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Old 01-12-11 | 07:26 AM
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i just wanna get some opinions from you guys. i am thinking of getting brake upgrade or get a aftermarket sound system. Both are about the same price, 4k ish.

Brakes:
Ksport brakes upgrade with 356mm front and 330mm rear

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Sound system:
Pioneer full system, front speakers, subs and amps
Old 01-12-11 | 07:33 AM
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Woh, a sound system should NOT cost 4k

Amp = 500
Subs = 500
head unit = 3-400
Speakers = 3-400
Labor/Installation - 400

Like 2.5k
Old 01-12-11 | 07:40 AM
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I like both but 4k for sound system to much money. I have a full pioneer audio in parts I spend $1000 and $400 in making the box. I would check around for some prices to bad you dont live down here I would hNeed opinions please !!!!-190172d1288483699-aftermarket-sound-system-owners-post-your-setup-100_4624.jpeg

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Old 01-12-11 | 08:39 AM
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If you track your car, get brakes, if you don't, get a stereo. And if you pay 4k for the stereo, you're getting worked.
Old 01-12-11 | 08:46 AM
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I'd say the brakes personally! The stereo is a bit steep but if you love music you can't go wrong with the stereo! Also like others said 4k May be a bit on the steep end but list what speakers / box amp you are getting!
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Brakes are a preference....I got my BBK just for the looks mainly and I might do the 2JZ swap later down the road. 4k for a stereo is A LOT! You can get a banging system for a really good price. Go check out the Audio and video section of the forum
Old 01-12-11 | 09:21 AM
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Get the brakes man!
Old 01-12-11 | 09:34 AM
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Brakes are pretty much just for looks unless you track the car.... 4k on a sounds system is alot. I would say sound system and save some $$
Old 01-12-11 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jbjones85
Brakes are pretty much just for looks unless you track the car.... 4k on a sounds system is alot. I would say sound system and save some $$
Agree, but 4k is alot for a system IMO
Old 01-12-11 | 10:07 AM
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if you own a 250 then get the 350 brakes. use the left over money and get a stereo
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As others are saying, you can get a nice, custom sound system for a lot cheaper than $4k. That being said, I would go with sound over brakes. BBKs won't make you stop any faster, and if you aren't tracking your car you'll be spending $4k on looks alone. With a custom sound system you can make it look cool, and actually yield functional benefits. Considering how weak the stock bass is, your marginal gains will be great.

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Old 01-12-11 | 10:44 AM
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If you have the stock sound system you already have pioneer spkrs, no need to replace until you blow them, imo just go sub/amp/box/sub vol controller.

For BBK? what brociouz said and, if you dont take your car to show no need bbk.

If you have 4k, post a pic of your car cuz im sure theres other places it can goto...
Old 01-13-11 | 02:28 AM
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Thanks for all the comments...the sound system costs around 2k and the custom installations around 2k.i went for 1 of the shop, they quoted me 1500 for 2 subs and 1 amp. i not sure if there is too much for that. basically, the reason i wanna change bbk is just for the look. i love big brakes but brembo is too expensive so i can only go for ksport.
Old 01-13-11 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by lexusis305
I like both but 4k for sound system to much money. I have a full pioneer audio in parts I spend $1000 and $400 in making the box. I would check around for some prices to bad you dont live down here I would hook you up here some pics
Can you post more pics of your sound system please? how much does it cost you for all of that?
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