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Old 07-05-05, 04:30 PM
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Question Just bought 98' Sc400. questions about mods.

So i finally found one.For $16,000 with about 80,000 miles on it. Should that be something to watch? Iv never been in any other so its hard to tell if im getin all of the hp. Either way im very happy i can blow away my frients GTI and moded 97 mustang gt and lighting.
Can anyone give me any links for good mods ? Iv deff noticed its not easy to find performance parts for this car. Anything i should know? Any repli would be appreciated.
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Welcome to CL This entire forum is about mods. Happy reading
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Where's the classic O.L.T. "Hello!" smiley? ...oh, there it is


Welcome thebanez!!! I see the mod bug has delightfully dropped by to see you already. Happy spending of money you may or may not have, and remember to use that search button for any questions you may have!
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Well you have a great year to begin with, most of us have the early cars that need a few things done just to get them up to the level of where your car is stock.
The GS owners have done well with the same motor, however the engine wiring is a bit different between the cars, so the off the shelf parts likely won't work/work as easily.
Keep looking, and researching; it'll be worth it!
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lol yeah i guess it is the year to have im just a spoild lil brat i guess. ur probalby like wtf is a 17 year old doin with that car. o well thanx tho il problaby be readin my *** off on here till 4 in the monring.
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Welcome!

And don't forget to use the search tool. I've found practically all the information I needed using search.
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some good sites to keep in mind..

www.l-tunedparts.com
www.intellexual.net
www.luxurymods.com
www.suprastore.com
www.boostlogic.com
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hahaha, your not the only guy that's had an SC at age 17, there are several members who picked up their first SC's at 17, some at 16.
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I'm on my 2nd SC now, and I am only 18
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This is a great site if you have not seen it. Your motor is a little different but alot is useful here. And welcome to the club. http://www.planetsoarer.com/
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