Suspension Need next mod advice
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Need next mod advice
I'm falling into this rut of using 1 credit card month for toys and paying off a portion of the other and not using it. The question comes to this: Next I wanna replace the coil and plug wires but after that I can't decide I want to get the engine dampner or spend the extra cash and get M7 strut bar for the front. I want either one, just can't decide which to go with first. The suspension is stock, factory wheels. I was thinking of doing the cheap mod first with the dampner. Also, my car built in 9/02 I believe. That means I would need the extra early model bracket, right?
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I'm falling into this rut of using 1 credit card month for toys and paying off a portion of the other and not using it. The question comes to this: Next I wanna replace the coil and plug wires but after that I can't decide I want to get the engine dampner or spend the extra cash and get M7 strut bar for the front. I want either one, just can't decide which to go with first. The suspension is stock, factory wheels. I was thinking of doing the cheap mod first with the dampner. Also, my car built in 9/02 I believe. That means I would need the extra early model bracket, right?
Coil and plug wires
Engine Damper
M7 Strut Bar (stock suspension and factory wheels)
Looking for cheap mods.
Your mentioned mods would not be the first mods I would suggest in your case. Stock Coil and plugs are fine. Engine Damper could stiffen things up a little but not really needed for street use. Strut tower bar helps on strength but not that helpful if the rest of your suspension is stock not to mention it's for street use. Certainly these mods can look nice.
Some suggestions-
Are you running the stock air intake? If so consider an aftermarket intake unless you are in California and need a CARB approved intake.
How about a Whalen shift ****? You can get it custom engraved but it's only for manual transmission.
How are your stock tires? If worn down consider saving up for good non runflat tires. What are you using now? That would be a big improvement to upgrade.
Rear Swaybar- adjustable with three holes, 19mm would be good but only if you drive aggressively. If you drive normal and want something to look good then go for light rims and good non runflat tires.
Consider saving up for an exhaust system, one sided is light weight and functional, or pick one up used for less.
Consider driving school if you have access to one. That's worth more than any modded part you can add.
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