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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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Best appearance mod?

lets hear em what in your eyes is the best appearance mod u've done to the car i think the BEST i've done is tinting the windows but blacking out the running lights was damn good also and i cant wait to get my second gen spoiler on i'm on s.b. this week and i'm trying to get it done the lowered look helps it too

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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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the tint and lowered look the front runners havent been tinted yet windshield banner no longer
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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get some 16s or 17s (wheels) man. That would very much make your car have a better appearance.
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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newest with photoshopped ram air
my teams decal this pic doesnt have the front runners blacked out either
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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yeah i'm trying to sell it now but i've been working like 10 hr. days and this payday will have plenty so i may decide to not sell it and get some wheels heres a photoshop i did with i think the snipers
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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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last one i promise at least for tonight with Z28's i think these are the ones i'm goin to get
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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hey irocbirdbuilder, what year/model is your car?
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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I think a set of wheels is the best appearance mod for a 3rd gen. That mod alone can totally change the attitude of the car.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 01:11 AM
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I think a set of wheels is the best appearance mod for a 3rd gen. That mod alone can totally change the attitude of the car.


Well put.

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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 01:54 AM
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have to third the wheels.........hands down the best mod.

it can make or break the overall appearance.

nice wheels, shiny paint, and a good stance is what makes a sharp ride.

everything else is just a fad that one will grow out of over time.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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I'm gonna say wheels or the hood, both can do wonders for a car.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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...shiny paint...
Oh how that can change a car. When I bought my car it was one of the most gorgeous cars in town. Now with the paint fading, it looks like it could have been sold for $50. DAMN OLD PAINT.

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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
I think a set of wheels is the best appearance mod for a 3rd gen. That mod alone can totally change the attitude of the car.
:sillylol:

17's
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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I think good paint makes the biggest difference. That also seems to be one of the rarest features among thirdgens too.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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I would have to go with the hood...and a set of aftermarket wheels. When I installed my SS hood.....my car got a completely different appearance......when I get enough saved up...I'm going for the 17 inch Torq Thrust II's......
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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Rims. unless you car is a rust bucket.....SOME hoods look alright but i dont think they make nearly as much a difference as wheels or paint. And people often use tacky hoods
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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I'd say besides rims would probably be stance.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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The best appearance mod would have to be a tie between paint and wheels. After i put new paint on my Iroc, It had a totally new attitude along with the new rims. chrome and shiny bright red makes anyones eyes wide!
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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I think the best appearance mod I've done to my car is the tints. Though, thats the only appearance mod I've done.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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HITHERE would defantly get paint and rims. And quite possibly the best appearance mod would be HITHERE targa top, thats just me thou.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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[HITHERE]Originally posted by Jim85IROC [/HITHERE]
HITHERE think good paint makes the biggest difference. That also seems to be one of the rarest features among thirdgens too.

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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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just thought i would let you know, im getting $933.00 dolalrs back from the government.. thinking about buying rims.. yeah.. definatly..
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Firehawk rims!!!!!!!! :hail:

i'm gettin back about a grand and i'd like to put that towards those rims for my car, but i'm kinda afraid to blow it all off on one thing.

i keep on thinkin though how ****in great my car would look with those 17's...:rockon:
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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i think the same way, i want rims, but then when the money is gone.. its gone for good. i would also like to lower my car a couple inches.. anyone use those spring clamp lowering things..
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