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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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well its been a while and i know that most of u guys dont like tibs... but for those who remember me and how small my list of mods were. what do u think of it now? ive added a couple more things since the last time:

INTERIOR:
SpeedHut Triple Gauge Pod Pillar
AEM 6-IN-1 Wideband Uego A/F Controller
AutoMeter 20psi Boost/Vac Gauge
AutoMeter 100psi Oil Pressure Gauge
Next Generation Motorsports Battery Relocation Kit
KDM Multigauges
KDM Steering Wheel Emblem

EXTERIOR:
Zefiro Rhonda Front Bumper
GT Tech Type B Side Skirts
Shark Racing Vertical Doors
K3 Carbon Fiber OEM Hood
KDM Emblem Conversion
KDM Wheel Caps
20% Window Tint
Clear Cornered Head Lights
MonkiBoy's Redded Out Tail-Lights
Shorter Antenna

PERFORMANCE:
Next Generation Motorsports Single Turbo Kit
Next Generation Motorsports IceBox Upper Intake Manifold
Next Generation Motorsports Stage 3 Lower Intake Manifold
Next Generation Motorsports MafterBurner 2 Tuner
Next Generation Motorsports Stainless Steel Bolt Kit
Ripp Modifications 310cc Injectors
Custom 2.5" Exhaust
Weapon-R Engine Damper Kit
Gyrex Grounding Wire Kit

SUSPENSION:
Progress Technology Rear Sway Bar
Mussa Type B Front Strut Bar

MISCELLANEOUS:
Fake Greddy Carb Sticker
'EJECT' Hazard Button Cover
Bra Warning Sun-Visor Decal
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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I like tibs. They did a great job of improving on the last model. Give a link for pictures.

Sounds like you put a lot of money and hard work into the car, and I personally think it looks good.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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List sounds good but some pics would really do this thread some justice
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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It's hard to know 'how you are doing' without knowing your goals.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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this is still on a hyundai tiberon right? not to sound dicklike, but a polished turd is still a turd.

You should have sold that car and just bought a nice stock S2000 with all the $.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Sounds fast.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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It doesn't exist without pics! But it sounds good.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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I'll also be a dick. I just don't get this kind of modding. Maybe you can shed some light (though I'll probably never get it). So, you have around $20K in the car itself, and it sounds like you could have another $15K in mods and labor (though I have no idea what any of that shit costs). All in all, you could have around $35K in a Hyundai that on a good day might sell $15K (oh, and it's still a FWD economy Hyundai coupe). Talk about taking a bath... For $35K, you could get a very well equiped 2007 6MT G35 sedan with premium package that is a far better car in every way possible (and has some resale value). Or, for just a little more, you could get a Euro-delivery 335i 6MT with sports package, which is also a far better car with resale value. Makes no sense to me. Of course, your car is more "unique" (not, to me, in a good way, either), but I would rather be smart with my $$$ than "unique" with my car. Just my $.01 worth.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bjohnston,Nov 3 2006, 11:43 AM
I'll also be a dick. I just don't get this kind of modding. Maybe you can shed some light (though I'll probably never get it). So, you have around $20K in the car itself, and it sounds like you could have another $15K in mods and labor (though I have no idea what any of that shit costs). All in all, you could have around $35K in a Hyundai that on a good day might sell $15K (oh, and it's still a FWD economy Hyundai coupe). Talk about taking a bath... For $35K, you could get a very well equiped 2007 6MT G35 sedan with premium package that is a far better car in every way possible (and has some resale value). Or, for just a little more, you could get a Euro-delivery 335i 6MT with sports package, which is also a far better car with resale value. Makes no sense to me. Of course, your car is more "unique" (not, to me, in a good way, either), but I would rather be smart with my $$$ than "unique" with my car. Just my $.01 worth.
maybe his car is sponsored so it didn't cost all that much.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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ok im back from school to shed some light on the situation. i cant get pics right now because its at the shop getting its turbo professionally checked out and its going to get dynoed... (right now the shop manager went to sema so he'll be back sat) so i cant get pics of it right now and the new front end isnt on the car yet.

my goal is with the car is to have it perform and look good, meaning its my daily driver, show car, and track car. its jus a everyday have fun in car.

and BJOHNSTON i didnt spend 15k on my mods... only 6k, and i know you guys will think im spoiled but my parents bought the car and since its not paid off i cant trade it in or anything... and with the money and time i alrdy spent in the car i dont wana sell or trade it. unless i can get like a skyline for equal trade lol. so resale is not something im worried about.

everyone has their own taste and if i could choose my own car i would have prolly gotten a srt4, a used s2k, or even a 240sx
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