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Old 07-31-2009, 11:51 AM
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Default Best value mods you've done?

Hi,

Of all the mods you've done, what do you consider to be the best value?

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Easy: My CAI, it was my first and dyno'd an extra 25 at the rear wheels from stock. Love it.
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Mild 2 Wild...anyone with the NPP exhaust NEEDS this mod. Ceramic Brakes....practically emliminates brake dust. That's it for MY mods.
Old 07-31-2009, 11:58 AM
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Z51 Sways and becoming a Z51 poser
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Simply based on low cost I also think improved anti-sway bars is a good modification starting point.

IMO you have to remember there are pros and cons to any mod. Each individual modification is but one component of the whole and each (no matter how small) contributes to the end result. Try to have a plan with an ultimate goal for what you want to do with your car. The good thing is we can do modifications incrementally as time and money permit.
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My Honda Accord.

Seriously, having a separate car as a daily driver is the best mod for my "fun cars" I've ever done.


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Cold Air Intake (CAI) is a great starting point.

Not only will you free up horsepower but you will increase MPG, depending on driving style!

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Originally Posted by c5ride2004
Easy: My CAI, it was my first and dyno'd an extra 25 at the rear wheels from stock. Love it.
Which one did you use? I've not made my mind up, but I'm looking at:

Airaid
Halltech Stinger
Vararam

(edit: I see in your profile you used Vararam.)
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MGW Shifter by far...........I have a cold air intake, professional tune, Complete Widebody conversion, Wheels & tires interior re-done, D-shaped steering wheel, Borla exhaust (love them) and many other mods...But the best mod for the mony...MGW shifter is #1
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Originally Posted by obxchartercaptain
Mild 2 Wild...anyone with the NPP exhaust NEEDS this mod.
Old 07-31-2009, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by obxchartercaptain
Mild 2 Wild...anyone with the NPP exhaust NEEDS this mod. Ceramic Brakes....practically emliminates brake dust. That's it for MY mods.
M2W!
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M2W.
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Bigger sway bars and Bilsteins
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Changed the cat back exhaust. Didn't do anything for hp but made it sound a lot better.
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CAGS fuse. How can you go wrong for a couple of bucks on this one if you have a 6 speed.
Next is the Mild to Wild switch. I leave the exhaust open all the time while my wife likes it closed.
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Best performance mod for the money was-ECS dyno tune.
Best visual mod for the money was-DSV interior parts
Best mod for making driving more fun-MGW shifter
Best interior mod-Replacing the factory sound system.

Best overall mod for the money- Ed's Mild to Wild Controller
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M2W is nice but the MGW shifter really changed my daily driving experience.

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Removed the cat back exhaust and returned to stock.
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Top Flight Grille on my front, makes it look nice.
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Covering the silly air bag warning labels on the visors w/black headliner material; got them off e**y cheap!!
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