How Much $$ Have You Spent Modding Your Car?
07-23-2008, 03:23 AM
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The same thread was posted a while back: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...9&page=1&pp=40
But, to contribute to this thread, I've put in $8.2K so far in my ride, not counting all labor charges, of course.
07-23-2008, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by princelybug
The same thread was posted a while back: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...9&page=1&pp=40
But, to contribute to this thread, I've put in $8.2K so far in my ride, not counting all labor charges, of course.
07-23-2008, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by asianspec
ah i understand. i wouldn't mod a focus either.
07-23-2008, 08:16 PM
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what sucks is... when the time comes to sell the car... or trade in... dealerships either won't give a rats ass or even worst... won't want it at all because of all the aftermarket stuff... some dealerships or buyers actually frawn on it... which is why keeping all the stock parts is ideal so you can have a part out sale, and bring the car back to stock
07-23-2008, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SupaRookie
that kind of exhaust on the RL....
My 5zigen FTW. Sounds deep and classy.
However, to each, his own!
07-23-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
I will admit that exhaust sounds pretty freakin sweet. Just seems odd coming out of an RL though.
07-23-2008, 10:54 PM
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where is my garage?!
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probably a few thousand (like 4-5K) for parts and random labor on my TSX. the more-major stuff would be--
intake
pulleys
coilovers
rear sway bar
throttle body spacer/gaskets
camber kit
euro-r body kit
mugen grille
ceramic tints
then random stuff like oil/radiator caps, lip spoiler, 6k HID bulbs, xenon fog bulbs, random LED bulbs.
modding is so addicting. the good feeling over a newly installed mod hasn't even run its cycle and i want to do something new.
i'm finding that i have issues when i just buy parts for future install (IM heatshield gaskets, strut bar, grounding kit).
my wife hates this addiction. no surprises there.
intake
pulleys
coilovers
rear sway bar
throttle body spacer/gaskets
camber kit
euro-r body kit
mugen grille
ceramic tints
then random stuff like oil/radiator caps, lip spoiler, 6k HID bulbs, xenon fog bulbs, random LED bulbs.
modding is so addicting. the good feeling over a newly installed mod hasn't even run its cycle and i want to do something new.
i'm finding that i have issues when i just buy parts for future install (IM heatshield gaskets, strut bar, grounding kit).
my wife hates this addiction. no surprises there.
+1 
07-25-2008, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Justin.CL
As I've gotten older I've started spending money on other things. Just $200 on my current car for window tint.
You're still young!I spent way too much on my TL-S. My friend who bought the car is reaping the rewards of a diminishing asset.
Current car: $200 on tint. Probably $1.2k for winter tire/rim package, but that's not a mod but a necessity for a RWD car with stock 19" summer tires in Canada.
I'd like to get some 19" or 20" Volks but I can't justify storing so many sets of rims in the garage (I'm like is300eater and keep all the stock parts in case I have to sell the car ahead of schedule ...)
07-25-2008, 08:48 AM
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$0 spend on modifying my AV6. IF I decided to buyout the lease (and I see a substantial increase in my disposable income), then that may change.
I live my modding life vicariously through my son and his Altima 3.5SE.
I live my modding life vicariously through my son and his Altima 3.5SE.
07-25-2008, 10:16 AM
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Time to Climb
i've spent too much money and plan on spending about another $900 and then my car will be complete - FOR REAL THIS TIME. total is roughly $8500-9000 which includes paint/install on some parts
05-01-2009, 04:56 PM
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I've managed to keep the Prelude costs below $2500 
Of course, I've done all the work myself
Of course, I've done all the work myself
05-01-2009, 07:04 PM
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If I wasnt a distributor at the time I had my Accord, I wouldve paid about $15k for parts.
I had repeats of just about every part. I changed from chinese SRI to Injen SRI to AEM CAI. I went from chinese springs to H&R coilovers to Apex Coilovers.
chinese projector --> black chinese projectors
chinese altezza ---> gunmetal chinese altezza --> back to stock
probably chinese muffler --> tanabe exhaust --> greddy catback
Racing hart C5 (only part I didnt change)
3 different chinese indiglo gauges
streetfyghter2 front---> R34 front ---> stock
etc...
I had repeats of just about every part. I changed from chinese SRI to Injen SRI to AEM CAI. I went from chinese springs to H&R coilovers to Apex Coilovers.
chinese projector --> black chinese projectors
chinese altezza ---> gunmetal chinese altezza --> back to stock
probably chinese muffler --> tanabe exhaust --> greddy catback
Racing hart C5 (only part I didnt change)
3 different chinese indiglo gauges
streetfyghter2 front---> R34 front ---> stock
etc...
05-01-2009, 08:03 PM
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So far on my V: $300 for a navi/DVD bypass. This allows me to view DVD movies while driving. It's very valuable for my little guy in the back seat.
05-02-2009, 01:14 PM
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$80 on H&R lowering springs
$170 on V2 intake
$35 on LEDs
$30 on mid muffler delete
$145 on eibach rear sway bar
total of $460 and too much time
$170 on V2 intake
$35 on LEDs
$30 on mid muffler delete
$145 on eibach rear sway bar
total of $460 and too much time
05-02-2009, 01:33 PM
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Just under $9k on the CL since August '08.
Just under $10k on the Civic since June '08 and still rising.
About $4k in parts for the motorcycle since Feb '08 and thinking about selling.
It would have been much more if I didn't do all the work myself.
Just under $10k on the Civic since June '08 and still rising.
About $4k in parts for the motorcycle since Feb '08 and thinking about selling.
It would have been much more if I didn't do all the work myself.
05-02-2009, 03:08 PM
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wow!! U guys don't mess around
Me not a whole lot at all:
Fujita CAI (used)- $125 ( case of beer during install16.99)
Headlight overlays- $15
Sidemarker Tint- $15
Paint/ Supplies for engine cover- $31
Total-$202.99w/ beer
Me not a whole lot at all:
Fujita CAI (used)- $125 ( case of beer during install
16.99)Headlight overlays- $15
Sidemarker Tint- $15
Paint/ Supplies for engine cover- $31
Total-$202.99w/ beer
05-02-2009, 03:09 PM
#115
Three Wheelin'
M3
clear bra $600
front lip $600 I think
rear duffuser $1000
tint $400
custom painted black grills $150
side grills $150
winter mats $50
After Jesal gets his claws in me:
exhaust $3000 or so
wheels/tires $6000-7000
clear bra $600
front lip $600 I think
rear duffuser $1000
tint $400
custom painted black grills $150
side grills $150
winter mats $50
After Jesal gets his claws in me:
exhaust $3000 or so
wheels/tires $6000-7000
05-02-2009, 03:12 PM
#116
Three Wheelin'
08 Frontier
head unit $900
sub and box $350
alpine 5 channel $400
door separates $300
xm module $100
rear door speakers $100
weathertech mats $100
plus installation pieces parts for audio
head unit $900
sub and box $350
alpine 5 channel $400
door separates $300
xm module $100
rear door speakers $100
weathertech mats $100
plus installation pieces parts for audio
05-05-2009, 11:44 AM
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Hey fireguy good to see you around again, on a better note... hopefully?
Anyway I really can't believe spending thousands upon thousands of dollars modding. Wouldn't you rather just upgrade the car make/model ? Call me crazy, but I'd rather be driving around in a 50k car than a old used car modded out....
But to quote the man from OH I O.. To each his own!
Anyway I really can't believe spending thousands upon thousands of dollars modding. Wouldn't you rather just upgrade the car make/model ? Call me crazy, but I'd rather be driving around in a 50k car than a old used car modded out....
But to quote the man from OH I O.. To each his own!
05-05-2009, 03:37 PM
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Hey fireguy good to see you around again, on a better note... hopefully?
Anyway I really can't believe spending thousands upon thousands of dollars modding. Wouldn't you rather just upgrade the car make/model ? Call me crazy, but I'd rather be driving around in a 50k car than a old used car modded out....
But to quote the man from OH I O.. To each his own!
Anyway I really can't believe spending thousands upon thousands of dollars modding. Wouldn't you rather just upgrade the car make/model ? Call me crazy, but I'd rather be driving around in a 50k car than a old used car modded out....
But to quote the man from OH I O.. To each his own!
05-05-2009, 10:28 PM
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Three Wheelin'
It's also fun taking a 16 second car and having it run 12's.