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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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Pros:
Tinted Tails
Cleared Corners
Color
Styling
Wheels
Interior

CONS:
Engine (no spgr) (Not really a con, I just envy boost)

anything else on this car rules, i am so serious, it is truly perfect! Of course there might be a few things i might notice in person otherwise
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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the suggys so far seem to be:

get a new engine, throttlebody, and transaxle + supercharger
new exhaust (either put shiny tips on it or make it disappear)
new [larger] wheels
lowered
paint calipers
do something about the door stripes
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jwakamud
the suggys so far seem to be:

get a new engine, throttlebody, and transaxle + supercharger
although im sure boost is quite an amazing thing to have while driving, what isnt amazing is getting worse gas mileage, especially if you do alot of town driving, and paying for the high octane stuff, unless you want it to run like crap.

so the pros of boost would be performance....a big duh...but the cons would be higher prices at the pump(like anyone needs that), plus being at the pump more often.

not too mention the overhead cost of the engine swap

so methinks this is not a very good suggestion overall
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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looks got to me...
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Wheels: Maybe gunmetal or "black chrome", I don't like the current wheels. I'm a fan where the spoke extend to the rim. Something more open, exposing the brakes.

I like all the tint, but maybe a little lighter on the tails.

Get a dual exhaust setup, but keep the tips subtle.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Is the mpg that much better on a NA engine? Granted the epa ratings out the supercharged engine dwindle to 17 city. but i do a lot of mix driving and find it hard to keep my right foot off the floor and i average about 20-22 mpg with only a k&n air filter. Other wise i think the wheels are too small and not really the right style for the car, other than that and the tacky single oem exhaust (not your fault) i love the simplicity of the silver/black.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Your car looks great. I would suggest a nice sounding dual exhaust or something like that. Maybe a FWI or CAI on the motor too.

Ed
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jwakamud
get a new engine, throttlebody, and transaxle + supercharger
slow your roll it was just a joke!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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The things I was thinking were already said but figured I'd say it anyways.
The tires look too beefy IMO. Larger rims and lower pros would help out.
1-2" drop would look nice
Something with the exhaust either duals w/ nice tips or just a nice welded on tip.
Plenty of good things to say about your car but thats not what you were looking for.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Your car is a steaming P.O.*.

J/K!!!!!!

I like the blackened tails, it goes well with the tint and the black/silver combo. I also like the rims, its not some goofy riced out **** but normal looking rims that go well with the color of the car. Its definately not boring and not rice, which is just what you need.
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