Christmas present ideas for around a hundred dollars or less, just thinking out loud.

 a container of race gas for someone who has a high compression non catalytic converter equipped car

yes, this is twice the cost of 5 gallons of 100 octane blue Av Gas. 

however to get that Av Gas, first, you'll need to buy a 5 gallon "utility jug" or government approved (omfg) "fuel container" which is identical, and costs more. 

Make sure if you get one, you shop around for a less expensive one, as these are all overpriced, and vary by 200 to 300 percent markup. Normally these sell for about 20 dollars. (that's why it's nearly the same price for the top item, 5 gallons of race fuel in a can, because 35 dollars of av gas, plus 20-25 dollars for a jug = 60 dollars. 

Also, be sure to get one with the filler hose and cap. 

Or go to Rancho Santa Fe and tank up on the good stuff 

https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2019/03/i-just-discovered-that-there-is-new.html

Everyone loves to get a gift cert for a car washes or detailing, except those few people who do the car detailing themselves (and damn, Mike is amazing on his) 

Also, train rides, spending quality time in a new unusual way so you can get a view of how your friends are doing, as Jackie Blankenship reminded me, miniature golf, or go on Ebay and find them something fun n funky

Or garage art 

or a dash cam

a 12 pack of beer! Who would be upset about getting a 12 pack of Stella? 

And if you know someone with a DeWalt or Miwaukee cordless drill... get them a big battery! Of course, first you GOT to know what they have, and what they need. 12v? 18v? 20v? They are all different designs and not interchangeable. Be sneaky. 

for offroaders and overlanders, go with Max Trax or GoTreads or any of the less expensive similar gear

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017/05/something-to-get-person-you-know-even.html

or a Magic Creeper for 70 dollars on Amazon which is ten dollars cheaper than it was when I posted about it in 2017or similar rip off that is the same design by some other company for half the cost 

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017/11/consider-how-cool-this-is-when-ordering.html

or the Hella hi beams for $60, like I installed on my last car in 1997, which are spectacular 

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017/11/by-way-christmas-gift-idea-for-muscle.html

But what I think people will appreciate most is free... your time. (it took an 2 hours to make this post, I shit you not) 

Hang out with them for a full damn day, even plan a "guys day out" or "girls day out" at the gun range, off roading, spa, restaurant, etc etc etc 

And if you've got some great gift ideas, LET ME KNOW! use the comments section to tell me what the coolest Xmas gift you got was, or the coolest one you've given, and by that I men that would be one that applies to anyone, not just that one specific person

and posted back in 2013 https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/12/twas-night-before-christmas-out-in.html#comment-form

'Twas the night before Christmas out in the garage, no trace of a Ford, only my Dodge.

The presents were wrapped, the lights were all lit, So I figured I'd mess with my 69 for a bit.

I pulled the pins and lifted off the hood, a voice behind me said "440 six pack looks good!"

Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, And there, by the workbench, stood good ol Saint Nick!

We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say, Then he said "don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?"

I said "no way, Santa" and started to grin, "But if you've got time we could go for a spin!"

His round little mouth, all tied up like a bow, Turned into a smile and he said "Hey! Let's go!!"

So as not to disturb all the neighbors' retreat, We pushed my Bee quietly out to the street.

Then, taking our places to drift down the hill, I turned on the key and I let the gas spill.

The sound that erupted took him by surprise, But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.

With tires smoking and the pipes a-flow, We headed on out where the street racers go.

And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, With every shift up, as I went through the gears.

Then he yelled "can't recall when I've felt so alive!" So I backed off the gas and said "you wanna drive?"

Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!

Then the Big block exploded with a thunderous sound! Santa dumped the pedal and the tires shook the ground!

Power shift into second, again into third! I sat there just watching, at loss for a word.

Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight, 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, It's a HELL of a night!

from, and modified for poetry flow, https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcsboc/

but you might also like https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2019/11/twas-night-before.html

by the way, Christmas gift idea for the muscle car person you are trying to get the right thing for... think about this, headlight upgrade without getting ugly new lights

the Hella H4, and a relay, and they will never have those dull yellow headlights anymore. A relay is needed to prevent problems when turning on the lights, as an instant 30 amp load is ruthless.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?partnumber=UN6207155

These are incredible, fit some muscle cars (I put a pair in my last car, a 69 Super Bee) and don't look like the ugly weird lights blank check builds are getting.  You know, the ones you look at and wonder (what the eff were they thinking, those are hideous)

consider how cool this is when ordering xmas presents... for the car guy who keeps using cardboard instead of a creeper, because he doesn't have a cement or flat wood garage floor

Very cool... and one of the amazing things I found at SEMA that wasn't vehicular

Magic Creeper has zero ground clearance that allows you to maneuver in low-clearance areas.

It also can be used like a tracked platform, to move something up to 5 feet.

The design is simple, as it lays upon itself and glides so you can lay on it and “roll” underneath vehicles or move items around the house or garage, or work under machinery tables (like a job I had building production machines) and, it be washed with a hose.

and unlike a regular mechanics creeper, it rolls up and stores in a car trunk, took box, or shelf.

$70 from Cal Cover
$81 at Amazon

One of the most impressive new items I found at SEMA, a portable, collapsible, truck mounted crane/winch/lift - load arm

Whether you need to lift loads, atvs to change tires, field dress a deer/elk/mountain goat, or whatever else you don't have a forklift for

Weight limit vary by model, from 1000 pounds to 9500 pounds

the load can be hand winched or pulled by a front bumper load winch

http://www.joiner.com.cn/

email Zhongyan Zang  Sales3@joiner.com.cn

next on the cool things to get off roaders for Christmas: a "support plate" tire rack/step/seat

http://www.joiner.com.cn/
email Zhongyan Zang    Sales3@joiner.com.cn

one of the coolest things I found at SEMA, a 7 pound folding and portable solar panel array! (ok, I dig it, you might not, but I bet you know someone who would love it for Christmas!) 200 watts, 11 amps

the above photo doesn't show you how compact it folds, and that it's about the size of a portfolio or small thin briefcase. 

they do a lot more than just solar panels https://www.hardkorrlighting.com/en-us/product-category/solar/portable-solar-mat/

something to get the person you know (even yourself) who you want to help get unstuck - GoTreads

https://www.amazon.com/GoTreads-Emergency-Automotive-Traction-Tool/dp/B00LGXH5OY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494879043&sr=8-1&keywords=go+treads&tag=popularmechanics_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=popularmechanics.gallery.3087

Large 46 inch by 9 inch curved, self centering gripping surface
 Folds to a compact size for convenient storage





Maybe put a rope through it somewhere so it's easier to pull out of the snow or sand or mud!

Like Max Trax, only easlier to carry in a car

B Body Mopar chassis stiffening kit, $650. Or get the next level of full race stuff, with mini tubs, rear spring relocation for 400 bucks more

this is the $650 kit

A total unibody stiffening package for your 1966-70 Dodge / Plymouth B Body. Includes cnc machine cut Frame Connectors, a complete set of front & rear Torque Boxes, Inner fender Braces and a Lower Core support frame brace. This is a complete chassis stiffening package that will add an incredible amount of rigidity and structure to your B-Body unibody.

this is the $1050 kit, the same as the top, but with the mini tubs and rear spring relocation added

http://store.uscartool.com/Chassis-Stiffening-Kits_c_46.html

ABUS has invented an entirely new type of lock – the folding lock.

http://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Locks/Folding-locks
But the reviewers aren't convinced it's unbeatable enough to switch from a Kryptonite U bolt unoless you buy the most expensive of the model line: http://road.cc/content/review/16663-abus-bordo-granit-x-plus-link-lock
http://www.zyro.co.uk/reviews/article/abus-bordo-granit-x-plus-6500-4-out-of-5-bikeradar-com-7-september-2015
http://www.zyro.co.uk/products/locks  actually gives you an instant look at the best locks, the ones marked Secure Gold