What to get TAX return
04-02-2006, 10:32 PM
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What to get TAX return
Gettn about $340 from uncle sam. so I'm gonna have $540 to spend. What should i get? I was thinkn MRT singe axle-back? save up for some bullit rims? SCT II & CL? just want to hear your guys opinions
04-02-2006, 10:42 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
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Gettn about $340 from uncle sam. so I'm gonna have $540 to spend. What should i get? I was thinkn MRT singe axle-back? save up for some bullit rims? SCT II & CL? just want to hear your guys opinions
Gettn about $340 from uncle sam. so I'm gonna have $540 to spend. What should i get? I was thinkn MRT singe axle-back? save up for some bullit rims? SCT II & CL? just want to hear your guys opinions
04-02-2006, 10:46 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
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I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
ORIGINAL: Trill Gear Head
Gettn about $340 from uncle sam. so I'm gonna have $540 to spend. What should i get? I was thinkn MRT singe axle-back? save up for some bullit rims? SCT II & CL? just want to hear your guys opinions
Gettn about $340 from uncle sam. so I'm gonna have $540 to spend. What should i get? I was thinkn MRT singe axle-back? save up for some bullit rims? SCT II & CL? just want to hear your guys opinions
04-02-2006, 10:50 PM
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I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
As you now i drive a stick shift so i would the C&L/X-Cal2 be worth the $500+ price tag? I just don't want to get it and not be able to tell the difference. Also, I don't have the kind of money to go and rent the dyno, is the tune that comes with it good? I know you've through around lidio's tunes around, keep in mind i live in VA so does he have to see my car or does he just have general tune program that he ships w/t X-cal2? sry for all da questions but i just havn't found the answers on any of the threads.
04-02-2006, 10:53 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
ORIGINAL: Trill Gear Head
As you now i drive a stick shift so i would the C&L/X-Cal2 be worth the $500+ price tag? I just don't want to get it and not be able to tell the difference. Also, I don't have the kind of money to go and rent the dyno, is the tune that comes with it good? I know you've through around lidio's tunes around, keep in mind i live in VA so does he have to see my car or does he just have general tune program that he ships w/t X-cal2? sry for all da questions but i just havn't found the answers on any of the threads.
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I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
As you now i drive a stick shift so i would the C&L/X-Cal2 be worth the $500+ price tag? I just don't want to get it and not be able to tell the difference. Also, I don't have the kind of money to go and rent the dyno, is the tune that comes with it good? I know you've through around lidio's tunes around, keep in mind i live in VA so does he have to see my car or does he just have general tune program that he ships w/t X-cal2? sry for all da questions but i just havn't found the answers on any of the threads.
04-02-2006, 11:00 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
ORIGINAL: Trill Gear Head
As you now i drive a stick shift so i would the C&L/X-Cal2 be worth the $500+ price tag? I just don't want to get it and not be able to tell the difference. Also, I don't have the kind of money to go and rent the dyno, is the tune that comes with it good? I know you've through around lidio's tunes around, keep in mind i live in VA so does he have to see my car or does he just have general tune program that he ships w/t X-cal2? sry for all da questions but i just havn't found the answers on any of the threads.
quote: screaming
I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
I would save up a little more and got for the C&L/X-Cal2 combo.... use that as a building block for everything else...
As you now i drive a stick shift so i would the C&L/X-Cal2 be worth the $500+ price tag? I just don't want to get it and not be able to tell the difference. Also, I don't have the kind of money to go and rent the dyno, is the tune that comes with it good? I know you've through around lidio's tunes around, keep in mind i live in VA so does he have to see my car or does he just have general tune program that he ships w/t X-cal2? sry for all da questions but i just havn't found the answers on any of the threads.
04-02-2006, 11:16 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
If you go with a good tuner(Alternative Auto, BamaChips, Brenspeed), they can give you a great tune without a dyno. The biggest thing you have to tune for is a CAI. No need for a dyno until you get a lot more mods.
04-02-2006, 11:19 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
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Ok, say i narrowed my choice to saving up a lil more for X-calII & tune or single axle-back MRT, would or should i need a tune for the new muffler i put on it? would a tune that encorporates the MRt muffler make a difference? or could i use the X-call II to change the setting myself? sry again i have a lot of questions. I just want to be thorough.
If you go with a good tuner(Alternative Auto, BamaChips, Brenspeed), they can give you a great tune without a dyno. The biggest thing you have to tune for is a CAI. No need for a dyno until you get a lot more mods.
04-02-2006, 11:20 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
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Ok, say i narrowed my choice to saving up a lil more for X-calII & tune or single axle-back MRT, would or should i need a tune for the new muffler i put on it? would a tune that encorporates the MRt muffler make a difference? or could i use the X-call II to change the setting myself? sry again i have a lot of questions. I just want to be thorough.
If you go with a good tuner(Alternative Auto, BamaChips, Brenspeed), they can give you a great tune without a dyno. The biggest thing you have to tune for is a CAI. No need for a dyno until you get a lot more mods.
04-02-2006, 11:31 PM
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RE: What to get TAX return
If you like it loud, you'll love it. Another option for you is GT take-off mufflers. You can get a pair for around $80 and upgrade to duals later. Just something to think about.
I'm a teenager, i love loud ish. Still tryn to find a sub box to fit my 2 12" in my trunk. I've already been sold on the horsepower the MRT gives. Ok, congrats. you guys have sold me on the X-cal II& tune, after reading the post I JUST TALKED TO BAMACHIPS i've really been sold. I didn't realize the amount of torque and horsepower increase was.
i got 2 more questions:
can you guys give me a link to whoever does the best cold air intake and X-cal 2 tunes?
and this is the faster car i've owned so, would the jump of 20rwtq and like 15-20rwhp be noticable? and if so how much? night and day maybe? lol