It's not a lot of money, so I need to make the best use of it. any suggestions?
$1500 question
- Flashpoint2
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$1500 question
Ok. If one were to have 1500 to spend on parts, just exactly what parts should they be? I know that's a loaded question, but think of it specifically pertaining to my car.   
    Aside from being lowered, and having cross-drilled rotors, it's basically a stock 4-banger. And I'll probably have to get struts somewhere along the line, so take that into consideration.
 
It's not a lot of money, so I need to make the best use of it. any suggestions?
			
			
									
						
							It's not a lot of money, so I need to make the best use of it. any suggestions?
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						2004 RX-8 GS - Yay!
Re: $1500 question
I say Koni struts, H&R springs (or GC`s), Whiteline rear swaybar.
SRD front crossmember, all bushings from SRD
 
nope-mx3
			
			
									
						
							SRD front crossmember, all bushings from SRD
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Re: $1500 question
depends on exactly what u are going for....i would suggest a bodykit tho
			
			
									
						
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Re: $1500 question
yeah if its looks your after a kit would be a nice way to go. Dont want to paint just grab a CF hood. otherwise if its performance your after an engine swap would be the way to go. :p....i would suggest a bodykit tho
Re: $1500 question
Why don't you get the ZX2 struts, srd control arm bushings, I think ur car could use a wing of some sort and maby some other suspension upgrades like strut bars, rear tie bar or crossmember.
			
			
									
						
										
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Re: $1500 question
Or instead of the wing get a CF hood
			
			
									
						
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Re: $1500 question
what do u wanna do with the car?
 
don't get a kit
 
get a v6 front lip and v6 wing and do a swap
			
			
									
						
							don't get a kit
get a v6 front lip and v6 wing and do a swap
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Re: $1500 question
If I could find a BP-t and someone to swap it for 1500, I'd probably do that, but that's not gonna happen. I prefer a sleeper, so I'm not going for a kit. I was thinking more along the lines of  maybe just having a little fun with this engine. Like maybe different cams, or something.. 
maybe a superchip.. ?
			
			
									
						
							maybe a superchip.. ?
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Re: $1500 question
Not worth it. just my oppinionmaybe just having a little fun with this engine. Like maybe different cams, or something..
maybe a superchip.. ?
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Re: $1500 question
OK buddy I was up all night thinking about the $1500 question. and BAM it came to me like Emeral brushing his teeth. F the car and Donate the Ca$h to Sick kids hospital   
			
			
									
						
										
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Re: $1500 question
*sigh* Honestly, that's probably a better idea. Only thing is, it's not cash, $1500 on a store card. Lol and it's not even on Ontario. But I guess I'm just gonna nevermind any of it for now.
			
			
									
						
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2004 RX-8 GS - Yay!
			
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Re: $1500 question
u can do a bp swap for under 1500 if u get some deals
			
			
									
						
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Re: $1500 question
lambo doors .................
 
I can get you the kit for $1500 email me if interestd and I'll get you thew contact number
 
peace..
 
ven
			
			
									
						
							I can get you the kit for $1500 email me if interestd and I'll get you thew contact number
peace..
ven
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Re: $1500 question
i say swap in just a BP, then work from there
			
			
									
						
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