R56 Best first mods?
I guess it depends if you want handling, power or looks. Always, on day one I tint my windows mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
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2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
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Once you get your 'more power' you're going to need improved handling. THE BEST bang for the buck there is a heavier, 19 or 22 MM, adjustable rear sway bar and performance struts.
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Massive power gains aren't cheaply attained with these cars as they are with other sports compacts.
Performance handling mods are going to be cheaper and make the car and you as a driver quicker.
Performance handling mods are going to be cheaper and make the car and you as a driver quicker.
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before anything make sure your maintenance is up to date, next time you need air filter grab a high flow panel, i like the dry ones AFe or pipercross are nice, K&N/alta etc if you prefer oiled but clean MAF often :
tune - manic stage 1 can be done stock@ $500, subsequent upgrades only cost the difference.
downpipe - catless will make more power, priced from $250-600, materials, coating, etc
larger front mount intercooler - name brands go from $450-700, same concept for design, pick one... few of us have had decent luck with ebay/chinese/knockoff branded ones for $200ish
if you want to jump to stage 2 tunes youll need to atleast get rid of the second cat, but full exhaust would be best
tune - manic stage 1 can be done stock@ $500, subsequent upgrades only cost the difference.
downpipe - catless will make more power, priced from $250-600, materials, coating, etc
larger front mount intercooler - name brands go from $450-700, same concept for design, pick one... few of us have had decent luck with ebay/chinese/knockoff branded ones for $200ish
if you want to jump to stage 2 tunes youll need to atleast get rid of the second cat, but full exhaust would be best
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