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Old 28-07-2007, 09:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default [original question solved!]. Good car for a first timer?

i was just wondering if anyone knew of a good way to get a to accelerate quicker. I can floor my car, and it'll rev up to 5000 rpm without doing much. I guessing that i have to increase the torque but....i dont know how!
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What's a good car for a first time modder? I'm thinking about something i can get second hand for around $15,000 or less, and has alot of capacity for body kit modification and interior modification. If i went by that article on the main site that profiled different kinds of modder set ups, i guess im going for a "Tuner" looking car.
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Old 28-07-2007, 09:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Induction Kit
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Old 28-07-2007, 11:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i considered that, but i only really want a short term boost. This car is being traded in for another in january, but i really cant put up with having to be so careful entering the highway because of how slow the car is.
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Old 28-07-2007, 11:33 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Put the induction kit on now and then take it off before you swap the car. And then if it doesn't fit your new car, sell it.

There are a few other Modifications that increase speed but an Induction Kit is good for acceleration and saves a bit of fuel as well!
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Old 29-07-2007, 09:41 PM   #5 (permalink)
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oh, its a bolt on? that settles things. But now that we're done with that, how about this?

What's a good car for a first time modder?
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Old 29-07-2007, 11:45 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I think that if you have intentions of modding a car with a medium size budget, purchase an old classic car (with potential) for £1000 or less and spend the rest of modifications!

I just bought a car for 3,500 and I only have 1,500 for Modifications which is quite a lot but ideally, i want 2,000 +

I'll get there in the end
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Old 30-07-2007, 09:26 AM   #7 (permalink)
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well..what's an old classic car "with potential"?
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Old 30-07-2007, 09:47 AM   #8 (permalink)
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would i be right in thinking you are in america as you quote in dollars and not pounds , the type of car would depend on what style you like first do you like hot hatches , something long and sporty ,or what ,if you have a style you like then that would give people something to recomened you on
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Old 30-07-2007, 09:59 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Your American??

Get a bloody Chevy Camaro!

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im a brit living in america actually, haha.

that said..that looks like an expensive car! is that modded?
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