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...save for a long time and get Ecutek from either FA20Club or Visconti (~$850) 10 40.00%
...save for a little bit and get a Vibrant Resonated Front Pipe (~$275) 2 8.00%
...save for not that long and get a Perrin Inlet Tube (~$130) 4 16.00%
...save for a LOOONNGGG time and cut to the chase: Turbocharger (~$5000) 9 36.00%
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Old 03-15-2013, 12:56 PM   #1
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Help me choose my next mod!

As my signature explains, my car currently has a K&N Drop-In and a SpeedFactory V1 Exhaust. Help me decide what's next!
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Old 03-15-2013, 12:56 PM   #2
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Are you tracking it or just a dd?
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Old 03-15-2013, 01:03 PM   #3
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DD, Hopefully with some abuse, err, track time.
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Old 03-15-2013, 01:19 PM   #4
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get front pipe.
i would get bolts-on then EMS later with tune. i don't know exactly what your plan is.
if you're considering F/I later like Turbo then you shouldnt buy anything except EMS
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Old 03-15-2013, 05:30 PM   #5
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I suggest any or all of the following to maximize performance and styling without voiding your warranty and it's all pretty affordable:

- better tires
- stainless steel brake lines & upgraded pads
- window tint
- springs
- clear side markers/chrome amber bulbs
- short antenna or shark fin
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I suggest any or all of the following to maximize performance and styling without voiding your warranty and it's all pretty affordable:

- better tires
- stainless steel brake lines & upgraded pads
- window tint
- springs
- clear side markers/chrome amber bulbs
- short antenna or shark fin
Uhhh. There's a poll.... with four options... Not so much interested in any of the options you suggested. No offense, just not the direction I want to go in. I'm looking for performance upgrades (engine/drivetrain wise).

Also, there's no such thing as a 'voided' warranty. I get so tired of seeing that word thrown around.
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Old 03-15-2013, 05:59 PM   #7
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Hey Jon,

I just upgraded from the TRD filter to the full Perrin intake and inlet tube. I already have the Takeda exhaust. My plan is to go with Visconti or Moto-East's tune as I get towards the end of my powertrain warranty, which should be in about 12-18 months with the mileage I drive.

HUGE improvement over just the filter. You're welcome to swing by the dealership and check it out if you're driving by - I'm usually here 730am-5pm.

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But the point is to add power....

I'm 100% satisfied at this time with EVERY performance aspect of the car (braking, handling, aesthetics, etc), other than power output.

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You're welcome to swing by the dealership and check it out if you're driving by - I'm usually here 730am-5pm.

James.
I'll see you in another ~3800 miles anyway!
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But the point is to add power....

I'm 100% satisfied at this time with EVERY performance aspect of the car (braking, handling, aesthetics, etc), other than power output.
Once you come to the track with us, your eyes will be opened up to the world of handling and braking. I would personally spend as little as you can on power mods right now until you get to track the car. Then you will be yearning for more track time (which costs $) and brakes, tires, suspension.

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Once you come to the track with us, your eyes will be opened up to the world of handling and braking. I would personally spend as little as you can on power mods right now until you get to track the car. Then you will be yearning for more track time (which costs $) and brakes, tires, suspension.

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Like a gold fish? ;-) y waste time go with ecu, then turbo it, if you want power, other then that you"re not going to feel real power unless motor swap, n that just head ache

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Like a gold fish? ;-) y waste time go with ecu, then turbo it, if you want power, other then that toy not going to feel real power unless motor swap, n that just head ache
What? Tuning is going to be required with a F/I upgrade.

Need a motor swap for any real power upgrade? I hope you are kidding.
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