What to do with a LITTLE extra $$

rcars4life · 11-04-2006, 11:13 PM

Ok so many of you have been very helpfull with the thread I started about offroad lights, a few of you mentioned that I should put the money towards something else. So I thought I'd get some quick opinions before I actually buy my procomp lights. Here's the current set up-
96 limited,
no locker,
removed runningboards,
truflow filter, isr, deckplate,
diff breather extension,
new headlights (hella 55/100) upgraded headlight harness,
and some random recovery gear.

So what would YOU do it you had about $100 that you were going to put into the car...yes I could save up but I'm a starving college student and well cash doesn't add up fast...

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Elton · 11-04-2006, 11:15 PM

new muffler and tip ?

rcars4life · 11-04-2006, 11:27 PM

Hmm maybe I should have mentioned worth the money? Haha is there really any benefit besides sound??

Elton · 11-04-2006, 11:32 PM

i think it always helps having your motor breathe better im pretty sure a picked up a few pony's and a little better gas mileage and if you look at the stock muffler you will see what im talking about

rocket · 11-04-2006, 11:33 PM

I'd install a CB (that with the cable and antenna would be around $100) or like Elton said, a muffler...but after labor you'd be looking at slightly more.

rcars4life · 11-04-2006, 11:34 PM

Ya the stock muffler is freakin huge and i'm sure after 150k on it it is pretty full of crap, i'm sure it couldn't hurt, probably free up a few horsies

I have been wondering why so many people have cb's. I don't understand why they are so great I guess, I could see how nice they would be if you were out with a group of guys but otherwise...just messin with truckers on the highway? haha

rocket · 11-04-2006, 11:45 PM

well if you ever go off road with a group or even one other rig, having a CB is a must. It really helps communicating trail obstacles, problems, stop points, laughs, etc. Also, say your broke down (alone) with no cell phone service...a CB could potentially be a life saver.

rcars4life · 11-04-2006, 11:53 PM

CB gets better reception than cell? K well thats a def. posibility i'll start my research

Elton · 11-04-2006, 11:56 PM

this one will fit under the radio Click

rcars4life · 11-05-2006, 12:48 AM

Good to know they aren't too expensive, that one looks perdy nice, my roomate says he has a couple at his house and that i could take my pick cause he owes me so we'll see if any of them are any good.

Elton · 11-05-2006, 01:56 PM

donate 10 bucks to yotatech

uberhahn · 11-06-2006, 05:45 AM

$100?

Get Hella 500's from Autozone, or similar. Best bang for buck in lighting IMHO.

Elton · 11-06-2006, 07:05 AM

thats what i would like to do but not sure how much i like them sticking out plus i got set of 85watt piaa bulbs i plan on useing

Elton · 11-08-2006, 09:57 PM

what did you get ?

UKMyers · 11-08-2006, 10:10 PM

Get some husky floor liners.. worth every penny!

rcars4life · 11-08-2006, 10:22 PM

donate $10 sounds probable once my paypal is workin again. Floormats...naa mine are still in good shape no need. I plan to buy a new bugguard, probably from someone on here once he gets back to me-my old one got ripped off at the carwash if you saw that thread. With whatever I have left over I will invest in some lights or a new tire, I have 1 nearly bald tire, don't ask me how. Lights will be 8" procomps from a guy on ebay. I am trying to decide if I should buy his harness which includes a switch and relay or if I should just make my own. His costs ~$25.

Elton · 11-08-2006, 10:25 PM

those lights may not fit .... make ur own harness

rcars4life · 11-08-2006, 10:29 PM

may not fit...on the front bumper? I was planning to buy 4 and throw them up on the roof rack if I have the money or 2 and stick'm on the front bumper...you think they might not fit because they are too thick?

Elton · 11-08-2006, 10:37 PM

for the front bumper there pretty thick.... how much are the lights ur looking at ?

rcars4life · 11-08-2006, 10:46 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5572789&rd=1,1

But notice the "make offer" button

11-04-2006, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	new muffler and tip ? __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-04-2006, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	Hmm maybe I should have mentioned worth the money? Haha is there really any benefit besides sound?? __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes! Last edited by rcars4life; 11-04-2006 at 11:36 PM.

11-04-2006, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	i think it always helps having your motor breathe better im pretty sure a picked up a few pony's and a little better gas mileage and if you look at the stock muffler you will see what im talking about __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-04-2006, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
rocket Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,670	I'd install a CB (that with the cable and antenna would be around $100) or like Elton said, a muffler...but after labor you'd be looking at slightly more. __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

11-04-2006, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	Ya the stock muffler is freakin huge and i'm sure after 150k on it it is pretty full of crap, i'm sure it couldn't hurt, probably free up a few horsies I have been wondering why so many people have cb's. I don't understand why they are so great I guess, I could see how nice they would be if you were out with a group of guys but otherwise...just messin with truckers on the highway? haha __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes! Last edited by rcars4life; 11-04-2006 at 11:36 PM.

11-04-2006, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
rocket Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,670	well if you ever go off road with a group or even one other rig, having a CB is a must. It really helps communicating trail obstacles, problems, stop points, laughs, etc. Also, say your broke down (alone) with no cell phone service...a CB could potentially be a life saver. __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

11-04-2006, 11:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	CB gets better reception than cell? K well thats a def. posibility i'll start my research __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes!

11-04-2006, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	this one will fit under the radio Click __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-05-2006, 12:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	Good to know they aren't too expensive, that one looks perdy nice, my roomate says he has a couple at his house and that i could take my pick cause he owes me so we'll see if any of them are any good. __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes!

11-05-2006, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	donate 10 bucks to yotatech __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-06-2006, 05:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
uberhahn Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 142	$100? Get Hella 500's from Autozone, or similar. Best bang for buck in lighting IMHO. __________________ Gettin' out, for now...

11-06-2006, 07:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	thats what i would like to do but not sure how much i like them sticking out plus i got set of 85watt piaa bulbs i plan on useing __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-08-2006, 09:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	what did you get ? __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-08-2006, 10:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	donate $10 sounds probable once my paypal is workin again. Floormats...naa mine are still in good shape no need. I plan to buy a new bugguard, probably from someone on here once he gets back to me-my old one got ripped off at the carwash if you saw that thread. With whatever I have left over I will invest in some lights or a new tire, I have 1 nearly bald tire, don't ask me how. Lights will be 8" procomps from a guy on ebay. I am trying to decide if I should buy his harness which includes a switch and relay or if I should just make my own. His costs ~$25. __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes!

11-08-2006, 10:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	those lights may not fit .... make ur own harness __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-08-2006, 10:46 PM
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11-08-2006, 10:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	may not fit...on the front bumper? I was planning to buy 4 and throw them up on the roof rack if I have the money or 2 and stick'm on the front bumper...you think they might not fit because they are too thick? __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes!

11-08-2006, 10:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 12,279	for the front bumper there pretty thick.... how much are the lights ur looking at ? __________________ 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 was my moms r.i.p 3/19/11 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker sold 10-2-11 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 97 honda civic lx 4dr ls vtec

11-08-2006, 10:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
rcars4life Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ(home) Rexburg, ID (school) Posts: 134	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5572789&rd=1,1 But notice the "make offer" button __________________ Not my STI '96 Limited 4runner -ISR, Deckplate mod, Diff breather mod, upgraded headlight harness, TrueFlow -comealong, 20' recovery strap, toolset, tireplugs, tirefixer/inflater, flashlights, warmclothes!

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