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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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I've got about $500 to spend, do I put it in the FB or.....

buy this book that could tell me what else I could have spent the $500 on for my 7?
http://cgi.ebay.com/How-to-Modify-Yo...QQcmdZViewItem

I wonder how many hp that would translate to on the dyno?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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your car is CLEAN. check to make sure all the front bushings are in good condition. usually this is impossible, but with the status of your car they MIGHT be ok. due to the time frame though, im guessing no.

best mods you can do:

poly front bushings
front sway bar
since youre on a budget, tokico hp
some aftermarket springs

id try to find all of this used except the bushings. another idea would be to spend the $500 and buy a used RB exhaust system.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Give me your $500, then I will tell you all of my the secrets.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by aws140
your car is CLEAN. check to make sure all the front bushings are in good condition. usually this is impossible, but with the status of your car they MIGHT be ok. due to the time frame though, im guessing no.

best mods you can do:

poly front bushings
front sway bar
since youre on a budget, tokico hp
some aftermarket springs

id try to find all of this used except the bushings. another idea would be to spend the $500 and buy a used RB exhaust system.
It was a joke, come on! Thanks for the compliment though. That suspension stuff is next on my list right after the lsd install (waiting on caliper kits) and new brakes. RB exhaust in already, as well as a DCOE 45 . Wacky is buying my presilencers.

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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Holy crap, what's this guy snorting, cause he's way past smoking. I'll sell my copy for 200, or you can find it online, if you look hard enough.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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I know, I was looking for one of those Gold Portfolios and came across this. I was like WTF!?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Give me your $500, then I will tell you all of my the secrets.

this might be worth it^^ maybe let him work on your car for some hine's might be cheaper option
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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/reference-upgrading-stock-rx-7-thread-217446/
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Old May 4, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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you open the book to page one and it just says.

"buy parts instead of books."
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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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this might be worth it^^ maybe let him work on your car for some hine's might be cheaper option

Get me wasted then pick my brain? yeah, thats the cheapest route lol
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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
Get me wasted then pick my brain? yeah, thats the cheapest route lol
Indeed, brews are on me for anyone helping with the 7. Getting over to SC is on you, however.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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you want me to leave smogfornia for some fresh air? no thanks, its bad for my sinus.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Get me wasted then pick my brain? yeah, thats the cheapest route lol

ill remember this when i come to LA, hopefully next spring break or summer. ill be sure to stop by your shop with a couple cases. ill make sure you get real wasted
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