Hmmm...
First mod to make with this car (or any other) is to improve the DRIVER. Take a driving school course - it's the best money you can spend, and it's easily transferable car-to-car. Most of the problems with cars occur between the seat, pedals, and steering wheel.... that said...
FREE:
- Remove weatherstripping to allow engine compartment to vent heat.
- AIM THE DAMN FOGLIGHTS! They aren't so bad once aimed, but aiming is a PITA. Aiming the headlights, though, is a breeze - no tools!
- Be sure tire pressure is at spec (32-34PSI) and even all around. Amazing what a difference 2-3 PSI can make. AutoXers usually play with pressure outside that range, but that's a specialized application.
REALLY cheap (under or about $100):
- HSM-type axle back straight pipe. Removes muffler, gives a sweet low sound, nothing the neighbors would complain about, should cost about $50-100 to have a muffler shop fab one up for you, or buy AGR's old one if he hasn't sold it yet. Sounds better (lower and quieter) than an SRT4, but similar in sound. NOT raspy like Honda farty exhausts.
- Shift knob, pinstripes, decals, other personalization
- all-weather bulbs in the fogs
- turbo timer: Allows the engine to idle/cool down after a run automatically
- boost gauge and pillar pod
- Joe P boost controller: Buy this AFTER putting a boost gauge on, and only if you want to take the risks associated with playing with boost.
- air/fuel mixture gauge: Gives a good light show
- Intercooler sprayer: Get thee to a salvage yard, get a windshield washer fluid reservior and pump, and rig it up! COoler, denser intake charge means more power (ugh ugh ugh)
Over $100:
Ask someone else, I'm a tightwad!
Personal list:
- c/f hood
- FMIC: Front Mount Intercooler
- BBS wheels (for me - others want different things)
Have fun with the car!
