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Old 03-09-11, 09:16 PM
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Ok I stand corrected you very well could regret that ^^^^, but only the time it takes to do it (not the mods) as that usually means its being sold and a new chapter is to begin with a new canvas and more MODDING oh yea.
Old 03-09-11, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by masboy
i WILL regret putting my car back to stock as right now
Until you get the LS430 correct?
Old 03-09-11, 10:39 PM
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haha where do i start. I kind of regret ever changing anything on the car from the computer i put in to chopping the back deck lid for my box lol. But in the end its my car and dont plan on getting rid of it.
Old 03-09-11, 11:20 PM
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not having more money to mod it exactly the way it see it in my head.

come on lottery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


jp 3 piece spoiler, dont regret putting it on but on a daily basis i debate about taking it off? oh and like everyone else srings instead of coils, but at the time $200 was alot easier to spend than $1000 right after i bout the car.
Old 03-09-11, 11:33 PM
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seems like alot of people regret not going str8 to coils or bags and just cutting short with springs huh?
Old 03-09-11, 11:52 PM
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good threat! but I've never regret modding my rides ( including my old ride).
"Remember to do research first before you mod your ride"


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Old 03-10-11, 12:42 AM
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do it right the first time and u'll have no regrets
Old 03-10-11, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
do it right the first time and u'll have no regrets
let the truth be told....
Old 03-10-11, 05:40 AM
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I regret not bringng my car to an EXHAUST shop when installing my headers. An 11 hr job and I SWEAR I KNOW I have an exhaust leak up by the headers...and I specifically didn't use the gaskets from S&S and used the better OEM gaskets (bought new); just so I got a nice tight seal...not so.

Oh, well...one of these days I try to get it fixed; perhaps they just need to be re-tightened again. I read in some recent "header" threads that they usually need to be re-tightened again after a little bit of driving; I'll check this out.
Old 03-10-11, 07:14 AM
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I regret dealing with Stance coilovers co. The hell that company put me through was just crazy. Thank GOD they gave me my money back because of their numerous screw ups (wrong parts, a blown strut, at the highest setting the car is slammed). I think they had a leftover kit which they wanted to get rid of and just passed it over to the customer. Many have good experiences with them which is why I went with them but I would never spend another dollar with that company again.
Old 03-10-11, 07:52 AM
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My list: springs in the first place, catback exhaust before headers,now have to readjust exhaust system again because its not aligned correct. Wheels with weaksauce offsets, had to sell and lost money to get new ones, taking off my spoiler to sell instead of just trading the dude for his non spoiler trunklid. Selling my oem chrome 17's for $400. That's it for now I hope
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I regreted:

- Tanabe Medallion Touring exhaust (was WAY too loud/too much drone for a daily driver)
- Not buying extra L-Tuned front wheels (use them for winter wheels and they bend often)
- Work VS-KF wheels with black face, chrome lips, in staggered 18' in weak off-sets (ended up selling them for a loss, close to 50% of what I paid)
Old 03-10-11, 09:05 AM
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My only Mod regrets are the fact i will never get back the $200,000+ i have sunk in the mods for cars I've owned.
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i still regret installing the daizen bushings....yes the handling is noticably improved, but not worth the increase in squeaks and harsh ride....car is on nf210s and 245/40/18 tires, so not too aggressive
Old 03-10-11, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 1KhpWrx
My only Mod regrets are the fact i will never get back the $200,000+ i have sunk in the mods for cars I've owned.
My god 200k, dont feel bad man it adds up, my regret is dealing with various shops that try to get over.


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