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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Lightbulb HELLo im new

hows it going cali, my name is matt and i recently bought an 02 TRANS AM
and im lovin it. ive heard about this site and need to know how to modify this car and such because i know so very little about mechanics! i know the basic stuff so if you guys could be a helping hand and please answer my questions from time to time, i will be posting up alot of things here and there. THANKS!
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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welcome Matt, any pix of your car???
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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its stock blue with stock rims so if youve seen 1 youve seen mine, wanna know what looks good soi can start buying stuf
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Start out with a lid and filter. Thats the easiest mod and a good place to start. Then go with a catback. But check here before you buy an exhaust because not all are legal and some may give a different sound then what you are looking for.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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where are you located?
also just using the search button and reading the stickies will anser most all of your questions so give that a shot.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Welcome, and your mods depend on your budget. Let us know what your looking for. PM me and I can recommend and excelent shop if youre near L.A.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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check that out b4 u do any exhaust stuff...o and welcome
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Come out to LA Invasion in 2 weeks and meet a good majority of the So cal crowd. See their cars in person and ask them then.

Welcome
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN . . . ITS ADDICTING!!!!!!!!!!!


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Old May 12, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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