cmanns

So now I drive my 7 few times a week, so being christmas and all I think she diserves a gift.

I have like 180bucks, 40needed for some stuff, 50ish for a tire, so I got some left over atleast.

What should I buy her? Shes completely stock

Picture: http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3...207e93btb1.png

I was thinking get a intake kit of some sort and a new tire

Oh I'm also looking into getting a audio deck (Theres none atm hot california sun killed mine when it was int he back of the car ) so I can only spend like 50-80 at the most.

discuss

black_88

insted of buying an intake kit just buy a k&n high flow drop in filter... done.

cmanns

arnt those like 90bucks?

CyborgRyu

iTrader: (8)

Save your money sounds like a better idea.

BrettLinton7

iTrader: (33)

But a claybar kit and do your paint :-) Then use the rest to buy a cheap stereo and install it...

cmanns

I already bought a deck, kenwood 22w rms x4 mp3/wma preout (I have sub) so thats over with.

I've never bought anything special for this car I just wanted to make it not as stock

Yeah the paints f*ed up all around plus its raining here again, no real need to make the pain job nice

I have plans for new paint/engine/trannyswap during summer if my business takes off, if I don't spend alil cash on the car now it'll just be spent on some server parts which I already keep buying, though I'd treat it to something other then a deck guess you guys don't have any more suggestions?

wackaloo13

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use your money and give it a tune up

brandonn

i'd give ur car a good tuneup. make it clean as possible. and stock isn't always bad i like all my cars bone stock :]. goodluck with the fc

RockyZ

iTrader: (8)

for the intake, buy the K&N drop in. It'll save you time, money, and give you better performance.

I agree with saving up though.

cmanns

As in?

I've replaced the fuel filter, air filters fine, tuned the idle, whatever that **** is you run water through the engine while its on to decarbon (idk i did that months ago) brakes are good, theres a leak between the resivor and the master vacuum according to my dad (It looses brake fluid slowly) but thats not big deal now

I've changed the spark plugs, new battery, runs fine since

Only major issue's that I know about is the tramission cpu (As I was told) is going out, she don't shift right sometimes it'll just stay in first or second till 5k rpm or so even though im not pushing the accelerator much.

Also the belts don't work but mazda can fix that once I go to the dealer ^_^

Edit: Thanks for the kind replys so far I've posted pics before but for those that never have seen or love to see other 7's (Like myself) heres moar

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2...a4f2a70us6.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5...66c5391az7.png

My FTP lenses look weird on the inside like water dryed inside, is it easy to remove them without breaking them?

hhn2002

the tabs on the ftps are really weak on most fc's
they crumble upon contact. not really but u get the idea. thats why i bought the jdm ftps. they're nice.

cmanns

So what you'd have to remove the front bumper to mess with the ftps? Also where would I get these 1337 jdm ftp's lol

I wish there was a junkyard with rx7's around here, every place I look wants like 300fucking bucks for a right rear brake light assembly -_-

BrettLinton7

iTrader: (33)

ohh black interior... nice whip yo
I guess if you've got what I mentioned before, make sure everythings in good working order and use whatevers left to... improve... idk. And no, just pop up the headlights and you'll see where the back of the ftp's have 2 screws each that hold them inplace. 10m I think. Then just snap them out and go over with some sand paper (1000, 1500, then 2000) and use some sort of restorer on them

Evil Aviator

Your car looks fine. The audio deck and tire are good enough. Save the rest of your money.

If you are one of those people who just can't stand to have money in your checking account, then put it in a Roth IRA. A contribution of $50 per month at an average return of 10% over 30 years will turn into $103,950 tax-free dollars.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roth_IRA

cmanns

Lol yeah right the tire's better then anything I could get for it right now, the right rear has separation in the steel belting (I think thats what you call it) so over 40 its all bumpy -_- most likely also bad for the suspension

I'll just save 50 for the car then and maybe after christmas get something, when i do have more money what should I get >:3

arghx

iTrader: (3)

fix the brake problem or it will **** on you at the worst time when you have no money.

cmanns

Its very slow man, like 4months and you gotta top it off. I don't daily drive yet and we have another car.

Evil Aviator

Roth IRA

cmanns

nah

I'm one of those people that likes results instantly, in 30 years I may not be alive would suck dying at 19 knowing I have 80grand in RothIRA ****

lol

0verb00st

Sounds like a good idea to me. im going to give whatever is left over from my tii swap and coilovers to them.

In my opinion you should do a full tuneup. Change all the fluids at least. If you have more money left over, go with a catback exhaust (if you want to spend that much). If you dont want to spend that much you can buy a swaybar from corksport for aroud 78. just my 2 cents.

cmanns

hmm

Just a swaybar nothing else needed to use it? Would I even notice it ? lol

Syncro

iTrader: (1)

What can we possibly suggest with such a budget?

0verb00st

Yes, I was referring to the "corksport shock tower brace" Here is what it does:

http://www.corksport.com/content/00/...20brace_go.pdf

cmanns

You could suggest me some diabeetus.

Anyways I'll prolly have another 150-200 to spend on the seven in a month or two, so count that.

0verb00st,
Oh neat, I'll maybe get that then

Delphince

Jeez if the decision was only that simple. Now that I think about it, I've spent over $3000 in the past month alone on mine and I'm not even thinking about Christmas yet. I'm weak and she's a *****.