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Old 03-03-2009, 05:42 PM
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Default Performance mods for $800?

Back in December I bought a 2007 GT with 8500 miles on it. It's still in storage, but will be out in a month or so.

I auctioned off a gun of mine to get new wheels and tires, and I'm left with $800 or so.

For the moment that's what I have to spend on the car. Next year I can spend more.

What, if any, performance modifications can be made for such a small sum that would make a difference?

Thanks for any replies.
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Old 03-03-2009, 05:49 PM
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like the next 10 people they'll all say CAI & Tune.. you'll still have a little cash left over maybe enough Underdrive pulleys or delete plates (assuming you install yourself)
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Old 03-03-2009, 06:05 PM
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cai/tuner or gears

better the cai/tuner first
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Old 03-03-2009, 07:56 PM
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+1 CAI and Tuner....common 7 more reply's and we're good. LOL
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Old 03-03-2009, 08:09 PM
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CAI and tuner from Brenspeed or Bamachips. If you wait until may I'll sell you mine for 350 and all you gotta buy is tunes 3 for 100 bucks. Saving you about 200 bucks... I'll be selling it regardless... just letting you know.
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Old 03-03-2009, 08:13 PM
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+1, good deal. cai and tune like everyone else. you will be left with some cash possibly, and if it is enough I would go gears...
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Old 03-04-2009, 07:54 AM
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cai/tune then gears 5 more cai/tune people
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Old 03-04-2009, 08:22 AM
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4 more... CAI/Tune

And depending on your goals/plans with the car, you could also consider shocks/struts.
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Old 03-04-2009, 09:36 AM
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I hate to sound like a broken record but, with your $800...

CAI & tune is a must (biggest bang-for-the-buck short of going FI) ~ $650
UDP's or 1 piece drive shaft or delete plates

I'd say gears also but you only have about $150 left.
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Old 03-04-2009, 10:40 AM
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I wonder if I should get a CAI and tuner?

Johnboy7701, please let me know when you're ready to sell your stuff.
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