Blitz Spec S Boost Controller
389.00

Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop (2002-03): Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop
299.00

RSR Short Shifter
89.00

Injen Cold Air Intake System
249.00

Prodrive Exhaust Rear Section: Prodrive Rear Exhaust Section - Round Tip
339.00

Total Purchases 1365.00

this total is before shipping....

 

EBC is the only way to go, good choice.

The CF Hood Scoop is a waste of money (yuke) and its ugly. now if you got a hood, that be cool but just the carbon fiber hood scoop......... Get an sti hood scoop, those look better.

RSR short shifter?? why not Kart boy which is just as good if not better for 65. i think then you can get the bushing which are 10 bucks which really make the difference not just the shifter alone.


Now a cold air intake to me is the BIGGEST waste of money too me, I say that because you drive a Turbo charged car which sucks in hot air, that is driven buy HOT exhaust air. what do you think is happening to that air any way since you THINK your getting nice cold air into your engine. If anything invest on a better TMIC or FMIC you choose.


Prodrive Exhaust Rear Section: WOW those things are expensive. you can get a cat back for that price. Now this is coming from a guy who 3 years ago bought a stainless steel Turbo Back for TurboXS for a 1000 shipped. LOL


Now this is all my opinion take it for what is worth ( I think its worth a bit ). If you have anymore Q's don't hesitate to ask but it'll cost ya.

mario

 

TBE shipped $769,CAI i had the injen 1 also cut it to fit my FMIC,i had a CF hood traded it for a stock 2.5rs hood,and had a EBC sold it cause it was pullin timein my.02 just think ahead i got some stuff I didn't need but if thats what U want go for it!

 

ok, thanks for the help, so what i have gleaned from all this is this:

-boo on intakes (check)
-turboback is the way to go (just figured that one out)
-kartboy vs rsr (again, just figured that one)
-EBC: modified to Blitz SBC ID....

ok, now what about these:
-ACT clutch
-Exedy LW flywheel

and what was the opinion on the turboxs turbo back? thanks yall...great help....

 

LW flywheel is an awesome mod, though it might be where my misfire CEL is coming from. Much better downshifts and stuff.

Also, when you go to put in that Kartboy if the rubber hammer thing doesn't work (didn't for me) try a small like 3lb sledge hammer.

 

there is a review part of this forum that has a lot of nice information for certain products.

espicialllllllly exhausts

 

IMHO....

dont get the boost controler...go for full engine management...

for the CF hood...its waste money...you're only gonna just get the look...when it comes to weight savings....only very very few pounds....its up to you if you like the look though...

shortshifter....ok....

CAI....like most have said is a waste of money...work on your intercooler...

rear section...no....save up for a Turbo back...and up-pipe....says everyone too...

i agree also...





i say buff up your suspension and come out to autocross......

but b4 that come out this sunday...sit shotgun with one of us or race......you'll like it...

 

what is your vision for this car? if you cannot answer that question .... i seriously think you should sit down and decide what you want your car to do for you.
if not... you are on the path that many have taken... spend lots of money on parts...learning along the way that you should have "blueprinted" your car before spending $$. it's probably not a real practical answer..but hey.. i've always been one for a basically stock car...learning the limits then adding more as you go along....


aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*

 

well said greg.....


but remember "X-factor"...we're not discouraging(sp?) you...we're all just giving you our opinions...

 

your stock clutch can handle all that i beleive, but definitely decide what you wanna do. many people have asked these questions b4, but have a goal for your car. with no suspension mods mentioned, i assume just flat-out straight line speed??

 

I say scratch all that stuff.

Get a TBE and Engine Management.

P.S. If you wanna hear or see the prodrive...come find me...I have the oval tip but it should be the same sound.

 

boost controller-if your car is pretty much stock, i wouldn't get it and it takes awhile to learn that thing(for me atleast)...

carbon fiber scoop- sounds like a waste of money(im not much into looks), as alot of people know that already, but hey it's your dough..so do whatever you want brah...

short shifter-heh why not go for it, be different instead of kartboy which alot of people have, that's because it's a good product...

intake-this is up to you..do a search on this one and find out what others thought about it...

prodrive-go for it, unless you could get a good deal on another exhaust..

 

wow, much love to yall who have offered opinions, i cant disagree with anything. i have definitely ruled out the CAI and CF, what i think i will end up doing (for NOW), is the short shift, EBT (Blitz), and turbo back (with the help of mark). i think that that is all that i have money for. next mods: suspension/wheels. as far as the goals are concerned (excellent point greg): i think that 808subaru had it more right. for now, im concerned with power and track abilities, my skill level (and parts level) are not up to par for autoX. as always, more opinions! i have been checkin out the reviews section, so im learnin ALOT. again much love to the i-club, yall are my family away from home.