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View Poll Results: Which route did you/will you take???
Power and performance First/Leave visual mods stock (or close to it)
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Visual mods First/Leave Performance Stock
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7.02%
A little of both here and there
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Appearance vs Performance

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Old 07-15-2009, 01:00 PM
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So now that I have gotten myself thinking more and more into it, which route do you guys (and gals) prefer to go first when modding? Personally I have always felt that if you are going to have sick looking vehicle that it should also have the ***** to back up the look which is why I have been mainly focused on the performance side of things recently instead of adding visual mods. I hate pulling up next to another vehicle that looks sick yet has the power of of a 4 banger, or is completely stock.

So what is your preference?
 

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ill admit i went interior/exterior first then i found df and went with some performance
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:10 PM
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I just switch back and forth. I hate trucks that look like they came off a dealer lot.
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:30 PM
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I did all my performance first because some performance is also visual example my split dual exhaust And the sound of a roaring V8 usually turns heads more then a couple chrome pieces..
Now im starting to do things like lights and maybe de-badge
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:39 PM
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I tend to go back and forth between the two. I went with exhaust first so people could hear it, then lifted it so people could see it.
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:48 PM
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Combination of the two is good but i went a little performance first then appearance came after.
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:55 PM
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I would say do some of both if you can.
 
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I started with apperance because that is what is noticed first then I upgrade for perfomance as the budget allows, Besides apperance is a little cheaper.
 
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A LOT of both, but kinda in stages, and a good bit of my cosmetic were performance. Tires and wheels could be both, a lift is for sure...
 
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I voted a little of both, but it all depends on your budget, in all reality, most visual mods are cheaper. I am broke, mom of 2 still recovering physically and financially from a car accident. I was restless and wanted to do something, so I broke down and spent 20-25 bucks to do some accentual mods to my balt. granted it isnt a lot to spend, but I got my materials to do the following-
- Krylon paint and clear coat to get my armrests repainted and I have enough to do my entire dash panels that are silver the same way,
- Black edge trim to do my doors (which are already done) and my trunk lid as well as have enough left over to do my truck when I get her.
- Stuff to debadge my trunk of my car.
- and even eye protection glasses Safety first LMAO

Like I said, it's not a lot, but some people have already said something about what I have done. But you dont want to get a lot of visuals without changing some things under the hood to keep up with it's image

and that is Cow-Chick's
 


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