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Old 11-13-06, 05:26 PM
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Default Cheap ways to make my car nicer, any suggestions?

im lookin for any cheap ways to make my lexus just that much better. i wanted some vent visors but my damn doors dont have frames. so if anybody has any ideas that wont run my wallet dry let me know
Old 11-13-06, 05:40 PM
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Lower it
Clear corners
Old 11-13-06, 07:25 PM
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Some simple things that I have done on my 02 that were not bad money wise:

1. Handpainted pinstripes professionally done. Subtle yet personalized.
~$150
2. Replaced all stock parking, puddle, and dome bulbs with PIAA Xtreme White bulbs (168, T6). Replaced map bulbs with Polarg M17. Now interior lights are white and not yellowish. Very sleek, kinda like the newer models.
~$50 for all.
3. PIAA Crystal Ion fogs for a yellow look. ~$60
4. Rear spoiler, however, the 92-01 ES personally I think looks better with a lip spoiler.

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Clean the calipers, paint them black, then paint the rotor hat & face silver.
Make an intake.
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New Shifter for the 1998???

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BizNaz-
Did the shift **** and the emergency brake handle come as a set, or did you have to buy them individually? How much did they cost, and who sells them.
They look great!
Old 11-13-06, 09:08 PM
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Infact. I think we came up with afew nice lists before. Sometime in the last few months.
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Originally Posted by amf1932
BizNaz-
Did the shift **** and the emergency brake handle come as a set, or did you have to buy them individually? How much did they cost, and who sells them.
They look great!
Thank you....They didnt come in a set i just played little mix n match...ebrake handle was something like $15 from autoaccessorystore.com and the shifter was from optionsauto.com for $80...i found one for $50 dollars but it was carbon fiber not woodgrain...just didnt match with the interior
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In addition to what was already mentioned, I would also add window tint to the list. Pricing range should be between $125 and $250, depending on tint material and workmanship of the tint shop. I remember that I paid $160 for tint in my '01 ES, which was 20% on the back window, and 35% on all 4 windows.
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Seafoam? I mean it will run nicer and last longer.
Old 11-14-06, 11:35 AM
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I agree with the lip spoiler idea from StevieJ. I have been trying to find one my self for m6 04, but just can't find one. Does anyone know where I can purchase one? Thanks.
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I'm going to spray tint the amber parts on my 97 red to match the rest of the tail light.
Old 11-15-06, 05:43 PM
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Rims and Tires
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Debadge the emblems for a cleaner look!
Wash your car weekly.
Change interior light bulbs to watever color u desire.
Armor All your tires!
LOL just minor things u can do for a cleaner look!
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tint the damn fishtank if you haven't done so already


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