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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:16 AM
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What free mods can be done to a c230

I had a 2000 Camaro SS for my last car. I am one that likes to always play with my car and i would like to see if there is any suggestions that you guys may have of things to do.

I have already taken the c230 off the back and replaced the hood star with a flat one. Im getting it tinted next week and thats about it besides clear corners, and then eventually i will get an exhaust and get a new pulley for the supercharger.

If you can think of any free/cheap things that i can do to play with my car please let me know. Thanks for your help
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:29 AM
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Where are you going to have it tinted? Cost?
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 04:14 AM
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the shorter door pin is available for $1 each at the dealership. you can probably get'em for free from your sales if you ask.

H&R lowering springs are pretty cheap around $300. my friend got the roof and rear replica spoiler for $500.

you can also smoked the rear light DIY for $10 bucks.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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You best bet is stickers, I know they are not free but for few bucks it gives you the most bang for the buck.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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No such thing as cheap or free mods.....especially with MB cars......gotta pay the loot for the mods......although u can find great deals with exsisting memebers when they part out there cars.....
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
the shorter door pin is available for $1 each at the dealership. you can probably get'em for free from your sales if you ask.
What do Shorter Door Pins do?
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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What do Shorter Door Pins do?
Buellwinkle's got dynos - +5 HP!

No, what they do is to not annoy you when you rest your arm on the door opening when driving. Which is what the current longer ones do. They really have to stop using those pins from the early 80s.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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you can have the netherlands setting activated so you car makes beeping sounds when you lock/unlock. thats free!
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No, what they do is to not annoy you when you rest your arm on the door opening when driving. Which is what the current longer ones do. They really have to stop using those pins from the early 80s.

Thank for the tip mine annoy the hell out of me I am going today to see if I can get those changed.
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