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winnre 12-26-2013 10:52 AM

What mod did you do that we should NOT do?
 
Dunno if there is a thread where we can learn from the mistakes of others so here goes.

What mod have you done that was a mistake, or a waste of money, or just something that should not have been done, and you'd recommend to others to avoid?

Did you use the wrong size spacers? Try to update software? New seats? Wrong size CAIs? Post your trials and tribulations here to help save your brethren heartaches and so that your negative experiences may educate others.

Crayon 12-26-2013 11:24 AM

On the Mazda I did a "cram the wheel into a curb" mod. I highly recommend not doing that.

Riptide67 12-26-2013 11:25 AM

Ordering spacers and then deciding not even a week later to buy wheels.

DEpointfive0 12-26-2013 11:27 AM

Stock tires... Fúck they suck...

Oh, and Pirelli P-Zeros... They suck too, no grip for a R rated tire

H2O_Doc 12-26-2013 11:29 AM

Hello Kitty Decals. Apparently they don't provide +50 h.p.

People also look at you funny if you are 40 something adult male driving a sports car with Hello Kitty decals on it. Who'd have guessed.

Edit: covering them with Justin Bieber stickers isn't much of an improvement, you just gotta take those suckers off altogether.

theDreamer 12-26-2013 11:30 AM

Biggest suggestion I can add is buying a mod you will replace in the future.
Meaning if you plan to go boost down the line, avoid the intake upgrade as it is worthless later, save the money.

Crayon 12-26-2013 11:54 AM

Serious answer: Any mod that involves modification of stock parts should either be extremely well thought out and considered, or you best have enough money to buy replacements should you change your mind or screw up.

winnre 12-26-2013 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crayon (Post 2625462)
Serious answer: Any mod that involves modification of stock parts should either be extremely well thought out and considered, or you best have enough money to buy replacements should you change your mind or screw up.

I agree. I have seen mods that say this has to be cut or drilled. I stop reading right then and there.

Waiz 12-26-2013 12:00 PM

If I could go back in time I would have never bought any other car cover except the NOAH car cover

The OEM, and two other aftermarket ones I bought never shielded my car from the rain like the NOAH does, even in a full storm my car is completely dry!

winnre 12-26-2013 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 2625473)
If I could go back in time I would have never bought any other car cover except the NOAH car cover

The OEM, and two other aftermarket ones I bought never shielded my car from the rain like the NOAH does, even in a full storm my car is completely dry!

What are the other covers that you got so we can avoid them? I'm considering the CoverCraft WeatherShield HP.

mag_black 12-26-2013 01:00 PM

I would've avoided wheel spacers and springs and would've waited for coils and aftermarket wheels.

Lxpony 12-26-2013 01:17 PM

NISMO Exhaust- big waste of money

onzedge 12-26-2013 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2625418)
Stock tires... Fúck they suck...

Oh, and Pirelli P-Zeros... They suck too, no grip for a R rated tire

:iagree:

onzedge 12-26-2013 01:29 PM

I regret the pine-tree air freshener mod.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WobPkPnkL.jpg

winnre 12-26-2013 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 2625615)
I regret the pine-tree air freshener mod.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31WobPkPnkL.jpg

Easy mistake. This is my mod:


http://houseofhantrums.files.wordpre...rfreshener.jpg


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