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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by liquid_helix136
K&N drop in filter has been proven on this forum to gain 7whp over stock, I dont think people realize that you really wont notice 7whp difference. However I can tell you when I cleaned my dirty K&N filter, there was QUITE a bit of a difference.
The only way a K&N filter is gaining 7whp over a stock filter is if the stock one is extremely dirty and you're replacing it with a clean new K&N.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I like this thread, its a bunch of guys that for the most part like a stock-ish car with minor touches. or doing things that are well thought out.


worst mod: continental tires. i had the conti-tac or conti-sport 2's whatever the hell continental calls their "gonna-get-you-killed" tire. these things were narrow for a 245, scary in all situations and were loud. got a set of starspecs and love it.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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APR CF side mirrors. Got rid of them and got proper CF mirrors (craft square)
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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second worst mod: curved rear view mirror. because of the angle and the way that they mirror was curved i had to focus really hard in order to clearly see what items behind me were. the image was distorted and gave me headaches. it also caused me to stare at the rear view mirror to figure out what was going on behind me.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by street_ruler
second worst mod: curved rear view mirror. because of the angle and the way that they mirror was curved i had to focus really hard in order to clearly see what items behind me were. the image was distorted and gave me headaches. it also caused me to stare at the rear view mirror to figure out what was going on behind me.
Aww man that sucks, I bet you hated backing up in the rain
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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actually, my car is a garage queen. dont drive it in the rain. i have a second car for that.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by S2k_fever
APR CF side mirrors. Got rid of them and got proper CF mirrors (craft square)
What didn't you like with APR CF side mirrors?
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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vented hood bought from you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol jk.... i don't regret any mods i do to my car since i research the hell outta of them before i buy em ha.... apr gtc 200 would prolly be my worst mod i've done since its not a track car lol
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by antics22
Originally Posted by Suzuka_Joe' timestamp='1313167519' post='20872143
I bought Spoon Sports Monoblock calipers. they sucked.. took them off after 1000 miles and went back stock. couldn't be happier
Could you share your experience and elaborate on why the Spoon calipers sucked? I am very curious since this is one the mods I am actually looking forward in doing...

thanks in advance.

I'd just say if they're installed properly and bled properly the pedal feel is really great. Significant improvement over stock IMO.
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Oh, and worst mod = either Project Mu Club Racer pads (great once they heat up, but super squeaky if daily'd) or Rota Boosts I put on the car first.
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