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Old 06-30-2008, 08:22 PM   #1
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Okay I want everyone honest answer here. I very tight with my money, so I 'm having a very hard time spending the cash on my GTP. Is it really worth it. I'm not the kind of guy who ever to go to the drag strip and race. Street racing, no can't afford the tickets or the insurance from that. The mods in mind will probably only be a stage 2 kit from 3800 performance.($600.00)
After all this is my daily driver 20 miles or so a day, so I ask you pros should I or shouldn't I. Do you ever wish you didn't mod.
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:47 PM   #2
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I am in to the mods heavy I would do it again its the look I get at a red light with a mustang or turbo car they look like thats slow then I wax them the look on their face justifies it for me
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Old 06-30-2008, 09:31 PM   #3
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haha nice awnser black.gtp =] and yeah dude i am in the same boat as you im paying my parents back money for my GTP still 2500 to go from 4700 =] I am doing little mods and building up to bigger mods after im done paying for the car. Basically if you have money to spend put it on mods or apperance enhancements good luck and have fun man!
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i didnt know what i had till i found this forum........ i dont have that many mods yet but the ones i have only make me want more....i say go for it!
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I drive 36 miles one way to work and I would not think twice about modding my GTP again. In fact, Im not done yet by any means.
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2 words for you
stock sucks
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Another two words...........

Mod Her!!

Just remember one thing...............Rome was NOT built in a day. You can build her up bit by bit. You dont need to throw the whole kitchen sink in at one time. Think about what is most important first and then stick your guns and do it. Sometimes the little things can make the biggest difference.
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Another two!

Can't stop

Seriously, the only "negative" I can think of is that drive for more. It's not even the power I crave. It's doing something to a machine and watching the reaction and making it work just right. To me machines are an art as well as a science and are to be enjoyed as such. Knowing you made it more than it was before is satisfaction.

Then the power is fun too.
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First off, it doesn't appear anyone looked at the Stage two kit, because I saw no comments about price or mods.

3800SC Stage 2 Performance Package Includes:
Reprogrammed v1.0 PCM
160-degree or 180-degree SLP Performance Parts Thermostat
your choice of either a 3.4” or 3.25” pulley
your choice of either a Press-On Pulley or the upgraded Thrasher Modular Pulley System
Thrasher Cold Air Induction Kit with the option to upgrade to the MSP Cold Air Induction System
Goodyear Gatorback Supercharger Belt
Optional Coolant Recovery Bottle for 1997-1998 owners
Optional Intake F-duct for 1997-1998 owners upgrading to the MSP CAI System
Optional Thrasher Supercharger Pulley Puller Tool for Rental or Purchase


I'm not going to comment on the mods, because I do too much of that.

If you are really tight on cash then leave it stock. The modding thing is addictive, expensive even with the best intentions, and things can break and or go wrong when you open Pandora's box. I loved my car when it was stock, and I love it now. There were times during different modding stages that it was frustrating, disappointing, exciting, but almost always expensive.
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No plugs, no DP, and they're offering a 3.25"...?
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