# Whats the best purchase you made under $1000? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 29, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781 "2010-09-29T12:41:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/1 "2010-09-29T12:41:32Z")
Whats the best purchase you made under $1000 and why? It really is hard to say, I have a list full… but I would have to say my **Hypertherm plasma cutter.** By not eating cut off wheels I bet its already paid for! Cuts metal like butter, isnt spinning at 50000rpms waiting to take a finger off or put an eye out, cutting speed and the ability to cut any shape out under the sun. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/2 "2010-09-29T13:06:55Z")
this helmet ![http://www.newenough.com/image/path/33708/back.jpg](http://www.newenough.com/image/path/33708/back.jpg) reason : my head is worth buying an Arai over the cheaper alternatives. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/3 "2010-09-29T13:08:55Z")
Condoms ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/4 "2010-09-29T13:11:26Z")
my girlfriend ---
**Author:** ![wheels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wheels/32/6655_2.png) [@wheels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wheels)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/5 "2010-09-29T13:16:29Z")
This Actually cost 1500, but came with 500 worth of parts… ![http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0055.jpg](http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0055.jpg) ![http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0061.jpg](http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0061.jpg) With a little work. ![http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0070-1.jpg](http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0070-1.jpg) ![http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0082-1.jpg](http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l258/boostedty4/Syclone%20II/DSC_0082-1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/6 "2010-09-29T13:16:57Z")
> [@What kind of car does your girlfriend drive](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-kind-of-car-does-your-girlfriend-drive/35367/50): > > my girlfriend That is not automotive related. My condoms were used in the car hence being automotive related ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/7 "2010-09-29T13:28:10Z")
Of all the parts I ever bought for my car(s)…I’d have to say the retrofit headlights I had on the Maxima were the best thing I ever bought for under $1000. My M has a nice projector, but it is day and night compared to the TL projector with the ZKW replica lense. I had like 8 lanes worth of light and most of the lanes (like 4 or 5) lit up more than half a mile down the road. Night safety FTW. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/8 "2010-09-29T13:36:27Z")
Lift, and plasma cutter as well. SUPER handy. ---
**Author:** ![DRock518](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drock518/32/6363_2.png) [@DRock518](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DRock518)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/9 "2010-09-29T13:42:51Z")
The rage Guy sticker on my truck! ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/10 "2010-09-29T14:27:22Z")
ipod ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/11 "2010-09-29T15:22:13Z")
The winch setup for my trailer/ the trailer. Best investment ever. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/12 "2010-09-29T15:25:02Z")
Valentine 1… hands down. Have had it for two years, I can’t imagine how many tickets I would have gotten without it. ---
**Author:** ![dkid15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dkid15/32/6398_2.png) [@dkid15](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dkid15)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/13 "2010-09-29T16:36:27Z")
Johnnie Walker Gold Label. K20a2 head for the car though. ---
**Author:** ![DRock518](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drock518/32/6363_2.png) [@DRock518](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DRock518)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/14 "2010-09-29T17:24:29Z")
> [@Have you ever moderated a forum?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/have-you-ever-moderated-a-forum/35316/55): > > Valentine 1… hands down. Have had it for two years, I can’t imagine how many tickets I would have gotten without it. Need to look into these when I get my next project… ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/15 "2010-09-29T17:35:46Z")
Tons of things. I really can’t narrow it down to one. Helmet Brake calipers/pads/lines/fluid Track time Tires Tuning The list goes on, but that’s the best I can narrow it down. ---
**Author:** ![DRock518](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drock518/32/6363_2.png) [@DRock518](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DRock518)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/16 "2010-09-29T17:38:57Z")
My moto Droid My magnaflow catback.(fitment was tits) Dyno tune @ moon picked up 31 WTQ as the car was. ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/17 "2010-09-29T18:08:09Z")
My Speedglas 9000 HWR. Got 50% off 3m products when we won the regional Biker Mag shows with the chopper and got invited to the finale in Indiana. Came to just under a grand with that sweet deal. Retails about $1800 typically. Best thing I’ve bought for under a grand for sure as it keeps my lungs happy when welding 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/18 "2010-09-29T18:26:07Z")
> [@THE CHAMPAGNE RUN HAS MOVED TO ECCN!!!!!!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-champagne-run-has-moved-to-eccn/35298/37): > > That is not automotive related. My condoms were used in the car hence being automotive related i make her clean and wax my shit, thats automotive ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/19 "2010-09-29T18:28:28Z")
My first Civic. $500 One owner, seafoam green, 92 LX 4dr. Car I learned to drive stick in. Still have the window sticker with the 11k retail. Loved that car. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781/20 "2010-09-29T18:32:55Z")
On my truck Im thinking either the $150 wheels that replaced the hideous chrome factory wheels on it or the $80 tonneau cover that keeps the bed dry and makes the truck get 1 mpg more than it did without it. On the car Id have to say the 5 speed swap since it makes driving the car on the street alot more fun than with the automatic although I cant drag race it to save my life. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-purchase-you-made-under-1000/254781.md?page=2)