View Poll Results: What was the first performance mod you did, or would've done first looking back?
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What is the first performance part you bought?
05-22-2007, 05:06 PM
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What is the first performance part you bought?
I'm just posting this poll because I just dont know what to do first.... I've been leaning towards: 1st coilovers 2nd light clutch/alum. flywheel 3rd full exhaust 4th intake 5th Big brake kit, I just wanted some ideas as to where other people started.
05-22-2007, 06:21 PM
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I did the intake first, but if I did it over again the first thing would be Hawk pads, then a nice spring/strut combo (I have coilovers and don't recommend them for the weak at heart or those who don't *like* to work on their cars every other week), and finish it off with a RSB and FSTB. At that point it's headers, then intake, and finally a nice e-manage unit with a little bit of tuning with a sprinkling of light weight rims on top. If you're still hungry for power, step up to nitros or turbo charging it. Oh, and a 6th gen bbk is always nice. mine stops better than most sports cars out there.
05-22-2007, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by GBAUER
I did the intake first, but if I did it over again the first thing would be Hawk pads, then a nice spring/strut combo (I have coilovers and don't recommend them for the weak at heart or those who don't *like* to work on their cars every other week), and finish it off with a RSB and FSTB. At that point it's headers, then intake, and finally a nice e-manage unit with a little bit of tuning with a sprinkling of light weight rims on top. If you're still hungry for power, step up to nitros or turbo charging it. Oh, and a 6th gen bbk is always nice. mine stops better than most sports cars out there.
05-22-2007, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bwinter7
I'd rather performance and handling over ride comfort, I've got to do more research on the coilover vs piecing together a nice spring/strut combo. As for the rims, to be honest, I love the way the stockies look, but yes, I do wish I could get them lighter. As for the headers, I'm afraid I'll notice a big drop-off in low-end torque, is it that noticeable?
05-22-2007, 07:34 PM
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Get rid of your RSB then... even D2s should outperform any spring/shock combo available for us...
And to the OP.. it might be more wise to do coilovers after you do your major mods, that way you avoid the risk of having to replace/repair a blown strut before you even get to spend money on other mods. I certainly wish I had done this..
And to the OP.. it might be more wise to do coilovers after you do your major mods, that way you avoid the risk of having to replace/repair a blown strut before you even get to spend money on other mods. I certainly wish I had done this..
05-22-2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by joebangaa
Get rid of your RSB then... even D2s should outperform any spring/shock combo available for us...
05-22-2007, 08:52 PM
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If you wind up doing suspension before intake & brakes, I say stay away from coilovers unless you're hardcore into suspension tuning. check the threads. If you don't want them dead in 20k you'll need to yank'em every winter, and some have the adjustment nuts loosening on a weekly basis. OR, if you have $1400 burning a hole in your wallet you could prolly snag the Tein SS coilovers with the EBDC(whatever; it allows in-car adjustment through a remote)
but this isn't a coilover thread
get some killer brakes. trust me and GBAUER, you will likey
but this isn't a coilover thread
get some killer brakes. trust me and GBAUER, you will likey
05-22-2007, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ManUtd18
I think most would agree that putting an intake should be the first thing done to a car, if you are going to continue to mod it.
Oh yeah and the first thing I did was install Injen CAI.
Oh yeah and the first thing I did was install Injen CAI.
05-23-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SHuggsUNC
Anyone who has done brakes - mine are starting to feel really soft and would really like to upgrade. What would you guys suggest? Thanks
headers, larger MAF, piggyback, b pipe.
05-25-2007, 11:25 AM
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My first mods
I upgraded the front rotors from warped blanks to EBC dimpled-slotted (they make a cool sound when you squeeze the pads on them), replaced rear rotors to new blanks (rusting now, though, so they're probably next) and put Raybestos Ceramic pads all around. Then, I upgraded the tires from some Cooper Zeon/Capitol Negotiator ghetto mismatch set to a new set of Kumho Ecsta AST. Oooooooohhh nice and grippy. I even went with 225 instead of 235, and still have awesome grip and handling. We'll see how they wear.
05-29-2007, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by largestal
First thing??
Driving lessons from a former SCCA champion.
Driving lessons from a former SCCA champion.
Anyway, just put the new Berk w/Apexi on, I like the sound, you dont need to hear it unless you want it to be heard, which is key for driving around at 2am in Albany.
With the money I won from the casino this weekend, I'm gonna be buying either a frankencar cat-back (sounds the least ricey I think, it seems to be more of a "classy" performance sound) or a 350z clutch w/ a findanza alum flywheel.
05-31-2007, 06:10 AM
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Even tho its not a true performance part. I bought an o2 sensor. It boosted my gas mileage though. hahaha. But first thing i will probably get an intake hand maybe full exhaust to get the car breathing better.