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Old 06-27-2004, 04:30 PM
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Default A4 1.8 T beginner upgrades.

Hey guys, I just got my 2001 Audi A4 Turbo. I have the sport package, and the performance package. I am going to start upgrades starting first with a tint job - much needed here in the State of Florida. I was wondering if you guys could give me tips or some lists of what to upgrade first, and what kind of prices I should expect. I'm leaning more towards a show car, rather than performance car. Lights are definately a priority to me right now also. Hopefully nothing rediculous, as to keep my pocket somewhat wet. Thanks for the help.
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Default What do you want from your car?

I suggest you log some decent miles driving it stock and decide from there where you want to go.

Power? Chip it.
Handling? Shocks/Springs and maybe a rear bar.
Looks?
Lights? Get E-codes with a xenon kit
Etc...
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A chip will make that slow car quite livable
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Default Re: Where in fla are you?

I live in Delray Beach. I love the sport suspension they put on my car now. I want to upgrade to some HID's. But I'm not sure about which to get, how many K and the prices.
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Default Re: What do you want from your car?

I was thinking more along the lines of some H7 HID's. But im not sure how many K and I neeed some good prices. I'm a college student!
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Default Re: A chip will make that slow car quite livable

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Default Re: suspension makes a slow car fun

how are you trying to help exactly?
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Default thread jack...

im guessing your not selling your ipod mini anymore?
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Default goapr.com or awe-tuning.com

And use the search feature here.
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Default Re: thread jack...

I've been really busy lately and I completely forgot about getting back to you, sorry.

Give me $225 for it and it's yours. I have barely used it since I last spoke to you.

send email to me at gggggggggggggggggg


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