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I would spend on parts for "Looks" only or aka "Bling"
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Which Would You Choose ??

Old 02-08-2013, 03:14 PM
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If you had $4000 to spend on your car, but could only spend on "Performance" parts/work or "Bling" or Visual items which would you spend it on ??

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Old 02-08-2013, 04:44 PM
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I like the way my GS looks just fine. So if I HAD to spend $4K on it, I would definitely go with performance mods.
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If wheels are bling I would go for a nice set of wheels.
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Originally Posted by dvilin
If wheels are bling I would go for a nice set of wheels.
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Neither..I like mine the way she is...I'd buy gas and drive the hell out of her...
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If you're going fast enough, it's unlikely anyone would notice "bling" anyway...
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Wheels for sure. They can really change up the look of car.

You can go back to stock in a jiffy when you want to sell.
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Got enough HP...need more bling
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uhhhh... both please!!
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Originally Posted by LMB-Z
Got enough HP...need more bling
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4K huh?... wheels and tires.... that's my next move at this point. (Got my track wheels from a member out in SoCal so I'm ready to rock on that front).. just want some Nurburgring wheels for my street tires.. I guess with some really nice new sneakers that would take about 2800-3000.. I got a grand left!! ... More Carbon Fiber please!!... Front spoiler and some side skirts!!
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Originally Posted by MLCRookie
Neither..I like mine the way she is...I'd buy gas and drive the hell out of her...
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Car's fast enough for me. I fixed the car's shortcomings. However I spent a crap load more than $4K.
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Kinda surprised its so close.

My vote was for perf. mods
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Performance is both performance and bling IMO.

Bling adds no performance.
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Originally Posted by LMB-Z
Got enough HP...need more bling

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Corsa Exhaust, Wheels, LED Taillights, Side Marker Blackout kit and Short Shifter.
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What category would Caravaggio Daytona seats come under? 'Cause the more I think about it I've probably spent more on performance type mods than bling. Or maybe there needs to be a hybrid category too? It just so happens that some of that performance is also pretty blingy. Like a carbon fiber splitter, bling or performance? EE pedal set, bling or performance? Michelin super sports are performance but a new steering wheel is bling, I guess, but, I sure like the way it feels a ton more than the OEM one. Now I'm confused. I think when I read performance I was strictly thinking engine modifications but there are more ways to improve performance than just bhp.

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Old 02-08-2013, 10:03 PM
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It's all good but there's no question about for me.....improving the car's performance does more to enhance my driving experience than the ornamental stuff.

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