$150 to spend

[mxzebrax]

ok, so i've got 150 to spends and i got the most base sedan that there is. It has nothing, except for the rear bumper gaurd, floor mats, and i installed a cd player. I want my car to stand out a little more, anyone have any suggestions?

[jamal1984]

why don't you spend that for Intake? Get the Fujita intake from Ebay for $170 dollars shipped.

[joey1320]

or better speakers.

[rwseattle]

www.scangaugeII.com, check it out.

[jamal1984]

man we all gonna make him go broke. :0

[spkrman]

springs, without a doubt.

crank pulley from ZPI would leave you with plenty $ left over, and arguably more effective than an intake. You could nab springs and the pulley for around 200.

[mxzebrax]

wow, thanks guys. One thing though. I'm not exactly a big time car guy, so it would be nice to know the function of those things! haha.

[spkrman]

search these forums, lowering springs, crank pulley :)

handling and looks or slight boost in acceleration... those are perhaps the 2 biggest changes you can make for the $ and ease of install.

[Vervepipes]

save 20$ more or so and get your windows tinted, best bang for buck in my mind

[ChinoCharles]

SPRINGS! SPRINGS! SPRINGS!!!

[brickhardmeat]

SPRINGS! SPRINGS! SPRINGS!!!

agreed

[mxzebrax]

Thanks again everyone.
- I'm getting the windows tinted for sure, so it's an extra 150 that i have to spend. There's a real monopoly on window tinting in my area, so it's gunna be about 250, but the guys is really good, he does everyones windows in town.

- The springs, can someone tell me what they do in simple terms. Also, how much they are, where to get em, and a basic idea of how they're installed. Are there any toyota certified springs?

[hasher22]

Spings = Sexier look and handles better........... :)

[eTiMaGo]

Yes I would say springs too, the stock suspension is so high it's ridiculous. And you get two benefits for the price of one, improved looks and handling/driving feel. It's a winner!

[jamal1984]

but dont you guys think it's feel bouncy?

[spkrman]

Thanks again everyone.
- I'm getting the windows tinted for sure, so it's an extra 150 that i have to spend. There's a real monopoly on window tinting in my area, so it's gunna be about 250, but the guys is really good, he does everyones windows in town.

- The springs, can someone tell me what they do in simple terms. Also, how much they are, where to get em, and a basic idea of how they're installed. Are there any toyota certified springs?

drive a bit, save some $ on the tint, and do springs and crank pulley at the same time :headbang:

[jamal1984]

I love to lowerer my car down, but my gf wont get in my car if i lowerer it down, because she say it's suck. It's bouncy. She Sick

[MrJester]

I vote for the springs too. I put wheels and rims on first then SPRINGS. After that went to the sway bar. That is another thing I would look into putting on I love it.

[nqd]

I love to lowerer my car down, but my gf wont get in my car if i lowerer it down, because she say it's suck. It's bouncy. She Sick

haha exactly the same here bro....but imma do it anyways:thumbup:

just smack her around and tell her to get in the car....just kidding

[Bis]

I love to lowerer my car down, but my gf wont get in my car if i lowerer it down, because she say it's suck. It's bouncy. She Sick

in that case, if you'd really like to be notice get a raise kit. j/k you can get some hids :D

[Imagine]

Suspension should always be the first thing to get upgraded in my book. Forget wheels, tail lights, exhaust, etc. Better suspension makes the car look better, and handle better, which makes it faster in curves. Best mod money can buy hands down.

I've heard a lot of people say that just a rear sway bar alone really helped the handling characteristics. For $150 it's worth looking into, even if you have stock suspension.

[esquiva]

+1 springs

[Vervepipes]

Suspension should always be the first thing to get upgraded in my book. Forget wheels, tail lights, exhaust, etc. Better suspension makes the car look better, and handle better, which makes it faster in curves. Best mod money can buy hands down.

I've heard a lot of people say that just a rear sway bar alone really helped the handling characteristics. For $150 it's worth looking into, even if you have stock suspension.


I wouldnt be able to make it to my driveway if I lowered... my road is beyond potholes, it's heaving more daily

[brickhardmeat]

I wouldnt be able to make it to my driveway if I lowered... my road is beyond potholes, it's heaving more daily

I scrape on really steep incline/decline like driveways and certain parking lot entrances. No problem going over speed bumps or normal road bumps dips. Need to be somewhat cautious but I think even a 2.5 drop is still quite safe.

Sounds like you should have purchased a jeep.:smile:

[Vanderkitten]

$150- Fog lights from Ebay and ZPI Pulley- $148.50 total or Ala carte!!
Universal Fit Exhaust Tip- $30
TRD Sport pedal covers- $35
Lightweight pulley-$80
TRD Stickers- $10
Bosch Wiper blades- $22 ea
HID Kit- $140
Springs- $99 - $300

[Vervepipes]

I scrape on really steep incline/decline like driveways and certain parking lot entrances. No problem going over speed bumps or normal road bumps dips. Need to be somewhat cautious but I think even a 2.5 drop is still quite safe.

Sounds like you should have purchased a jeep.:smile:

I had an exploder, no more domestics for me thanks. My community keeps promosing to fill the holes... a garbage truck sank into the road last week and again this week, it's like it's collapsing

[PolrWht07]

save 20$ more or so and get your windows tinted, best bang for buck in my mind

I'd have to agree, if you have a limited amount of cash, and are looking for a good mod, that gives your car some character, there you go.

[Sabretooth]

First thing I did was window tint, $120 there.... then I threw Intake,Springs, and Strut Bar... Big changes...

Next month is Rims/Tires :drool:

Just gotta take it one step at a time

[Vervepipes]

Not just character, it also keeps the interior much cooler and easier on the eyes if the sun is to your side. Also makes things in the car less visible, many advantages to tint.... well, mostly just those but you know lol

[Jerkratt]

i did alittle interior modding... changed dome and truck lights to blue LED's and bought seat covers steering wheel cover and shift knob.... cheap stuff from pep boys. but it gives it a little style.. IMHO im getting intake and black alizza lights soon but that comes with time and money lol

[Imagine]

I wouldnt be able to make it to my driveway if I lowered... my road is beyond potholes, it's heaving more daily

Save for coilovers! That way you can set the height to what you need. You dont have to sacrifice ride height for handling.

[seanele]

spring...for better handling

[JosephDoc]

ok, so i've got 150 to spends and i got the most base sedan that there is. It has nothing, except for the rear bumper gaurd, floor mats, and i installed a cd player. I want my car to stand out a little more, anyone have any suggestions?


$150 only?

One of this two things I will do.
1) Get a fleabay fog.
2) PayPal me the $150 and I will teach you how to collect $150 from others by using PayPal.:smoking:

[crashergs]

150.00 LOLZ

no wonder you have a yaris :) use that for your car payment

[redduck]

the problem with you buying springs would be, you need to have them installed. so you spent all your money on springs, now you need to save to have them installed, and installation will probably be more than the part.

[uncleyaris]

Chris posted a very good DIY, give it a try!!

[ChinoCharles]

How about 5 bottles of Jack? :drinking:

[Imagine]

Just don't drive the Yaris after that..... :laughabove:

[CompanyXPaladin]

$150 to make the car stand out more? Car cleaning supplies lol. Supposing those are already covered, I agree with the mob - springs are the way to go.

[gullmercy]

get tints, you dont seem like the kind of guy that would care abotu springs.