jjklongisland
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I normally have patience but not when it comes to my vehicles. When I get a new toy they often always need modifying and I often stress about trying to do everything as soon as I get it. I hate driving around a half done care. I promised myself and my wife that I would try and take a more patient approach but I am having difficulties.
So since I picked up my SC less than a month ago, I have purchased and installed upgraded wheels and new tires, oil change, K&N air filter, air silencer delete, professional detail, fixed fog lights, and window tint. This all totals around $3,375 including the cost of the car (including $165 for annual insurance premium and $260 for registration).
I still have to get it inspected and I am just going to have my mechanic do a radiator flush, spark plug change, fuel filter, and new wires since the spark lights look like a pain and I dont have a lift to get to them from underneath. Plus I am impatient and dont have alot of spare time... lol I am figuring $350
I desperately want to change the yellowed headlights and add clear corners. Figure $150. Cheap appearance mod, not worried about this one...
The radio does not function and I want to replace all the interior speakers and add an amp. The total cost for parts for my set up is around $900. Will most likely do the install myself.
It needs a clutch. The clutch is original and car has 114k. It takes some force getting it into second and the clutch is grabbing real high. I will have my buddy help me with the install so I can help save some money. Total parts cost $400.
The interior even after the detail is still not up to my standard and the seats and carpet need to be replaced. That is figured around $1000 in materials and hopefully I can hogtie the seats myself but might pay to have a professional do it.
I also really want to lower the vehicle. Still havent decided if I am just going to cut the stockers or get the Voglands. I figure worst case scenario roughly $400 in parts with me doing the work.
As far as performance mods my list is basic at this time. 5% pulleys and exhaust.
Long term exterior upgrade would be new cobra style hood and custom repaint. I am happy with this being the final mod that pulls the car together...
SO WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS DO IF YOU WERE ME. Money is always the main issue and will need to be spread out. I am thinking over the course of the next two years realistically. As my 3rd vehicle I am not in desperate need of any of these but will not be happy until they are completed...
So since I picked up my SC less than a month ago, I have purchased and installed upgraded wheels and new tires, oil change, K&N air filter, air silencer delete, professional detail, fixed fog lights, and window tint. This all totals around $3,375 including the cost of the car (including $165 for annual insurance premium and $260 for registration).
I still have to get it inspected and I am just going to have my mechanic do a radiator flush, spark plug change, fuel filter, and new wires since the spark lights look like a pain and I dont have a lift to get to them from underneath. Plus I am impatient and dont have alot of spare time... lol I am figuring $350
I desperately want to change the yellowed headlights and add clear corners. Figure $150. Cheap appearance mod, not worried about this one...
The radio does not function and I want to replace all the interior speakers and add an amp. The total cost for parts for my set up is around $900. Will most likely do the install myself.
It needs a clutch. The clutch is original and car has 114k. It takes some force getting it into second and the clutch is grabbing real high. I will have my buddy help me with the install so I can help save some money. Total parts cost $400.
The interior even after the detail is still not up to my standard and the seats and carpet need to be replaced. That is figured around $1000 in materials and hopefully I can hogtie the seats myself but might pay to have a professional do it.
I also really want to lower the vehicle. Still havent decided if I am just going to cut the stockers or get the Voglands. I figure worst case scenario roughly $400 in parts with me doing the work.
As far as performance mods my list is basic at this time. 5% pulleys and exhaust.
Long term exterior upgrade would be new cobra style hood and custom repaint. I am happy with this being the final mod that pulls the car together...
SO WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS DO IF YOU WERE ME. Money is always the main issue and will need to be spread out. I am thinking over the course of the next two years realistically. As my 3rd vehicle I am not in desperate need of any of these but will not be happy until they are completed...
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