Whats the best $100 (or less) mod you've spent on your car?

Berty_K

Berty_K

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I'll start with my dashcam. Records in 1080p and has a parking monitor to catch any accidents when I'm not in my car. Gives me peace of mind when I'm driving or parked on Chicago's streets.

I bought Ankers C1 dashcam off amazon for about $60 and have it hardwired.

Super easy to travel with and use in rentals as well.
 
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Berty_K said:
I'll start with my dashcam. Records in 1080p and has a parking monitor to catch any accidents when I'm not in my car. Gives me peace of mind when I'm driving or parked on Chicago's streets.

I bought Ankers C1 dashcam off amazon for about $60 and have it hardwired.

Super easy to travel with and use in rentals as well.
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-raptor leds in grill mod (roughly 40-50)

-spacer lift up front (60)

-mud flap removal up front and mud flap trimming in rear (free)

-HID for low beams (45)

-ceramic coating (65) (car does need to be polished though)

-usb hub for center console (20)

-hvac, switches, and climate control led swap and reverse polarity (45)

-fog light retrofit (40 for lights and 50 for supplies)

-paint chrome door handles/grill/trim (15 dollar primer, 36 color matched paint, 20 clear)

-front 35 percent tint (85)

-black out emblems (6 dollar plastidip)

-probably more that I cant remember haha. hope that helps
 
All of these were well under $100 and great upgrades:

- Tinted front windows
- BlueSea Systems console USB power ports (install link in my sig)
- Fumoto F-103S
- Philips H9/9011 headlight bulbs (search the forum for more info)

If I had to choose one, it would be the headlights because of how frequently they're used. Tinted front windows makes a big difference if you live in a warm climate. The Fumoto valve makes V6 oil changes even more ridiculously easy then they already are, and the power ports are very handy on long trips.
 
4RunnerIdiot said:
Only one sheared. Someday I'll have to get it out. I honestly do not understand how the others were SO stuck, but I couldn't get them out by hand or with an impact driver.
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Wow, that's absurd. I sprayed a bit of penetrating oil on mine before I took them out.

Looks great without the running boards [emoji108]
 
Johns06yota said:
-raptor leds in grill mod (roughly 40-50)

-spacer lift up front (60)

-mud flap removal up front and mud flap trimming in rear (free)

-HID for low beams (45)

-ceramic coating (65) (car does need to be polished though)

-usb hub for center console (20)

-hvac, switches, and climate control led swap and reverse polarity (45)

-fog light retrofit (40 for lights and 50 for supplies)

-paint chrome door handles/grill/trim (15 dollar primer, 36 color matched paint, 20 clear)

-front 35 percent tint (85)

-black out emblems (6 dollar plastidip)

-probably more that I cant remember haha. hope that helps
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Woah. I didnt know ceramic coatings were that cheap. I might add that to my list. I know nothing about the detailing world.

Color matching the chrome is pretty high on my list as well.
 
Bluesky 07 said:
All of these were well under $100 and great upgrades:

- Tinted front windows
- BlueSea Systems console USB power ports (install link in my sig)
- Fumoto F-103S
- Philips H9/9011 headlight bulbs (search the forum for more info)

If I had to choose one, it would be the headlights because of how frequently they're used. Tinted front windows makes a big difference if you live in a warm climate. The Fumoto valve makes V6 oil changes even more ridiculously easy then they already are, and the power ports are very handy on long trips.
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I have HIDs and they're AMAZING. I went the pricier route with xenondepot, but they have superb customer service. Hids are seriously bright.

Also have the fumoto valve. Will keep it in, but definitely wish it drained faster
 
I replaced my pull down strap on the lift gate with something I had leftover from my forester. It's called a tsurikawa and is possibly the coolest thing I've added this far in my ownership
 

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I replaced my pull down strap on the lift gate with something I had leftover from my forester. It's called a tsurikawa and is possibly the coolest thing I've added this far in my ownership
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Interesting. Can't really get a sense of its size. How big is it?
 
Bigbird192 said:
Wiring the cigarette lighter outlet for constant power.
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Oh, yeah, I definitely change my mind about what has been the best and most useful for me. I wired a 10 amp 6-port USB charger to constant power and USB cables from it all over. Two in the center console, one in the glove box, one to the A pillar, and two to the back.
 
Ideas keep coming, so I'll also add:

My Halo install with the BHLM, prob around $50 for all supplies --> Writeup for install

Vinly hood blackout, Crawlorado makes it precut (sorry it doesnt work with the hood scoop), it was like $70 --> 4th Gen Hood Blackout

Plastidipped the wheels

LED conversion, along with the Map Light Mod

Bluetooth Receiver for Aux port (before a headunit swap), find one on amazon for under $20

LED Headlights --> $45 on amazon
 
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