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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Default what should i buy?

im getting a 99 si with 90k miles on it, and have around 5k to invest in mods. just wondering what routes you guys would take. thanks.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch
best route ever
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Default Re: what should i buy? (fatalman)

i think you should buy a clue or vowel.

best yet, if you cant make up your own mind buying something, i suggest you sell the car.

edit: dont buy that car. do some homework first and then buy A car
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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sell it and buy an SRT-4
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Default Re: what should i buy? (fatalman)

i will point you in a good direction to go with your car...

start with your suspension. learn how to drive well. get use to the power before you add more.

power is nothing if you cant handle it.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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Buy a BMW
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Go to vegas and get a hooker.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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it's ur car do what u like....why care about what someone else does on their car's
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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depends what your gonna do with the car? first off, dumping 5k in mods is pretty hefty. is the car paid off? if not.. id do that 1st.

if its just gonna a daily driver/beater.. its really up to you. no point in going crazy on it.. cuz its a d/d

if you have plans on auto x'in it or going track racing, i would get a killed suspension set up. cant go wrong with Tein or Zeal for coilovers, get some sway bars and strut bars and nice rubber for your wheels.

after than go with the basic engine mods.. intake,header,cat,exhaust. id suggest a j's style intake or an aem coldy, toda header or somthing similar, carsound or test pipe and a nice 2.5" exhaust.

a set of ctr cams would be nice too.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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I would deff go the suspension route first...
Then I would go turbo. If you decide on a turbo setup dont spend any money on NA stuff.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luserkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go to vegas and get a hooker. </TD></TR></TABLE>

quick, easy, anyone can do it
police, jail, STD's, reputation
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 01:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drevinder &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's ur car do what u like....why care about what someone else does on their car's</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RCHB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i will point you in a good direction to go with your car...

start with your suspension. learn how to drive well. get use to the power before you add more.

power is nothing if you cant handle it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

use that 5K, but a $1000 CRX and dump $4000 into that for a dragster.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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its an Si...by a good security system.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 03:27 AM
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go the boosted route
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 03:50 AM
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Default Re: what should i buy? (LiL Jon)

From seeing all the responses... I would ask a different question to get you more serious answer... your question should have been more specific such as "what area of my car do you think would be the best place to start... suspension, engine, stereo, etc?
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 04:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VolpeOwnsU &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">From seeing all the responses... I would ask a different question to get you more serious answer... your question should have been more specific such as "what area of my car do you think would be the best place to start... suspension, engine, stereo, etc?</TD></TR></TABLE>

And to that I still say;

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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 04:07 AM
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Default Re: what should i buy? (fatalman)

what do you mean?
bodywork (paint, bodykit)
performance
handling(breaks, suspension)
interior(bucket seats, sterio)
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:42 AM
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Default Re: what should i buy? (fatalman)

buy a good suspension setup first
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its an Si...by a good security system.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:52 AM
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tires (evs100 or azenis) - 300
koni yellows - 350
ground control coilover setup - 150
eibach springs (250-400lb/in depending on your taste) - 100
upgraded sway bars - 400
good alarm - 500

you now have approximately 3000 left - turbo
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000CX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its an Si...by a good security system.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats what i was thinking...

to theives
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 05:55 AM
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do what the @#$% you want to do to it, its your car, your going to have to live with what you do to it, so if you want to be ricy, go right ahead, buy your own **** and find out if you like it or not, if your not willing to do that, don't come back to this site
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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Default Re: what should i buy? (fatalman)

Secure your shizzle by getting a nice alarm and maybe an autolock and fuel cut switch. I'm tired of seeing people's stuff stolen.

Yes I know it's not exactly a performance mod, but trust me, it'll pay for itself 10x's over in the long run if it prevents your mods (which you dumped a good bit o' money into) from being stolen.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 07:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MichaelJComputer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
koni yellows - 350
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where did you find that deal?
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