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Old 06-03-2004, 11:08 AM
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Default $1,200 Free Money! What to do...

I recently cashed in a life insurance policy that I forgot about because I've been on a new one for the past year - I didn't think I'd had it that long, but they told me that my payments @ 5.5% = $1,202! So now I need to know what to do with this spare change...

My mods are in my signature (I have a G coupe) - I have a Kinetix plenum on the way and now I'm looking to upgrade the exhaust from the test pipes back - I would really like an exhaust that will provide decent gains (I know there's not much to be had) but more importantly, I want an exhaust that will kill (or at least hide) the raspiness of the test pipes and just leave an aggressive tone behind... I have heard the Greddy Evo II on a couple Z's w/ t-pipes and it sounds awesome - the one for the G is coming out in a few weeks, should I wait for that or is there a better or cheaper alternative for what I'm looking for in an exhaust?

I really want to keep it under $1k b/c the other $200 is probably going to be needed to get the exhaust installed.... also, if you don't think I should spend this money on an exhaust, what should I spend it on? (performance-wise)

Thanks, sorry for rambling!!!
Old 06-03-2004, 11:19 AM
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change the springs out for coilovers! or sway bars
Old 06-03-2004, 02:04 PM
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send them to me then i'll decide for you bro
Old 06-03-2004, 02:35 PM
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Contact Jim Wolf and install his Twin Turbo set up
Old 06-03-2004, 03:37 PM
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save it
Old 06-03-2004, 04:12 PM
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If you need a mod now that is for performance, suspension or exhaust is the way to go.

If you want to make your car look better, I would suggest leather seat covers.

If you can't find anything worthy to spend it on, save it for new tires later on.
Old 06-03-2004, 07:54 PM
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man, those were some crappy responses... besides the "save it" one - that is probably what I'll do since I'm so indecisive...
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lol crappy responses...that's funny. As for exhaust, wait for the greddy to come out. It's a real quality piece and sounds awesome. Plus combined with the test pipes it had a noticeable gain. Or you could go all out on looks and purchase a top secret front bumper or some other kit. Or you could save for a TT/SC setup. Its all up to you. The best thing to do would be to donate your $ to my modding fund. It provides the best gains.
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Changed my mind (slept on it) - I think I'm going to go ahead and order the GReddy EvoII and get it over with... then I'll be done with the engine mods that I want to do for now (Vortech can wait until next year) - I think getting rid of the rasp while putting on a few more ponies is worth a grand to me...
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you got a baseline that you could compare the greddy evo gains to. we are lacking any n/a comparison gains on that exhaust.
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No I haven't dyno'd yet, BUT I am going to dyno after I install the Kinetix plenum so I can see what the A/F ratio looks like (and to see where I am power-wise) - Then I'll try to dyno again after the exhaust install and see what that gives me...

Just not for sure if I'm ready to drop a grand on an exhaust yet... (I'm a tight-wad)
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a couple of hot hookers and some beer!
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bwzabodyn,

How do you like the Fuzion tires. I am considering them based on the customer testimony from a dealers webiste, but would like your opinion.

Thanks.
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