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NooB here
hey guys i just wanted to say hi, im new here, i got a 2004 Lancer Ralliart 2 weeks ago, bought it used with 14000 miles on it and i love it. Just trying to figure out what mods i can do, that would A. Increase power and B. either increase, save, or keep the same Mileage
any ideas would be helpful....
even if yall just want to say hi
any ideas would be helpful....
even if yall just want to say hi
Welcome to the board and grats on the RA! As for mods and anything you need for the RA I suggest Road Race Motorsports they are everything RA and great customer service! As power increases of course there is some things that will take away some drive ability and gas mileage so just go with the idea when modding that give something and take something.. so faster car, lower MPG.. Also how heavy your foot also correlates with MPG -lol- But all in all just have fun with your new ride.. it wont let you down for what the car is!
Welcome to the forums. What'd a 3-year-old RA with 14,000 on it end up costing you, if you don't mind? Most of us bought ours new, and while I can't speak for everyone, I *finally* got rightside-up on my loan about 6 months ago, when it was half paid off. Sucks that they depreciated so fast. Well, sucks for us, it's probably great for you. 
The best advice for better fuel economy is to keep it below 3500 rpms. I know they like to fly on the tollway down there, but you'll have to just set the cruise for 73 or so.
The best advice for better fuel economy is to keep it below 3500 rpms. I know they like to fly on the tollway down there, but you'll have to just set the cruise for 73 or so.
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have fun with the RA
3500rpm
....i just barely try to keep mine under 3000rpm....5th gulps the gas fast 
Welcome to the forums. What'd a 3-year-old RA with 14,000 on it end up costing you, if you don't mind? Most of us bought ours new, and while I can't speak for everyone, I *finally* got rightside-up on my loan about 6 months ago, when it was half paid off. Sucks that they depreciated so fast. Well, sucks for us, it's probably great for you.
The best advice for better fuel economy is to keep it below 3500 rpms. I know they like to fly on the tollway down there, but you'll have to just set the cruise for 73 or so.
The best advice for better fuel economy is to keep it below 3500 rpms. I know they like to fly on the tollway down there, but you'll have to just set the cruise for 73 or so.
....i just barely try to keep mine under 3000rpm....5th gulps the gas fast
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Man, I redline it everywhere I go :/ What are some techniques used to conserve gas? and I hope no one says Park it!
drive everywhere in 5th? keep it under 2000RPM?
I know driving slower will help, but lets get realistic here!
drive everywhere in 5th? keep it under 2000RPM?
I know driving slower will help, but lets get realistic here!
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well i traded my truck in they gave me 14000 for it i ended up paying 1700 out of pocket so i think i made up pretty well. my goal in life is to never ever have a car payment (yeah i know, it will happen) so i think i got off well on that.
Welcome to the forums. What'd a 3-year-old RA with 14,000 on it end up costing you, if you don't mind? Most of us bought ours new, and while I can't speak for everyone, I *finally* got rightside-up on my loan about 6 months ago, when it was half paid off. Sucks that they depreciated so fast. Well, sucks for us, it's probably great for you.
The best advice for better fuel economy is to keep it below 3500 rpms. I know they like to fly on the tollway down there, but you'll have to just set the cruise for 73 or so.
The best advice for better fuel economy is to keep it below 3500 rpms. I know they like to fly on the tollway down there, but you'll have to just set the cruise for 73 or so.
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i looked at that site, and i saw 2 cold air intakes id like, once is cheaper and the pipe looks shorter.. so i dunno.. the other one i saw is a longer pipe.. so i dont know which one would be better
oh and i got a heavy foot.... right now i serve as a military recruiter, so i speed everywhere.. kinda a habit now
but i was also looking at headers and exhaust.. how much power do you think those three will add to it? id also like to avoid the ricer whine if i can.
oh and i got a heavy foot.... right now i serve as a military recruiter, so i speed everywhere.. kinda a habit now
but i was also looking at headers and exhaust.. how much power do you think those three will add to it? id also like to avoid the ricer whine if i can.
Welcome to the board and grats on the RA! As for mods and anything you need for the RA I suggest Road Race Motorsports they are everything RA and great customer service! As power increases of course there is some things that will take away some drive ability and gas mileage so just go with the idea when modding that give something and take something.. so faster car, lower MPG.. Also how heavy your foot also correlates with MPG -lol- But all in all just have fun with your new ride.. it wont let you down for what the car is!
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^cai better for maunual, sri better for auto
cai adds top end, sri add low end
best combo(everyone will agree) is intake, pulley and tie bar (possibly exhaust/muffler aswell)
but get those first three anywaiz to start
BTW, idk why RRM hasnt already put them into a 'starters package' ? ...
also rpw.com.au sell stuff for the RA aswell
cai adds top end, sri add low end
best combo(everyone will agree) is intake, pulley and tie bar (possibly exhaust/muffler aswell)
but get those first three anywaiz to start
BTW, idk why RRM hasnt already put them into a 'starters package' ? ...
also rpw.com.au sell stuff for the RA aswell
