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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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springs or intake

I just picked up a fit.

I don't know what to do first:

1) get lower springs
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2) get intake

haha hmmmm..

what are some of your opinions?

personally i'm leaning a little towards the springs first.

Actually if i had the money i'd get new rims first.
 

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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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that totally depends on what your ultimate goal for the car is, performance or style! both are great starting mods, i'd do both! lol... but the final decision is up to you!
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM*vbp
I just picked up a fit.

I don't know what to do first:

1) get lower springs
-or-
2) get intake

haha hmmmm..

what are some of your opinions?

personally i'm leaning a little towards the springs first.

Actually if i had the money i'd get new rims first.
congrats on the fit, springs first, it will be more noticable as your first mod.
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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springs before wheels. fits look like dookie with wheels and at stock ride height :P
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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definitely springs.
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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No question Springs..
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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springs before wheels. fits look like dookie with wheels and at stock ride height :P
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:sniffle...sniffle:
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Snap Fit
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:sniffle...sniffle:
awwww.. turn that frown upside down :P

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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Springs, no doubt.

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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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springs for sure. who cares about have the VRRRMP sound...i cant handle the fit at stock height.
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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with springs u got looks+ performance upgrades depending on what set u get, so deff. go with an intake j/k springs all the way
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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springs!!!!!!!!
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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intakes are fun...but springs look nice too. i went with intake for my first. springs later. seems like im the only one, haha ;p
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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awwww.. turn that frown upside down :P

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Ok...fine...if I have to....

 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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i'm picking up a set of springs before i get the actual car.
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Ok...fine...if I have to....

ahhhahhahahahah

thanks for the PM's too!
 
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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If you wanna buy an intake, I have the Supa Sucka Intake up for sale...pm me a price and i'll consider whether or not to sell it, I've had it for only 100 miles, so its new in condition
 
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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haha thanks guys. it's settled i'll get SPRINGS first!

speaking of springs. what springs are you guys riding?

i was looking at tein S techs. but from my experiences i know those will be the harshest ride.
 
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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get coilovers
 
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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yeah we would all like coilovers. but thats not in my price range right now. hehe although that would be quite lovely
 



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