Post everything you have done to your cavy and how much you have spent doing it. Maybe this will give newbies an idea on what to do, and how much they can excpect to spend doing it.. (Pictures are more than welcome Cody lol)

1999 z24

-Custom painted interior pieces - $120
-Tinted tails - $15
-Tinted windows - $250
-Headlight bulbs Hi and Lo beams with upgraded harnesses - $100
-Shift Knob - $25
-Shift boot - $25
-Dual cat-back exhaust - $450
-Pioneer Headunit - $free (traded alcohol for it :) )
-2 JL audio 15'' w3 subwoofers - $950 (sold)
-1500 watt Audiofonics amp - $100 (sold)

Well....here it goes....my previous 1996 2.2l Bought for $1,800

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/white1.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/white2.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/white3.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/white4.jpg

Exterior mods include:
-Lambo doors from Modifiedmotor-sports.com $500
-Clear blinker lights from eBay for around $25
-Clear lower blinkers from eBay for around $25
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/clearsidemarker.jpg
-Clear Euro tailights from eBay for about $75
-13" Euro antenna from eBay for about $15
-Konig V-Racing double wing spoiler, from Jcwhitney around $200, I got it from a blowout sale from Konig for $50, previous price from Konig was over $300.
-Shaved "Chevrolet" and "Cavalier" emblems $free
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/wing2.jpg
-Various trials with different bulbs, around $80-$100 all from eBay, eventually stuck with Eurolite Xenon Fusion bulbs, not bright by any means but atleast they have that blue tint.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/eurolite.jpg
-Various ridiculous vinyl decals, mostly the brands i've bought, vinyl for the top of the windshield and rear, I'll say close to $100.
-White, double blade windshield wipers from Autozone for like $25

Interior mods include:
-TypeS steering wheel cover from Pepboys, i dont remember...$20?
-Those dumb RacerR, typeR, Nos rubber floor mats, I dont remember what ones they were exactly but they were black, white and blue, dont remember where they came from or how much probly around $40
-Rear chevy floormats from Pepboys $20
-Clear hvac knobs $free
-Blue glovebox light bulb from autozone, idk how much $3?

Audio:
-Sony Xplod deck $free, came with the car
-2 JL audio 8" or 10" subs, i can't even tell you in a box from Pepboys, $free subs came from my dad, box came from my cousin.
-Some big purple amp, idk what brand, i think it's 1600watt idk for sure, free also came from cousin
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/rearstrutbar.jpg

Engine/Performance:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/whiteengine.jpg
-Injen intake from eBay $210
-Pacesetter 4-1 headeR from summitracing.com $270
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/pacesetterheader-1.jpg
-Polyurethane motor mounts from carcustoms.net $70 for the pair
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/mounts.jpg
-Numerous bags of blue/white wire loom from autozone/pepboys $close to 50
-Blue engine paint from autozone $5
-Magnaflow dual exhaust from Rksport $500
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/rksportdualies.jpg
-Direct fit Magnaflow high flow catalytic converter from eBay $100

Suspension:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/kybagx-1.jpg
-Kyb Agx Adjustable struts from eBay $360
-Eibach Prokit lowering springs from eBay $250
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/vibrant.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/rearstrutbar.jpg
Vibrant Performance front and rear strut bars from Turbotechracing.com got the pair for $120

Brakes/wheels:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/konigsbrembosbluerotors.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/konigsbrembosbluerotors2.jpg
-Brembo drilled and slotted rotors from eBay $140
-Painted calipers and drums, paint from autozone $5
-Konig 17" Blatant rims with Toyo Proxie tires bought from buddy for $500 total.

Estimated total amount spent? $3500, $5300 if you count the car's price.

Now onto bigger and better things...

Current 1998 z24:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/redfront.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/redside.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/redrear.jpg

Exterior mods:
-Clear blinker lights
-Clear lower blinker lights
-13" Euro antenna
-Eurolite Xenon Fusion headlight bulbs
(all from previous 2.2)
Z24 third brake light cover from eBay $6
Boston Redsox B Magnet from Newbury Comics $6 :grinyes:

Interior mods:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/panoramic.jpg
-Painted dash, painted pillars, and lower door sills, paint and primer from autozone and Benny's, sand paper from Benny's and Ace headware, i have no idea about the price, definitely well over $100.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/shiftboot-ebrakeboot-shiftknob.jpg
-Manual looking automatic shift knob from eBay $10
-Shift boot from aplusperformance.com $26
-E-brake boot from eBay for $10
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/000_0854.jpg
-Racing steering wheel from eBay $45
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/000_0855.jpg
-Quick release steering wheel hub from eBay $30
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/customgaugeoff.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/customgaugeon.jpg
Custom z24 white gauge face with red lights from blackcatcustom.com $80+, free for me tho, came with the car :thumbsup:
-White foglight/dimmer panel, no clue where or how much, came with the car
-Clear hvac knobs $free
-Black carpet Chevy floor mats from Pepboys $40

Audio:
Audio:
-Sony Xplod deck $free
-2 JL audio 8" or 10" subs idk
-Big purple amp, 1600watt?
-Infinity door panel? speakers, came with the car.
(All came from the previous 2.2)

Engine/Performance:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/engine1.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/engine2.jpg
-Injen intake, came with the car I'm guessing around $200
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/PropsRI/000_0984.jpg
-Nology spark plugs, originally bought for 2.2l, from a website, for around $40 for 4
-Optima red top battery, came with the car, idk the price $120?

Brakes and wheels:
-Drilled rotors, came with the car
-Painted red calipers, came with the car, i'll eventually paint the drums.
-Konig 17" Blatant rims from previous 2.2

good lord did you have that shit saved or something lol

lol that thread took me awhile but most of those pics are on my cardomains, the prices and where i got the stuff was from my memory

Im up to about $5500 in....stuff.

Im up to about $5500 in....stuff.descriptions??

Im not gonna list if u wanna kno ask me



But im gonna say.... about 7 grand give or take couple hundred

not nearly as impressive as the one before but still here it is:

Exterior:
Projector Head Lights and Corners (One Piece) ($193 eBay)
Clear Bumper Lenses ($15 eBay)
Superwhite Hi Beam, Low Beam, Corner and Fog bulbs (~$60 total from eBay)
Altezza Tail Lights ($83 eBay)
Shaved Cavalier Emblem (FREE)
White Neons (~$80 eBay)

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2362000-2362999/2362121_74.jpghttp://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2362000-2362999/2362121_64.jpg
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Performance:
Greddy Style Catback Exhuast System [~$300 + installation (goes on Friday)]
Injen Cold Air Intake ($180 JC Whitney)
Bomz Muffler Tip ($10 from a friend)(ready to be taken off finally)
Some eBay IAT mod chip for like 20 bucks
NOS Wet 75 - 100 Shot. Nitrous Oxide ($150 from guy at work)
Mr Shift, Shift Kit (like...i forget, lol 50 bucks maybe from eBay)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2362000-2362999/2362121_11.jpghttp://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2362000-2362999/2362121_68.jpg
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Interior:
Custom Painted Dash, Doors, Console, B-Pillars (Over $60 in paint from Auto Zone)
Custom Headliner with Speaker Mounted in place of Dome light/ Custom Rear Deck (future plans for Mounted 6x9's) (about $30 in fabric from Walmart and I found the speaker in my door so..Free)
Xtrim Seat Covers/Steering Wheel/Shoulder Pad (~$70 eBay)
Generic Pedals and Shifter Knob w/ Boot (~$20 eBay)
White Face six color glowing gauge overlays (~$25 eBay)
HAVC Knobs Red (Free...red sharpie,lol)
HAVC Overlay White ($10 eBay)
Dimmer Overlay White ($10 eBay)
Pioneer 6x9's (rear deck) (Free, came with car)
Kenwood Head Unit ($100 from a friend)
Sony Xplod 4x6's (doors) ($25 walmart)
Powerbase 10' Subs ($70 from a friend)
20% Window Tint ($150 Strictly...it's local, lol)
Pyramid 1600 watt 4 channel Amp ($200 friend)
Keyless Entry, Power Window Convert, Car Alarm ($185 eBay..not yet installed)

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Ordered not yet arrived or installed:
Drift Body Kit
Turbo Manifold
Intercooler with Piping and coupling
Oil Inlet/Return Feed Kit
Nitrous System
Kumho 711's 205/40 mounted on Black 17" Akuma n31's
JDM Coilover Lowering Springs
Pillar Pods with 3 Tinted Gauges
Apexi - SAFC Piggyback ECU
Flip Flop Trunk Kit, lol.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/rims2.jpgonly in black not chrome...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2362000-2362999/2362121_72.jpghttp://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2362000-2362999/2362121_73.jpg
http://www.theneonedge.com/tintedseriespic.jpg
http://images.andale.com/f2/117/123/13179707/1068077851981_Cavalier_95_99_Drift.jpg
http://i15.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/48/29/92_1.JPG

$50 for this and thats about it till i get another cav.
http://suspension.de/img/products/i-l/kn33-2184.jpg

Oh jesus... I'm in more than i know i should be...

RKSport Body kit - $959
Aerogear Carbonfiber hood and fenders - $500
Prostock wing - $250
2000-02 Euro Black headlights + 9007 pigtails- $279
00-02 Headlight brackets for conversion - $65
Motegi DPK 18"s - $759
Kelly Fierce rubber - $579
Eibach Prokit - $235
KYB AGX struts - $535 - 2 years ago
BAER Decela Rotors + Hawk HPS pads - $204
RDFABS CAI - $175
Pacesetter Armor coated header - $220
Magnaflow 2.5" cat - $69
Magnaflow Mirror SS finsh muffler ( x2) - $215
RDFABS 2.5" Exhaust - $350
MSD Coil Pacs - $88
Prothane Upper and lower engine mounts - $75
Prothane Control arm bushings - $15
BBR Sunroof - $325
Gatorback Serp. Belt - $40
Autometer Artic white 2 1/16" tach - $107
Autometer Ultra-light Pro-Comp Air/fuel guage - $54
Autometer Dual Gauge pod - $27
Pioneer DEH-6500 - $259
Pioneer 4x6 - $67
Rockford fosgate 6x9 - $119
Valet 2-way Securty system - $400

- $6970

Turbonectics t3/t4 turbo - $450

- $7420

Thats not including little things like new strut mounts, the stupid Nology hotwires, new lower ball joints, or the few sets of crappy brakes i've been through and all the repairs body wise.... Now that I look at how much i've spent I'm glad I never drive the car. Its most of my teen years profits sitting in it. LOL

Atleast you've got something to show for it, I wasted over $5500 on that damn 2.2

cody were did you get your coil packs

Derk- How come you have an intercooler and turbo manifold but no turbo?? :screwy:

Cody- No pictures??? I'm disappointed lol

A tick over $9k worth of stuff. But I shop around for deals and used before shelling out for new so Ive only paid around $6k for all of it.

Derk- How come you have an intercooler and turbo manifold but no turbo?? :screwy:

Cuz i'm not f*cking rich, lol. Buy it one part at a time, one paycheck at a time. I'm getting there. All I need is the turbo itself and I need a bigger downpipe/cat to connect to my catback that i have... I'll prolly just take it in there once I get the size on the turbo and be like make a downpipe and throw this hi-flow cat on there. and I'll have them make a flange so I can connect it to my future turbo...

^......sounds good lol.

Cuz i'm not f*cking rich, lol.
You sound pretty f*cking rich to me... must be nice.

You sound pretty

WTF? :eek7:

does anybody know what's wrong with my altima? the wipers work,but the windshield washer won't water the windshield. my altima is a 1994 gxe automatic, thanks

yes the problem with it is that it's not a cavalier and therefore should be thrown out. try putting vodka in the washer fluid containter on your car adn just press the button till it works, then go into the altima forum and ask them if anyhting goes wrong

ok, here goes with what i know
13" radio antena
headers (dont know the name brand)
intake with K&N filter (not sure on this brand either)
aluminum shift knob
green shift boot
green flashing neons in the headlights
tinted windows
green neon in the trunk
shaved emblems
lowered springs (i think cuz it sits lower to the ground than any of my friends cavys)
17" chrome wheels by Platinum
drilled and vented roaters
Pioneer 4800 headunit with ipod hookup
4-6.5" kicker ds speakers
green wire loom on everything

im not sure the name brands or how much these things cost but i will get pics up so maybe someone can tell me what i have

WTF? :eek7:....:werd: :gay:

:swear: you guys know what i was saying! :grinno:

yeah... I am pretty. lol

:swear: you guys know what i was saying! :grinno:Actually no I dont lol

yeah... I am pretty. lol.............ummm yeah :screwy: lol


headers (dont know the name brand):slap: come on man for our 4 bangers it is headeR not headerS.

ooops, my bad

*cough* noob...*clears throat* excuse me, lol

cavalier2000 - Summit racing.

Speaking of them, i need to go find my return slip for my hotwire.

\...eturn slip for my hotwire.
Speaking of Hotwire, lol. Does anybody know what any of these terms means?
Hot-wire, Flap, or Pressure Sensor........RB26DETT.......Karmen

Every car has one of those three setups for the ECU...does anybody know which one ours has?

RB26DETT - Infamous Skyline engine or if you want to get technical ( Race Bore 2.6L DOHC EFI Twin Turbo)

Karmen + Ghia = Old skool Vee dub car

First 3 are very very vague. There are soo many different meaning to those terms.

yeah I'm hoping it's the first one, lol. I'm attempting to learn how to install a SAFC for my future turbo, lol. It's sitting next to me, and I'm reading the instructions...i just need to know what set up i have, lol. Let's go with the first one :)

yeah I'm hoping it's the first one, lol. I'm attempting to learn how to install a SAFC for my future turbo, lol. It's sitting next to me, and I'm reading the instructions...i just need to know what set up i have, lol. Let's go with the first one :)

SAFC-II ? You can't do very much with those bro. You'd be better off with a Cartech BEGI FMU and a Wide band O2 sensor. You can't add as much fuel as your going to need with that thing. Those are more or less for FINE tuning.

well what do I do with this? lol

Alright, the SAFC modifies the MAP sensor, to trick the computer into increasing the duty cycle right?

Basically, this means that we can't increase the duty cycle based on the 1 bar MAP signal because it is useless right after you step on the gas (vacuum turns to pressure) and will probably just throw a code (MAP over-voltage?). Think about it..... how can this increase the duty cycle when the MAP's input to the PCM is max'd out at 1BAR?

So, I think the SAFC is only good if you need to decrease the duty cycle. So you will either need big injectors an FMU, or both then tune by decreasing pulse width where needed with the SAFC. I'm talking turbo's mostly here...

So this means that the SAFC cannot effectively increase the fuel supply once the MAP sensor is max'd out (very early in rev range)? Right?? I mean once the MAP has exercised it's control authority over the fuel supply (which occurs very early (with a 1bar MAP), right after the throttle is fully opened)

Sooo basically.... enjoy your light show.

lol thanks

What size/type of injectors do I need to buy then? I have a hell of a time finding the right parts for my car.

Alright, the SAFC modifies the MAP sensor, to trick the computer into increasing the duty cycle right?

Basically, this means that we can't increase the duty cycle based on the 1 bar MAP signal because it is useless right after you step on the gas (vacuum turns to pressure) and will probably just throw a code (MAP over-voltage?). Think about it..... how can this increase the duty cycle when the MAP's input to the PCM is max'd out at 1BAR?

So, I think the SAFC is only good if you need to decrease the duty cycle. So you will either need big injectors an FMU, or both then tune by decreasing pulse width where needed with the SAFC. I'm talking turbo's mostly here...

So this means that the SAFC cannot effectively increase the fuel supply once the MAP sensor is max'd out (very early in rev range)? Right?? I mean once the MAP has exercised it's control authority over the fuel supply (which occurs very early (with a 1bar MAP), right after the throttle is fully opened)

Sooo basically.... enjoy your light show.
:eek7:.....I wish I knew what all this turbo stuff meant and how to properly install one :(

You can get any injectors that you want really. A popular choice is ford brown(35lbs) or green tops (42lbs). Anything is going to have to be re-wired into your old harness's.

So...staying on subject, and keeping this thread alive. Add this to my invested pile. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/PHOT0104-1.jpg

very nice...now you need to lower it, that would be one sweet cavy

lets see some pics of the whole car with the new rims on it derk.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/DSC00578.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/DSC00579.jpg
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http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/DSC00582.jpg

wow who wants to lower my car for me? lol.... It sucks because I'll probably only be able to go MAYBE....MAYBE a Maximum of 2 inches, b/c of my body kit I'm putting on... Plus not to mention I live in f**king Ohio, in the hilliest, bumpiest, poorest part of the state..okay maybe not poorest, but close lol. And plus gravel roads I have to travel and steep inclines and such...I'm so cracking my body kit :(

It will look 10x better once you throw the kit onto it.

I vote 20times, any takers? lol

i also live in ohio, probly not as hilly as where you live but i have mine lowered and the only problem i seem to have is pulling to far up on those damn cement parking block things and scraping the bottom of my bumper, i think mine is lowered 4 inches and it looks sweet compared to my friends cavys

We'll meet up sometime and take pictures like Cody and his sunflower friend, lol.

heres some pics of what i got
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics052.jpg
^^^Header
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics054.jpg
^^^DynaMat
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics050.jpg
^^^Engine Bay with wire loom
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics055.jpg
^^^Air Filter
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics051.jpg
^^^K&N Breather
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics049.jpg
^^^Aluminum Shift Knob
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics048.jpg
^^^Pedal Covers
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics047.jpg
^^^Pioneer 4800 Head Unit
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics046.jpg
^^^Drilled and Slotted Rotors
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/CellPhonepics045.jpg
^^^Chrome Wheels made by Platinum and this also shows that its lowered

yes you are lowered but not no 4 inches lol, i am looking for about 1.5 and 1.7 i think on my lower job

Stumpalump you really need to get rid of that ''intake'' and get youself a real one. the person that owned this car before you didnt know what they were doing when they put that thing on there. other than that its a clean looking car and once you get those 17'' Motegi's it will look sick!!

To Derk - Lower, slap bodykit on and paint, paint those calipers and drums red, and either clean or repaint your wheel wells black and you're golden.

To J-Stumpy - Not lookin' too shabby there, what's the Dynamat for? Never heard of it.

Stumpalump you really need to get rid of that ''intake'' and get youself a real one. the person that owned this car before you didnt know what they were doing when they put that thing on there. other than that its a clean looking car and once you get those 17'' Motegi's it will look sick!!
yeah, all it does is clean the air....other than that it serves no purpose, so i think i will cet a CAI then the rims cuz winter is coming and i dont want to screw up the new rims and a CAI is in my budget right now so i can take all winter to save for the rims

and the dynamat is to reduce engine noise and vibration

and i was thinking of painting my calipers and drums green but the drums have rust on them, how do you get the rust off to paint them?

Wire brush with stiff bristles, spelling*? Then you want use like 100 or 150 grit sandpaper. If you feel like it's nessessary.

spend the like $15 $20 and buy new rotors lol

spend the like $15 $20 and buy new rotors lolyeah exactly and then paint them.

what's the Dynamat for? Never heard of it. I cant believe you have never heard of Dynamat. Alot of people use it to line there trunk so that subs dont rattle the shit out of everything. Also people line the floor of the cars under the carpet to cut down on road noise. So basically it deadens sound.

I don't know where you guys are from, but I've always heard Dynomat to be used in trunks so when Your bass hits, your trunk doesn't rattle, lol.

I don't know where you guys are from, but I've always heard Dynomat to be used in trunks so when Your bass hits, your trunk doesn't rattle, lol.ummmmm yeah
Alot of people use it to line there trunk so that subs dont rattle the shit out of everything. Also people line the floor of the cars under the carpet to cut down on road noise. So basically it deadens sound.

yeah exactly and then paint them.

I cant believe you have never heard of Dynamat. Alot of people use it to line there trunk so that subs dont rattle the shit out of everything. Also people line the floor of the cars under the carpet to cut down on road noise. So basically it deadens sound.
$15-$20 for rotors? wtf are you guys getting your parts from Salvation Army? They're usually around $140 a pair here, unless they're different brands or something? and My99, since when do you paint rotors? lol

AND ^^^ Thats exactly why i've never heard of Dynamat, I'm not into audio.

yeah, i think he ment drums, and im thinkin you cant get those for $15, correct me if im wrong

$50 for a pair of drums from Autozone around here.

Well if you have connections then shit is cheap brother :thumbsup:

Yes I was talking about painting the drums not rotors lance. come on im not that fuckin retarded.

yea i was talking about drummers as well, crack kills

Allrighty i think i will write what mods i have not as many as most people but i just got the car at the end of Augest

Mods
Shorty antenna $10
JVC CD Play wiring and monting kit $220
Smoked Headlight covers $55
K&N air filter i can't rember not much tho
Tinted windows $160
Painting interior around 50 dollars mabye
Painted drums and calipers $12 for paint
Lowering springs FREE from a friend
Shaved Emblems FREE
Reflex windsheild wippers $50

So i have spent like 600 dollars on my car lol but i plan on getting Subs Amp CAI and Exhaust

ok well i wasted about 4K on my cavalier from interior painting, to a performance A-Spec Stage 1 Clutch, to a B&M Shortshifter...nice waste of 4k i could of put down on an SRT-4 or a GTI

$4000?.....on a clutch, shifter and paint? That clutch better be made of NASA metals, the shifter better be platinum, and that orange paint better have real gold in there.

$4000?.....on a clutch, shifter and paint? That clutch better be made of NASA metals, the shifter better be platinum, and that orange oaint better have real gold in there.

lol maybe he is talking about the car itself as well. i don't think i even have $4,000 in my car

lol maybe he is talking about the car itself as well. i don't think i even have $4,000 in my carI hope he was talking about the car as well because 4K on just those 3 things.......... :screwy:

no there are a few things i didnt mention but those are the few things ive done in each department (interior design, exterior, and performance)

no there are a few things i didnt mention but those are the few things ive done in each department (interior design, exterior, and performance)......right lol

i'm sorry kid but your full of shit, and if you have spent 4k no wonder your pissed

^ lol :lol:!

Man steve your going to go and start another fight on here lol. But I know what you mean, by the looks of it I dont know what he could have spent 4K on.

I am i dick just ask my wife...but lets not jack this thread

Ok Ok Ok my turn sort of anyways

Radiator $100
Tint $150
Sunroof $200
Engine $300
Tranny $100
Body Kit $150 (Needs a little repair work maybe be an extra $50)
New Rims and tires $400
Old Rims and Tires $290
Custom Paint No Idea (Interior)
Sub Box $25
Subs $50
Amps $150ish
DVD Player $90 something
Monitor Not Yet
Head Unit $15
Rear 6x9's $75
5 inch front componet speakers $35
Middle 5x7 $45
Racing Seats $200
Custom Brackets $38 (had to buy my welder friend a pop)
Racing Stripes $100
z3 Fender $120
Spoiler (stock) $15
Custom Lighting a little bit of everywere $40
Shift Kit $40

Maybe some other stuff.
Here are some pictures. It is raining and I am stuck at home

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf023.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf027.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf022.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf031.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf029.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf032.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf021.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf020.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf019.jpg

A teaser on my interior
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/dfkjsadf016.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/Cavalier/12558B_M_shiftplus.jpg

All Prices are shipped if there was shipping lol

I didn't know your car was Auto, have you installed the Shift pro yet? I like those rimmies as well...alot actually.

Nothing like southern living with all the car parts in the house instead of in the garage aye steve? lol

ok well lets mix it up...how bout you guys tell me how much i put into my car. tell me how much my exhaust costs...the sound system i put in, my tint, and we can even go into the little things such as a new shift knob, replacement tires on those rims...and the replacement parts and maintiance...if you wanna do that you can, otherwise its somewhere around 4K

also when installin the B&M Shifter i broke a plastic piece..and had 2 pay 150 for it...so i mean...we can get as technical and into detail as you wanna get man but dont tell me im full of shit...dont b a fuckin dick to me, and ask yourself y would i lie online...i could give a fuck less wat anyone thinks about me or my car on here...so seriously go fuck urself because ur startin 2 piss me off

~last response~

i paid $40 for my b&m at autozone.....

Anyways i don't have a garage which sucks all i have is a shop in my basement, and i just moved everything from the shop area to the bar and took pictures there lol

~last response~
Promise?

$30 used intake.Brand:???prob. a no name.
Panda out black and wight interior black exterior w/ wight door handels.

$30 used intake.Brand:???prob. a no name.
Panda out black and wight interior black exterior w/ wight door handels...pics of the car inside and out?

I'd say all together...about 4 grand.....:bigthumb:

To J-Stumpy - Not lookin' too shabby there, what's the Dynamat for? Never heard of it.

they failed to tell you that dynamat under your hood saves your lungs when you're working on it because the regular liner is fiberglass on most cars..

:cwm27: <---this is the "i can't breathe" face

I personnally don't like any mat under the hood, makes it look messy.

i've spent about a thousand in repairs on this 350 dollar rust bucket i love so much.

-muffler hanger
-since 02/05, 4 front brake pads
-pcv valve, o2 sensor, oil, filter, air filter, egr valve (when i first got it)
-maybe 4 or 5 oil changes since..

now the fun stuff
-two coolant hoses ruptured, $120
-key stuck in ignition cylinder, replaced $50 including tools
-3 of 4 rims bent, pure loss... (the steelies, not my celica rims which were $100)
-1 wheel cylinder replaced, i forgot how much i paid
-coil busted, fryed a spark plug wire $30
-re-sealed a loose windshield $70 with a promise of discounted tints when i go back
catalytic converter $58.75, installed for $80 (welding)

now the actual fun stuff...
bought a 12" blitz audio sub used, it busted, bought a 12" pioneer to replace it
800watt torch audio amp (the subs were both 800)
my rims which i mentioned before
bought some used tires, 1 blew out, another slowly leaked ($120)
bought some new kumho tires ($230 shipped)
sony cdx gt200 deck... $129.99 with fit kit and antenna adapter

i'm tired of thinking but i think the rest is just bullshit like floor mats and bright white interior lights (194s)

I personnally don't like any mat under the hood, makes it look messy.

but the sound deadening:banghead: and heat shielding!:sunglasse

I personnally don't like any mat under the hood, makes it look messy.I agree it looks messy when the stuff gets old and starting tearing or falling apart or it looks messy when its put on there half ass. like on the hood of my stang I like it because it has a mustang like stamped in the lining so it looks nice :).

I didn't have anything on my WHITE 2.2, cleaned under the hood with Simple Green everytime I washed my car and it looked damn near new, and I never had any heat issues, and my exhaust was too loud to notice any road/engine noise.

updated my cardomain page, finally. With most of this info i posted here. Plus some things finally came together, and it turns out I'm just waiting for a few more mods, before it becomes almost done..I say almost, b/c you can never really be done, there are tons of things you can do that you haven't even thought of. if you have car domain and would like to rate me and leave me a comment, I would gladly do the same in return :) Thanks

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2362121

Your cardomain looks pretty sweet man, the cavy is really coming along.

Thanks. I figured I would get all those stupid old pics off there, it was just clogging it up. And I threw it all on one page cuz I don't like searching through like 10 pages, lol.

I should been on this forum a long time ago.

It's a base model 97 Cavalier. 2.2, grey bumpers, doesnt even have tilt steering.

Engine:
3400 V6 swap
SPEC Stage II Clutch
2.5" exhaust with no cat
Custon Intake
Prothane lower engine mount

Suspension:
Addco Rear Sway bar
GM front STB
Poly bushings for stock front sway bar

Wheels = Stock from a 90 Beretta GT

PICS
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/PulledOverAgain/Picture001.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/PulledOverAgain/Picture002.jpg

Welcome to AF man.
How does that 3400 perform?

Heh, SHOoff, bout time.

Now there's a sleeper for ya

so I guess I can add this now...http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/PHOT0017-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/PHOT00.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/PHOT002.jpg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a386/Derk_eliso/DSCI0001.jpg

I personally would've spaced them out more, like one almost on each corner but if that's how you like it more power to ya.

well, I told you about my drill breaking, so what I did was I just used the pre-drilled holes that were there from where the bumper was. So that was as far apart as I could get. Put I think they're alright. pisses me off b/c I figured they'd be more blueish...oh well.

Yeah I thought about the original holes after i posted that. It doesn't look bad, I just think they don't look like they should be there, they don't look stock when they're that close.

Welcome to AF man.
How does that 3400 perform?

As far as just driving around it's perfectly normal. It sounds a bit different, but the engine isnt much heavier, so if i'm just driving to work or something, it doesnt drive any different.

Once you add a significant ammount of throttle (like 100%) you can sure tell the difference though. Cheap tires prohibit traction at the front tires.

Downside, my current ECU setup blows. But, I have something new sitting here... just need to install it. May not be til springtime though.

Derk... Get that thing painted or take it off the road. Your going to damage that gel coat to the point where its just going to make your paint bill higher and higher since there will be more to prepin the car. Which is why i never drove mine after i installed my kit.

3 weeks away. My uncles body shop in FLORIDA ;) I love generous uncles :)

i've spent about a thousand in repairs on this 350 dollar rust bucket i love so much.

-muffler hanger
-since 02/05, 4 front brake pads
-pcv valve, o2 sensor, oil, filter, air filter, egr valve (when i first got it)
-maybe 4 or 5 oil changes since..

now the fun stuff
-two coolant hoses ruptured, $120
-key stuck in ignition cylinder, replaced $50 including tools
-3 of 4 rims bent, pure loss... (the steelies, not my celica rims which were $100)
-1 wheel cylinder replaced, i forgot how much i paid
-coil busted, fryed a spark plug wire $30
-re-sealed a loose windshield $70 with a promise of discounted tints when i go back
catalytic converter $58.75, installed for $80 (welding)

now the actual fun stuff...
bought a 12" blitz audio sub used, it busted, bought a 12" pioneer to replace it
800watt torch audio amp (the subs were both 800)
my rims which i mentioned before
bought some used tires, 1 blew out, another slowly leaked ($120)
bought some new kumho tires ($230 shipped)
sony cdx gt200 deck... $129.99 with fit kit and antenna adapter

i'm tired of thinking but i think the rest is just bullshit like floor mats and bright white interior lights (194s)

changed my whole steering column early november $140
changed another ignition coil wednesday morning $27

Gheez! You guys really seem to know what you're doing.... I plan on doing stuff like that to my cav but I'm not sure where to start.... any ideas?

I acquired my cavy for free. I'd estimate about 500 bucks for repairs to the head gasket, the wheel bearing, and some axel work. After that was said and done I got new tires for a little more than $300. Then I got a new pioneer head unit from a friend. I put together a non brand name intake for about $50. Added a new exhaust and some piping, maybe a little over 100 dollars for that. I just put in 2 800W subs and an amp last night. Those were about 350 plus 40 for the amp install kit....think I got ripped off, they're not as great as I'd hoped. I'm probably close to 1,000 dollars not including the 500 for repair and regular maintenance of the car. (brakes, oil, that shit.)
Next I'm planning on getting new 6 by 9's and then painting the interior. I'll see if I can get some pics of my stuff on here then.

Gheez! You guys really seem to know what you're doing.... I plan on doing stuff like that to my cav but I'm not sure where to start.... any ideas?

dont ask questions like that please. How much money do you want to spend?

yea pugsy you def got ripped off i got my 2 12's for 125 and my amp for 110 and my box for 60 and wires for 30, and mine sound great

Well, the subs, the box they came in, and the amp costed around 350, not just the subs if that's what it sounded like. I guess I'll have to find someone to compare my subs to theirs. Anyone live in PA? lol

haha i go to college in PA hah but im up in the MTS where its wayyy too cold