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Old 06-09-2003 | 02:00 PM
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Question If you could do one thing/mod to improve you TL...

...what would it be?

This is my list: 1. Wings West rear spoiler, 2. Comptech Springs, 3. 35% tint on windows.

I don't want to do all at once, for it is just a bit too costly. So I'll probably start with one of the above.

Which would you do first?

2003 TL Type S (Satin Silver) totally stock.

Thanks.
Old 06-09-2003 | 02:11 PM
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all are great choices , it wud be a close tie for me between the spoiler and the tint
Old 06-09-2003 | 02:23 PM
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I'm going to have to agree with Eternal, I decided to go with the tint because I'm here in Florida and it is hot as heck! But a few days later that tail was screaming for a WW spoiler so I added it a week later. All in all, I spent $400 for the spoiler, paint, and tint and it is holding me for now. I'm getting my Comptech springs in July though. Cheaper mods first have always worked for me, it appeases me until I can afford the bigger things.
Old 06-09-2003 | 03:01 PM
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Type S Lady: ur next cheap mod is the foglight mod
Old 06-09-2003 | 03:17 PM
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Eternal, what fog light modification, fill me in!
Old 06-09-2003 | 03:17 PM
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I did rear blinkers first (5 bucks) and then did a 35% tint all around (200). I then got the headers for $400. Next up is either the icebox or springs. Sways might come after that. Wheels should come hopefully sometime next year!
Old 06-09-2003 | 03:19 PM
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Ferizzo, what type of headers did you get for $400? I'm saving for Comptech headers.
Old 06-09-2003 | 03:39 PM
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I would do Comptech springs (suspension) first. In fact that is what I did first to my wifes 2003 TL Type S. For all my cars, my first modification/upgrade is always the suspension..

Good luck with whatever you decide..

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Old 06-09-2003 | 04:29 PM
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The one thing i would do to my tl is make it a six speed

everything else is in the procees of getting done
Old 06-09-2003 | 04:38 PM
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Is the comptech suspension that good? I',m considering their swaybars to get rid of some of that body roll. This car is big, but hopefully the bars can hide its size. I dont expect it to even resemble a tossable car (its nowhere close), but some of the roll has to go. Also, those damn michelins need to go. those tires have the crappiest ride quality and are also loud. they dojnt even handle that well either.
Old 06-09-2003 | 05:59 PM
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manual tranny and 400 Hp
Old 06-09-2003 | 06:06 PM
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run a driveshaft toward the rear of the car and into a differntial to turn the rear wheels
Old 06-09-2003 | 06:18 PM
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Well if we're talking one thing in terms of an available mod for the car, it'd be the 3.5L upgrade or the supercharger for me.

BTW-I got sways and coilovers 2 weeks ago and it makes a huge difference in terms of the ride. I can handle the twisties much better than before!!! (Still not on par with a true sports car, but the car definitely has lost the boat feel).
Old 06-09-2003 | 06:31 PM
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I will go for the spoiler...

Appearance is the priorty for me...
Old 06-09-2003 | 06:51 PM
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humm toss up bwtween rims and exaust...prob the exaust cause i like the tls rims
Old 06-09-2003 | 09:30 PM
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Something i want to do but i doubt that i can be done.
Add the Factory navi.
Old 06-10-2003 | 02:23 AM
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Drop...lowering springs or coilovers.
Old 06-10-2003 | 05:36 AM
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hmmm.......a nice set of HRE's
Old 06-10-2003 | 09:45 AM
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Okay you guys. Now stop adding things to the list. You're making this decision harder! This "mod bug" is a *****!
Old 06-10-2003 | 03:31 PM
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type-S lady, I got the OBXs. So far so good except for the resonance but then again I kinda like it (don't mind it). You can also get stone headers for 400, if they still sell them.

If you have the money CTs are the best but for 1100 I can get OBX headers, CT springs, sways and an CT icebox.
Old 06-10-2003 | 03:54 PM
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This is how I did it....

35% Tints.... Week later Comptech Springs.... OEM Body Kit no wing..... I hate stock wing....


Tints and Springs will make your car look so much sweeter... I will post pics sometime mext week...
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