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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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if your looking for a place to get a lot of the stuff that you want go to roadracemotorsports.com they have everything. as for stereo id go alpine or pioneer.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jrr102486
if your looking for a place to get a lot of the stuff that you want go to roadracemotorsports.com they have everything. as for stereo id go alpine or pioneer.
And if you're looking for a place where you're getting good value for your money, do some more research on the forum and you'll find better alternatives to many mods on your list.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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1) Intake-doesn't make a difference, they only give a slight amount of power anyways
2) Catback-personal preference is key, sound, look, brand, etc., not really worth it until you have more serious engine modifications otherwise you lose your bottom end
3) New spark plugs-again not a big deal, I had iridiums prior to my engine getting proper fu<ked and I didn't notice anything other than a slightly smoother idle
4) Woofer or subwoofer?-no idea not into sound
5) Amp-same as above
6) RIMS (Im on steelies now lol)-lightweight and wide 15s are best for performance
7) Tires-get the best you can buy, BFG G-sports are a good tire based on tirerack.com
8) Nice kit (maybe)-no idea not into looks, ralliart grill and a small wing is good enough for me
9) New suspension-if you want the best of the best JIC is the way to go, Teins are also a great choice
10) Brakes-axxis ultimates or porterfields are your best bets
11) Rotors-slotted rotors are good idea, drilled have a tendency to crack
12) Calipers-only worth upgrading if you go with a full big brake kit such as the wilwood or RPW kits
13) Pistons-better get em quick or you'll have to go full custom. RRM doesn't sell em anymore and Buschur is getting rid of their stock.
Other things to think about are header (a very worthwhile mod), throttle body, intake manifold, short shifter, shifter bushings and piggyback or other ecu modification.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Its an auto so I dont think I could throw a short shifter in there. lol
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Before spending money like drinking water after a desert expedition, do you have a budget?

"alpine or pioneer"

Why alpine? I think the brand is a left over from high school mentality considering what is good or not. Not of my friends or my brother's minitruck friends ever used Pioneer (well, maybe a minority of them).

I have stuck w/ Kenwood for the longest time, and it's still serves my purpose.


As for tires, my best experiences were Dunlops (above average inl dry & wet grip, low road noise, and cornering stability). Goodyear is overpriced for the value, except for the very top end Z-rated tires. Hell, Pirelli P-Zeros are the best dry grip, but once it rains you'll going to die from the lack of traction from its compound and grooves.

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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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I was thinking of either Yokohama or Falken with some nice wheels also, I mean I just might as well get rims with the tires.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightblade128
Its an auto so I dont think I could throw a short shifter in there. lol
Well then your first mod should be to learn how to drive stick since manuals are ta awesome.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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I no how to drive stick, I LOVE stick, but my parents got me a auto. -_-
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