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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Default Bling or Zing???

Tax return time!!! What do you think?
Weld ProStars 15x10 295/50R15 + 15x3.5 165/80R15
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nitrous kit warmer, purge, window switch and cutout.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Both will help performance. I'd be safe and get the window switch.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Get the pro-stars and tires and you will have even more to build on.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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N20, stickies will kill your ten bolt, if you have a 10 bolt that is
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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I was just going to start with a 75 shot. MAybe a progressive controller also.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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I did the bling option and regret it
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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I think it all depends on where your car is, can it go faster and not compromise traction, or do you need traction right now. by your sig running a 13.6 I say get the nitrous, but make sure you cover your bases with it.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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No reason to make it look fast if it can't go fast.
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SPRAY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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I always take power over looks .
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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I say spray!
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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I say 50/50 it!!
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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Get the wheels and tires, then sell your old ones and have some jack to throw in the bank when you are saving for the nitrous.

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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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i agree you cant do one or the other, save and do both, who cares if a car is fast but looks like **** and who cares if a car looks good if its slow! Weigh your options..
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Make sure that you save for a rear end, if you put too sticky of a tire on that thing. good luck
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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It's hard for me to have a preference for either, but if I pick one it's n2o
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Damn...im in the same situation. Those PRC LS6 heads sound good , but those Torque Thrust 2's do too ....this decision sucks
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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you can always make up what you spend on goodies this season with, um, NEXT years tax return!!!
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kazfan30
Damn...im in the same situation. Those PRC LS6 heads sound good , but those Torque Thrust 2's do too ....this decision sucks
Heads over TT2's!!! WS6 wheels look sick anyway! you could always widen them! LSUXBLAKE's car

and ramairbrc
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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in my opinion theres no need for you to have cars like these if u wana make it look good over speed
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