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Old 04-04-08, 10:06 AM
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Buying all the "go fast" mods where call and all, but it seemed to only be cool for a little while. When I started modifying the suspension, that really started transforming the car and made a much bigger overall impact IMO.

I first did Eibach springs and it felt like a completely different car. So for me, that was the best mod I made to the car (even though the suspension has gone through more changes since then).
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Old 04-04-08, 10:50 AM
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PFC and a nice tune, and a wideband, innovate preferebly, oversized radiator, hooking my fans up to my own 8 gauge wired switch,
Old 04-04-08, 11:13 AM
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good stuff..I'd love to hear what H. Coleman or Jimlab would say....
I guess I should put in my .02 since I started this. Interestingly, my mods all came about because of my track experiences (Thunderhill, Infinity, etc..) and wanting to be faster, safer, and more reliable. Still I would have to say the PFC was my best mod as it fosters a sense of safety and wrings out all the potential of my car....
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I'd love to hear what ... Jimlab would say
Best rotary mods? Full non-sequential with ported wastegate, exhaust manifolds, and no cats, or the power steering elimination mod we started.

Best mod overall? Scrapping the rotary. I haven't had a moment's trouble since. The car has never once fallen off its jackstands.
Old 04-05-08, 02:12 PM
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Installing a real water temp guage and sensor.
Old 04-05-08, 02:46 PM
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Have only done two... S/S DP and replaced all vacuum hoses with Viton. Don't know which to pick...
Old 04-05-08, 03:07 PM
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Coilovers for sure. Changes the whole feel of the car. After that, taking the car to the track. Never get your money worth till you do.
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Originally Posted by billt
Since a downpipe is technically a "mod" I would have to say getting rid of the OEM POS & replacing it with a SS, Jethot-coated, free-flowing marvel of simplistic engineering...
So, which one did you get?
Old 04-05-08, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by adam c
Cheap Bastard Intake
What exactly is a CHEAP BASTARD intake Modification?
Sincerely yours,
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Old 04-05-08, 10:07 PM
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Best modification so far? Buying the car and thus changing the name on the title to my own
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On the other hand, worst mod? Heat treating it myself (overeating damnit....) Hey it was my first try! lol....really expensive try...
Old 04-06-08, 02:38 AM
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Aftermarket AST and downpipe.
Old 04-07-08, 09:24 AM
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street ported motor and all reliability mods.
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So, which one did you get?
It was a few years ago but I'm pretty sure I purchased new from Pettit. It bolted right up to the stock CAT and then later to a Bonez hi-flow CAT. Looks as good as the day it was installed. Very happy with it
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PFC + v-mount
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Originally Posted by axnjaksn
PFC and a nice tune, and a wideband, innovate preferebly, oversized radiator, hooking my fans up to my own 8 gauge wired switch,
Of all those, which one do you think was the best?
Old 04-08-08, 09:34 AM
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midpipe w/o a doubt
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Pettit short shifter. Huge improvement over stock. VERY noticable change.
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Old 04-08-08, 11:11 AM
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power FC
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euro clears!!
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Just to add...Power Steering Removal...Love the road feel now...
Old 04-08-08, 01:31 PM
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SLICKS, because without them my car just lights up the tires like I am driving on spares.
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best mod - padded steering wheel.... so when i break down i don't split my knuckles from punching it



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