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Old 04-19-2004, 12:43 AM
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hey peeps,

i have a 97 3.2tl and want to add some mods to it but don't want to spend an arm and a leg..i just painted my car a silver shade and have 18" rims for it.. i want to add some simple stuff that won't kill my wallet. i am not looking to enter my car in no show but want to fix it up a little..anyone got any ideas or selling some stuff? you can post me here or send me an email at quikie@hotmail.com ...if you have web sites to go to, that would help too but need to know what to look for...as you can figure out, i am a rookie at this, so if the experts can help me out, i would appreciate it... thanks..

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Old 04-19-2004, 12:58 AM
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Take off the intake resonator. Remove the front wheel on the passenger side, its below the airbox. It'll make the engine a tad more mean sounding without being ricey. I label it as a "tasteful" mod.

Perhaps a wood shift knob?
Old 04-19-2004, 07:01 AM
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There are always a few sets of clear bumper lenses for sale on E-Bay. They make a nice change to the front end.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Take off the intake resonator. Remove the front wheel on the passenger side, its below the airbox. It'll make the engine a tad more mean sounding without being ricey. I label it as a "tasteful" mod.

Perhaps a wood shift knob?
Hey Ken! Other than sounding a little meaner, have you gotten better mpg's or more power??
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You could debadge the rear.
Old 10-04-2004, 12:15 AM
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wow a guam member. im sure you already have the honda inspire tails, emblem, etc???
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wow a guam member. im sure you already have the honda inspire tails, emblem, etc???
maybe you can get hook us up with some japanese parts!?!
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Originally Posted by WolfpackBill
Hey Ken! Other than sounding a little meaner, have you gotten better mpg's or more power??
More power in the upper range (past 4500 rpms)

Even after all my mods I can get 25 or 26 mpg on the highway.
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wow i am only getting like 16-18 mpg
maybe something isnt right

i only have 59,000 miles

WTF?
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Even with hard driving I don't get below 20 mpg. I usually get around 23.

I would just suggest checking your air filter, fuel filter, and tire pressure. 16-18 is really low so I don't think driving style alone could do that. Premium gas?
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