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How far will $2000 go
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Tue, 10 February 2004 15:49
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Well i've had my AW11 for a few weeks now, and i'm getting used to it, so naturally...i want more 
Questions is, with a stock 4AGZE and $2000 to spend on mods, what kind of work is within that budget, and what kind of numbers can i aim for?
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sydney
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January 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Tue, 10 February 2004 22:55
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nevo pulley kit, or ditch the supercharge, get a turbo t28 ? with custom manifold.
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Brisbane
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May 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 13:01
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anyone else?
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Bayside Melbourne.
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May 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 13:25
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| MrPotatoHead wrote on Sat, 14 February 2004 00:01 |
anyone else?
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sprintr, I beleive you were just majorly dissed! 
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Brisbane
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 13:28
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 perhaps that should have been "anything else". As far as i know the pulley kit is about $500, and would only be a few hundred for install, so that still leaves over $1000. must be something i can do with a grand
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 13:59
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Suspension?
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 14:09
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Decent exhaust?
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 14:13
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Tuning?
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Perth
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August 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Fri, 13 February 2004 16:20
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save the extra 1000 for the speeding fines 
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Brisbane
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May 2003
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Sun, 15 February 2004 05:33
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with cams, i heard somewhere i can use the NA 4AGE cams, which will give extra lift and duration...is this true?
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Brisbane
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November 2002
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Re: How far will $2000 go
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Sun, 15 February 2004 09:36
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I don't know too much about this car in particular, but from more of a general standpoint:
Have you given the car a good overhaul yet? Plugs, belts, fluids, radiator flush, etc? Checked out the suspension and brakes? I wouldn't be doing a thing until the above were at least at an as-new standard.
If it's all okay and in good nick, I would still consider spending the money on brakes, suspension and tyres. It's very easy to get complacent - it's never going to be a rocketship but they are a very sporty little machine, so these kind of things can really transform your driving experience (and you can well an truly swallow two grand with suspension/brakes/tyres).
This way you end up with a car that is more fun to drive, a lot safer, and that you are less likely to get in trouble with (ie. speeding fines).
Personally I would consider doing the brakes and suspension to a reasonable level, then holding onto any remaining money and adding to it. If you had an extra couple of grand you would be able to pull off a high quality turbo conversion and get a fantastic result.
If you're hell-bent on spending your money on easy performance then invest in a pulley kit and good induction/exhaust system to suit the motor. In my opinion this is the WRONG way to go - as you said above, you are already bored of the performance, what makes you think a 10% increase (or whatever) will last you?
Oh, and two things I've learned:
* if you can't do it yourself, then learn to or find someone who can help - it will save you heaps. forums people are a very friendly lot. Just be careful whose advice you take, not everyone is as much of an expert as they claim.
* do it right, ONCE. do it bodgy then you just have to do it again...
[Updated on: Sun, 15 February 2004 09:40]
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