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$60-$100 Mod any ideas?

Old Dec 17, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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$60-$100 Mod any ideas?

I was just wondering if you guys have any ideas of a cheap mod. I currently have a cobra cb, k&n filter, and hellas. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Possibly a throttle body spacer....
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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...How about buy a $100 Walmart Gas card.
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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If you are driving a 2nd gen 4runner, I'd say get some Aisin manual hubs.

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Couple bottles of octane booster....and a car freshener
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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Check out the tech section!
First things that come to mind:
Rear differential breather extension
Taurus fan install (Ebay)
Aftermarket horns
Mother's auto detailing clay and instant-shine spray combo (if you're into that kind of thing)
Headlight bulbs (Sylvania or Phillips or something)
Etc
Etc
Etc


Actually... I think everything up there combined comes out to a little over $120?
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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get the front windows tinted to match the rear
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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i am going all around with 5% for 150... cant see me now can ya!!
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by GoudyMan
i am going all around with 5% for 150... cant see me now can ya!!
Haha 5%...read my sig
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:09 AM
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How cheezy do you want to go?

Tape, of any type, can be used for pin striping.

Extra Testers paint left over from doing toy models can do special custom work.

Q-tips are reasonably effective "free" paint brushes.

Cheap spray cans can do all kinds of neat things. From painting the wheels black to adding flames. Let your imagination run wild.

Gutter downspouts are cheap ways to make sidepipes. Since it's a truck you may want to duct tape or pop rivet them upright in the front of the bed to simulate stacks.

Cardboard shoe boxes taped to the hood to look like a scoop.

Crayons to color the raised letters on your tires.

Paint eyes on your headlights.

Cardboard teeth in the grill.

Toilet paper rolls taped under the bumper to simulate driving lights. Stick a burned out light bulb in one to make it look like one of the high intensity types with the cool rounded lens.

Cover the letters TO and TA on the tailgate so your truck can also say "YO".

Use electrical tape to make neat patterns on the tail light lenses.

Disconnect a sparkplug to give your car that powerfull rumble and shake at idle.

Poke a hole in the muffler to enhance noise.

Remove the mirrors from the doors and put them anywhere else.

Cardboard fender flares.

Piece of garden hose stuck over the antenna.

Paint your wiper blades yellow.

Paint pieces of your dashboard different colors.

Take switches off of broken kitchen appliances and such and mount them on the dashboard. They don't need to be connected to anything.

Write "Nos" on the tailgate.

Write "type R" on the fenders.

Paint a juice can black and red, twist tie it to the tailpipe.


There's more, but that's a few off the top of my head. Total cost for all the above? $20 or so.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:01 AM
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:pat: ^^ I really hope u didnt take all the time to type all that nonsense.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 05:49 AM
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Re: $60-$100 Mod any ideas?

Originally posted by red 59
I was just wondering if you guys have any ideas of a cheap mod. I currently have a cobra cb, k&n filter, and hellas. Any ideas would be appreciated.
While a full set of Husky liners will cost you $250+, this is for a 4Runner and includes the cargo liner, a front set or a rear set will run you about $75 and is well worth the money! Buy one set at a time or if you have a Taco or truck, you might only need one set up front!

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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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deckplate mod & Amsoil 2 stage Air Filter

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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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Mother's auto detailing clay and instant-shine spray combo (if you're into that kind of thing)
OMG, cover your ears children! This is a family oriented forum!
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Maybe a Waag Safari Light Bar($120) to put your hellas on.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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i bought these for about 50 bucks:
http://store5.yimg.com/I/levineauto_1769_4187437

installed them right on my front brush guard. theyre small, but very unique and suit the car well, imho.

i recommend them highly.. very durable and easy to install .

heres what they look like on my truck:


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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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If your having a hard time diciding send the money my way and Ill make good use of it
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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It would help to know the year/make/model of your vehicle.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by TonkaTough
Possibly a throttle body spacer....
I really hope you are kidding.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Stickers. Hey add a lot of HP and torque to your rig. jk.
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