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GuJu MaN 89 · 12-08-2005, 10:45 AM

yea ive got aruond $120 or like $150 to spend on some upgrades on my 97 toyota corolla. i allready have a K&N filter, but what else can i buy for like $150?

TwinCamGuy · 12-08-2005, 10:51 AM

get 4 full tank of gas

GuJu MaN 89 · 12-08-2005, 10:52 AM

im serous bro, what could i get increasnig my performance for around $150

Nismo Convert · 12-08-2005, 10:58 AM

Well, you could advance the timing and buy premium, 150 won't go too far, you might beable to buy 1 good tire.

GuJu MaN 89 · 12-08-2005, 11:00 AM

advance the timings? oh yea forgot to mention its a automatic.

also, think i could get a new cat convertor from like OBX and it would improve some or no? and if it did improve it, what will it improve?

freakinbox · 12-08-2005, 11:28 AM

150 is nothing. you could buy something to make it look nice but thats about it... Maybe put synthetic oil into it?

Cal_Y · 12-08-2005, 12:05 PM

Here's a plan: go to the bank and set up a mutual fund account that takes like $25 out of your main account every month. Drop that $150 into it immediately and everytime you got an extra hundred drop it in. When you got enough to do a real mod then pull out the money and do something worthwhile. The mutual fund account will pay a lot better than a savings account - although there is some risk it'll drop in value, but that will be minimal and usually goes up significantly. Plus it makes sure you actually save up the money for stuff like this instead of blowing it on useless cR*p.

canadianae92 · 12-08-2005, 01:25 PM

I agree save it...

SR5_4WD · 12-08-2005, 01:50 PM

Buy a big Canadian Tire WING!

GuJu MaN 89 · 12-08-2005, 02:19 PM

well i can spend $50 for this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-H...spagenameZWDVW

is it worth it?

micro214_kp61 · 12-08-2005, 05:41 PM

^ no

epyon22 · 12-08-2005, 06:10 PM

lol that would be the most pointless mod ever cause you dont have a high flow cat-back system

toyotaspeed90 · 12-08-2005, 06:16 PM

look in the fields around you, you might find an mk1 mr2 for $100

GuJu MaN 89 · 12-08-2005, 06:18 PM

how much does it cost to lower a car?

also what are some good front/rear light units?

emiliorescigno · 12-08-2005, 06:31 PM

Lowering a car....you have two options:
1. Be an idiot and chop your springs for free (don't do it!)

2: Get some lowering springs (approx. $200-$250 USD) and you should prolly get 4 new struts as well, adding up to about $800-$1000 USD.

So in short, throw your $120 into the bank.