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Old 06-22-12 | 10:15 AM
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So after going over the summer budget, looks like I can only do 1 big thing or two smaller things to my car.. (For now)

Question now is, which one? Here are the options:

Rims

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Lowered, Exhaust

All of it will be done eventually of course, but...which first for the next say 4-5 months?

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Old 06-22-12 | 10:18 AM
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I go with a drop first. Rims can always come later if you see something better you like with the time frame.
Old 06-22-12 | 10:22 AM
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why not drop and get an ok set of wheels for now instead of exhaust?
Exhaust and decent set of wheels should almost be the same price, unless ur getting cheap exhaust.
Old 06-22-12 | 10:47 AM
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always lower before wheels!
Old 06-22-12 | 10:51 AM
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yea. drop it first! and save the change for your wheels. used exhausts pop up on the classified section a lot, so just wait for that.
Old 06-22-12 | 10:54 AM
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for sure drop first
Old 06-22-12 | 10:58 AM
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A dropped car on stockers will always, ALWAYS look better than a non-dropped on rims.
Old 06-22-12 | 11:20 AM
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Cool thanks for the reply guys! Think I'll put in my order this weekend!
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Drop before wheels.
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lower + exhaust
Old 06-22-12 | 06:26 PM
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raise it get some 22's
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drop, rims then exhaust
Old 06-22-12 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by juvi22003
drop, rims then exhaust
couldn't have said it better
Old 06-22-12 | 10:24 PM
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I'd go with a drop, exhaust and then rims. Check the classifieds for deals. From time to time you will see items you're looking for pop up.
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The crowd has spoken... drop it first

Are you getting springs or coilovers? What exhaust do you have in mind?


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