Team,

Maybe I'm just a dumb blonde chick, but I'd really like to improve my car beyond "normal" without spending a lot of money (I have two small kids and can't afford much).

I'm new to improving stock cars - but my 2001 Honda Accord EX (4dr, 4cy, Black on Gray) needs something, so I ordered a rear wing ($181 delievered), had the back windows tinted ($125), am looking for a leather interior kit and a front bra. Lastly, I'll be looking for 225/45 17" wheels and I should be done.

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For performance, I bought the two items from ebay:

eBay Item # 2421537401
Cold-Air Intake System

Description:
* Brand New Air intake
* Air intake dsigned maximum flow air with high performance
* Made by T-306 Aluminum Chrome Finished Intake pipe
* Air intake increase 10-15 horsepower
* It includes all mounting hardware, blue vacuum hoses and_Air Filter_
* Easy to installation, no modification needed


Total cost delivered w/insurance $39.99

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eBay Item # 2422451247
Performance intake MOD kit

Description:

This auction is for a Performance Intake Resistor mod for your 1995-2002 Honda Accord AKA Performance Chip.

A second performance Intake Resistor Mod kit will be sent with your order at no charge.

All vehicles have an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) a computer chip that electronically manages and monitors your car's performance. That means that your car could go faster and get more power if you replace the ECU. This could cost Hundreds. This part will modify your stock ECU with a Timing Advance Mod Resistor. Once the Mod is installed, the ECU will read that the air coming in through the intake is cold air.
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This will give you the power that you want for your car without spending all that money
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Give your Accord that 15 - 20 HP you always wanted! I installed it on my car and truck and I will never take it out. This will fit most fuel injected Honda's (non-turbo) from 1995 and up. No tools are required and this mod will not damage your car in any way. Your car will accelerate faster and have a higher top end speed!!!!!!!!!!! Take a look at the most commonly asked Questions. Will This Void My Warranty??? NO! This Will Not Void Most Warranties . If you have a very strict Underwriter on your Warranty You can Undo this Mod in less than 5 minutes ... You can even Re-Install it later . This Leaves No Trace of Any Modification. Will This Hurt My Car , Motor or Computer etc ??? NO, This will Not Hurt Your Car or Have any Negative effect on your Motor or Computer whatsoever ... In Fact This Mod WILL actually work with your car's ECU because of the way the auto manufacturer designed it. Comes with instructions on how to Install it and it only Takes about 10 Minutes to install


Total cost delivered w/insurance: $4.45


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In combo I'm supposed to get 25-35 more horsepower . . . I'd be happy with a mere noticiable increase off the line (say 5-10 more horsepower or a 10th or a second in the quarter mile).

In combo - do you think I'll notice a difference (positive) in performance for my $44.94?? Or, did I just get ripped?

Thank you,
Melissa