What would you do????

Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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Hey guys......I got a noob question......But I want to get your guys option.I have an 02 2.5RS and $500 (I know..it's not that much but times are hard)so far I have an Cobb cold-air intake and tanabe cat-back system......what mod or mods Would you do in that price range?(I'm looking to go faster..I already have suspension mods ) thanks --Dave--
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 03:29 AM
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First his car is a N/A.. Put your $500 aside and save a little more and get a good set of tires. Or do what I did when I had a RS, stainless steel brake lines better pads ( Axis utlimate(StopTech)) and either Motul 600RBF or the blue stuff people use. The brake mod on my RS made a huge difference. Or if you don't have sway bars do some WhiteLine front and rear and end links.
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duh...:P
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Save another $150 bucks and tell Nate you want to get a reflash.
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^^^It's NA

I agree with Silver Satin...more bang for the buck addressing the other parts of your car like brakes and suspension. Use your upcoming tax refund for a turbo or upgrade to WRX.

It also depends on what kind of racing you're gonna do.
Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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^^^ I know, I was kidding. Nate was frustrated on Thursday night 'cause no one was jumping at the chance for the reflash. I think it was before you got there.
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OK why would he reflash a NA car not gonna do anything not even sure if you can or would want to reflash a NA car. I would keep your car it is a good looking car just upgrade the braking what ever else you have cash for..
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I just bought new tires and I already have strut and sway bars.....how bout headers????will that make much of a diffrence???
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Haole-Pino
I just bought new tires and I already have strut and sway bars.....how bout headers????will that make much of a diffrence???
All of like 10 hp for something like $600? Not worth it. Go with brakes or something.

It really depends on what you're going to do.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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I say either get headers, or what I highly recommment and like everyone else is saying is a brake upgade. New pads, SS Cobb Lines, and the Cusco MBC Brace. You will notice much more of a difference with braking that a few HP with headers. You could best WRX's on the track with better braking.
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