Newbie from Colorado
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From: Colorado Springs
Newbie from Colorado
Just wanted to say hi to the group and thanks for having me. The wife and I just picked up a 2009 S with only 33000 miles. Looking at making some changes already and am looking for advice on what to do first.
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Western Suburbs of Chicago
Welcome to NAM. As far as mods go, it really depends on what you want to accomplish first. Power or Handling? I have always gravitated towards power. Intake, exhaust and tuning for me.
Welcome. Exhaust, intake... or start small with graphics and add ons?
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From: Southern oregon
Hi and welcome to NAM!
You need to focus on handling. These are designed for handling, so make that tight and right, before tuning.
Good set of winter tires in Colorado. Ones that give you traction on dry and wet roads. Get rid of runflats, if it has them, as they kill your suspension and driveline components. Buy a Air pump and plugs, in case you get a flat.
You can upgrade the struts, springs and poly bushings!
Congrats on your low mileage 09 S!
Where's the pics?
You need to focus on handling. These are designed for handling, so make that tight and right, before tuning.
Good set of winter tires in Colorado. Ones that give you traction on dry and wet roads. Get rid of runflats, if it has them, as they kill your suspension and driveline components. Buy a Air pump and plugs, in case you get a flat.
You can upgrade the struts, springs and poly bushings!
Congrats on your low mileage 09 S!
Where's the pics?
