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What are some good cool things to do for under $100?

Post by Sykora » Fri May 29, 2009 1:16 am

Yep- I'm trying to get some ideas for my car. Like lighting, or exterior enhancements etc. Any ideas? :D
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Post by jetas » Fri May 29, 2009 2:57 am

not cool but u can service the engine.


r u trying to get alot done for under 100? or jus items under 100
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Re: What are some good cool things to do for under $100?

Post by Paul56 » Fri May 29, 2009 8:51 am

Sykora wrote:Yep- I'm trying to get some ideas for my car. Like lighting, or exterior enhancements etc. Any ideas? :D
Start by making sure ALL of your maintenance and wear 'n tear replacements are all done up.

Much of the maintenance can be done for under $100.

Then go from there.
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Post by Neon4Life » Fri May 29, 2009 9:20 am

window tint if you find the rite shop.u in indy so i know u can find someone to tint your windows for $100.
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Post by teklein » Fri May 29, 2009 9:20 am

Maintenance!

After that, a can of Niteshades and clear isnt that much.

A cheap CAI.

Buying some great wax and waxing your car is under 100 :)
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Post by Swordfish2Cowboy » Fri May 29, 2009 10:29 am

Put it in the bank or invest to save up to do a swap, or get bigger mods.
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Post by sxmania » Fri May 29, 2009 10:40 am

Detail it then go out for lunch :) Id narrow down something you had been putting off or something annoying then fix that.

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Post by 01neon01 » Fri May 29, 2009 12:38 pm

black out your headliner and pick up a 6 pack.
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Post by blueneo03 » Fri May 29, 2009 3:59 pm

u can do door inserts =] i did mine for like 20$$ i kinda cheated..the material was from some old seat covers i didnt use...i think that it looks a lot better. but probably some interior stuff... but not much for under 100.. catch can
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Post by excon » Fri May 29, 2009 4:39 pm

shorty antenna
tint
motor mount inserts


go to a junkyard and get parts off other cars like a rear sway, or rear discs. Prolly not less than $100, but close.
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Post by Diablo0 » Fri May 29, 2009 6:36 pm

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Post by jonnymopar » Fri May 29, 2009 7:05 pm

I've heard that those JonnyMopar shifter bushings are pretty cool and they're only $14.
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Post by Diablo0 » Fri May 29, 2009 7:14 pm

jonnymopar wrote:I've heard that those JonnyMopar shifter bushings are pretty cool and they're only $14.
+1!!! Great mod at a great price!
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Post by BlackRoseRacing » Fri May 29, 2009 7:24 pm

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wait, don't forget JM's bushings and Boogers, $35, then get an UP, for roughly $100....best bang for the price......

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Post by lilnicko11 » Fri May 29, 2009 7:48 pm

general maintenance
bushings
EBAY CAI with Upgraded filter
Tinting
shorty antenna
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Post by neonslg09 » Fri May 29, 2009 8:51 pm

Motor Mount Inserts
Ebay CAI
UDP(around 100 if you go MPx)
shorty antenna
decals
wax
car wash
tint<---(really?)
booger bushing
shift knob
interior neons
spray paint
other things i cant think of :lol:

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Post by Sykora » Fri May 29, 2009 9:14 pm

jonnymopar wrote:I've heard that those JonnyMopar shifter bushings are pretty cool and they're only $14.
huh?? What's that? and great idea about the shorty antenna!
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Post by dblsg » Fri May 29, 2009 11:25 pm

save it up for drop springs
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Post by Passt » Fri May 29, 2009 11:30 pm

Home Depot front lip.
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Post by Neon4Life » Sat May 30, 2009 12:07 am

Sykora wrote:
jonnymopar wrote:I've heard that those JonnyMopar shifter bushings are pretty cool and they're only $14.
huh?? What's that? and great idea about the shorty antenna!
did someone say shorty antenna. well im about to put the one i have for sale here. so if u want it let me know. i dont need it as im not going to drill the whole for it in my new fenders.
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Post by flhmfd » Sat May 30, 2009 2:49 am

i got a free one. i stripped a car that had one. its jb welded on now even though the radio sounds shitty. looks better than that R/C stock antenna.
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Post by Tagar89 » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:39 am

Depending on the person but check out lighted cup holders, i did it, its not to bad

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Post by Adionik » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:11 am

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Post by excon » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:53 pm

Adionik wrote:Lots of meth
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Post by contagious18 » Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:33 pm

i got a srt hood for 90 bucks
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Post by Sykora » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:45 pm

^^ serious? niiiice! but then I'd have to paint match it- bah what a pain :D
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Post by UriahRR » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:32 pm

What color is the hood?

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Post by Pablodragon » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:14 pm

How bout painting the lower 3 grills on the frnt bumper cover? (since u have an 03-05).. I did mine in flat black... very cheap mod and very low cost... to me it makes the bumper cover look less "plastic-y".
just mask off, scuff up with some sandpaper, spray flat black, then a couple coats of clear

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Post by UriahRR » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:27 pm

^ That actually makes a huge difference!

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Post by Ntyvirus1 » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:01 am

interesting idea with the bumper
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