Official Cheap Mod Thread

[theboydiddy]

I have seen it BUT (huge but actually) I've heard these pipes and many other car parts from eBay are NO good. Doesn't fit, it's not as showed (most of the times), doesn't give a better performance for the car (of it does not the full performance as a Stillen, Greddy... And many others would) and the list goes on. Once again I personally never bought any pipes or car parts from eBay myself for performance, these are things that I was told by friends and others that has.
I was considering buying used parts such as cold air intake which is what I want right now but it cost $515 :-/ (Stillen) but I was also told to not do it because it wouldn't be a good idea. So at this point I'm guessing the only way out is to spend the outrages amount of money =/

[happytheman]

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

I have seen it BUT (huge but actually) I've heard these pipes and many other car parts from eBay are NO good. Doesn't fit, it's not as showed (most of the times), doesn't give a better performance for the car (of it does not the full performance as a Stillen, Greddy... And many others would) and the list goes on. Once again I personally never bought any pipes or car parts from eBay myself for performance, these are things that I was told by friends and others that has.
I was considering buying used parts such as cold air intake which is what I want right now but it cost $515 :-/ (Stillen) but I was also told to not do it because it wouldn't be a good idea. So at this point I'm guessing the only way out is to spend the outrages amount of money =/

I have to agree with this, but only with regards to purchasing pipes off EBay. There's nothing wrong with picking up a used Stillen G3 intake tho. $515 is a bit expensive, unless it was NIB. Those tend to go for $400-$425 pretty much all day.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

I have seen it BUT (huge but actually) I've heard these pipes and many other car parts from eBay are NO good. Doesn't fit, it's not as showed (most of the times), doesn't give a better performance for the car (of it does not the full performance as a Stillen, Greddy... And many others would) and the list goes on. Once again I personally never bought any pipes or car parts from eBay myself for performance, these are things that I was told by friends and others that has.
I was considering buying used parts such as cold air intake which is what I want right now but it cost $515 :-/ (Stillen) but I was also told to not do it because it wouldn't be a good idea. So at this point I'm guessing the only way out is to spend the outrages amount of money =/

There is nothing wrong with getting used performance parts as long as you make sure they are in decent condition. I saved a bunch of money by getting all my parts used and they all work perfectly. Picked up a Berk exhaust for $700; Stillen G3 intakes for $300; and CNT HFC for $200. That's over $1k in savings and all my parts work perfectly.

[theboydiddy]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

There is nothing wrong with getting used performance parts as long as you make sure they are in decent condition. I saved a bunch of money by getting all my parts used and they all work perfectly. Picked up a Berk exhaust for $700; Stillen G3 intakes for $300; and CNT HFC for $200. That's over $1k in savings and all my parts work perfectly.

Wow. That's crazy. Where you got them from?
I was looking for catbacks last night and those prices hurted my heart lol
I also want that Stillen G3 intake bad but I can't find it used. Would be good to change the intake front pieces to new ones? The pieces that actually sucks up air. (you know what I'm saying?)

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

Wow. That's crazy. Where you got them from?
I was looking for catbacks last night and those prices hurted my heart lol
I also want that Stillen G3 intake bad but I can't find it used. Would be good to change the intake front pieces to new ones? The pieces that actually sucks up air. (you know what I'm saying?)

I just found them here in the classified section of the forum. You have to look for a while to find good deals, but they do come up every once in a while. I'd be checking the classified section like all day long when I was looking for stuff

[KaienZ34]

I also just picked up a used fast intentions CBE with SS 12" resonators for $800 in the classified section from a member.

[theboydiddy]

Whaaaat
I'm do that NOW !!!!
Thanx

[anthonyy]

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I also just picked up a used fast intentions CBE with SS 12" resonators for $800 in the classified section from a member.

That's a great deal. Just put on mine this weekend... love it!

[TheGreatOne]

Pretty sure this counts!

$150 - LED ORB Kit

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Makes me want to re-open my headlights and try this lol. Could be good for those of us who weren't scared to open up the headlights and paint.

I see they drop 180's name too

[happytheman]

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Pretty sure this counts!

$150 - LED ORB Kit

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Makes me want to re-open my headlights and try this lol. Could be good for those of us who weren't scared to open up the headlights and paint.

I see they drop 180's name too

That just looks so flat out bad-azz! I also really like the fang treatment with the thin strip of pearl white at the bottom!

[Boost_lee]

Isn't that chuck's car?

[happytheman]

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Isn't that chuck's car?

Someone give that man a Gold Star!

[Huck]

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Pretty sure this counts!

$150 - LED ORB Kit

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Makes me want to re-open my headlights and try this lol. Could be good for those of us who weren't scared to open up the headlights and paint.

I see they drop 180's name too

^^^ or you could do these for about $30.


http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=103

For $150 you could do the dual projector look and go quad angel eyes. Probably still have money left over.

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff.

[864Zbeast]

Originally Posted by Huck

^^^ or you could do these for about $30.


Morimoto CCFL Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc

For $150 you could do the dual projector look and go quad angel eyes. Probably still have money left over.

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff.

Really want to do this to my z, but I doubt I could. 180 custom is too expensive. But 30 bucks for dual halo on each light and paint my housing satin black... I wish. That looks so sick!

[ZMan8]

Some of these may have been mentioned but each of these is <$200 by itself:
-Replace your differential fluid to RedLine 75W90
-Replace tranny fluid = smoother shifts
-Buy either a front or a rear aftermarket sway bar. (or both for just a little more)
-SS brake lines + upgrade fluid
-SS clutch line + upgrade fluid
-High performance Brake Pads
-Shift knob
-Clutch helper spring sold on these forums
-Buy a nice detailing kit to preserve your car
-oil pressure guage (for those with an oil cooler this is important)
-Spacers