First Modifications?

[Th3rdSun]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Get better tires first. An 2013 car will have shocks pretty much at the end of life; replace shocks with Bilstein B6 or B8 (and bushings if you want to go all the way) and get a good alignment. If you have not had a brake service yet, also replace rotors and brake fluid and get ceramic pads. If you still have the budget, I would get lighter wheels. These will completely change your driving experience.

Regarding power mods ... no comments.

Are Bilstein shocks softer? I would say if you like a ride that's just a little stiffer than normal,there's no need to change the shocks. I'm still riding on original shocks on my 2013 and they are just fine,and that's even daily driving through Chicago winters. Now of course,if they are leaking,absolutely replace them,but more than likely,they should be fine.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Th3rdSun

Are Bilstein shocks softer? I would say if you like a ride that's just a little stiffer than normal,there's no need to change the shocks. I'm still riding on original shocks on my 2013 and they are just fine,and that's even daily driving through Chicago winters. Now of course,if they are leaking,absolutely replace them,but more than likely,they should be fine.

Shocks degrade very slowly. I don't remember how they were when new.

[Th3rdSun]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Shocks degrade very slowly. I don't remember how they were when new.

I've owned my fair share of vehicles,Every single one has been daily driven through multiple Chicago winters. I've never had to replace OEM shocks on any of them.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Th3rdSun

I've owned my fair share of vehicles,Every single one has been daily driven through multiple Chicago winters. I've never had to replace OEM shocks on any of them.

Well, good for you.

[dnieves]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

Sound tube delete
Remove trunk junk
Drop in filter
Open flash tablet
Punch out your cats, or try to get a cheap 2017+ header and decat it.
Rce yellow springs
Tires
Enjoy

I forgot the sound tube is there, after a few months you will too.

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by dnieves

I forgot the sound tube is there, after a few months you will too.

After several years i forgot i removed it lol...

Added “fake” Engine noise in the cabin.
Might as well tape a playing card to your wheels while your at it.
Maybe download an “engine noises” phone app and play that on your speakers when you really want to get wild and crazy.

[why?]

Originally Posted by m.box.design

The most underrated and overlooked modifications is a quality set of tires. Cornering grip and braking improvements will shave more time off your lap times than any bolt on power or suspension mod will do.

The real world doesn't have lap times. The right tires are important for a persons use case.

Originally Posted by mrg666

Get better tires first. An 2013 car will have shocks pretty much at the end of life; replace shocks with Bilstein B6 or B8 (and bushings if you want to go all the way) and get a good alignment. If you have not had a brake service yet, also replace rotors and brake fluid and get ceramic pads. If you still have the budget, I would get lighter wheels. These will completely change your driving experience.

Regarding power mods ... no comments.

this is good.

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

Sound tube delete
Remove trunk junk
Drop in filter
Open flash tablet
Punch out your cats, or try to get a cheap 2017+ header and decat it.
Rce yellow springs
Tires
Enjoy

So is this. Removing stuff is a free mod that will make everything the car does better. Who needs rear seats or crap in the trunk or useless panels or a headliner, etc?

[JohnH]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

Sound tube delete
Remove trunk junk
Drop in filter
Open flash tablet
Punch out your cats, or try to get a cheap 2017+ header and decat it.
Rce yellow springs
Tires
Enjoy

plus a good 4 wheel alignment by someone who understands performance alignments. Not just someone who will put it all "in the green"

and, you might not need camber bolts. I loosened mine and let the camber fall as far as it would and I got a some more. Car was slightly positive and I got about half a degree of negative with stock parts, no modifying.