Would Modding a C5 Ruin its Value?
#61
#62
Intermediate
Thread Starter
well i thing this era of Chevy used the 1.5 Din Radios. there are a few single din nav head units. not having nav wouldn't be a deal breaker just a fun in the sun sound system with the top down kinda verts.
as cool as gears would be i'd probably leave them alone or be very mild mod. i live in a town where there as much highway driving as street driving. but improving shift points sound like a good idea. as for the stall converter i am not sure about. ill have to pull a 550 pound loaded trailer to transport my power wheelchair. they aren't cheap to replace. i worry to aggressive of a gear change could put a lot of strain on the trailer and tie downs. the worst thing that could happen is that $15k+ power chair break lose and get totaled.
my dream car is a nice fun in the sun daily driver. daily driver is not saying much either. i only go out 1-2 times a week. maybe a 3rd time to keep it clean and sparkly.
as cool as gears would be i'd probably leave them alone or be very mild mod. i live in a town where there as much highway driving as street driving. but improving shift points sound like a good idea. as for the stall converter i am not sure about. ill have to pull a 550 pound loaded trailer to transport my power wheelchair. they aren't cheap to replace. i worry to aggressive of a gear change could put a lot of strain on the trailer and tie downs. the worst thing that could happen is that $15k+ power chair break lose and get totaled.
my dream car is a nice fun in the sun daily driver. daily driver is not saying much either. i only go out 1-2 times a week. maybe a 3rd time to keep it clean and sparkly.
#63
Intermediate
Thread Starter
#64
Melting Slicks
Are you always going to have a trailer in tow? If so I would put all your money into convenience mods like your stereo and nav. Maximizing shift points and other performance stuff seems like it would not make much sense. Even the performance rear gears seem unnecessary as you would not want to go wot with a trailer and cargo behind.
#66
Intermediate
Thread Starter
i mainly was considering radio mods or stuff that enhance the drive without risking my power chair. the stock MX-5 i had was a lot of fun for me in the stock form. id be very leary of high end mods like gears, or cams. something like a power programmer for improved shift points or couple more mpg would be nice though.
#67
Yep! I've destroyed my resale value and I'm loving it!
Buy it for you. Drive it for you. Mod it for you. In the end the numbers will equal out. Don't buy it for the next guy. You may not get a dollar for dollar return on the mods, but you will enjoy YOUR car.
I have mine insured through NCM at an agreed on value.
Buy it for you. Drive it for you. Mod it for you. In the end the numbers will equal out. Don't buy it for the next guy. You may not get a dollar for dollar return on the mods, but you will enjoy YOUR car.
I have mine insured through NCM at an agreed on value.