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View Poll Results: Which upgrades would you buy with 700 bucks?
Racing Hart C3 or C5 wheels/tires
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4.76%
s5 16" mesh wheels/tires and an s-afc.
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9.52%
nice dual catback system (already have downpipe and straightpipe) and an HKS SS BOV
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28.57%
720cc injectors, s-afc, and a HKS SS BOV
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38.10%
Apex'i PowerFC (can i even afford one of these?)
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9.52%
new turbo-back stainless exhaust and and HKS titanium muffler
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9.52%
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What to buy, what to buy...

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Old Sep 20, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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What to buy, what to buy...

well guys, it looks like i'm getting a residual check from college for about 700 bucks an i'm going to spend it on my car...
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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rims i guess...if you can afford them, but it really is a big issue if you want power or looks.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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Por the wastegate to fit a 3" turbo back, you'll see boost increases as well as overall HP gains.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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I'd stick with some fuel mods, then get the cat back. Have fun with the $700 though.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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i'm stumped...
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 02:21 AM
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lets hear some comments.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 02:44 AM
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I say get the cat back. You will be safe with your current mods, or so I have been told. It really does make a difference.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 03:02 AM
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i think i am going to get a greddy e-manage. has anyone heard anything negative about the e-manage? i've onl heard good things so far and i think i can get everything for under 500 bucks so i can still get a nice BOV and maybe a better boost gauge
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 03:47 AM
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keep saving and get a haltech. trust me. you would thank me later but if you listen to me you wont have to. The stock computer is hell and it will stab you in the back first chance it gets. so dump it. you can pick one up for $1200 and it also gets rid of the mass air sesnor that is good for 15HP would should get about 30 hp from the hole thing with some tuning. and then every mod from there on out will make that much more HP.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 10:30 AM
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I'd say go for the haltech too. Don't try to save money buying cheaper parts, get the best while you've got the money (but man dont BOV's sound cool?!?)
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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hm.. i will think about that. i seriously a stumped about this. maybe i'll just buy some ****** wheels and a catback.
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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i would totally get a haltech, but i dont have like 1200+ dollars to buy one... moreless the know-how to hook the ************ up to my car. i would get a powerFC if they made one for a damn S4 do those allow you to ditch the afm?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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I just want to know where you can get Racing Harts for $700. Plus tires? Hook someone up
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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i found some used ones on ebay (keep in mind they will be 17's) for 800
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Save another $150 bucks and buy a FMIC! Heat soak a bitch
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who thats a good idea... why didnt i think of getting a FMIC? of course i'd need to get some bigger injectors to go with that extra couple pounds or so of boost... can i afford these crazy things? i noticed that the greddy and HKS and apxei front mounts are bullshit costing like 1300-1500 bucks. whats with that ****? can i get a good fmic for around 500 bucks with all the piping?
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Originally posted by jacobcartmill
who thats a good idea... why didnt i think of getting a FMIC? of course i'd need to get some bigger injectors to go with that extra couple pounds or so of boost... can i afford these crazy things? i noticed that the greddy and HKS and apxei front mounts are bullshit costing like 1300-1500 bucks. whats with that ****? can i get a good fmic for around 500 bucks with all the piping?
I bought my Greddy for $885 shipped.
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 01:43 AM
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hm, and it was new?
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hm, and it was new?
Yup.
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 02:12 AM
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so that means i could totally afford a used one...
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so that means i could totally afford a used one...
Lol, prolly not. That is just an awesome price. People will prolly sell them for almost that much new. That is if you find someone selling one.
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 02:32 AM
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**** that ****
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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You could pay me for having your car in taking up space in my driveway every other week.... *grin* Nah, go with a racing beat catback.
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 12:08 PM
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so... uhmmm.. keep saving for a haltech!

(yes, you miss out on the instant gratification of buying new ****, but then you can pass all of the instant gratification types once you have your haltech installed and tuned..... (and pass them significantly faster too!)
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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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You could pay me for having your car in taking up space in my driveway every other week.... *grin* Nah, go with a racing beat catback.
i could pay jennifer for the hot sex last night too.
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