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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 04:13 AM
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$400 what to get?

what engine mod would you guys get for $400, tune is out of the question since that's a 6hour drive.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 04:44 AM
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A great alarm system 1st. Property crime in McAllen is crazy. I am being serious. Before you drop alot of money, protect the investment.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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400 isn't a whole heck of a lot man. I'd say either go witha used but good condition exhaust. If not that possibly some springs or a good tint job it that's your thing. Or a base mail in reflash. Can't do much power wise with 400 and no tune. Gl with w.e mod u choose!
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 05:36 AM
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Try to buy a used Cobb AP. Best way to get a tune with out being in the area for one. Do you have any mods? Or how about signing up for the TTP tune in Houston?
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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alarm system could be considered I bought wheels and coilover system already. I just droped 2k a week ago so from here on it will be slow bolt on..i'm not going to too crazy with engine mods because I don't plan to race a lot.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoG8r
Try to buy a used Cobb AP. Best way to get a tune with out being in the area for one. Do you have any mods? Or how about signing up for the TTP tune in Houston?
i agree, i mean i just got a new one, but even if you get it used, you can update the firmware and itll be like new. Cobb AP=wise investment.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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a tune or a Cobb AP should be the first mod. But i would get the AP because every time you add more parts you need to retune. with the AP just reflash to the one that fits your new mods.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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I would go an alarm (if stock isn't enough) AND a mail in base flash...

That will probably run $400ish...
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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i would go an alarm (if stock isn't enough) and a mail in base flash...

That will probably run $400ish...
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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how bout you buy my catback exhaust for $400
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Save up just a little more and get a GOOD tune.....If you live in a questionable area, then an alarm makes sense.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Haven't done much reading on engine yet.. What's a Cobb ap? Sorry for the dumb question
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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intercooling piping if u dont have it u can get ams upper for that much or there short cold air the long is a little more i think around 560 well thats what i got it for shipped!!
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Alarm system won't stop your car from being towed away if someone wants it bad enough. No one pays attention to tow truck drivers. Alarm= waste of money.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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If I had $400 to spend only on power mods...

$190 Nissei UICP

Then $210 in an HPDE :-)
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