Ideas?

20alero02 · 10-19-2009, 10:21 PM

just got myself a job and ill be putting 100 dollars a week in the bank for the car. Any ideas on what to buy first? my top three ideas are a body kit, rims or a stereo system. since its almost winter and we already got some snow im thinking stereo system first? any opinions?

rustyballs_69 · 10-19-2009, 10:23 PM

Lower it and gets wheels.

Ttop191 · 10-19-2009, 10:23 PM

What have you done so far?

bkathsalero · 10-19-2009, 10:25 PM

well with rims = need tires ($)
Bodykit = body work+Paint - ($)

BUT.. with a stereo you can start out with a head unit, work to speakers, etc etc, without the budget of the first 2.

So system IMO

20alero02 · 10-19-2009, 10:26 PM

pretty much stock so far. put in some grill mesh, going to be getting the windows tinted soon,grand am mirrors, and im planning on clearing the corners as soon as the weather permits. other than that im looking for ideas.

CactusWill · 10-19-2009, 10:26 PM

Save and invest it til spring, then decide. In the meantime, the only wintertime "mod" I would splurge on myself is tires.

Ttop191 · 10-19-2009, 10:27 PM

yea if you are running stock stereo atm i would say system is a must, i can't live without mah ipod!

Ian 2000GL LA1 · 10-19-2009, 10:36 PM

turbo kits. check e-bay under alero and cheapest first for other ideas.

jayson_waltz · 10-19-2009, 11:32 PM

stereo first since winter is coming, then next summer go onto the visual stuff. hell, i had a stereo system before i had a working engine

JLw7123 · 10-20-2009, 11:25 AM

start with a system

01OldsAleroGt · 10-20-2009, 11:38 AM

intake, exhaust upgrades...

Nate's Alero · 10-20-2009, 12:45 PM

All Performance.... All Go, A little Show with me

20alero02 · 10-20-2009, 03:34 PM

ok im going to start saving for a system. what sub, speaker, amp combo would you guys recommend?

HazMatt24 · 10-20-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 20alero02

ok im going to start saving for a system. what sub, speaker, amp combo would you guys recommend?

Alpine IVA-W505/P1 head unit into two Alpine PDX-1.1000 amps pushing two Alpine SWX-1043D Subs. Two Alpine SPR-69Cs in the back deck and Alpine SPR-13S components up front run off an Alpine PDX-4.150 amp.

20alero02 · 10-20-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HazMatt24

Alpine IVA-W505/P1 head unit into two Alpine PDX-1.1000 amps pushing two Alpine SWX-1043D Subs. Two Alpine SPR-69Cs in the back deck and Alpine SPR-13S components up front run off an Alpine PDX-4.150 amp.

haha i was thinking of going pioneer? im working off minimum wage and ill only be able to put away 100 a week, alpine might be a little out of my range.

HazMatt24 · 10-20-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 20alero02

haha i was thinking of going pioneer? im working off minimum wage and ill only be able to put away 100 a week, alpine might be a little out of my range.

you get what you pay for. And the system I laid out was only about $5200. And that was not even including Alpine's top-end components. You can get cheaper Alpine stuff just so you know, and from experience I'll take Alpine over just about anything, but that's just mho. I know a lot of people on here prefer other things. I put a pair of the SPR-69Cs in the back and got lazy and just replaced the door speakers with a pair of SPS-406 4X6's, left the stock tweets and it sounds 100% better than stock just running off the deck. I got some crappy Memphis subs in the back that will be switched out for the Alpine SWR-1022D 10" woofers soon though. I'm debating on doing that or putting an amp in for the internal speakers first.

bdyman · 10-20-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 20alero02

just got myself a job and ill be putting 100 dollars a week in the bank for the car. Any ideas on what to buy first? my top three ideas are a body kit, rims or a stereo system. since its almost winter and we already got some snow im thinking stereo system first? any opinions?

i have one for ya,send me the car save your money and ill give you back a fully customized car, when can i expect you??

bkathsalero · 10-20-2009, 08:55 PM

whoa how do I get in on this deal? /\/\

lonnie · 10-21-2009, 08:30 AM

Maybe I'm the only one that thinks if you are just getting a job...how about make sure you are going to keep it before throwing money into a car that you will never see again. My idea is save all your money first once you are sure that you have job security then get the things you want..not at once but piece by piece. Good Luck!

cherrington17 · 10-21-2009, 08:53 AM

i'm with lonnie. Financial security (and a definative rainy day fund) are definitely more important than a "blinging" car.

keep in mind 90% of modders on here... fall into 3 categories
1) broke ass college students, who probably shouldn't be modding
2) 20yrs with careers, that probably spend too much on a car that wont ever be worth anything
3) 25+-40 who have careers and families, and use the EXTRA money to build their car.

group 1: should pay off loans, or save for graduation
group 2: don't have steady jobs, or could make better investments for the future
group 3: can do whatever they want, they are safe.

Its all up to you... but from a financial standpoint, don't blow your money on bad investements (e.g something that'll never APPRECIATE in value)