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Old 10-05-06, 04:53 PM
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Default Proud owner of a 99 GS 400

I just picked up a 99 Black GS 400 with 79k on it. I just wanted to say hi and I can't wait to start modding. I paid $15.5 plus tax and licensing. What should the first mod be? Rims? Teins?
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Congrats!

Take your time before you jump right into modding... look at a lot of the rides here on CL and figure out what you want the goal of your car to be. I've had my GS a long time (since 99) and it's gone through many iterations... four sets of wheels, three sets of brake upgrades, intakes then superchargers, two bodykits, springs/shocks then coilovers, etc.

Do it right the first time.
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Congrats on the new car purchase and welcome to CL!
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Originally Posted by jimmyt89
I just picked up a 99 Black GS 400 with 79k on it. I just wanted to say hi and I can't wait to start modding. I paid $15.5 plus tax and licensing. What should the first mod be? Rims? Teins?
01+ tails..
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Low compression forged pistons aftermarket rods, standalone computer and 30 pounds of boost.


Just kidding. dave gave you good advice.
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damn. good price. nice pick up.
Old 10-05-06, 06:17 PM
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I just plan to do some wheels, exhuast, some very minor body work, and sprints and some light suspension. I had an accord where I went all out and it ended up like a piece of ****. Stuff breaks down all the time so with this one I want to leave most of it stock and not to go overboard.
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congrats and welcome to CL
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to CL!! You mentioned something that I'm cluless on, sprints? What's that?
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Originally Posted by GWELEX
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to CL!! You mentioned something that I'm cluless on, sprints? What's that?
Sprints = Springs (when it is mis-typed)
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get a drop and 01+ taliilghts and then call it a day
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Welcome to CL... Start slow and do it right the first time.. You won't regret it.. GL...
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Im kinda layz to do a search so does anyone want to tel lme what the 01 tails look like? Im assuming the they are all red?
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looks better in person. way better than the 98-00 lights
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I like muchos!!!! What about headlamps? Any suggestions?


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