First mods

Looking to start my first mods on my 05 2.5i. Im trying to keep it on the cheap. ~$1000 if I can. What would give me the most bang for my buck? Doesn't have to be powerful. Just want a more enjoyable driving experience

TINT WINDOWS

Clear corner headlights (free)

HID headlights $100

Mufflers/cans for a little sound (not much point in a full exhaust when you can get the look and sound for $100, look for CXLighting cans)

AVO Grill (on sale for $100 from Fred Beans Parts)

Wheels/tires (get a clean used set for $600)

 

Boom, one sick looking ride

I unfortunately have a very particular set of wheels im looking for so it may be hard to find them used. Ill check out that other stuff!

any hints on where i can find those cans?

Better driving experience? Sticky/summer tires would be #1

would prefer to only have one set of tires, high performance all seasons were on my list. I've found some pretty good ones i think

Ok, then aftermarket dampers would be next. Combine them with aftermarket springs if funds allow. Koni is having a sale for $525 shipped.

you would say go dampers before springs?

Yes. Even better if you did them both at once.

 

The stock dampers are soft, valved for comfort. A lot of people say they dont even work well with stock springs

 

If you paired them with aftermarket springs, the ride will be a bit bouncier over dips in the road and a little harsher over bumps since they don't react fast enough to the stiffer rates from the springs.

+1 on dampers and crank pulley.

I would also recommend adjustable throttle controller, $130 to free up your throttle response.

Where can you find a throttle controller for it?

Where can you find a throttle controller for it?

 

You've got a pm

 

More review can be found here

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-test-ntd-throttle-control-unit-123112.html

 

&

 

http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11475

 

Sincerely,

Panson

so this is what I'm looking at right now guys....

 

Rallitek springs

AVO Short throw

Rallitek sway bars

Cusco Strut brace

Crank pulley

Throttle controller

 

It adds up to ~1000

 

Thoughts? Where can I find a good set of dampers?

Meh, people say that strut braces don't really do much for our car handling-wise, and only adds to engine bling.

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/sways-strut-bars-both-124940.html?t=124940&highlight=strut+bars

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/strutbars-really-worthlessi-122951.html?t=122951&highlight=strut+bars

 

As for dampers/coilovers, I've no idea as I've yet to go that route lol

so this is what I'm looking at right now guys....

 

Rallitek springs

AVO Short throw

Rallitek sway bars

Cusco Strut brace

Crank pulley

Throttle controller

 

It adds up to ~1000

 

Thoughts? Where can I find a good set of dampers?

 

Ditch the strut brace, it doesnt do anything but add bling. Koni is having a sale right now on dampers, $525 shipped @ shox.com. I'd do dampers before sways based on feedback from experienced auto-x/race track members...

Yup, ditched the strut brace. read some articles. Ill check out the konis.

so if i were to do koni sports, i should also do springs, like the ralliteks or sti pinks?

http://www.koni.com/53.html

 

this appears as though it comes with everything, and shox.com says koni sport for 525....is this the same thing? bc that would be a deal

It is quite the deal. Several members have received them through Shox.com. Expect a wait for it though since they're on backorder from the huge sale. Someone mentioned in a thread that ordering now you wont receive them until mid-May.

 

You can run Koni with stock springs perfectly fine if you cant afford both at once. I'd suggest Rallitek springs, STi Pinks were designed for Bilsteins (though you could probably tune the Koni to work with them) but they are EXPENSIVE.

it seemed like in that link, the koni sports also come with springs? i'd still have to buy springs?

if i went just springs route, tein or rallitek?

Yea, you have to get springs seperate.

 

between Tein and Rallitek, I'd go Rallitek.

Front and Rear sways with endlinks and a rear sway mount(ordered from Rallitek). The best thing that I have done to the car yet. I dont autoX/race but it sure make getting on and off the highway a lot of fun.

Yea, you have to get springs seperate.

 

between Tein and Rallitek, I'd go Rallitek.

 

seems like the teins drop more, i donno if you're concerned about ride height

http://www.rallitek.com/rafrswbarkit.html

 

If i ordered those, I would also need:

 

http://www.rallitek.com/rahdfren.html

 

And what else? What exactly is the rear sway mount?

 

I'm not too concerned with ride height, just want a nice sporty feel.