Official Product Review Thread

Bought something new and worked well for you or didn't work at all? Write up a review on it here so someone else can take advantage of it or not make the same mistake you did.....I know Cody will be posting about the Nology hotwires lol and of course possibly post some pics of the wires :lol:

But anyway, I was planning on buying the shift boot and e-brake boot from A+Performance, I purchased the shift boot and planned on getting the ebrake boot later, but apparently A+ was having problems with their embroiderer and now the boots are not available on their site. So, I went searching on the almighty eBay of course and I stumbled upon these 2 tone e-brake boots going for $10 with free shipping, now they're going for $4.99 + $4.95 shipping, but it's still $10. I figured I'd share with you guys because the boots from A+ were going for around $25 and these are $10 and they look pretty damn cool IMO especially that cheap so here they are and here's the eBayer's store link in case you guys are interested ....

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZgalagolo

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:thumbsup:

for some reason this could turn into a "who you know" post

Well lets make sure that doesn't happen, it's a simple concept people, you get a part or you try something new and if it works or doesn't work for you, post it and if something didnt work then post something constructive to help figure out why it didn't work.

It's only a matter of time before RDFABS name shows up on here lol

Well, that would kinda be a review of the product, regardless

I actually bought one of those, cuz I hated seeing my shifter column thing, and..since it's just for looks...and it's on an automatic...I guess it's working out pretty good for me, lol.

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/10056013/Images/205-002.jpg

I bought my shift boot and shift knob from Ichiban and they are working and holding up very nice. so there ya go lance theres my review on Ichiban shift knobs/boots.

Well since i need to hold my status of post whore, here you go.

http://www.rdfabs.com/galleries/images/custom_exhaust_work/1999_chevy_cavalier/dscf0716.JPG

Nology Hotwires = For the time being, I am going to continue to call them absolute junk! However, the misfire may actually not be related to them. I will edit this post if i deem it other wise and change my opinion. I found some thing while tearing my car apart the past 2 days that may be the culprit.

MSD Coil pac = The bomb digity. Cleaned up my idle and made car run crazy.

Pacesetter Armor coated header = Very nice improvement for top end, quality control was lacking on the O2 bung, but a pick took care of that.

RD Fabs CAI = You already know the quality behind that puppy, don't mind the finger prints on it, normally she's blingin but that was during the exhaust install.

Optima Red top - 720 CCA, starts the car right up in like no time. Looks pretty too.

http://www.rdfabs.com/galleries/images/custom_exhaust_work/1999_chevy_cavalier/dscf0692.JPG

Magnaflow High flow 2.5" cat - Umm... seems to be working just fine and dandy, not throwin any cel's or causing my O2 sensor to say something is wrong.

http://www.rdfabs.com/galleries/images/custom_exhaust_work/1999_chevy_cavalier/dscf0707.JPG

RD Fabs Full 2.5" SS exhaust - Simply tits

Magnaflow Mirror finish Mufflers - Sound great, but need a resonator. This is probably due to the header install and its a notorious fact that one is needed.

KYB AGX adjustable struts/ Eibach Prokit progressive lowering springs - It can be what ever you want it to be. Soft or firm. I love the option on riding however i like, but for me i like a nice stiff ride. Put the car more agressivly lower but not to the point of sacrificing performance. It keeps the A-arms parrallel which is ideal.

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/3387/dscf05738ox.jpg

Prothane Lower engine mount/ Upper mount insert- Made the engine give off more vibs and i did notice a little quicker movment and there is zero engine movment on a load.

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/6720/dscf05728jk.jpg

Prothane Control arm bushings- My front end is nice and stiff in corners, oh yea you can feel them at work. Install was a pain in the ass on my own, but well worth it.

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BAER DECELA rotors and HAWK HPS pads- This combination STOPS the car, not just slow it down. I've had my ABS kick in a couple time where before it never would. I love em!

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/9745/dscf05832sb.jpg

Jbody Source Euro black 2000-02 headlights w/ corners ( headlight conversion)- they look great, i had to seal them with black silicone becuase they fogged in the corner a little bit. / Headlight conversion was quite simple, but figureing out the DRL and blowing fuse issue was a pain in the ass, but in the end... totally worth it.

RKSPORT TYPE- J body kit- Fitment is top notched, nearly no problems compared to fiberglass.

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Kelly Fierce 225/40zr18 rubber - It has a really high UTQG rating of 380, which usually the higher means longer tread life and harder rubber. Its a brand made by goodyear. Very little road noise, no idea on wet traction since the car hasn't seen rain since last year, but for $441 mount and balance i think it was a steal. No complaints.

Autometer tach adaptor #9117- Works like she is suppose to, and looks great too.
Autometer 2 1/16th tach #1397 - Looks and works well, the solution for those who want a quality tach and not a 5"er.

... I'm sure i missed a bunch, but i am getting bored with this. For the most part that covered the basics.

^wow lol

Haha heres a good review for everything, "You get what you pay for."

But I feel like pulling a cody, so heres 2 pictures! =P

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/3886601/8034377/168984989.jpg

AEM Cold Air Intake = Great look, slight power improvement, and one helluva sexy sound.

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/3886601/8034377/160937291.jpg

Enkei 17" PKr's = Very nice replacements that will help with the black/white contrast im going for

BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Tires - Hecks lotta traction, with a pfft to those who say we cant push them to their potential on a Cavalier...

Got one for you.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cavalier2000/B_MANUAL1.jpg

These peices of rat shit I bought off EBay. BIGGEST DAMN MISTAKE EVER. Supposed to be a mirror and then have two different colors on teh leds, Mine were blue for teh runnig lights and then amber for the turning lights.

1st came with no directions
2nd didn't come with any hardware just the mirrors and teh plates.

Got them all installed just the way they need to be and look halfway decent.
Tested the turn lights and they worked great, turned off the signals and then turned on the headlights and then running lights worked great, kept the running lights on and turn on the hazards lights to see what would happen and POP. The running lights both blew and left black marks on the inside, to this day the turn lights still work but not he running lights. no big thing there but now the plates are separating from the heat and the mirrors that didn't need any paint are fading, biggest pieces of shit.

In other words don't buy off brand M3 mirrors

In other words don't buy off brand M3 mirrorsumm duh lol most of the time off brand stuff is shit.

these things are past shit, I am gonna rip them off and shoot the with a 308 and call it a day

B&M short shifter. bought it for $114. shipped. installed it myself. was pretty easy just follow directions. awesome buy no complaints. have a pic on my car domain site. i would definitly recommend it to others.

Nice idea for a thread, it will be stickyd :)

Im trying to think of stuff that hasnt been covered yet...

Yanaka Racing Seats- Comfy, will keep you wrapped up in turns. Better not be over like 200 lbs though, otherwise they will get uncomfy in a hurry. Quality is kind of questionable, but for $300 a pair, who can complain.

I guess Ill add more when I think of more.

Please do not dilute this thread with individual brand/speaker/deck audio reviews.

When it comes to painting the interior this is the paint I used and worked very well for me.

Duplicolor Filler Primer
http://duplicolor.com/gallery/gallery_images/primer_can3.jpg

Dupli-Color viynl and fabric paint
http://duplicolor.com/gallery/gallery_images/can_vinyl.jpg

Dupli-Color truck, van, and SUV clear coat

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Nice idea for a thread, it will be stickyd :)
....Well? :naughty:

....Well? :naughty:Keep your pants on lance lol

as you can see by the reverse glow gauges installed on my picture, they worked well and are a really nice and easy way to make your cavalier look good from the inside out...
Search on ebay for Reverse Glow Gauges

^The only thing is I have the hardest time finding the reverse glow gauges for MT with a tach.

^The only thing is I have the hardest time finding the reverse glow gauges for MT with a tach.

http://www.blackcatcustom.com/Cavalier.htm

http://www.blackcatcustom.com/Cavalier.htmYeah thanks I knew about that site.

http://images.andale.com/f2/118/126/16262723/1153637328401_PHL1_CAVA_9599_BKBEAM_LED_S.jpg

Freakin' Sweet, lol.

http://i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/23/22/3d_1.JPG
Freakin' Sweet, lol

http://images.andale.com/f2/117/123/13179707/1068077851981_Cavalier_95_99_Drift.jpg
Just ordered that..hopefully that's freaking sweet.

and I also just ordered these http://www.custom-wheels-car-rims.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=144410&InfoID=4134&ShowLarge=True

only in black with gunmetal lip, and with Kumho 711's instead of those generic tires...Hopefully they're freaking sweet too... I'll let you know.

Yeah thanks I knew about that site.

Actually I think you told me about that site, lol. Oh btw I bought a sunfire cluster w/tach instead of yours. But thanks for the offer man.

^Freaking sweet man!!!! haha

^Freaking sweet man!!!! haha

I sense some sacasim, lol.

wtf...where the hell are you getting all this loot?

wtf...where the hell are you getting all this loot?

tution overage, lol. This is sorta educational right?

God damn, must be nice. I've been strapped for cash ever since I bought this f*cking Z. Being suspended from work for 2 weeks doesnt help either...especially when you get paid bi-weekly. :swear:

wtf...where the hell are you getting all this loot?Yeah no shit man your buying everything under the damn sun!!!

I sense some sacasim, lol.Yup I believe your correct. lol

I'm excited, lol.

I'm excited, lol.I bet you are. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a285/crazydriver7686/handjob.gif

You shoulda saved money for the paint job after you get the bodykit tho...unless you got money for that too! *Green with envy*

.unless you got money for that too! I'm sure he does hahaha

Ah shit, I forgot what thread this was, BACK ON TOPIC, don't wanna ruin it before it loses it's privledge of getting stickied :icon16:

dude I work at a grocery store, You think I can afford that shit? lol. No I already said me and some buddies are all doing ours the same time. Getting the paint in bulk and the other shit we need and we're going to do it ourselves. We have help, my uncle owns a body shop and so does my friends grandpa..so hopefully we don't mess them up too bad, lol.

i bought a warm air intake from ebay.com, i have had it for 2 years now, it works great, sounds good, and i noticed a hair more power, and the best part, i havent had ANY problems with it, she's been nice and reliable, (and was competitively priced as well)

i bought a warm air intake from ebay.com, i have had it for 2 years now, it works great, sounds good, and i noticed a hair more power, and the best part, i havent had ANY problems with it, she's been nice and reliable, (and was competitively priced as well)

pic?

lol, sure, if ya want one, dont know how impressive it'll be, but i can get one up tonight

so..the difference....besides the obviously...in a WAI and a CAI would be...

yea just trying to get a well rounded review so if a newbie reads this post then they have a real good idea what we are talking about

you could have simply said that a warm air intake is intended to add life to the engine by heating the air that goes into the throttle body, therefore steadying the fuel flow at a low level, added MPG to the car and in overall making it easier for the engine...whereas a cold air intake is the opposite. It takes in colder denser air so that when it goes into the throttle body, the IAT tells the ECU to send more fuel therefore more air/fuel equals more speed....geez, lol.

speaking of ECU, does anybody know if the Apexi S-AFC will work on our cars?

Actually, I was wondering bout the cai thing... after you install it, you have to reset the ecu thing to get the correct air/fuel ratio, which I heard will happen at the next start-up, if the battery has been unatttached for long enough. Just wondering if thats right.

you could have simply said that a warm air intake is intended to add life to the engine by heating the air that goes into the throttle body, therefore steadying the fuel flow at a low level, added MPG to the car and in overall making it easier for the engine...whereas a cold air intake is the opposite. It takes in colder denser air so that when it goes into the throttle body, the IAT tells the ECU to send more fuel therefore more air/fuel equals more speed....geez, lol.Hmmm wonder where you got that information from....:iceslolan

Actually, I was wondering bout the cai thing... after you install it, you have to reset the ecu thing to get the correct air/fuel ratio, which I heard will happen at the next start-up, if the battery has been unatttached for long enough. Just wondering if thats right.

actually you can just do nothing and it will reset it pretty quick or you can reset you computer nad then start it nad not touch the gas at all for like 30 secs and then it should correct itself right there, but for the most part if you put it on and take a drive and hammer the gas a few times it will reset itself

I bought 194 Inverted LED (Spark Blue) Wedge Bulbs on eBay from Seller: warden_jp2002 they came in today and I replaced my 194 bulbs with these and they worked fine. I drove to work and then when it was darker out I went on break and I put my hazards on again to see what they looked like at night and neither of them worked. :dunno: I read somewhere that your not supposed to put certain leds in the headlight housing because of heat but i figured this wouldnt be a problem since the blinker assembly is apart from the headlight assembly. Once again - :dunno:, I bought another pair from this seller because I didn't want blue in the first place but for some reason i bought them anyway :dunno: so i got the hyper white ones this time, I'll let you guys know how they turn out after they come in.

^Pics??

The ones I bought and put in and didn't work....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=200032365249&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

The ones I just bought and I'm waiting for...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=200035696908&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

^Those blue ones look sweet but i'm sure they are illegal.

Yeah, I got a 5-day ticket the last time i put those blue bulb condoms on my bulbs, I was hoping they weren't as blue in person but NO need to worry about that since neither of them work now :swear: F'ing ebay

haha fuckin ebay is right man, its hit or miss when you buy shit off there.

Well I found out today that they work when my headlights are NOT on and when my headlights are on they dont. Is anybody elses top blinkers like this?

Sounds like alot of wire screw ups in there.



All bulbs were tested in factory so you will never receive defective bulbs!


And that made me laugh.

Is anybody elses top blinkers like this?Nope my blinkers work when the headlights are on and off so something is screwed up with yours.


PS Love the new sig lance :1:

Well, I turned my headlights off last night just to see them at night since I still havn't yet and HOLY SHIT they are bright as fuck! It looked like the entire blinker assembly was a big blue bulb, I'll have to get pics somenight, it's a good thing these things don't work because i'd get pulled over in an instant.

^haha I really want to see some pics of them now.

Momo hub adaptor and ebay steering wheel!!

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Install pics, I had my lady participate lol
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Okay well the momo hub doesn't really need a review since it doesn't really do anything, although it wouldn't go down onto the steering stud all the way, It wouldn't fit like it's not the right one, I got it from A+Performance tho, but I was able to bolt it down about half way, it's sturdy and not going anywhere but still. Btw, A+Performance is pretty much the cheapest place you'll find one of these, unless you find a deal on ebay, I got mine for $67 shipped.

And as for the steering wheel, I learned something today about racing/aftermarket steering wheels, that should've been common sense but it clicked when I actually used one. It's like the short shifter theory, since the racing wheel is smaller in diameter it gives you better handling because you're not turning the wheel as much, if you know what I mean, I can't really explain it. But like I said it's like the short shifter idea. And there you have it, the most recent review. Brought to you in part by the"Official Product Review Thread" that has not been stickied yet ;)

DAMN!!!! that wheel looks fucking sick in there lance!!! nice pick up.

Not to mention your girl isnt looking to bad either :wink:

Holy crap lance! Your g/f looks like one of my ex's from when I was in school. I know its not but Ill be damned if she couldnt be her twin. Her name isnt kathren by chance is it?