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Old 01-04-2014, 06:41 PM   #1
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What should be my first mod?

Just got my brz and I was wondering where I should start as far as aftermarket mods?
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Old 01-04-2014, 06:42 PM   #2
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My first mod was the OEM toyota armrest. Really completes the interior
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probably a tune. if you plan to go FI in the future get ecutek, if not get an openflash tablet and use the OTS tunes.
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A drop in, free-er flowing air filter, would be good.

K&N makes a good one.

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Delete the sound tube and throw in a panel filter.... Drive it. Then maybe a catted front pipe if you plan on messing with the car.

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probably a tune. if you plan to go FI in the future get ecutek, if not get an openflash tablet and use the OTS tunes.
Have you used the openflash tablet?
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The addiction begins with the first mod:

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a nice cat back, not so much for power, but just to give the car a nice little rumble. make it sound as fast as it looks.. even if its not actually fast lol.

other than that like others have said.. tune, wheels/tires, track day.

first thing i did was debadge.
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Have you used the openflash tablet?
not yet. i've used ecutek, brzedit and ecuflash myself.
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Thanks for the feedback guys, but I have no idea where to start. Some more specific tips would be awesome for example "starting here would be good for this and that". I have plenty of mechanical experience and tools just need a starting point (preferably performance wise).
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