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Old 12-11-2010, 04:53 PM
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Best $100 mod/mods

I've been a very very long time lurker ever since 2004. Now I've finally got an 08 TL with navi. I was wondering what is the best mod/mods you can get with $100 dollars.
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type-s side markers from ebay.
LED Interior Conversion(includes licence plate LED)
Floor mats.

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Type-S side markers or rear tail lights.
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Switchbacks and resistors.
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accord foglights! or rain visors for 140?
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DIY mid-grille delete.
$20-40.

Philips 85122+ bulbs.
$85-100? [or something like that].

ZKW-R Lens.
$75-85? [or something like that].

Nokya/Hoen/Eurolite/PIAA Concentrated-Tiger-Piss-Yellow-Bulbs.
$15-25.

DIY Blacked-out-headlights.
$40+.

eBay rear decklid spoiler and/or rear roof spoiler.
$35-50/e.

Best one of all...
Weight reduction.
Priceless. ($0.)
For everything else you can buy... there's Mastercard.

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Old 12-11-2010, 05:18 PM
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E-Bay Roof Spoiler!!
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E-Bay Roof Spoiler!!
even an ebay lip spoiler.
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Old 12-11-2010, 05:20 PM
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P2R TBS is a good one too!
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if six speed, CT engineering Short Shifter.
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if six speed, CT engineering Short Shifter.
Or the "zip-tie-shifter-cable-mod" for like $2.
Old 12-11-2010, 05:29 PM
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Without a doubt---the KP Window Rollup mod. $49.99
You will use it everyday and wonder why the factory didn't include it as standard.
I believe there is a 20% special on them right now.
http://www.kptechnologies.com
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Originally Posted by dwb993
Without a doubt---the KP Window Rollup mod. $49.99
You will use it everyday and wonder why the factory didn't include it as standard.
I believe there is a 20% special on them right now.
http://www.kptechnologies.com
Gasp! =o
20%... I think I know what I'm getting next. Is the 20% already discounted or is there some sort of coupon code?

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Old 12-11-2010, 05:41 PM
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if automatic then Racing ATF fluid, to be exact RED LINE
Old 12-11-2010, 05:44 PM
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Not sure if you can still get the price, but I spent $110 on a Comptech rear swaybar back in 2006- best mod I ever did for a base TL.

For < $100 you could do the LED lights and an oil catch can mod with parts from Home Depot.
Old 12-11-2010, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LaCostaRacer
Not sure if you can still get the price, but I spent $110 on a Comptech rear swaybar back in 2006- best mod I ever did for a base TL.

For < $100 you could do the LED lights and an oil catch can mod with parts from Home Depot.
excelerate is now selling the comptech rsb for 92 plus shipping
that shud be the mod you do for under 100
Old 12-11-2010, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
P2R TBS is a good one too!
$100 for 0hp isn't really that good.
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Originally Posted by BukvaMan
if automatic then Racing ATF fluid, to be exact RED LINE
Originally Posted by mrlal8
excelerate is now selling the comptech rsb for 92 plus shipping
that shud be the mod you do for under 100
Agreed on these. The RSB will make a huge difference in handling.

The Redline Racing ATF will greatly increase the reliability of the 5at and it will shift quicker.
Old 12-11-2010, 06:49 PM
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I'm debating on the RSB or LED interior... but isn't the whole LED interior lights... more than 100?
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The Comptech RSB from XLR8 because I believe they got a deal on it right now (below 100$ before shipping). Best mod you can buy for your car.
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redline ATF was the best for me

second would have to be decklid oem replica spoiler from ebay - 100 shipped and painted
Old 12-11-2010, 07:43 PM
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Old 12-11-2010, 07:58 PM
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Progress or Comptech Rear Sway Bar

and I changed all my interior lights to LEDs including my License Plate. The interiors are only 1 LED so they aren't the brightest but they're nice. All for less than $40.
http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/20042008-20042008.html
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Some Possible Options
-Tail lights 07 base (depending on your color)
- Tint
- Hids w/ Ballasts
- Roof Spoiler or Ebay Decklid
- New Navi Disc
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bang for buck, a RSB is the best performance mod you can get.
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Originally Posted by turtlecivic
I'm debating on the RSB or LED interior... but isn't the whole LED interior lights... more than 100?
what?? those LED lights are like 2 bucks each. You can probably do the whole interior for around 20 bucks. I wouldnt even call them a mod...more like a cosmetic change.
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where can i get this Red Line Racing ATF you all speak of
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what?? those LED lights are like 2 bucks each. You can probably do the whole interior for around 20 bucks. I wouldnt even call them a mod...more like a cosmetic change.
well, those cheaper ones aren't bright enough IMO
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Old 12-11-2010, 10:13 PM
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Thank you for everybody with their opinions. I got the new navi disk already for my car. Is there a difference between Progress and Comptech RSB? Any suggestion where I could get the whole interior LED bulbs because most site are sold out.
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Originally Posted by turtlecivic
Thank you for everybody with their opinions. I got the new navi disk already for my car. Is there a difference between Progress and Comptech RSB? Any suggestion where I could get the whole interior LED bulbs because most site are sold out.
progress makes the thickest rsb and therefor the most improved performance. It also has holes for both a stiff and a soft setting.
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where can i get this Red Line Racing ATF you all speak of
Racing ATF (click here)
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Originally Posted by leedogg
progress makes the thickest rsb and therefor the most improved performance. It also has holes for both a stiff and a soft setting.
Just because its the thickest bar does not automatically make it the most improved performance. OP depends if you have an auto or a manual. If you have an auto go with the comptech because it will matchup better with your auto front sway bar. If you plan on getting a type S front sway bar then you shud go with a progress rsb.
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Originally Posted by mrlal8
Just because its the thickest bar does not automatically make it the most improved performance. OP depends if you have an auto or a manual. If you have an auto go with the comptech because it will matchup better with your auto front sway bar. If you plan on getting a type S front sway bar then you shud go with a progress rsb.
imo that only applies on extreme turns at a point where the rsb will overwhelm your fsb when your car twists on a turn. Otherwise it will outperform the thinner rsb up to that point. Besides you can always use the soft setting and it will be similar to the comptech.
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Originally Posted by turtlecivic
Thank you for everybody with their opinions. I got the new navi disk already for my car. Is there a difference between Progress and Comptech RSB? Any suggestion where I could get the whole interior LED bulbs because most site are sold out.
Just go to eBay. I got a 12 led board (very bright) for the dome and rear for around $12 for 2 or something like that. You can do the whole interior for less than $50. The two on the door would need to be the individual ones. This was one of my first mods cause they were so cheap.

Here is an example, but not the exact one I got. Similar though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LED-C...Q5fAccessories


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