What have you done?!
08-03-2011 | 12:54 PM
#11
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Joined: 08-20-2006
Posts: 21,640
From: Hillsdale, Michigan
08-03-2011 | 01:51 PM
#12
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Joined: 11-23-2007
Posts: 8,210
From: Texas
Being more specific in a title and/or a post helps everyone know what is being asked. The first reply had nothing to do with 2.2L performance since they didn't know. That's why it was moved.
Not everyone looks in specific forums for new posts, they simply reply from the front page, which does not tell them what forum the thread is in. Others prefer to go to specific forums and look for posts related to that forum.
foofoomaru, It's all good. Hope you find lots of ideas.
08-03-2011 | 03:57 PM
#15
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Joined: 01-21-2010
Posts: 1,700
From: The Middie OHIO
Since it's general now...
I cut the antenna with no ill-effects and capped it with a vaccuum cap <$3.
I have <$100 tied up in my tail light conversion >$100 if you count the beer :)
$60 for SS spring swap
LED's are cheap
All depends on what you are looking to do. I prefer the "modified with stock parts" look. Stuff that only the folks in the know would notice.
I cut the antenna with no ill-effects and capped it with a vaccuum cap <$3.
I have <$100 tied up in my tail light conversion >$100 if you count the beer :)
$60 for SS spring swap
LED's are cheap
All depends on what you are looking to do. I prefer the "modified with stock parts" look. Stuff that only the folks in the know would notice.
Last edited by SmootHHR; 08-03-2011 at 04:01 PM. Reason: forgot the pics
08-03-2011 | 04:11 PM
#16
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Joined: 09-11-2010
Posts: 904
From: Cleveland, Ohio
The word for the day, "NIPPLES" need to be hidden in a BRA and you could add the mirror covers. still under 200.00
Ps Thanks Mike I'm starting to like it myself, so many of the things should have been done by Gm before I got it. Especially the stg1,dual exhaust,solid motor mount, I could go on,stubby antena,projector lights,mud flaps,led tails.
Ps Thanks Mike I'm starting to like it myself, so many of the things should have been done by Gm before I got it. Especially the stg1,dual exhaust,solid motor mount, I could go on,stubby antena,projector lights,mud flaps,led tails.
08-03-2011 | 04:25 PM
#18
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Joined: 03-06-2010
Posts: 6,869
From: Ohio
I've done............. Some stuff. 
Best bang for the buck performance wise, within your price range....... Keep your eyes on the classifieds here and watch eBay for a rear swaybar and a set of rear leveling springs. You can score these used/like new for about $100 each, shipped, so it's two different buys at or around your max price range each. It will turn the whole performance, feel and looks of the car around dramatically.
If/when you can afford such things, wheels and tires should be on the short list.
Other more cosmetic mods...... Painted bowties, de-badging or re-badging, gutter guard lower grill, painted calipers and drums, etc. etc. This stuff is cheap and easy weekend projects...... Heck, even I could do them.
Anybody spot the re-badge?
Most important...... Have fun, and keep her clean!
Best bang for the buck performance wise, within your price range....... Keep your eyes on the classifieds here and watch eBay for a rear swaybar and a set of rear leveling springs. You can score these used/like new for about $100 each, shipped, so it's two different buys at or around your max price range each. It will turn the whole performance, feel and looks of the car around dramatically.
If/when you can afford such things, wheels and tires should be on the short list.
Other more cosmetic mods...... Painted bowties, de-badging or re-badging, gutter guard lower grill, painted calipers and drums, etc. etc. This stuff is cheap and easy weekend projects...... Heck, even I could do them.
Anybody spot the re-badge?
Most important...... Have fun, and keep her clean!
