I understand that we can't all be winners, not all of us can be gifted, and not all of us have $30K for a car. That's why I keep the Balance. I have a 2002 Black Cavalier, with 66K miles on the LN2. Five speed of course; I wouldn't drive anything else. Yet nothing is done to it as far as cosmetics and performance, or lack there of. I come here to fill that empty space in my brain, as I am intelligent to a point, yet as smart as a pet rock most of the time. I done basic tune-ups and maintence on the Cavy. Just recently I dropped in a K&N filter, (thought I'd give it a shot). I've been in the process of fixing minor things, like the black trim piece around the radio and gauges was smashed all to pieces, got that fixed, 1-0. But the realized the piece really close to the windsheild is made into the rest of the dash, I have no idea how to fix that, 1-1. And for some reason, my phone charger will plug into the cig lighter next to the steering wheel and work just fine, but when I put a cig lighter into it, it blows the fuse, 1-2. WTF? Oh and I need a good passenger side door, a BFI trash truck backed into the side of it one night and split; no video evidence and no witnesses, 1-3. So I need to restore the balance. I do take very good care of the car in it's current condition. I'll post pics at a later date. But my goals for the Cav are not to far out of reach: I don't want to be the fastest, I just want to be faster than certain people. I don't have to best looking car, I just bet by the time I'm done it'll look better than your girlfriend, J/K. I just enjoy the car, way too much sometimes. I think my $5000 Cav rides better than $30K car. I'm just fortunate to be blessed with the oppurtunity to gain the knowledge from some of the Vets. I owe you debt of gratitude. May the games begin.
"The Desperate Disease Requires A Dangerous Remedy."
first of all its going to cost a pretty penny to make it fast. second the piece closest to the windshield always breaks it happens to all of us I believe rksport makes a plastic piece that snaps right over it. its about 130 shipped I believe. and it does come apart you just have to take the whole dash apart = pain in the ass.
The trash truck incident is crazy that sucks man.
I would look up your local pick and pull yards for a new door. I managed to find one the same color as my car, pulled it myself, they let me keep the pannel and glass and everything in and on it for $125.00.
For the top dash piece, there was a member on here who worked for a company who made OEM colored covers for that. That could be another good option for you on that.
For performance you have a big hill to overcome starting with an LN2. I won't be one of the people who says you can't make them fast, or even quick. But I will say you have more money and work to get to where the Eco and LD9 guys can get much cheaper and easier. I would personally recomend starting with the B&M Short throw. That is a 1-person, straight forward, 45 minute job. To this day, as far as bang for the buck and fun to use, I still think that was my favorite mod I ever did to my Cavalier. Other than that, for just a little bit of added zip for as cheap as possible, you can get a decent header from one of the forum vendors, as well as a good stainless cat back and a cold air intake. None of them individually(or even together) are going to give you a gigantic jump in power, but those together will give you a small boost for their money.
I don't know what kind of money you plan to budget towards looks or performance, so I can't really go on any further than I have for suggestions.
OH, and Tim(99redz24) is gunna get pissed if he see's you have the same pic for your sig as he does lol.
On the other hand....you have other fingers.
In my family we teach that boys have a God-stick and girls have a Shame Cave. -John Stewart
Eh...I'll definitely look into a new sig...thanks. And I appreciate all the feedback. I think I'm beggining to like it here. I know the LN2 is the butt engine of them all, I just want to be different. I'll definitley look into the header and intake option. I was also thinking about a megan racing exhaust, but I'd hate to here that thing just cruising on the highway at 70+. And as far as the B&M; though about getting one with the next check. Had one in my civic and it was a blast. Please don't ban me for owning a civic. At least I sold it...
"The Desperate Disease Requires A Dangerous Remedy."
Most of us aren't brand hating, brand loyal, close minded morons, so don't expect hate just for having owned a Civic. Some car owners grow up and don't worry about that crap... Not like the ClubSI folks.
On the other hand....you have other fingers.
In my family we teach that boys have a God-stick and girls have a Shame Cave. -John Stewart
