First mod
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Intermediate
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From: Beaumont Texas
First mod
What should be the first reasonable mod of a 2001 convertible? A professional tune or an after market addition of some kind? What should I expect from each in terms of performance enhancement? What should I expect to pay? Anyone have thoughts on the best place to go in the Southeast Texas area?
Thanks very much. I appreciate any input.
ZZ
Thanks very much. I appreciate any input.
ZZ
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From: Chicago IL
I just bought my first mechanical mod. Vararam cold air intake. Or any true cold air intake. Next I'm saving for new rear gear, A4. I'm running 2.73's and there very sluggish off the start. Good luck with your decision.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by cadallante87
I just bought my first mechanical mod. Vararam cold air intake. Or any true cold air intake. Next I'm saving for new rear gear, A4. I'm running 2.73's and there very sluggish off the start. Good luck with your decision.
Suggestions:
-See all of the different mods members have done (just do a search for "mods")
-Be advised that once you start it is hard to stop.
Last edited by PJW001; Jul 18, 2006 at 08:53 PM.
Drifting
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From: Dayton Ohio
Originally Posted by zzdog1
How much noticable change in the performance of the car, if any? What was the cost of it?
Thanks, ZZ
Thanks, ZZ
Another good upgrade is Z06 sway bars (if you have base or adjustable suspension). I saw a big reduction in body roll for about $200 in parts.
Both of these can be installed w/ basic tools. Good luck with your decision.
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Get rid of that stock exhaust if you haven't already! It's terrible. I have Borla Stingers, but there are a multitude available.
Word to the wise - Vararam is finicky in the rain, since it's quite easy to get water up in there. If you are using as a daily driver, you need to be careful.
Word to the wise - Vararam is finicky in the rain, since it's quite easy to get water up in there. If you are using as a daily driver, you need to be careful.
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The VaraRam has been a very popular induction. Alot of people put that on the list for a few mod followed by the exhaust and/or headers. Some type of tuning (either hand held or customer) would be benefical after these.