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Old Feb 20, 2001 | 12:34 PM
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Found $100 bill, what should I buy?

No kidding. I found a $100 laying on the floor at work so I kept it of course. I've decided to spend it on my car. I just can't decide on what to do w/ it. Some thoughts have included, new dash (if I can ever find one), Z28 grill (it won't cost me that much though), tinting window, along w/ a few other things. If this happened to you what would you do w/ it?

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Old Feb 20, 2001 | 12:47 PM
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If you have a budget like mine, the 'mod' I would save the $100 for is gas!

Enjoy whatever you decide on.



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Old Feb 20, 2001 | 09:27 PM
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I would bet that $100.00 on a race with my Mustang and double my money, then race again until I have enough money to buy something good, like a new rear for my TTA.

Pete
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Old Feb 20, 2001 | 10:00 PM
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I just remembered my friend said he could get me a new Flowmaster Catback at the garage he used to work for for $73 installed! So I might go that route!

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Old Feb 20, 2001 | 10:08 PM
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If your muffler is still ok, then hands down, pulleys and a shift kit. $75 for pulleys, $25 for shift kit, and have a blast, cause between the two, you'll know you did something.

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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 06:29 AM
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The cat back idea sounds good and so does the pulleys and shift kit... Narrow it down and get more power...
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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 07:41 AM
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I'd go with the catback and shift kit.. pulleys have disadvantages (dead batteries from undercharging, less amperage to power your ignition) and won't free up the horsepower a decent aftermarket exhaust will.

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Old Feb 24, 2001 | 09:02 AM
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how about 5 couch dances at local strip joint?

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Old Feb 24, 2001 | 02:41 PM
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Now thats a good one...i like 20 psi's idea too...if only i had a tta..(found a GN i might buy though..)

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Old Feb 25, 2001 | 05:03 PM
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Lately the problme I am having with the mustang is that nobody wants to race me. We tried last night down on V-Street. It sounds like a road trip is order to go where no one knows me. Maybe Balitmore or even Philly.

Pete
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Old Feb 26, 2001 | 08:09 AM
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pete mabye you should remove those Indy badges...
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