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Aug 1, 2001 | 04:20 AM

Blandman

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First thing to do

I bought my '97 cl from a lady who had done nothing to her car. I want to start working on my car, but have no idea where to start. What should i do first?

Aug 1, 2001 | 04:27 AM

f0de

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take yer big ugly air resonator out.. its in the wheel well.. just riper out

.. and slam it to the ground with some coil overs

Aug 1, 2001 | 10:30 AM

Casper98CL

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ummm.. not a bad first step, but an easier, cosmetic feature would just be tint!!!

Aug 1, 2001 | 11:19 AM

Nugs3

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My first mods were lights, gauges, then an intake. Did cost too much.

Aug 1, 2001 | 11:25 AM

NOMAD

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clear bumper lenses and tint and new bulbs in the front end for looks.
Intake or remove resonator and get K&N air filter for performance/gas mileage

Easy first steps.

Aug 1, 2001 | 11:26 AM

Nugs3

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didn't cost too much.

Aug 1, 2001 | 11:29 AM

NOMAD

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Welcome to the CLub! Hope you enjoy your ride as much as we all do.
What color and is it 2.2 or 2.3 or 3.0 etc?
Peace.

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Aug 1, 2001 | 11:55 AM

KikAzCL97

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Hey welcome to the club!

First I would get some tint put on.
Then some clear corners.
After that some springs and a set of 18's.
Intake after that.

thats a good start for now!

Aug 1, 2001 | 02:51 PM

melo72

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Hey! Welcome to the Club! I just started doing things to my car. Take a look below....

Aug 2, 2001 | 03:50 PM

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chiggacl68

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i'd say lower it with springs and get lights and intake if ur short on cash...then expand later

Aug 3, 2001 | 12:31 AM

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R1Performance

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Slam it, do lighting last.

Aug 3, 2001 | 12:52 AM

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Kiljaedoen

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I did my stuff in the order they are in my signature and i realy havent spent that much $ yet

Aug 3, 2001 | 02:35 PM

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Casper98CL

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do anything first and the rest will just flow natyrally... doing MODS is like a drug... you cant stop the addiction to it!!!

Aug 3, 2001 | 03:24 PM

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Kiljaedoen

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but at least not like drugs you have something to show for all your $ not just memories of how fucked up you were

Aug 3, 2001 | 04:11 PM

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melo72

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Quote:

Originally posted by Kiljaedoen:
<STRONG>but at least not like drugs you have something to show for all your $ not just memories of how fucked up you were

</STRONG>

This is true!

Aug 4, 2001 | 03:40 PM

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Casper98CL

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yes.. definitle agreed on... get a better rush with your car goinmg 90+... then a drug too....

Aug 4, 2001 | 06:27 PM

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97 3.0

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I know this is a stupid question, but what does taking out the resonator do? i have a 97 3.o and all ive done is a K&N drop in. Will removing the resonator tube help in power?

Aug 4, 2001 | 10:42 PM

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Casper98CL

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LYLE.. welcome to the board... removing resignator will do 2 things if I am not mistaken... first it will clear the airpath and produce a smoother air floew without resistance... yes it provides some(minimal) performance...

then #2 is an increase(not loud) hum in ewxhaust!!

I think I am correct.. someone back me or correct me!!!