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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Cheap Mods ?

I got an 04 lancer ralliart and looking for some cheap mods of any kind like throttle body coolant bypass and egr unplug. Even appearance mods and what not ranging from free to 50 dollars. Any thoughts?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Maybe a DIY grounding kit...it didn't do a lot on performance but may engine bay looks prettier ? I guess...

You could also get a short antenna ... looks better than the OEM one IMO.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:49 AM
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Sign up for an autocross. $50 and will make you a better driver.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Smike speaks the truth.. Though I haven't listened to it yet...

But if you insist on mods you could do the following (off the top of my head)
- Kartboy shifter bushings underhood and shifterbase bushings <50$ for each set
- DIY Mesh for the front grilles (Requires some bondo work etc)

That or you should just save up and buy something nice or autox...
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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thanks for the help. anymore would be appreciated. Also where would i get some kartboy shifter bushings for both underhood and shifterbase bushings, what website?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I don't know. Shifter bushings don't seem like a very worth while upgrade. maybe they are thouhg.

How about you maybe a cold air intake yourself?

I like the driving idea. I think it is important to become a better driver.

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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You could also get a short antenna ... looks better than the OEM one IMO.
go to suzuki, order yourself an antenna for a new grand vitara, or xl7. they cut the stock antenna basically in half.... for like 20 bucks
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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thanks for the help more is welcome. I already got intake, throttle body spacer and bypass, egr unplug, full exhaust 2.5in no cat. and no header yet, pcv bypass, grounding kit rear strut tower brace, what else you got?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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go to suzuki, order yourself an antenna for a new grand vitara, or xl7. they cut the stock antenna basically in half.... for like 20 bucks
This is a cool idea.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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I made a custom F1 style shift light indicator which I could point you to if you can de circuits and electronics...
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by roblaza
go to suzuki, order yourself an antenna for a new grand vitara, or xl7. they cut the stock antenna basically in half.... for like 20 bucks
just park next to a s2000 and replace the antenna with yours. worked for me.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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I like that idea lol. nice.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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or a nice evo with the perrin antenna that worked well. same for the evo shift knob of the new x at the dealer >
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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nice really nice lol. yea buddy
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Don't encourage stealing... Just fork up the cash and buy one used... honestly I've had my antenna stolen twice already, the 2nd time I covered it in oils from poison ivy though...
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