minor mods like red out)
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Buy a good air freshener
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 2slow
Buy a good air freshener
+1 on that =)
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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i say go low.... and get the Front GFX... redouts... clear bra... and tints.....
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 2slow
Buy a good air freshener
What is a good brand you could suggest?
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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depends if you own it or lease it...

otherwise: TINT, intake, and possibly new GFX kit coming out soon
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