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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 02:55 AM
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Well i will be getting $210 to spend on the T/A and dont know what to do with it. I have already decided to change all the interior lights to ice blue but thats it. Anyone have ideas on what is cheap and cool to do to improve the appearence of an 86 T/A? Here are some things i was thinking about:


-Tailight blackouts
-Custom floor mats
-Third eye mod.
-Tint windows
-keyless entry (although not an apearence mod it would be nice)


Any ideas and suggestions are welcome.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 03:15 AM
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blackouts blackouts blackouts!!!!

Sorry, but I love black cars with blackouts
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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I'll second that.

Gto Blackouts = *goosebumps*
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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How about two things Tint the windows and get blackouts.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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white faced gauges: 20 bucks
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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what would be the average price of window tinting if i had a shop do it? One place said it was like $185 with a lifetime warenty. Does that sound right? Also where can i get the blackouts? I have looked around and the dont have one for an 85-90 TA.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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I almost forgot, How many bulbs and of what kind will i need to replace all the lights in my car to ice blue? Anyone have an idea as to how much it will cost and where i can get them? THanks.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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the 185 for 3 windows sounds damn good to me, most places around my area charge about 200 bucks so 185 sounds good. for the blackouts did you try your local autozone, pepboys or strauss discount auto? Most of those places will be able to order a set for your car.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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ok thanks, ill check that out.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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I say do the windows, it makes a car look so much cleaner. then maybe rear blackouts from GTS not GTO but that all depends on the tails you currently have in the car.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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185 for 3 windows? theres a place over here 3 windows and the t-tops for 150..
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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I say do the windows, it makes a car look so much cleaner. then maybe rear blackouts from GTS not GTO but that all depends on the tails you currently have in the car.
Whats the difference between GTS blackouts and GTO ones?
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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no such company as GTO that makes blackouts. people often confuse the GTS emblem to be GTO, thats why.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 01:37 AM
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I cant find any GTS blackouts for my car though. Its all for firebirds or newer t/a's.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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The reason you cant fint any GTS ones are because the company went out of business and its becoming increasingl harder to find their stuff. You may want to check around with some other companies like Ventshade or Wade they both make covers for our cars.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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I picked mine up off of Ebay for around $40 near new. There was one or two small scratches on them but they are hardly noticeable. Try looking for second hand.
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