What additional mods should I consider?

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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What additional mods should I consider?

Ok, I'm at home sick and bored. Soooo, I want your opinion. Hopefully, I'll be forgiven for not putting this in another thread.

The following mods are either on, or being installed, on my '04 WRX wagon. My plan is to track the thing 5-6 times this year to improve driver skill, weekend spirited driving in the Delta or the Sierra, (perhaps NASA timetrials later?), some autocrossing for fun, and very little daily driver activity. I'd like your opinion if any additional mods might be worth considering at this point. btw-I like the stealth look for the exterior.

IHI VF-34 Turbo
Sti Injectors and Walbro Fuel Pump
Perrin Fuel Rail
Helix TMIC
STi Hood Scoop and Splitter
Cusco Turbo Heatshield
Perrin lightened crank pulley

Invidia catless uppipe
Helix catted downpipe
Borla TwinTip exhaust
Ecutek

Whiteline adjustable RSB with endlinks and hardened mounts. (I was advised the standard 20 mm FSB is adequate for my needs. What do you think?)
Whiteline ALK
STi front LSD-to replace the open one that came with the car. (Thought it would help me in autocrossing, but now I'm probably in SM, so Auto-X would be just for fun.)
TWR Front BBK with SSL Brakelines. Stock brakes & Hawk Brakepads in the rear. SuperBlue? fluid.
Tein Flex's with EDFC coming to replace the KYB AGX/Prodrives I currently have (yeah, I know that Whiteline G4's, KW's or Cusco Zero 2's would have been better, but it's my first coilover set and I got a good deal.)
Group N topmounts. (Noob question-do they stay in with the Teins? Perhaps the rear since the rears don't come with pillowballs?)


Rota Tarmac II's (17's) with Falken Azenis
Alpine Stereo and speakers
Sirius Satellite Radio
Portable GPS Unit
(Bought a Kicker Amp at a great price, but gave it to my kid since I wasn't going to get the subwoofer, just wanted a bit more power to hear the speakers over the road noise. btw- anyone have experience with Dynamat?)

Center CF gauge pod with AFM, Boost & EGT gauges.

Still needed:
Legal Tinting
Good alignment after Tein installation.

Currently considering:
'05 Legacy GT rear brake upgrade, though I've been advised by Joe at S2 that it isn't really needed until I become a much better driver at the track. It's the pads & rotors I'll eat up out there.
Oil & Fuel Pressure gauges on the steering column.

If you were me, what else might you add that's reasonable? Thanks!

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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What more do you want out of the car? Thats the big question.

Does it handle like you want it to? Does it have the power you want it to? Have you having problems fading the brakes? Is it as safe as you want it to be? Until you answer those questions, there is no point in modding it.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Sounds like a nice setup, does the tmic replace the stock y-pipe? Thats the only thing I can think of
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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Good questions. I won't know about any further handling until I experience the Tein's. The power should be enough for my comfort and skill level at this point. About the only thing I might have some concern about is braking power as I gain experience and grow more comfortable on the track. Frankly, driver improvement is probably the best mod at this time.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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I had a Perrin Silicone Y-pipe on there, but I think one came with the Helix TMIC. I'm assuming they'll leave the Perrin on if it fits well.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by biznessdude
Frankly, driver improvement is probably the best mod at this time.
Exactly. It sounds like you are itching to spend money on the car. I'd recommend just spending that money on track days.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Don't forget this mod!11 It makes the cars go fastAr!

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That actually looks really clean.
Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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I'd add Kartboy Short Shifter w/ all of the various bushings and some good tranny and rear diff fluids.

You might want to also think about some cooling upgrades, especially if you're going to track it during the summer months. Better coolant, silicon hoses, lower thermostat, and maybe even an aluminum radiator. An oil cooler is another option for a track / hard driven car.
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