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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Suggestios on next mod?

I currently have a stage 1 set-up
( i think)
helix flex up-pipe
helix down-pipe
gruppe-s headers
bozz speed cat-back
greddy airinx
greddy profec e-01
tein flex
tein edfc
cusco rear-sway bar
cusco lower arm bar
blitz bov
17x8.5 advan rg
235/40/17 s-03

I have been considering of upgrading to a big brake kit, because I want to be able to have brakes that would last me for before adding more power mods....

the set up I've been looking at is around the price range of a gruppe-s stage 2( vf34,injectors,pump,etc...)

Is it necessesary to upgrade the brakes or should I just get brake pads/fluid/lines and stage 2?.....

any suggestions would help thanks!!

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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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An ECU reflash/UTEC would make the most of the mods you already have. Brakes are always a good mod, but big brake kits are really expensive. You can get great results from upgrading the stock pads, lines, fluid, and rotors.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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The reflash is definitely what I'd do next on that list.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Either save up for a big brake kit or do what bone said. Also, you can just go for the stage 2 with proper tuning.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Go with an ECU reflash
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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www.subydude.com has some package deals on pads, lines, fluid, and even rotors I think.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Reflash and suspension...
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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Reflash and suspension...
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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another vote for an ECU tune. I'd go with that and upgraded brake pads, lines etc. You'll be running nice and smooth after that.

What kind of headers, up pipe, down pipe, exhaust do you have? just curious.
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MonkeyAB
[B]another vote for an ECU tune. I'd go with that and upgraded brake pads, lines etc. You'll be running nice and smooth after that.

thats what i would do
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by bone324
An ECU reflash/UTEC would make the most of the mods you already have. Brakes are always a good mod, but big brake kits are really expensive. You can get great results from upgrading the stock pads, lines, fluid, and rotors.
If you dont have new wheels and tires you should do that first. Otherwise get a reflash and then do some suspension work.
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Well if you're planning to mod even more, it might be a good idea to get the turbo and tuning done together, no?
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Yes definately a reflash of some kind
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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MonkeyAB : I have gruppe-s headers, helix up-pipe/down pipe, bozz speed cat-back.
awns729: I agree..because what if I do get a reflash now for example, then if I upgrade the turbo wouldn't I have to reflash again?..

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