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jarviz · 01-18-2014, 10:23 PM

What are some simple or cheap mods that can be appreciated in everyday driving? I'm not looking to spend thousands or even a few hundred.

I don't track and I don't drift but I do like to break the back end out every once in a while on turns. I do have the flossy shift knob which I thought was a great purchase?

Any other ideas? I'm still on the edge for a lighter flywheel..

Chen · 01-18-2014, 10:53 PM

Exhaust.

Thornley · 01-18-2014, 10:54 PM

^^

N1rve · 01-18-2014, 11:05 PM

Exhaust system... tint...

Frost · 01-18-2014, 11:08 PM

Tint. Tires.

AllStar0419 · 01-18-2014, 11:22 PM

Mtec shift springs. They make the shifter feel more solid and gears engage smoother. Less than 40 bucks shipped.

Burrcold · 01-18-2014, 11:26 PM

Agreed. Tires and exhaust were fairly cheap, but were great additions. I've actually found updating small interior pieces to be the most satisfying though (you do spend the most time inside the car after all).

fuzzy cat · 01-18-2014, 11:38 PM

TRD fuel cap cover ! Does nothing at all, but you smile every time you get gas.

Anything that makes you smile when you get gas has got to be good!

wrxgoose · 01-18-2014, 11:51 PM

tint is a very useful one, especially in NY (but i can't remember if it's legal there for passenger cars), and some lug nut locks (depending on where in NY you are.)

i say the second because i used to live on the island, but my sisters were in the city for a couple of years, and they had some big problems with that.

GT86drifter · 01-18-2014, 11:53 PM

go autox its $40 its a driver mod

mike_ekim1024 · 01-19-2014, 02:27 AM

A replacement for the RC car radio antenna is always good. Shark fin or stubby.

iag48st · 01-19-2014, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT86drifter

go autox its $40 its a driver mod

Its that cheap? where do I sign up?

Carlitoz3 · 01-19-2014, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuzzy cat

TRD fuel cap cover ! Does nothing at all, but you smile every time you get gas.

Anything that makes you smile when you get gas has got to be good!

This! Put mine today only 2 minutes

Rio · 01-19-2014, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarviz

What are some simple or cheap mods that can be appreciated in everyday driving? I'm not looking to spend thousands or even a few hundred.

I don't track and I don't drift but I do like to break the back end out every once in a while on turns. I do have the flossy shift knob which I thought was a great purchase?

Any other ideas? I'm still on the edge for a lighter flywheel..

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01-18-2014, 10:23 PM	#1
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	simple mods What are some simple or cheap mods that can be appreciated in everyday driving? I'm not looking to spend thousands or even a few hundred. I don't track and I don't drift but I do like to break the back end out every once in a while on turns. I do have the flossy shift knob which I thought was a great purchase? Any other ideas? I'm still on the edge for a lighter flywheel..

01-18-2014, 11:26 PM	#7
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agreed. Tires and exhaust were fairly cheap, but were great additions. I've actually found updating small interior pieces to be the most satisfying though (you do spend the most time inside the car after all). __________________

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wrxgoose WUB WUB Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,573 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	tint is a very useful one, especially in NY (but i can't remember if it's legal there for passenger cars), and some lug nut locks (depending on where in NY you are.) i say the second because i used to live on the island, but my sisters were in the city for a couple of years, and they had some big problems with that. __________________ Build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40850 no more blower power

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