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Originally Posted by NorthPoleFRS
Fairly new to forums, so I hope this is in the right place. I've had my frs for about 4 months and I absolutely love it. Has about 6k miles so far. This is my first car and I am extremely proud of working for it. I'm lost on what to upgrade. I'm new to modifying cars and because I just got to the Lower 48 from Alaska, it's time to do some work!
Here's what I've done so far: interior led swap & rear fog light install. So practically nothing except aesthetics.
What should I do next? I get hesitant when it comes time to buy something...
What I'm curious about is:
Intake. Cai or short ram.
Exhaust? What kind? I'm partial to the j2 quad but really hesitant.
Tune? Such as OFT? Maybe e85 map if it's worth it.
Anything else??
Don't want to break the bank but also would like to do something to it...sorry for the noob post...
Thanks!!
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Some minor power mods would be worthwhile, but consider long term goals you may want, and look for compatible upgrades.
If you're just aimlessly wanting to work on something, then think about what you feel should be improved. After all, it's YOUR car and you can make whatever change you want with enough time/money.
Are you going to keep the car long term or are you going to trade it in?
Do you want to maintain warranty?
Do you have a tuner/garage nearby that you can trust?
If you want to do FI in the future, you might want to hold off on NA power mods and set that cash aside (intake, full exhaust, and a tune could set you back two grand or more). If you want to keep it NA, then go in stages, i.e. compile some parts that require a tune and install/tune all at once; (instead of install a part, get a tune, install another part 2 months later, get another tune)...
There's always suspension, brakes, and chassis. Wheels/tires can make a huge difference to how the car looks/feels, and springs/coilovers can transform looks and feel. If you ever want to track the car beyond an occasional beginner lightweight session here and there, brake upgrades (pads and fluid) would be a good idea. Chassis bushings and braces can help the car feel more responsive.
And there's always the audio system...