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Old 12-12-2005, 09:44 AM
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this might be a dumb question because the speed fiends will go with one and the show fiends will go with the other but i have around 2000$ and already have a good amount of show and ICE mods and am looking at the next things to do. i came up with these two options..... either...

pop charger
nismo exhaust
labree test pipes
motordyne full plenum spacer kit (470$ one)
how do you feel about this set up too?

or..

lambo door kit and install
Old 12-12-2005, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by j24shadow
this might be a dumb question because the speed fiends will go with one and the show fiends will go with the other but i have around 2000$ and already have a good amount of show and ICE mods and am looking at the next things to do. i came up with these two options..... either...

pop charger
nismo exhaust
labree test pipes
motordyne full plenum spacer kit (470$ one)
how do you feel about this set up too?

or..

lambo door kit and install
I'd go for the hp, but that's just me.
Old 12-12-2005, 09:59 AM
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Lightbulb Go Hp!

Lambo doors are nice. But a lot of people seem to have problems with them at sum time. Not everyone knows how to open lambo doors. So, you will probably have a couple of people start messin up that passenger side. Plus, extra HP is always good, considering you do have a sports car. I had the same option. I went with HP! Def don't regret it.

HP!
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It sounds like you are more into the dress-up....go with the Lambo Doors...it will set your car apart from most other Z's out there.
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ice is nice. but it's the hp that keeps the girls
coming back.
Old 12-12-2005, 10:40 AM
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i think lambo doors are kind of a fad, so since you already have a lot of ICE, go with the performance mods...except for the test pipes...IMO, they sound strange
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go for the hp, lambo doors have to be one of the dumbest mods you can do to your car.
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Lambos are IMHO too over the top (no pun intended). Aftermarket wheels are probably the most eye-catching mod you can do to any car.

Or, you can have your performance and "bling-bling" at the same time. A polished stainless steel exhaust system brightens up the rear of the car and a polished CAI will be a definite stand-out in the engine bay. Both will contribute to the performance and looks of the car.
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I'd go with the hp route, however you will likely need to add a reflash or new ECU to that list to get the most out of your mods as well as to keep your A/F safe.
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Hahahaha…You had me going for awhile. Performance mods or Lambo doors. Hahahaha…You guys are such kidders. I love you guys.
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thanks a great deal for the info, i think im gonna go the hp route this time cause i did lambo doors on my last car (celica gt-s), so ill do something different this time. also, the test pipes-- the labree site says test pipes with resinators, are those the ones i should get?
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i think you should go the hp route first. bottom line is that you will spend more
time in the seat of your car than looking at it. and hp is where it counts in the
seat... not bling.
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Originally Posted by steela2110
Hp
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Power and handling is where it's at. Don't know what type of "ice" you have, but later on, I'd consider doing a 10" sub if I can find a lightweight setup. With amps and a box, the weight adds up quick.
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which ones are better? UTR resonated test pipes or Labree test pipes with resinator?
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Looks for the ladies.

HP for the dudes.

Who do you like to impress?
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I would deff go with HP's, everyone has lambo doors. Tiered of seeing the same mod at car shows, I think that fad will die out pretty soon kinda like spinners. As far as getting test pipes, I would rather get high flow cats, sounds better and less work. Thats just me I guess?
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