What to do with 1200????

[shadow1144]

So... Opinions, opinions, opinions!!!

I was thinking of upgrading a few things.... BUT WHAT!?!?!

I have a stock MSP with no upgrades other than a sway bar!!! I was thinking of dropping about a grand... but dont really know how to spend it...

If I could upgrade the looks and the performance (a little of both worlds I would be happiest...) BUT WHAT!?!?!....

Or maybe I should just invest it all under the hood! BUT no one looks under the hood... exterior upgrades will turn heads... hmmmmm!!!

How would you guys invest the money...

Opinions?!?!?! (bang)

 

[TurbomanProtege]

I think you should intest under the hood. cuz the MSPs already look nice, which MSP you got?

 

[mazdaspeedwerx]

fmic? its an engine upgrade that is visible without the hood open. and you will have money left over

 

[special--k]

+1 on the FMIC option. Looks sick with the Grill off. then get a LOUD ass BOV, kill the turky, and Heads will turn every time you shift

 

[haze20]

Get a exhaust. It will free up the most power. You really cant do much apperance wise in my opinion with 1200. Thats just me. I won't buy just springs but you might be able to get rotas and springs.

 

[special--k]

good call on the exaust too,
when you say you only want to spend 1200. Does that mean right now. or forever. Becuase 1200 doesnt go to far, thats what i have been learning by reading the forums. Dont forget the CAI, and Gauges are always fun.

 

[tracknfield423]

personally i would invest in tools if you don't have them already then invest in parts. . . but if you already have tools then i would say either the FMIC or exhaust

 

[geomatics_tech]

Vibrant exhaust and a SS AFC, save the rest for some sort of upgraded intercooler.

Don't waste your money on CAI, it just makes noise.

Or, buy some light weight wheels.

 

[nato]

Vibrant exhaust and a SS AFC, save the rest for some sort of upgraded intercooler.

Exactly what I was gonna say. You will be much happier with performance upgrades. Also, an Eibach ProKit would give you a nice drop, but that might push you over the $1200.

 

[Prodigy]

$500 FMIC w/ hardpipes + BOV
$300 custom 3" exhaust
$300 springs + AWR rear sway bar
$100 MBC + boost gauge

That's the "Best Bang for Your Buck" set-up.
The MSP has enough exterior upgrades. Leave it stock.

 

[Viralphrame]

So... Opinions, opinions, opinions!!!

I was thinking of upgrading a few things.... BUT WHAT!?!?!

I have a stock MSP with no upgrades other than a sway bar!!! I was thinking of dropping about a grand... but dont really know how to spend it...

If I could upgrade the looks and the performance (a little of both worlds I would be happiest...) BUT WHAT!?!?!....

Or maybe I should just invest it all under the hood! BUT no one looks under the hood... exterior upgrades will turn heads... hmmmmm!!!

How would you guys invest the money...

Opinions?!?!?! (bang)

Save it until you know what you want to do with your car.

 

[special--k]

SS AFC is a good call too, i just got mine yesterday. Ill install it this weekend and let you know how it feels!! cheap too, if you can wait, look around and find a used one for 150-200 on the forums. Or you can be a baller and get the v2 new for 400.

Tools is a good idea as well, im trying to buy tools as i proceed with my car. There expensive tho.

 

[special--k]

Hi us back dude,
what are your plans?

 

[flaps720]

"Go" before "show" ...make sure she can actually move, not just look like she can!

 

[Rush]

Save it until you know what you want to do with your car.

Best response in this thread.

You need to figure out where you want to take your car, before you can figure out what to spend the money on.

 

[stdntDrvr]

neons...lots and lots of neons...and a big ass tach. you'll have enough left over for a GT-R or VTEC decal.















sorry, couldn't stop myself.

 

[derekb727]

forged internals if you can build it yourself...if you want to save money go ahead and get your lsd welded. it will break eventually...

 

[StreetStyleJPTI]

Down payment for a different car.

 

[benflagg]

Down payment for a different car.

win

 

[43975]

Here's my $0.02:
Get a used FMIC Hard pipes and decent FMIC. I would worry about the whole exhaust for now. Just get an upgraded Mid pipe. I prefer catless. Get some gauges, boost, A/F Ratio, possibly oil pressure. Good tune up with quality parts, oil change and run synthetic of you haven't already. Upgrade the WGA cause it's going to go anyway. Definatly get a BOV and relocate the MAF (that's a free mod more or less).. Kill the turkey!! As far as visual goes paint the caliper and get a badgeless grill. Tint the b**** it she aint tinted already. I think that's it But I may add more