Well considering I've spent about $3000CDN ($2000US) on stereo, I'd say it's important. For the amount of driving I do, and the amount I like music, tunes are important and I can't stand the sound of crappy systems. That's why I went out and did it right. When I consider the fact that I could have afforded heads, an intake, and a cam for the same money, it kind of sheds some light on the situation but I think all in all I'm happier right now.
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'91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5
Best ET: 14.593 Best MPH: 95.72 (75°, 75% hum., 2200')
1991 LX Hatch 5.0L