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Old 04-18-2013, 12:35 PM
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+996 for the Fister Ds.

Best bang for the buck mod you can do.

This is how our cars should have sounded from the factory!

After that:

Clear side markers - $40
Paint calipers and hats (Paint and decals) - $50
Becker ipod/touch/iphone connection - $25
GT3 shifter - $300

Haven't done the motor mounts yet, but scheduled for next month.
Old 04-18-2013, 12:55 PM
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$5 - map
$495 - gas
Priceless - drive!!!
Old 04-18-2013, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 9964runner
$5 - map
$495 - gas
Priceless - drive!!!
Old 04-18-2013, 03:47 PM
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Rossclifford, what is the Schnell CA1 form shaving cap mod? Please explain. Thx
Old 04-18-2013, 04:00 PM
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Painted Calipers - $10
Blacked out sidemarkers with Tint Shades - $8.00
K&N CAI - $270
Tint - $200
Old 04-18-2013, 04:10 PM
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The standard intake rubber has a resonance rubber tube branching off it, the Schnell intake is a single tube that replaces your standard, replacing this resonance tube with a blanking plate.

Despite claims of performance (I didn’t feel any), all it does is remove this resonator tube and enhances the noise. Simply blanking off the resonator tube by loosening it, placing a Gillete shaving foam cap over the airbox, then refitting the intake gives you exactly the same effect for $3.

Search orange shaving mod
Old 04-18-2013, 04:11 PM
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I'll ship (US) anyone my Schnell kit for $50, if anyone wants it
Old 04-18-2013, 04:16 PM
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i don't have one but i like the auto darkening rear view mirror with homelink.
Old 04-18-2013, 04:33 PM
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front /rear fan mod... 2 switches and some wire. $10
Old 04-18-2013, 05:20 PM
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Window Tint -$140.00
Clear headlights off of eBay -$270 a steal
Clear side markets -$60
Spider LED Tail Lights - $275
Stainless Steel Pedals -$80
Changed out every speaker - $250
Made Sub Box For Behind The Rear Seats With Rockford Amp and Punch 8" Sub - $220
Replaced Door Speakers $75
Replaced Front Amp With Rockford - $110
Rear view camera in license plate frame $75
Brakes Pads and Rotors all around - $290 thanks Pelican Parts
Plasti Dip Black my 19" wheels and tailpipes - $40
Gauge Rings eBay - $37
New Shifter Boot with Silver Trim around it bought it from a member her $40
Re-Dyed all of the leather seats same color, World Interior $45


All done on a budget. I bought a Kenwood DNX6990HD brand new from a guy on eBay $680. Amazing system that sounds unreal.
Old 04-18-2013, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rpm's S2
Fister D mufflers. Went on a short back roads run with a group last weekend and friends were lining up to run behind me just to hear it!

Even with two hours of labor (due mostly to rust on my from-Boston originally car) and extra parts cost to replace rusty clamps etc., the entire mod with shipping both ways was under $500.
Sucks, my local shop did it for $160 all in. No rust must be lucky no-one drove the car in the winter it's a 99.

Android stereo for $300 with euro-ebay bracket $150. I can get all OBD2 data, load lap timing apps for android and anything else for android. Like angry birds

Blinking back light $30... my third light blinks 3 times and then goes solid. The company has couple versions I got the wrong one but there is one that if you press break again within 5 seconds the light goes solid instead of blinking again so you don't annoy people in traffic. Lucky no traffic in my city so no-one complained yet.

Smart top - $400 open top with remote.

Racing aluminum pedals $79.
Old 04-18-2013, 07:12 PM
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Painted rear console - $275 Ebay
Rennlist membership - $17.95
Old 04-18-2013, 07:43 PM
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* Radar detector (Beltronics RX65 with SmartCord Live)
* Kahtec Smart Stop third brake light flasher
* LN spin-on filter adapter (purchased today!)
* Raby's IMS Guardian Jr. (purchased today!)

And the best sub-$500 performance mod available for the M96: 4-inch underdrive pulley.
Old 04-18-2013, 07:50 PM
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The version of the product wucash wanted is the Blinking Smart Stop Delay Module, which flashes the third brake six times when you first apply the brakes, and then the light stays on as normal. If you brake again within 8 seconds, the flashing behavior is bypassed.

In addition to looking cool, it's amazing how much more attention drivers behind you pay when the third brake light blinks for a second or so. In this age where everyone is texting, applying makeup or shaving, and eating tacos while driving, this is a great safety feature.

I have installed this gadget on every car I've purchased since I learned of its existence...

Originally Posted by wucash
Blinking back light $30... my third light blinks 3 times and then goes solid. The company has couple versions I got the wrong one but there is one that if you press break again within 5 seconds the light goes solid instead of blinking again so you don't annoy people in traffic. Lucky no traffic in my city so no-one complained yet.
Old 04-18-2013, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 5CHN3LL
The version of the product wucash wanted is the Blinking Smart Stop Delay Module, which flashes the third brake six times when you first apply the brakes, and then the light stays on as normal. If you brake again within 8 seconds, the flashing behavior is bypassed.

In addition to looking cool, it's amazing how much more attention drivers behind you pay when the third brake light blinks for a second or so. In this age where everyone is texting, applying makeup or shaving, and eating tacos while driving, this is a great safety feature.

I have installed this gadget on every car I've purchased since I learned of its existence...
Never saw that before. Easy install?

Is this the website?
http://www.brakesafeonline.com/Products.htm


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