To upgrade or not to upgrade?

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Mar 14, 2003 | 11:01 PM

aWrxer

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Car Info: 2003 WRX Silver Wagon

To upgrade or not to upgrade?

I just bought my WRX about a month ago, I recently finished the break in period, and I'm loving my new car.

I am getting really tempted to start upgrading my car, but some of my friends say that I should wait 6 months. They say I should get used to the car and it's feel before I start upgrading stuff, and that I'll appreciate the upgrades more by doing this.

This makes sense, but at the same time, I can't help but wonder if there are certain upgrades which are sort-of must haves. I have a 2003 WRX wagon and my current spending limit is roughly $500. What do you guys think?

Apr 18, 2003 | 09:41 AM

subydo

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Upgrade Decision

After putting 12,000 miles on a stock Wagon(short shift and tire/wheel upgrades only) I would advise you to start saving your $.
Last week I had upgrades done to exhaust and a UTEC chip installed.
It's simply like getting a new car. So much more fun to drive. The lag is almost gone at low RPM's And the explosion of accelleration at almost any speed is addicting. If I knew at breakin time what I know now and could afford it, I would run not walk to the upgrades I did. Hope this helps.

Apr 22, 2003 | 06:32 PM

BlueGargantua

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From: Sacramento

suspension goodies starting with a rear sway bar!
wear out the re92's or keep em for a winter setup and get some 17 inch wheels and some grippy tires and the car takes the twisties much mo' betta

Apr 23, 2003 | 11:57 AM

prodrive121

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save up

save up and get wheels and tires first best mod by far I got 18" subzeros and tires from Revolutions Motorsports for 1100 Deffinately the way to go.

Apr 23, 2003 | 10:37 PM

pepsi_blue

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I would wait another month then start with some gauges if you don't already have one. Or if it is power you want first, buy a up pipe for 200 bucks. Personally the car sits too high up for, springs were my first mod. I can get you a good deal on eibach's if your interested.