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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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Default Got a check for $265, what should I do?

I recieved a refund for the cancellation of GAP insurance on my last car. What mod would you guys do next? I wanna hear some opinions. Thanks guys.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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what are you looking for? performance? audio? suspension?
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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springs.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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i would say springs also, but i would recommend you get shocks at the same time
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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pay off credit card or put it in the bank. economy is horrible. save your extra cash til things look better.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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if you want springs ....i know were you can get a good deal .....

http://www.rpiracing.com EXCELLENT SERVICE
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tsunami_zc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you want springs ....i know were you can get a good deal .....

http://www.rpiracing.com EXCELLENT SERVICE
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DROPPED IT........no wait......slam it!!!
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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I was really look for something more performance wise but I do agree on the springs. I dont want to keep it looking like a mini-van .
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Pay off debt, like someone said before. The economy blows as it is, better paying off a CC first than blowing money on some springs.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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Another question for you guys. If I got rid of the catalytic converter will my check engine light come on? Are there ways around it?
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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put it on the bank
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civileng25 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Another question for you guys. If I got rid of the catalytic converter will my check engine light come on? Are there ways around it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes it comes on.....
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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invest it
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civileng25 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was really look for something more performance wise but I do agree on the springs. I dont want to keep it looking like a mini-van .</TD></TR></TABLE>


the lowering is not simply for looks ...the Tein Springs only drop about 1.5 inches ...should handle a little better + less body roll ...

please dont SLAM it .....its dumb , and hurts performance
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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tsunami_zc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


the lowering is not simply for looks ...the Tein Springs only drop about 1.5 inches ...should handle a little better + less body roll ...

please dont SLAM it .....its dumb , and hurts performance </TD></TR></TABLE>

its not dumb to SLAM it.....it looks nice.....i understand that it looses performance...but....its not a problem if you buy some adjustable shocks for the rear...and set it to the stiffest it can be.......and that should help your performance

and you will have the best of both worlds
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 10:30 PM
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just save it for a rainy day. or something more worthwhile

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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN JDM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

its not dumb to SLAM it.....it looks nice.....i understand that it looses performance...but....its not a problem if you buy some adjustable shocks for the rear...and set it to the stiffest it can be.......and that should help your performance

and you will have the best of both worlds</TD></TR></TABLE>

do you even know what the hell your talking about ......slamming a car is only for looks ........no matter if you get adjustable shocks ....it hurts performance .....

it totally throws off the geometry of the suspension travel ...not mention how much harder it would be to adjust on a DC5 ......

a few inches of wheel travel will comprimse ride quality , and the ability to handle even the most moderate of turns ......

SLAMMED IS FOR SHOW CARS who only care about looks


Modified by tsunami_zc at 11:13 AM 7/7/2003
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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plus your camber will be FUCKED if you go too low. I speak from experience with this. Just drop it like 1.5"-1.8"
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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Default Re: Got a check for $265, what should I do? (tsunami_zc)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tsunami_zc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

do you even know what the hell your talking about ......slamming a car is only for looks ........no matter if you get adjustable shocks ....it hurts performance .....

it totally throws off the geometry of the suspension travel ...not mention how much harder it would be to adjust on a DC5 ......

a few inches of wheel travel will comprimse ride quality , and the ability to handle even the most moderate of turns ......

SLAMMED IS FOR SHOW CARS who only care about looks


Modified by tsunami_zc at 11:13 AM 7/7/2003</TD></TR></TABLE>

So why don't you buy springs....and RAISE your car up?

you gotta take it EZ tsunami_zc....everything i say is NOT all about performance...
im just talking......just remember that
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 04:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN JDM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

So why don't you buy springs....and RAISE your car up?

you gotta take it EZ tsunami_zc....everything i say is NOT all about performance...
im just talking......just remember that </TD></TR></TABLE>

of course raising your car will hurt performance as well , to much sway , and body roll ......

ya wanna talk , thats fine ......just dont misinform people , by saying slamming a car is the best of both worlds .....cause all its about is simply looks
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