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Best mod under $500?
Hello fellow Gt86 drivers!
After coming to a realization that installing a turbo kit for the car is going to cost me well over 5k CAD, I decided to keep saving the money and go for cheaper mods to the car. Right now it has a catback exhaust and valenti tailights. I'm not looking for cosmetic mods like front splitters and etc. I think the car looks amazing as it is. Reason for the $500 budget is that I dont want to be spending 2k+ for wheels, tires and coilovers. Just getting one of those is pointless but that is a plan for the future. I am hoping for a noticeable change that comes with the modification, although I know that is asking a lot with just $500. But because I am satisfied with the way it looks right now, I am shooting for a minor performance upgrade. I was thinking lightweight crank pulleys. From what I've researched, lighter unsprung mass in the drivetrain is always good. Subtle yes, but good nonetheless. Please correct me if I am wrong. Any ideas or modifications you guys are running that is noticieable the way how the vehicle handles/accelerations/revs/anything really? I proudly own a '15 FRS with AT Transmission. I would appreciate any comments |
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LED reverse bulbs.
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OFT will be my first choice. If not, then Drop In High Performance Air Filter, diff flush with Motul Gear 300, and Side Markers.
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- RCE Yellows - slightly lower, better handling than OEM.
- SPC front camber bolts - more camber = better handling! - Whiteline diff outrigger bushings - keeps the diff from flopping around during abrupt throttle changes or when shifting. - Transmission mount insert - keeps the transmission from flopping around. No idea if it fits AT. - Alignment - more camber = better handling. With the springs and camber bolts, you should be able to get around -1.7 in the front and -1.5 to -2 in the back. All of this should come out to about $500. |
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Would you say the difference is significant with a tune? Would the damn torque dip be flattened out? I'm not so keen on a tune for a NA 2l motor tbh, unless it really changes how the car drives in daily use.
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