just need some help... again... i feel dumb

[Mutmatt]

Hey i've been hangin around the forums for bout a month now... went to the il-mn rally welcoming party! very cool! i am looking at all these things and i don't know what to think... all i have done to my car is replace the stock fog and high/low BULBS with 15 $ xenon ones... makes me feel special. and oh i have a sunroof i feel special that way to but i have my payments down fine with my job and i just sold my old car so i have somewhere around $2000 bucks in the bank. that is not "savings" that is just my "fun money" account so what do u suggest oh and i am watching those ********** guage rings... those things are bomb. oh i suppose i should tell u that i am looking for speed not looks REALLY, i meen i like the look of the car ('03 MSP black) but a evo or rc cf hood would look good

Thx for the advice in advance,
Mutmatt

 

[Pretzellogic]

Sounds like you've already made some choices there.

I'd add
-New Rims
-New Springs
-Front mount

 

[Mutmatt]

the awr or awf or whatever it was engine mounts seem like a good idea... i don't know how much that takes to install but the rims... arn't that big o deal to me and maybe springs just to drop in... but i want more performance not looks

 

[mspeed555]

2,000 for mods lets see. Fmic,mbc, engine mounts front and rear (awr), Cai, apex 3inchdp, and thermal r+d exhaust dp back.

 

[Pretzellogic]

the awr or awf or whatever it was engine mounts seem like a good idea... i don't know how much that takes to install but the rims... arn't that big o deal to me and maybe springs just to drop in... but i want more performance not looks

AWR makes a lot of products, but you'll hear about the engine mounts the most. They're on my list of things to get.

When I said "front mount," I meant Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC). The isntall is not that bad, and you will see an increase in power. That, and it looks kinda cool poking out from behind a grille.

MBC= Manual Boost Controller. Advice: avoid tinkering with your boost until you REALLY know your car.

New rims, rubber, and springs will help your handling greatly, so I count them as performance enhancers. Installing springs can be a b****, though. Make sure you've got a friend and instructions.

 

[Pretzellogic]

2,000 for mods lets see. Fmic,mbc, engine mounts front and rear (awr), Cai, apex 3inchdp, and thermal r+d exhaust dp back.

This guy seems new to the game, so lets do a little translating:
FMIC: explained above
MBC: ditto
CAI: Cold air intake. Your car will breathe easier
3inchdp: 3" down pipe. More powah!
thermal r+d exhaust dp back: more open exhaust from the downpipe back.

Did I miss anything?

 

[Mutmatt]

i know most of the little fmic cai stuff... just don't know what i'm gonna get... w8ing for the "dill hole" to pay me the money for my old car and i can start to really concentrate and figure out what i'm gonna do

oh and the front mount thing... i accualy thought of that in my post when i wrote it i was like i wonder if he meant intercooler or engine mount... oh well either way right

 

[TCOrange]

AWR makes a lot of products, but you'll hear about the engine mounts the most. They're on my list of things to get.

When I said "front mount," I meant Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC). The isntall is not that bad, and you will see an increase in power. That, and it looks kinda cool poking out from behind a grille.

MBC= Manual Boost Controller. Advice: avoid tinkering with your boost until you REALLY know your car.

New rims, rubber, and springs will help your handling greatly, so I count them as performance enhancers. Installing springs can be a b****, though. Make sure you've got a friend and instructions.

I just installed ehback springs and it was alot easier than I thought! Get the strut free and your golden. Once I did a test run to make sure my car wasn't going to fall apart, I did a full clover leaf a 50mph and couldn't beleive the diff! I love to plant head on the window!

 

[Drumfreak]

I just installed ehback springs and it was alot easier than I thought! Get the strut free and your golden. Once I did a test run to make sure my car wasn't going to fall apart, I did a full clover leaf a 50mph and couldn't beleive the diff! I love to plant head on the window!

Next time try it at 60. Just don't ever slam on the brakes or let off that is when the car loses control. s***, you could probably do it at 70 with the tires squealing.

 

[mspeed555]

Yeah the next thing we're going to hear is "Crashed the Msp"

 

[peepsalot]

get a turbo back exhaust and an fmic and I think you will be pleased.

 

[HONDA_KILLER]

save up 2500 more and get a thumper kit if u want performance and do some internals and BOOM ull be able to leave most cars i the dust