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Old 04-23-2014, 01:26 PM
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Good mods to start with?
I've only had my '07 base Tl for a few months and I want to start doing some modifications to her, but I don't know where to start.. Any ideas?
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A-Spec kit and/or coilovers for aesthetics, J-pipe for performance.
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Welcome! What color is it?

Another good place to start is an interior LED conversion.
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Type S head lights, tail lights, side markers

A Spec kit

LED conversion

De-badge rear trunk

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Progress rear sway bar!
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Sell it.. Jk haha
What these guys said + an intake
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A chip and some headers.



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Welcome Roman. Have a look around the forums. You'll find a wealth of information here. What sort of modifications do you want, performance? Looks?
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Intake would be my first vote. If it's purely cosmetic, what some members have suggested are good.
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LED conversion is normally one of those simplistic things yet adds style to your vehicle. Quick easy swaps and it changes the look dramatically and inexpensive.

Aspec Kit +1 on that
J Pipe/Exhaust
Tint
Lip Spoiler
Intake
Sound System???? If you're into that..haha.
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my list would be: A-spec Lip kit, Coilovers, Tint, Visors, Lip Spoiler, RIMZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
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Is the j pipe mod legal in ca?
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Drop, aspec kit, wheels. Then characterize your car from there...
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my list would be: A-spec Lip kit, Coilovers, Tint, Visors, Lip Spoiler, RIMZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
^^^^....+1 and intake. ..AEM V2
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fluid flushes. don't forget the blinker fluid as that stuff gets very messy, especially if you make a lot of right turns.
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really any of the things already stated would be good
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^^^^....+1 and intake. ..AEM V2
Or Injen Intake!! <--My first mod when i first got my car and loved it since . HID foggies is good too...please keep it under 8k temp.
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Originally Posted by Vlad_Type_S
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Welcome! What color is it?

Another good place to start is an interior LED conversion.
Carbon grey and I've painted the stock rims black until i have the money and time to get new ones
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Welcome Roman. Have a look around the forums. You'll find a wealth of information here. What sort of modifications do you want, performance? Looks?
Mostly performance right now
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Definitely start with exhaust then. J-pipe, then either PCDs or HFPCs, then cat back.

After that you have many roads you can choose from. Supercharge, turbocharge, the various N/A boltons or an N/A build or an FI build.
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Why isn't the car turboed yet?
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OP, I see you're in Charlotte! I am as well. Check out the Charlotte Chat thread in the Regions section of the site for any upcoming meets!
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Originally Posted by Vlad_Type_S
Definitely start with exhaust then. J-pipe, then either PCDs or HFPCs, then cat back.

After that you have many roads you can choose from. Supercharge, turbocharge, the various N/A boltons or an N/A build or an FI build.
Just reading along but is there a turbocharge kit that is currently available? I was reading the forums today and it sounds like J&R kit is pretty much extinct...

Also, to address installed my J-Pipe about 2 weeks ago and am SO happy with the results. Saving up for HFPCs and then TD Exhaust, might even drop a AEM V2 just for kicks as opposed to my stock.
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Nope no turbo kit.... Yet. That doesn't mean there aren't local fab houses that have turbo'ed a J series before. I'm sure there's a fab/tuner shop that can make some plumbing. Just be ready to dish out some serious dough.
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Start with tints and then follow the suggestions above.
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