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post Feb 6, 2008 - 2:14 AM
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Hi guys,

So I'm getting a bit tired of pouring money into my ST (just dropped $1.5k on a sound system, and still not satisfied). After all the $$$ that I've put into her, I realize that I still need probably another 20K to make her "perfect". The list just goes on and on...damn, so many choices! What to do!?!

Blah, enough of my whining. Anyways, on to the point of this thread.

So what do guys think I should do next? I'm only going to spend another $3000 max on my car (I say that now, but...). So of the following choices, which do you think should me the "final" upgrade on my Cecilia?

1) Engine swap (yeah, I know it'll end up costing me more than 3K... kindasad.gif )
2) Redo my exterior (new paint, carbon hatch, fix all dings/dents/rust, neons lights)
3) Redo my interior (sparco seats, racing steering wheel, car computer)
4) Performance upgrades: lowering springs, strut bars, rear brake conv, big brake kit, projectors, and exhaust system...also going to be >3K frown.gif

Damn...she's gonna end up costing me more than a freakin' Supra! biggrin.gif

This post has been edited by CAMAricer: Feb 7, 2008 - 10:34 PM


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2002 SC430 (WC) - 19" SSR Comp-H, Daizen swaybars, Sparco Demons, JDM Soarer conversion, carbon fiber spoiler, Injen intake, front strut bar, drilled/slotted Brembo rotors
1997 Celica ST (DD) - 17" ADR, ViS Zyclone CF hood, ViS CF hatch, K&N intake, Invader body kit
 
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post Feb 7, 2008 - 10:42 PM
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Okay, I think I'm going to "fix" the minor dings/dents and stuff like that on my car and go with the projectors and a rear-disc conversion. This way, at least my exterior will look unblemished (damn drums are annoying to look at!).

So besides waiting for someone to part out their GT (for the brakes), how else could I do this? Is it worth it to get the parts from a dealer? Or should I search for (and buy) a donor car instead? I figure buying a GT will last me a lifetime in spare parts for my ST. LOL, just realized how stupid that sounded laugh.gif


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2002 SC430 (WC) - 19" SSR Comp-H, Daizen swaybars, Sparco Demons, JDM Soarer conversion, carbon fiber spoiler, Injen intake, front strut bar, drilled/slotted Brembo rotors
1997 Celica ST (DD) - 17" ADR, ViS Zyclone CF hood, ViS CF hatch, K&N intake, Invader body kit

Posts in this topic
- CAMAricer   What parts to choose next?   Feb 6, 2008 - 2:14 AM
- - jason   well, your exterior looks good as it is. figure ...   Feb 6, 2008 - 2:26 AM
- - lagos   Your car has the looks part down. Now it needs som...   Feb 6, 2008 - 2:40 AM
- - stetsonaw   how could you spend $1500 on a system and not...   Feb 6, 2008 - 6:55 AM
- - azian_advanced   option 4 before 3: no need for racing wheel and se...   Feb 6, 2008 - 7:59 AM
- - playr158   a) wow you wasted a LOT of money on a heavy sound ...   Feb 6, 2008 - 9:06 AM
- - D-Man   i do agree with azian_advanced, you should fix pro...   Feb 6, 2008 - 9:27 AM
- - CelicaST_CALI   1500$ sound system and ur not satisfield,plz ...   Feb 6, 2008 - 9:18 PM
|- - CAMAricer   QUOTE(CelicaST_CALI @ Feb 6, 2008 - 9...   Feb 6, 2008 - 10:57 PM
|- - thespacepanda   QUOTE(CAMAricer @ Feb 7, 2008 - 3:57...   Feb 7, 2008 - 12:18 AM
- - yarik83   a car car will cost you about 15 grand in upgrades...   Feb 7, 2008 - 1:12 AM
- - Insanity-74   Celicas are expensive cars to upgrade...and to eve...   Feb 7, 2008 - 2:15 PM
- - Rusty   ohh this thread doesn't live up to its name, I...   Feb 7, 2008 - 4:43 PM
|- - easternpiro1   QUOTE(Rusty @ Feb 7, 2008 - 4:43 PM)...   Feb 7, 2008 - 7:22 PM
- - playr158   QUOTE(Insanity-74 @ Feb 7, 2008 - 2...   Feb 7, 2008 - 9:12 PM
|- - Insanity-74   QUOTE(playr158 @ Feb 8, 2008 - 2:12 ...   Feb 8, 2008 - 2:47 AM
- - CAMAricer   Okay, I think I'm going to "fix" the...   Feb 7, 2008 - 10:42 PM
- - bccentaur3   Dude, think twice about the dealer. You will just ...   Feb 8, 2008 - 12:47 AM
- - laff09   Who needs a house when ya got a 4 anyway! haha   Feb 8, 2008 - 1:48 PM
- - playr158   QUOTE(Insanity-74 @ Feb 8, 2008 - 2...   Feb 8, 2008 - 1:57 PM
|- - Insanity-74   QUOTE(playr158 @ Feb 8, 2008 - 6:57 ...   Feb 8, 2008 - 3:31 PM
- - playr158   QUOTE(Insanity-74 @ Feb 8, 2008 - 3...   Feb 8, 2008 - 4:35 PM
- - LewFX   im selling lots of parts to my car but sold the st...   Feb 8, 2008 - 4:38 PM


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