ElDude

As it stands here is my car now
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Appearance-wise it has so far
Tinted windows
Painted Calipers
blacked out side markers and third brake light
Shorty 8" antenna
Black front turn signals

I'm debating if I should change the grill because I'm not a fan of the stock one, I'd like to switch it to an Elanor style grill. But I also would like to get some Roush side window louvers.

So I guess the question is what would look better, new grill or side louvers. I'm also open to other suggestions. Keeping in mind I'd like to keep it under 250$

warnen

lowering springs but they might be a bit out of your price range installed.

I've heard some of the after market Elenor Grills have some wonkey fitment issues so do your research before you buy one.

JCON

CAI, if you don't have one. You won't regret it. better power curve from mid to high rpms and better sounding exhaust

East87

Roush rear springs ~$130

ElDude

Rear springs are only 130$? Hmm how difficult are they to install, say in comparison to installing new lower control arms?

I put in a K&N airfilter a few weeks ago, I was told to hold off on a CAI until I was ready for a tune because I already have a cat-back and X-pipe and throwing a CAI on it would warrant a tune.

East87

If you can get access to a lift AND a floor jack, you can install it in about 2 minutes. Seriously...I was visiting a friend who had a lift. I turned my back for about a minute and when I whirled around again, he told me that he had done both sides and was ready to load the suspension. I was incredulous. With the car on the lift, the rear suspension hangs freely. Bend the axle to release the spring on each side and place the new one in making DAMN SURE to orient it correctly (I don't have the orientation info handy, but it's around these forums or the internet somewhere...). After that you have to load the suspension I believe which just requires a floor jack under the pumpkin (SAFELY) to compress the new springs. Then I think you just lower the car and you're good to go. I was absolutely shocked at how easy the rear springs are to change. The lowering is modest (about 1"), but it really levels out the car. Looks awesome.

I ended up doing LCA's at the same time. Springs took us 2 minutes, LCA's (and relocation brackets) took us 2 hours and change...

Here are some pics: