Okay, so you just got a brand new 2006 Evo IX GSR or a used but bone stock 2005. Got a good deal so you have $2000 in your pocket for mods. Assuming you want to make the car go faster on twisty and hilly country roads, what would you buy? What will give you the most bang for the buck if you're starting with a bone stock Evo? ECU flash? Coilovers? Big brake kit? Wheels and tires? Let's hear your preferences, but please try to follow these guidelines:

1. The mods can't be in clear violation of the warranty (no nitrous, sidewinder missles, etc).

2. They can't be something that would get you a ticket if a cop pulled you over.

3. The install process should be reversable to go back to stock later if needed.

4. If you have the info, please state the exact brand and model, and where each item can be purchased (phone or website).

5. Remember the goal is to make the car faster on twisty and hilly country roads, NOT at the dragstrip or autocross.

6. Lastly, I personally feel the first and best way to make a car go faster is to educate the driver, so assume that you have already taken several "high performance drivers education" programs and know how to drive your car well and safely at speed. By the way, the Audi and BMW clubs run the best HPDE programs, and they welcome Japanese cars with open arms. I know because I'm an instructor for both clubs and I drive an RSX!

Okay, start shopping!

 

Coilovers, ecu flash, sway bar/strut bar, higher oct gas, BC.
You may find some of these used (very little) for some savings and be able to get rotors or brakes.

 

AMS or Bushur stage I with a custom tune...save the rest for winter wheels and tires.

 

downpipe, exhaust, flash. your choice of vendors.

turbotrix
buschur
dynoflash
ams
WORKS
vishnu

just to name about 1%. i would then look at getting cams fuelpump, and a reflash. notice how i didnt even put in a boost controller yet?? have the ECU control boost. safe and easy.

 

On a budget... MBC, TBE, flash, rear sway bar. That's what, 330whp on the IX with more neutral handling.

All vendors listed in previous post are good.

 

I would get the IX instead of the '05, even if I had to spend the $2000 to cover the difference in price. Then I'd get a flash and an MBC, a set of KW's and some R-rated rubber.

 

boost gauge, tbe,mbc, drop in filter and a custom tune

 

Best advice yet IMO

 

a wideband, ecuflash and evoscan....... for around 300 bucks.....that was my best investment......and i have tons of mods

 

Isn't there some guy named Warrtalon that should be speaking up here??????

 

AFAIK, he can't post on the Newbie forum. A shame.

 

window tint???

the guy said MODS that wont affect his warranty...all the TBE, MBC, Ecu flash that most of the other guys suggested will void it

 

Most dealers won't care about a tbe. MBC is easily changed back to stock, and ecu flash is practically undetectable.

 

Get whats on my SIGNATURE!!!! Plus a filter and a FUEL PUMP.... and thats it!!

 

how does that package make so much power?? cause dont our ix's stock dyno around 235 whp?? so with just that package its a 100 whp gain?? could u explain to me what exactly the package does, like does the flash control boost or does the mbc, and what psi are running at?? how loud is the "quiet" muffler? would u lose hp with the hfc instead of test pipe?? any answer would be appreciated alot!! thanks