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Old 01-04-2008 | 06:07 PM
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Question $500 to spend...

Ok, I've very slowly over the years modded the Z, so now, I have a free $500 to spend... I was thinking of going with:

*TVS1, Plenum, New Front Bumper or save up for a BBK (But that's like 4-5K for a reputable brand).

Kinda leaning towards TVS1
Old 01-04-2008 | 06:10 PM
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I think you should save up for a bbk or throw in some extra cash and get yourself the cwest lip kit. You can also just save a lot of money and buy someones brembos in the classifieds. Theres a couple of them for sale atm.
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Yeah I kinda gave up on playing the OEM Brembo hide n seek game... But the CWest lip kit is a good idea
Old 01-04-2008 | 06:57 PM
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If I were you I would...

Never mind. I am not you. Please delete.
Old 01-04-2008 | 06:59 PM
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from your list, you would benefit most from the tvs.
Old 01-04-2008 | 07:12 PM
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TVS is my choice good luck.
Old 01-04-2008 | 07:12 PM
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tvs is pure ownage, single best handling mod you can do to your Z for the money imho.
Old 01-04-2008 | 07:27 PM
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buying a BBK is a waste of money if youre driving ur Z on the streets. cool looks, but pointless.

unless ur tracking ur car alot. other than that, theres no reason, the brakes that come with the car will make the car stop at a red light in good timing.
Old 01-04-2008 | 08:34 PM
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Not used to the acronyms used here but TVS? I have like 1G to spend and I am going to do a plenium spacer from AAM and then an exhaust. Most people on here like the spacer for bang for buck. I would say no front bumber maybe a CF lip. You need to pay for the bumber and then paint. So 500 might be enough
Old 01-05-2008 | 03:14 PM
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Yeah the TVS1 is a nice touch, I just which I had the cash to do the koni's too!

Hmm $449 on tirerack, time to check with the forum sponsors for a cheaper price.
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First, you have to ask what you want your Z car to be. All show? Track car. Hybrid of both?

I like performance so here's my list if I was you.

1. TVS
2. Plenum

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Old 01-05-2008 | 06:03 PM
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WOW the hochkis kit is nice for 500 bucks
Old 01-05-2008 | 06:07 PM
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500 is real nice.
how much does it lower it by?
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Can I ask what the TVS is?
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Originally Posted by SeannMikee
Can I ask what the TVS is?

I asked the same question check the link out abouve.
Old 01-07-2008 | 09:45 PM
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ebay exhaust x02 style
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Originally Posted by SeannMikee
Can I ask what the TVS is?
Total Vehical System - Springs, brushings, front and rear sway bars

True the 500 will get u the parts, but plan on using another 500-600 for them to be installed. Thats why my TVS is still sitting in my garage

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Old 01-08-2008 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by trodis
Total Vehical System - Springs, brushings, front and rear sway bars
This is my vote but you can't purchase all of this for 500 bones, and especially not installation.
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Penny stocks, save for lawyer when u get a ticket, schooling so you can get a better paying job that will allow for more future mods.


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