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Racing Hart C3 or C5 wheels/tires
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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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Old 09-20-02, 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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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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Por the wastegate to fit a 3" turbo back, you'll see boost increases as well as overall HP gains.
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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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i'm stumped...
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lets hear some comments.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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I just want to know where you can get Racing Harts for $700. Plus tires? Hook someone up
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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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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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hm, and it was new?
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hm, and it was new?
Yup.
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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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**** that ****
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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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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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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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