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jawn · 11-03-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Sell interior=weight reduction=profit! $$$

May help with 1/4 mile times by up to 1/2 milisec

Nah, man. You don't need fenders, a hood, a trunk, doors, an interior, A/C, or any exhaust piping. Get the sawzall out, boys.

http://www.rcramer.com/fun/econobox/

Kuri · 11-03-2015, 03:13 PM

#drivermod

8R6 · 11-03-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

??????????

lol

this is "squash"-scent air freshners:

Tcoat · 11-03-2015, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawn

Nah, man. You don't need fenders, a hood, a trunk, doors, an interior, A/C, or any exhaust piping. Get the sawzall out, boys.

http://www.rcramer.com/fun/econobox/

Well now. That was some pretty radical reductions for some unspectacular time improvements (they were good but certainly underwhelming).

So much for the "I took the tools out of my trunk and can feel a massive difference in acceleration and handling" crowd's claims.

NWFRS · 11-03-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisP

What are the best cheap mods that you guys have done? ($0-$150)

JDM clear side markers...$100

Perrin 2" aluminum antenna...$30

That's my list and I'm sticking to it.

jawn · 11-03-2015, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well now. That was some pretty radical reductions for some unspectacular time improvements (they were good but certainly underwhelming).

So much for the "I took the tools out of my trunk and can feel a massive difference in acceleration and handling" crowd's claims.

Incidentally, the author of that article is at Mazda R&D now.

Who8myrice · 11-03-2015, 03:24 PM

Oft = 400 to 500.
Priceless

ChrisP · 11-03-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

-Bought the spoiler off a blue brz and got it repainted to match my car = 200 total
-Center console plaque = 25 dollars?
-Customized door sill = 130?
-1 autocross day = 40 dollars
-1 road rally night = 20 dollars
-1 anime sticker pack to brighten up sun visors = 10 dollars
Many, many weekend driving adventures = Priceless

What center console plaque did you get?

sgtcarrot · 11-03-2015, 06:26 PM

Factory mud guards ~ $75
Reverse Camera and harness ~$125

Both (should be) easy installs.
Doing these this weekend.

MuseChaser · 11-03-2015, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawn

Nah, man. You don't need fenders, a hood, a trunk, doors, an interior, A/C, or any exhaust piping. Get the sawzall out, boys.

http://www.rcramer.com/fun/econobox/

Thanks.. I needed that. Best laugh I've had in weeks!

Barry

kch · 11-03-2015, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtcarrot

Factory mud guards ~ $75
Reverse Camera and harness ~$125

Both (should be) easy installs.
Doing these this weekend.

Reverse camera isn't hard, per se, but it will take you longer than you expect to run the wiring.

soulreapersteve · 11-03-2015, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisP

What center console plaque did you get?

http://yospeed.com/scion-fr-s-subaru...onsole-plaque/

Looks like the one I bought really were limited run since its not on the page anymore.

He does custom plaques also.

Packofcrows · 11-03-2015, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawn

Nah, man. You don't need fenders, a hood, a trunk, doors, an interior, A/C, or any exhaust piping. Get the sawzall out, boys.

http://www.rcramer.com/fun/econobox/

Brb i might as well go on hardcore diet. Lose 50lbs= +10 more hp right?

Impureclient · 11-03-2015, 09:23 PM

3D MAXpider Floor mats $76
Window tint $150
Esky EC170-11Reverse camera $21
Rev Motoring silicone intake hose $60
K&N drop in $46
OEM mudguards $60
8" Infinity 860w sub and home built sub box $90
Soundstream PN1.450D Amp $94
Hardwiring radar detector free
Self-Stick Foam/Foil Duct Insulation in trunk $20

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Who8myrice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Ap2 Location: Inland empire Posts: 196 Thanks: 34 Thanked 87 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Oft = 400 to 500. Priceless

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sgtcarrot Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: Scion FR-S 2015 Blue and stock Location: Maryland Posts: 51 Thanks: 61 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Factory mud guards ~ $75 Reverse Camera and harness ~$125 Both (should be) easy installs. Doing these this weekend.

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Impureclient Banned Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: NPR, Florida Posts: 2,404 Thanks: 1,802 Thanked 2,903 Times in 1,282 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s)	3D MAXpider Floor mats $76 Window tint $150 Esky EC170-11Reverse camera $21 Rev Motoring silicone intake hose $60 K&N drop in $46 OEM mudguards $60 8" Infinity 860w sub and home built sub box $90 Soundstream PN1.450D Amp $94 Hardwiring radar detector free Self-Stick Foam/Foil Duct Insulation in trunk $20

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