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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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I'm trying to figure out what I want to do next and could use some help.

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'00 A4 coupe 106k miles, daily driven 120 miles roundtrip

The Mods:
GM hot cam .550/.550 112lsa, LS6 springs, chromoly pushrods, zip tie mod intake, x pipe, muffler bypass, lowered with lowering bolts

Otherwise, the car is stock. 3.15 gears, magnesium wheels that match the pewter paint, sport seats, HUD, etc. I would consider my driving style as "spirited" and really enjoy what I've got.

Considering stall converter, intake, heads, etc.

Let me know what you think
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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What is your budget?

A set of LT headers, a better air intake, new heads or a set of rear gears would all be good additions to the car.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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What is your budget?

A set of LT headers, a better air intake, new heads or a set of rear gears would all be good additions to the car.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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120 mile round trip on a DD, leave it alone, just drive it as is and enjoy!!!
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Vararam and gears
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Looking for something in the sub $1000 range for parts cost, if I can do it myself, all the better(fairly mechanically inclined). Also trying to put together a "long term" plan for where I want to end up over the next 12-18 months before this vette becomes the playtoy and I get to buy another one.

Thanks
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Old May 11, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 209TIME!!!
120 mile round trip on a DD, leave it alone, just drive it as is and enjoy!!!
Left it alone for the first year, then got the fever...
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Old May 11, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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I think you'd enjoy a set of gears the most.

Other than that, I'd say you have all your bases covered.
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Headers, intake and gears.
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