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Old 10-04-05, 04:56 AM
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congrats on your purchase

its all downhill from here bro .. the money pits calling to you so happy modding
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Old 10-04-05, 07:30 PM
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I dont think i shuld get rims now, i like in ohio and I need snow tires
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Old 10-04-05, 07:34 PM
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I dont think i shuld get rims now, i like in ohio and I need snow tires
Don't, there are better things to spend your money on than something that will hurt your handling, braking, ride quality, suspension life, fuel economy, etc. Granted most of those things (except for ride) are minor reductions and handling can actually be improved through an upgrade in tires assuming you don't go over the 18-19" mark, at the same time, but regardless... seems silly to spend several grand on that when there's so many other great things you could do to your car that would add to it with that money.
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Old 10-04-05, 07:35 PM
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lol....I didn't know tinting was a mod?!? Welcome dude!! Definitely get the suspension and rims, just buy snow tires for the stock rims, and rock the 20's or what ever size you get when itsnot snowing!!!
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Old 10-04-05, 07:38 PM
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im gonna get 19s or 20s but i dont wanna ruin the chrome with all the salt.

20" Black finish Zenetti Lucres

Is it a good idea to do all my interior mods (blackwood, brushed aluminum dash, AVIC-D1, and soundsystem) and do my exteriors after winter?
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Old 10-04-05, 07:40 PM
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Im looking at the Zenetti lucres, rod mullen kit, and tein coil overs but that sets me back 5grand!!
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Old 10-04-05, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by YoungP08
Im looking at the Zenetti lucres, rod mullen kit, and tein coil overs but that sets me back 5grand!!
Wow. How much are the wheels and tires? After the kit (+paint + install) and coilovers (+install), there is not that much left.

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Old 10-04-05, 09:30 PM
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I think the wheels and tires are around 2000, the rod mullen is 1600, and the coilovers are like 1000-2000
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Old 10-04-05, 09:44 PM
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hey welcome to the CL family...good luck with it and the rims are gonna look nice i have the zenetti heirs on m gs3..gonna look real nice with the lucres
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Originally Posted by YoungP08
I think the wheels and tires are around 2000, the rod mullen is 1600, and the coilovers are like 1000-2000
I think you are looking at the Tein CS. Parts and install should be 1600-1800. The RMM (Rodd Millen Motorsport) kit is 1600 but you are leaving out paint (and install unless you are installing this yourself). 2000 is also a little low for a quality set of 20" rims AND tires.

You might have to up the budget or save one mod for later.
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Old 10-05-05, 04:40 AM
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The rims and tires are more like 2500

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Old 10-05-05, 11:15 AM
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nice ride Young....Maybe i see you around, im in KY so we ain't far.....ALLREADY
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nice ride Young....Maybe i see you around, im in KY so we ain't far.....ALLREADY
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