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jarviz · 05-09-2016, 10:45 AM

What are some simple/cheap mods that I can get done to improve my car performance without hurting gas mileage?

I upgraded my tires from the stock, and got a k&n air filter. I was thinking of getting a lightweight pulley next but would like to know what other options there are.

Tcoat · 05-09-2016, 10:48 AM

See question 9 - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96158

Mim · 05-09-2016, 11:08 AM

Bracing ie a strut brace for example. Lighter components like an aluminum drive shaft. Lighter wheels (there are inexpensive sets out there like RPF1's). Lowering springs. Cat back exhaust.

Work out a budget, what you want to achieve / change, hunt down the best price for what you want and be prepared to fit it yourself. Consider second hand as another avenue to trim cost.

At the end of the day you still have to pay to play, but if you're screwed with spending, willing to do the research and have patience you can still end up with some pretty solid way's to improve your car. If budget is tight I'd resist anything bling related and just focus on proven performance mods.

Jesse36m3 · 05-09-2016, 11:09 AM

The most bang for the buck mang would be to start out with a short throw dipstick.

funwheeldrive · 05-09-2016, 11:15 AM

You'll thank me later.

jarviz · 05-09-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

You'll thank me later.

lol, my car has stopped making those noises on its own. but thanks.

jarviz · 05-09-2016, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse36m3

The most bang for the buck mang would be to start out with a short throw dipstick.

Yea I got the flossy knob. The difference in shifting feel is amazing.

Teseo · 05-09-2016, 12:34 PM

(So tempting... must resist)
Drive the car for while before doing change

Tcoat · 05-09-2016, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teseo

(So tempting... must resist)
Drive the car for while before doing change

He has been driving the car longer than most of us.
Also not his first kick at the "What mods?" can.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20361

Teseo · 05-09-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

He has been driving the car longer than most of us.
Also not his first kick at the "What mods?" can.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20361

I bet you have more miles

gtslow · 05-09-2016, 12:51 PM

Pulleys are largely useless, catback makes little to no power, and the only real "free" mod on the car is drop-in filter.

I vote for driver mods. If you want something for looks or handling that is all subjective and largely budget influenced.

humfrz · 05-09-2016, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarviz

What are some simple/cheap mods that I can get done to improve my car performance without hurting gas mileage?

I upgraded my tires from the stock, and got a k&n air filter. I was thinking of getting a lightweight pulley next but would like to know what other options there are.

You're all done .........

Just drive and enjoy the car........

humfrz

weederr33 · 05-09-2016, 02:32 PM

Tony Stark should be able to fabricate anything you need.

Tcoat · 05-09-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by weederr33

Tony Stark should be able to fabricate anything you need.

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Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bracing ie a strut brace for example. Lighter components like an aluminum drive shaft. Lighter wheels (there are inexpensive sets out there like RPF1's). Lowering springs. Cat back exhaust. Work out a budget, what you want to achieve / change, hunt down the best price for what you want and be prepared to fit it yourself. Consider second hand as another avenue to trim cost. At the end of the day you still have to pay to play, but if you're screwed with spending, willing to do the research and have patience you can still end up with some pretty solid way's to improve your car. If budget is tight I'd resist anything bling related and just focus on proven performance mods. __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

05-09-2016, 12:51 PM	#11
gtslow Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Halo FR-S Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 328 Thanks: 87 Thanked 233 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pulleys are largely useless, catback makes little to no power, and the only real "free" mod on the car is drop-in filter. I vote for driver mods. If you want something for looks or handling that is all subjective and largely budget influenced. Last edited by gtslow; 05-09-2016 at 03:04 PM.

05-09-2016, 02:32 PM	#13
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05-09-2016, 11:15 AM	#5
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