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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 04:31 PM
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What to do with $100?

I just ordered a set of Tein HA dampers so I'm only going to spend $100 next. What would you guys recommend I spend then money with on my FD? I was leaning towards a Sparco shift ****, but I just wanted some opinions first. Give me some **** I can buy for my FD for around $100.

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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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dont waste the $100 on a shift ****. Id say save it. What color is your FD? NR-Auto gauges are $99 and look killer! Maybe you want to look into those? website is www.nr auto.com (without the space)
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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Gasoline. Aside from the shift **** you mentioned that is about all I can think of!
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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A cheapo front shock tower brace? Just be careful in selecting a universal shift **** like Momo or Sparco... they don't always fit too well. The Mazdaspeed CF **** on the other hand is threaded for the FD, just a thought.
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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A boost gauge if you don't already have one.
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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Like gnobsav said...hop on ebay an buy a cheap strut tower brace. They really do improve handling/feel.

I would also suggest a downpipe if you don't have one. You can buy those for $100-150.

Or you could Make a cold air intake like Pettit's: go to Kragen and order two K&N Cone shaped filters and make an Intake heat sheild out of some aluminum Sheet metal. Also run some 3" ducting form the nose of the car up to the filter(s)

Make a Torque Brace. $20

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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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99 spec tail light conversion, shift **** like someone said, cheap strut tower bar like someone said, used FD rear wing if you want one and your FD doesn't have one, set of leather shift/ebrake boots.
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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an aluminum AST
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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gasoline!
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Send your tail lights and 50 dollars to me, and I'll convert them to '99 tail lights

100 dollars...
Unleaded Racing Gas
Wires to relocate battery
1 solenoid and 2 one-way check valves...for when you have boost problems
AST
5 nights at a seedy motel
a Broadway Mirror, Powered By Decal, and some Neons
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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oil
AST
taillights
driving lights (if you don't already have some)
boost/water guage
a-pillar
efini center caps/emblems
stickers (hehe)
one stock front rotor
Hawk brakepads
block off plates
new engine ground

and i'm sure there's many many more

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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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how about some reading material. like that hard back book...what is the name of the author? DAMN it slipped my mind.
or gas and definatly a boost guage. and NOT a shift ****. or put that $100 away and save some more money and do some reading and research on here about your "next" mods...
unless you are going to die if you dont spend those 100 clams.
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 08:05 PM
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Go to your local nudy bar. That should last you a good 15 min "lol" ! OK, serioulsy you could get a pair of high wattage krypton light bulbs.

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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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Send the $100 to me and i'll tell you the secret to getting people to send you $100....
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by r0t0r-rooter
Send the $100 to me and i'll tell you the secret to getting people to send you $100....

Don't forget you need him to send a self addressed stamped envelope with that too..(Wouldn't want you to have to pay for the stamp)
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 08:50 PM
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help out rx7r3
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by rxrotary2_7
or put that $100 away and save some more money and do some reading and research on here about your "next" mods...
I've been on this site and a few others for around 3 years researching about the FD. I just wanted some opinions. I think I'm going to go with an aluminum AST though. Thanks guys!

Brandon
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 03:33 AM
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 04:22 AM
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I got a set of slotted and crossdrilled rotors from www.irotors.com (I actually won them on E-bay. I was a little sceptical till I got them. Holly S**T what a steel $120 for a brand new set. They are on my car and look and work great. I was very pleased. (r&r them was a challenge breaking loose the two #3 philips screws that hold the rotors to each hub) Keep your eye on ebay I I cant atest for anyone other than what irotors was selling. So save it till you have 133 (shipping inculded)
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 09:19 AM
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-Blitz ratiator cap.
-M2 AST bypass kit
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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how about the service manual?
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 05:43 AM
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you can download service/tech manuals free at www.iluvmyrx7.com

thank me for saving you $40..
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