On a shopping spree!!!!!!!!!!

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:57 am

Im on a shopping spree and trying to figure out what else to get. I have already bought vent overlays, interior door overlays, cosmo CAI, apex oil cap, reaer bumper protector, exhaust tip, front and rear all weather fllor mats, sylvania fog light bulbs, and hood deflector all today. But i need some more ideals, i was thinking of going for lowering springs or a rear lower wing. Cmon people give some ideals.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:00 pm

Lowering springs is one of the best mods you can do. It totally changes the look of the car.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:39 pm

+1 on the springs. also a strut tower brace to go with the springs

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:58 pm

My fan club and I vote springs too...so +16 on those.Damron said it...Springs make the car look soooo much better it's hard to beleive

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:11 pm

That midgate spoiler adds a REALLY nice touch to the back of the car!And springs make a world of difference.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:58 pm

SPRINGS! then wheels. sway bars too while you're at it.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:51 pm

get your money's worth out of the CAI, get some exhaust work done!

thebarber · Post by **thebarber** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:41 pm

cai and springshttp://www.neverenoughauto.comtalk to brad (aka petertracks on matrixowners.com)he has really good prices on everything for the vibe/matrix

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:10 pm

When did you get the Cosmo, I have been trying to get one for months and they have been out of stock....I say if you look into Spoilers, go for the top one, but to each thier own.Springs are a great idea, and Exaust. But if you are dropping all that money at once, why not go for the big bang, and get a SC or a UNI chip or something? I know that niether of them are great without a whole system to compliment them, but they are still awsome to have....

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:21 pm

Strut tower bars are strictly cosmetic. MadBill did some intense testing and determined that the strut towers are designed and located in such a way that there is no flex in them.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:23 pm

prepare yourself fish! here is the part where people say "i felt a difference"kind of like getting a "performance increace" from a colorful ground wire kit.

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:52 pm

But when I put up my Air Freshner I gained 80HP, I know it. I mean that smelly tree air freshner helped by changing the air density in my cabin, forcing it to bring in air from outside, making the air around my car cooler and denser at the same time, and making my fuel burn hotter......Disclamer - This was only a joke, my little tree airfreshner does not make a car faster, it does not change the air, in fact it is so old now, it doesn't even smell any more. I was just proving my point that people can make up theories, and come up with ideas based solely on what they think they feel. Just cause you put something in your car, and it feels peppy on your drive to work doesn't mean that it really is faster now.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:56 am

Hmmmm I did not know that. Good thing I didn't spend $200 on a TRD one or something!!! So if a quality parts manufacturer is selling high priced performance products that actually do nothing, that makes me question the honesty of all companies now! Im gonna have to do alot more research from now on.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:01 am

Welcome to the site!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:08 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Strut tower bars are strictly cosmetic. MadBill did some intense testing and determined that the strut towers are designed and located in such a way that there is no flex in them.but if you remember, he was checking to see if there was any flex / ----- or ----- /, not what actually happens in the car: / ----- / or ----- . the strut brace is to help stiffen the suspension so when you do corner hard, it keeps the struts parallel and equidistant to each other. the car is designed to do that mostly, but the strut bar will just reinforce it. honestly, it's not going to be night and day difference, however, if you autocross or rallycross you will notice the difference more than just driving around town. it is MOSTLY cosmetic, however for those who do need a tighter suspension on the car, it will give you that. having said this, there is not much difference (other than quality) between the cheap revotec ebay strut bar and a TRD strut bar. I had the TRD bar on my vibe gt which is now on Mav's vibe. my current strut bar on my LGT is an ebay special. it does it's job. could it be made better or look better? sure. but why spend $200 on something when a $50 bar does almost the same thing! LOLbut if you want stiffer suspension, SPRINGS and sway bars will do so much more for you than a $50 strut bar.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:40 am

well thank u all for the ideals. i already have a strut bar, sooooooo i guess i am going to go for the lowering springs. but what kind and how much are they?

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:50 am

neverenoughauto has good pricesptuning.com too.Tien s-techs: 130-ish best band for your buck. i have themthere are also tien h-techs (higher then s-techs)hotchkis springs (same as s-techs)TRD springs (stockish hieght) muchos dinero.Think theres more but cant remember

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:35 am

Since you have a CAI, go with an exhaust. Oh, one of those electric SC from eBay! You will feel the difference! (The last comment was strictly for amusement. Electric SC do nothing for adding power. )

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:48 am

Get the S-Techs. Beautiful drop. To me, paying $180-$200 for Eibach's 1.5" drop or whatever it is isn't worth it

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:42 am

Usually Eibachs are more then $200 brand new..depending..sportlines are roughly $375 brand new..as for the shopping spree..first things i'd do..or did..were tint and audio..but i'd say do springs and rims..then audio and tint..the exterior is always the first people to see...so make it good lol

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:52 am

i already have tint, got it the day i got the car and my stock monsoon radio is just fine with me

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:04 am

well in that case, rims and lowered..then exhaust and performance..as for me im not doing anything performance..cuz it's just a sunfire..no point in wasting money and time to get it to like 150 hp..lol

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:52 pm

Quote, originally posted by RedFire2K Â»well in that case, rims and lowered..then exhaust and performance..as for me im not doing anything performance..cuz it's just a sunfire..no point in wasting money and time to get it to like 150 hp..lolT is for turbo. Seriously, dont they have like 150 stock?Anywho, talking about s-techs, how much did they run you guys to have put on? I have them, just need to get them on.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:59 pm

Put on myself. Very simple install. Took maybe 3 hours alot of which was spent re-installing the front strut because the center bolt was too tight to remove while it was off the car so I had to put it back on to loosen it. Saved hundreds of dollars and got the satisfaction of a self install

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:34 am

sunfires are like 115-125 or something..since mines as base as u can get..im like 115 or something

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:42 am

brad at neverenough has s-techs the cheapest. i ordered mine for the LGT from him as well as Mav's Magnaflow exhaust for the vibe. we also got his rear sway bar from Brad too. you can easily do the install yourself if you have the tools or know someone who does. if there's anyone around, perhaps you can muster up an install meet. if we had the garage we have now when i traded my vibe gt, i'd have installed the stockers back on and sold my TRD springs. oh well. i bought them used for about $120 shipped some odd years ago. you don't have to buy new when it comes to springs.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:21 am

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Put on myself. Very simple install. Took maybe 3 hours alot of which was spent re-installing the front strut because the center bolt was too tight to remove while it was off the car so I had to put it back on to loosen it. Saved hundreds of dollars and got the satisfaction of a self install Not sure if I want to tackle this. I've done things like this and more with the GA, but that isnt my daily driver. My brother would help, and he's done it before to his car. But, the weather kind of sucks for working on a car in a unheated garage. Quote, originally posted by RedFire2K Â»sunfires are like 115-125 or something..since mines as base as u can get..im like 115 or somethingOh. I always thought they had more. Guess I'm thinking of the Grand Ams 140hp ecotech.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:46 pm

I was afraid to do it too but it's not hard at all. Can't really do anything wrong. Normally everytime I install a car part something goes wrong...just my luck but I know if I wait it out and think about the problem it will work itself out in my head.Only thing that went wrong with the spring wasn't really a problem. After all four struts were on and ready to go I lowered the jack and the car starting making these screeching and creeking noises...my heart sank instantly. I got in the car and started it and tried backing it out of the driveway to straighten the wheels out and it was still doing it...then I realized I left the parking brake on and that's why it was creeking....so that was the ONLY part I installed that encountered no problems at all! Just give it a shot

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:26 am

Alright i got a little bit of extra spending money this month and i am looking into do something new to the car. Does anyone have any suggestions? And it is only $100. I cant think of anyhting expect for the shark fin antenna, but waiting on someone to post a pic for that.Edit: it just went up to $150

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:05 pm

you could always go with this:http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...28281

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:06 pm

or wait another month n go for an HID kitedit: sorry bout the p/w streak, i jus wanted to his 600

high revin · Post by **high revin** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:51 pm

I really like my hotchkis springs and freedom design strut bar brace ecs being i drive the car pretty hard at times, i have a borla exaust really prefer them over a magnaflow i feel they sound way better and there a tuned exasut aswell but buying is always fun just dont fall into the must buy quanity zone think quailty it pays off in the long run in no matter what you purchase

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