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-   -   Looking for some cheap (~$50) exterior mods to make the car my own :) (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95684)

Tcoat 10-02-2015 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pancake (Post 2409012)
I actually already got a Berk Muffler delete and Smoked Valenti tails (I love both).

I was thinking about lowered springs, but 2 things:

1) I live in Michigan, and I would probably have to remove them come winter
2) I feel like the ride would be much bumpier/harsher than stock. Is that true?


Dropped almost 2 inch's and am right across the lake from you. With good snows I didn't have a single issue and I drive 3500 miles a month.


Depending what you get the ride can be almost as good as stock to bone crushing. Mine is almost as good as stock but with a little more stable feel in the turns.

Cmorris8848 10-02-2015 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2409060)
Dropped almost 2 inch's and am right across the lake from you. With good snows I didn't have a single issue and I drive 3500 miles a month.


Depending what you get the ride can be almost as good as stock to bone crushing. Mine is almost as good as stock but with a little more stable feel in the turns.
Last I saw, you have the RSR Superdowns, even though you originally thought they were the TRD Springs, correct? I was originally thinking about the Eibach Pro-kit, but I might go with the Superdowns since they give a larger drop.

Tcoat 10-02-2015 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmorris8848 (Post 2409064)
Last I saw, you have the RSR Superdowns, even though you originally thought they were the TRD Springs, correct? I was originally thinking about the Eibach Pro-kit, but I might go with the Superdowns since they give a larger drop.
Correct. As I recently said in another thread on paper they are supposed to give a 1.2" drop in front and a 1.4" drop in rear but when measured against 3 stock suspensions it is closer to 1.75" front and just shy of 2" in back. At that level I was worried since to the best of my knowledge anything that low should have bolts and LCAs as well and I don't but so far with almost 50K miles I have had zero issues so am not sweating it.

Speed2th 10-03-2015 01:59 AM
Rear roof spoiler

soulreapersteve 10-03-2015 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2409078)
Correct. As I recently said in another thread on paper they are supposed to give a 1.2" drop in front and a 1.4" drop in rear but when measured against 3 stock suspensions it is closer to 1.75" front and just shy of 2" in back. At that level I was worried since to the best of my knowledge anything that low should have bolts and LCAs as well and I don't but so far with almost 50K miles I have had zero issues so am not sweating it.
No alignment issues? Was looking into getting the milder RSRs along with bolts and an LCA for a .5" drop...

If that's the case, I may go ahead and get it..

Tcoat 10-03-2015 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve (Post 2409177)
No alignment issues? Was looking into getting the milder RSRs along with bolts and an LCA for a .5" drop...

If that's the case, I may go ahead and get it..
I have not had it checked although I keep meaning to. Certainly don't feel anything and the tire wear is as even as you can get so I am not too worried about it. I could be asking for trouble at some point but if nothing has shown up after so many miles I doubt it will.
I am far from an expert on the subject though as most of my old cars I worked very hard to get them up in the air not down but from everything I have read if you are going under an inch you don't need anything else anyway.

Vincenttam 10-03-2015 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by pancake (Post 2408584)
I really want to make this car my own and unique without over-doing it (in terms of both money - and straight up ugly).

I don't have the budget to buy a body kit (I don't really want one tbh). I plan to buy a rear diffuser pretty soon, as well as a K&N air filter (I know this isn't exterior).

But that's what I like - ~$50 mods I can throw on once a month or so as I can afford them. Honestly I want to rice it up without being too over-the-top. I refuse to put anything on with words (stickers that say 'fresh 2 death' and that nonsense). I know some people will flame if you like rice or your car looks ricey, but FOR ME...I like a little rice..:thumbup:

So anywhere around ~$50-~$100 or so, let me know what you recommend!
Preferably exterior

BTW: I have a WRB if that matters :)
I remember when i first got my car i said the exact same thing. Something like, i don't want to do too much, add a bit of lights and things to change it just a little only so that others who actually own the car would know the differences.

Got the car and quickly drove it to formula Drift

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...78&oe=569F02CB

Than a few months later

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...62&oe=56A58668

And than one year later....

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hp...21036768_n.jpg

:D

Turbo95eg6 10-03-2015 06:48 AM
Keep in mind a $50 mod will look like a $50 mod. Kust keep it stock in the meantime.

olsonpg 10-03-2015 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by scottxnizzle (Post 2408613)
I say save up for some coils and spacers, gives the car a clean look on stock wheels. Just saiyan
asks for sub 50 dollar suggestions.. Jumps to 1500 dollars lol.:)

seriously tho, DAEMANO gave you an awesome awesome list of possibilities.

Tcoat 10-03-2015 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pancake (Post 2408584)
I really want to make this car my own and unique
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Originally Posted by olsonpg (Post 2409247)
asks for sub 50 dollar suggestions.. Jumps to 1500 dollars lol.:)
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Asking what can be bought for $50 is hardly a way to make the car your own. What you will get is what everybody else wants to make the car their own. Shouldn't have to go looking for ideas they should just come to you.



Well the $1500 just means he has to save up $50 only 30 times.

daiheadjai 10-03-2015 01:31 PM
Plastidip something.

ryoma 10-03-2015 04:09 PM
whatever you do, do NOT look at other people's build journals. you will most likely find yourself tossing away your self control and go on a parts buying spree lol

why? 10-03-2015 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ryoma (Post 2409398)
whatever you do, do NOT look at other people's build journals. you will most likely find yourself tossing away your self control and go on a parts buying spree lol
isn't that the point of being a car enthusiast? Existing on ramen and spending every possible penny on car mods.

soulreapersteve 10-03-2015 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by why? (Post 2409527)
isn't that the point of being a car enthusiast? Existing on ramen and spending every possible penny on car mods.
Staying skinny is helpful in weight reduction! Every pound counts.


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