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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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I've heard this mod can cost more than the actual car. Anyone have any experience with this?


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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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Very expensive to maintain and operate!!
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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No first hand knowledge but I do know I can't afford it
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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The mod we all want, but few of us can afford......
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Im going to need a better picture of the read end please.

It's hard to tell if it worth it in that picture.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 11:06 AM
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You can just see the $$$'s flying out of your bank account with that mod.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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You can just see the $$$'s flying out of your bank account with that mod.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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I think you get a pretty big discount for the bruise on the left side

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Originally Posted by Bud Doggin
I've heard this mod can cost more than the actual car. Anyone have any experience with this?


Been there, done that mod !! This mod proved to be unreliable, costly, and didn't have the performance to match it's advertised purpose !! A grade #8 mod proved to perform better than a #10 !! LOL
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Changing them out is when it really gets expensive.
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Changing them out is when it really gets expensive.
You got that sh*# right !!
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In terms of financial planning, the car is cheaper.
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It's not bad when you have a daily AND just use this one once a month.
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easier and cheaper to lease
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Nope. Those red stripes on the wheels are not expensive at all. Oh......and I couldn't help but notice at the front of the car........close to the hood............you will see a no hunting sign nailed to the tree.
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That mod has the has the potential for long term pain in exchange for very short term pleasure!
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Originally Posted by CCA Corvette Parts
I think you get a pretty big discount for the bruise on the left side

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"Bruise" or tattoo?
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Originally Posted by vettpapaw
Very expensive to maintain and operate!!
I've heard you have to change the air in the regularly . . .
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
"Bruise" or tattoo?
Tattoo
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Super nice to take out and drive, but you will be paying more in maintenance cost than you would in a Ferrari or Bugatti dealership.
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