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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=984879

sorry man... these?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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i cant figure out if its 77 per caliper or what?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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yes, after u send urs in they will give u money back for the core
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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well do i really need calipers or what?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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you can stick with what you have, but you will have better braking with the dual piston calipers.

i'm on rotora drilled/slotted rotors and akebono ceramic pads. i installed them in march 2008 and i believe it they have over 50k miles on them. while installing the axles after the swap, i looked at the brakes and they are still in great shape.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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damn! im kinda on a budget so the rotors wont work at 400....
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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haha, even though they were $400 for all four rotors (purchased through excelerate) i still think it was a great purchase. considering my braking response is still superb, well since the last time my car ran haha
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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lol.. idk what the hell to do. i have 300 and its going for looks.. what should i buy with it?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Lol you make me remember what it felt like to be 18 lol
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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roof spoiler or mugen rep trunk spoiler
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Nothing, save up for lip kit.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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lol. yeah i know guys.. im a newb at this and i am 18 wanting my car to be bad ass, but dont we all?

Rajca.... do they come pre painted?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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na it just sounds like money is burning a hole in your pocket haha. you tell us how much money you have in the bank and how much your checks are and how ready you are to spend it
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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i believe paint is an option and will cost more
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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it is burning a hole.... i just want an awesome car people look at and are in awe...
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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take your time with your mods. i know we all want our cars to look badass ASAP but be patient. save up money and get some classy pricier mods (lip kit, coilovers, projectors, custom interior ) get new brakes only when you absolutely need them. if you get another paycheck, add it to the 300 you already have and wow look at that. you can now afford a lip kit and coilovers.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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all cosmetics buddy, one mod at a time
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Thanks a lot guys. I appreciate all the kind and helpful responses! I will do exactly what you all say cuz it makes the most sense! not jus blowin my money lol.

Thanks Guys!
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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I do need soem help finding a part though.. i need to know if i can find the speaker cover that goes on the door that is covered in grille cloth? I JUST need the grill... any help?
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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and hey guys.. i found something i needed to buy.. and i bought it.. i NEED new speakers bad.. so i bought alpine compnents and a coax set for back. i already have my head unit (Alpine 9886) and a nice 4 channel. so i am gunna install that stuff before anything.... besides... id rather please myself when i drive rather than other.... your on the inside of the car.. you gotta enjoy the inside
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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OEM lip kit & lower is good enough
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by loudacuratl
besides... id rather please myself when i drive rather than other.... your on the inside of the car.. you gotta enjoy the inside

totally agree. my first big purchase was a subwoofer to please/destroy my eardrums. now im working on my custom interior to also please myself.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 06:49 AM
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stock stereo system is more than enough for me, but then again, the flight deck has already taken it's toll on my hearing so that could be it.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Why spend money on performance not like you can go super fast with all these racing laws that are being put into place.

why not start with the easy mods? like lighting? get smds or lighting strips which are dirt cheap now there are some easy mods you can do like glowing door handles.

You want to turn heads then get subs unless you already have some(not talking about the Bose sub that comes with the car).

I personally have 2100watts infinity subs with infinity amps and the box although is huge cause I had bought it to fit my old accord takes up so little space since the TL trunk is so huge.

When i put them in we used to live in a Condominium and the first time the whole building started shaking and now at the house the neighborhood shakes and all my neighbors know that i just come home

You drive by or pull up anywhere with heavy bass people(girls) will turn to look.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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OP, you could always buy my intake for sale
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Trust me meraj.. i have got thazt feelimng many times!! I could float a can in my window lol...
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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i would say go towards looks, i went for looks cause performance would cost alot of money. but now i feel like going towards performace
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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just keep ur eyes open. ull score some good deals
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
yes u can. just spray some lube, or pb blast on the threads every few months so they dont seize up.
Also use a tooth brush to clean the threads before adjusting.
Sand will strip the aluminum threds.

OP,
I went from eibach's to coilovers and when I slamed mine the rear roll was gone with no rear sway upgrade.
The more I raised my car the more the rear roll was comming back.
Slamming the car will definity increase handling on smooth surfaces but,on the street you will find your self going slower because you will be banging and scraping on anything.
worse places are driving on the highways and going across bridge pads.
even now that I'm ata good height I still find myself cringing up waiting to hear something smash.

You should start with springs and when the struts are no good get the koni yellows.
The lowest eibach's and yellow koni's will get you as low as you need for the street.
And will give a beter ride than the entry model coilovers.
And you don't have to deal with coilover noise or them comming loose or getting seized.
Then get pulleys,headers,intake
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
just keep ur eyes open. ull score some good deals
like the $160 intake i mentioned?
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by loudacuratl
im a newb at this and i am 18 wanting my car to be bad ass, but dont we all?
Nope. It's never safe to assume on an Internet forum that everyone thinks the same.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Thanks for all the help guys!
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