CHEAP / EASY MOD'S ..........

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 1:17 am

ok so right now i dont hae the money to do those good mod's , so i was wondering what are the CHEAPEST, / easiest mods, ( perforance, audio, video, looks ????

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 1:27 am

For looks, you could get some Grafxwerks overlays. http://www.gwdecals.com/produc...VIBA2

rlfreese · Post by **rlfreese** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 1:58 am

you can get a cosmo racing CAI (cold air intake) pretty cheap from cosmoracing.com I love mine. and you can also go for tien springs, they are chap on ebay. nice ride and great drop. perform very well as well.

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:03 am

The CAI was/is a good mod. Lots of bang for the buck IMO. Added one to my Base Auto last year and have loved it ever since. Enjoy your new ride. P/S. The folks here are an invaluable source of knowledge/info.

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 3:00 am

haha thanks DriveNut, rlfreese, and Brian(BlueCrush)... i think my first mod might be a cai... from cosmo.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:59 am

Well order it soon.... or youll prolly have to wait like 2 months for more to come in! They should have some in stock still and total its like 140 US. I should get mine next week and ill show you pics of it!Good Luck on the MODS!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:08 am

Excellent choice! You are gonna love it!

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:54 am

haha thanks Mrizzle05, for te tip, and thanks again brian, i know ill like it. Now, should i use the filter that comes with it, or shoulsdi buy a better one? about how much for a better one?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:11 am

Since you are short on funds I would use the one that comes with the kit. Just make sure you oil it before use because Cosmo's filters do not come pre-oiled. You can use a K&N Filter Cleaning & Oiling kit ($15) from any auto parts store. Then you can save up for a K&N Cone Filter to buy at a later date. They are about $60 or so.

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:12 am

thanks for the tip, il see if i can get the intake within a month.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:50 am

No prob... and thanks again brian... I didnt know they came with no oil.Gotta get that this week to before mine gets in.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:10 am

Your welcome, guys! Make sure you don't over saturate the filter or you will be needing to clean your MAF sensor soon after from the oil build-up. Lightly oil the filter so that the entire filter has been covered then let it sit overnight to ensure it has soaked in properly and any excess has run off then put 'er in and enjoy your new hot rod!

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:28 am

thanks again,, i didnt know you had to oil the filter..

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:52 am

You could do a home-made ram air ($20 for 2" vac tube) while your saving up for a CAI.click to enlarge

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:01 am

thanx ,,,,,ill consider that.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:14 am

You can also go to the local parts store and get some paint and clear coat... and paint some stuff like me!Engine cover and fuse box cover... interior pieces!That always looks cool!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:21 am

The air conditioning tube insulator is a good cheap mod, specially for the summer coming up. throttle body spacer and the strut tower bar, are all under 50 bucks!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:23 am

TB Spacer doesn't work on the '05+ Base Vibes because of the DBW.

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:43 am

strut tower bar under 50 bucks! that sound great, thnks northvibe, oh and thnks Brian i didnt know that.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 11:09 am

Doh! i forgot that too... i got my megan strut bar for around 46 bucks off ebay! looks really good... + you get two stickers to add to your roll call!

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:07 am

thats pretty cheap for a strut bar... and the 2 stikers, oh yes i like getting stikers. haha thanks

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:17 am

Speaking of stickers go for the third brake light decal... only like 7 bucks at grafxwerks. and it looks good at night!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:27 am

oh yea, thanks bluecrush I totally forgot DBW is killin me the grafxwerks are awesome! I have all of my pontiac symbols in carbon fiber overlay (steering wheel, all rims, back and front), I have the 3rd brake light over lay that says VIBE. I also have the red outs for the blinker part on the taillights. I think you can also make your own ground kit for under 50. I need to make a list for my self aswell!!

rlfreese · Post by **rlfreese** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:52 am

northvibe, join the club. I am gettting tired of the DBW. It has me flustered over no supercharger. grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:41 am

i always though weather to get the vibe 3r brake light overlay or not, but i thik i might get it

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:11 am

Quote, originally posted by Mrizzle05 »Doh! i forgot that too... i got my megan strut bar for around 46 bucks off ebay! looks really good... + you get two stickers to add to your roll call!I just removed my roll call over the weekend...looks clean and refreshing to me now. I guess it was a phase But yes, a STB is a cheap mod, but hasn't been proven to increase performance. I added mine from Vibrant Performance just for looks

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:26 am

hey christian, how much did you pay for your STB, and where ? thanks -- patrick

1badvibe · Post by **1badvibe** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:11 am

GO EBAYINGi got my springs, cai, a fender molding, door sill chrome, xenon lights, all on ebay. or you can a least make a wish list.

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:25 am

thanks for the tip, il sure chem it out. thanks 1BV -- Patrick

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:49 am

Quote, originally posted by P-Fernandez »hey christian, how much did you pay for your STB, and where ? thanks -- patrickHey Patrick, I bought it from Contemporary Motorsports: http://www.contemporarymotorsport.com/But i don't see that they're selling anything but tires and wheels now..

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:56 am

yea, well i just checked out their site, and your right wheels and tires now. thanks anyway -- Patrick

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:29 pm

Go for a megan STB... they have polished, blue, gunemtal, red!I like mine... and they gave me more stickers cuz one was warped!they are good business!

P-Fernandez · Post by **P-Fernandez** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:58 am

hmmm bunch of ppl have the megan STB so... i figur ill be getting that in the feature --- patrick

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