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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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What To Do Next?

Alright guys, I got an extra $500 to spend on the car right now. What mods should I do next?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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what mods do u have right now? if any
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Hey I just up the road from you. You got to help us out with your present mod list. But I see you have a 09. So maybe you haven't done much yet.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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You need slightly used 17" Anthracite Bullitts with a little rash. So send your money to me, and I'll get my wheels that I want, and I'll send you my Bullitts. I'll even drive them up to ya. Ohio's not that far from Houston... I can leave Friday, be there Saturday afternoon, and be home Sunday. No problem. But you'd have to wait a little bit until my wheels get in and I swap the tires first.

Other than that, I got nuthin'.

/would help with some pics of what you got now...
//kiddin'... but not a whole lot...
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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lol, well right now i have tinted windows and windshield, pypes long tubes, off road x pipe, mac axle backs.

70mack1owner, you are not to far from me. about an hour tops. one future mod i would like to do in the spring is comp thumper cams

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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how about a cold air intake, since i dont see any intake mods.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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i was looking at those, the ones i was looking at were the AFE stage 2, s&b, the K&N, and c&l. was also looking at shifter and sct or diablosport tuner
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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+1 - intake and tune

Save up an extra $50 - http://www.brenspeed.com/3000jlt.html

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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well how much more power is that worth?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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well how much more power is that worth?
the kit from steeda ive heard has gains up to 30+hp
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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I say go intake/tuner. Best bang for the buck. Or you could always lower the car.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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I'd put a set of good shocks on it and settle the car down, make it more responsive, and make it ride better too.... Koni STR.T's fit the budget @ $459.99 shipped, and will transform how the car feels all the time-not just when you floor it. Really, when I drive a stock Mustang the shocks are what I hate most, more than the power, the shifter, anything. I hate the wallowly feel, I hate the rear end skipping around nervously, and I hate the impact harshness. All those things are damper issues that good shocks fix.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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CAI & tune I feel will be the best bang for your buck. You will have a new car again, the seat of your pants feel is great. Ask anyone, it will drastically wake up your car.

PS I see you live in PA. If your car is a DD and you have to drive in snow, ask tuner for a snow tune as one of the three they will give you. It really helps ion snow and ice roads. Brendspeed does this, I'm guessing other tuners do to.
Incase you didn't know, if you buy your tuner from a Tuner (Brendspeed, Tillman, ect), they give you 3 custom tunes made just for your car, along with the canned tunes in the tunner.

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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C&L Racer and Tune. And don't look back.

I got my C&L Racer and Brenspeed 91 Tune and couldn't stop giggling. I still do when I'm merging onto the freeway
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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<-- *thinks his plan didn't work for some reason...*
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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<-- *thinks his plan didn't work for some reason...*
lol, mope but thanks for the idea.

i am thinking very hard on the intake and tuner. i want to do cams in the spring, comp thumpers. how much do these change the car?? what mods might go good with these?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Green96GT
lol, mope but thanks for the idea.

i am thinking very hard on the intake and tuner. i want to do cams in the spring, comp thumpers. how much do these change the car?? what mods might go good with these?
An Intake and tuner package is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do you need a tuner with most mods, it allows you to make fine adjustments, gear adjustments, and tire revolutions per mile adjustments. An intake and tune will add 20-30 hp and with our tuning you will also get instant throttle response, better drivability, equal if not better MPH under normal throttle (just try to stay out of it). With our tuning, you also get our customer service and dedication to the S197's platform. We love them as much as you.

From your current mods and planned future mods, I would recommend a C&L racer intake. It offers the largest maf and is very affordable. I would also recommend some delete plates when you do the cams. Intake/Tuner package is the one of the best mods and your car will be completely different, you will be upset you waited so long, I promise.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Brenspeed FTW. Got my Hurst Short Throw from them and shipping was lightning fast and price was decent!
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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An Intake and tuner package is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do you need a tuner with most mods, it allows you to make fine adjustments, gear adjustments, and tire revolutions per mile adjustments. An intake and tune will add 20-30 hp and with our tuning you will also get instant throttle response, better drivability, equal if not better MPH under normal throttle (just try to stay out of it). With our tuning, you also get our customer service and dedication to the S197's platform. We love them as much as you.

From your current mods and planned future mods, I would recommend a C&L racer intake. It offers the largest maf and is very affordable. I would also recommend some delete plates when you do the cams. Intake/Tuner package is the one of the best mods and your car will be completely different, you will be upset you waited so long, I promise.
I have ordered several parts from you and have to say in am VERY pleased with the company. I plan on getting the intake and tuner package from you soon. I seen you also carry 3.90 ring and pinon set, I am also planning on getting those as well at a later date.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Brenspeed FTW. Got my Hurst Short Throw from them and shipping was lightning fast and price was decent!
Good to hear, glad you love your Hurst, great looking shifter!

Originally Posted by Green96GT
I have ordered several parts from you and have to say in am VERY pleased with the company. I plan on getting the intake and tuner package from you soon. I seen you also carry 3.90 ring and pinon set, I am also planning on getting those as well at a later date.
Glad you are pleased with our service, that's what we are here for, when you are ready, give us a call and we can get you taken care of. Your car will be like a new car after the intake and tune.
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