What to do next?
06-12-2005, 12:25 PM
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What to do next?
This thread is simple, what should I do next to my 8?
Here are the current performance/exterior mods
Greddy SP2 Exhaust
Rotary Performance High-Flow Cat Pipe
Tein S-Tech Springs
$10 Billete Grille
Window Tinting
Clear Corners w/ Stealth Bulbs
Painted Brake Calipers
Stock Spoiler
www.cardomain.com/id/silverrx8 is where you can checkout the latest pictures
Anyways, I don't know if I want to add with performance or exterior or what, but here are all the mods that I listed one day and my thoughs of how much it will cost
Black/Silver Leather - $1200-$1500
Ganador Mirrors - $550 painted + install if I can't do it
Tires/Wheels - $3000-$3500
Body Kit - $2000
Turbo - $5000 with all mods and installed
Custom Fiberglassed Screen into area of stock radio (this will be navigation, mp3 player, cd player, dvd player, all in one basically) - $2500-$3000 depending on screen and labor cost for install.
Yeah, I guess I've done all the cheap mods you can say as the average price for this is about $2000 lol. What do you guys think?
Here are the current performance/exterior mods
Greddy SP2 Exhaust
Rotary Performance High-Flow Cat Pipe
Tein S-Tech Springs
$10 Billete Grille
Window Tinting
Clear Corners w/ Stealth Bulbs
Painted Brake Calipers
Stock Spoiler
www.cardomain.com/id/silverrx8 is where you can checkout the latest pictures
Anyways, I don't know if I want to add with performance or exterior or what, but here are all the mods that I listed one day and my thoughs of how much it will cost
Black/Silver Leather - $1200-$1500
Ganador Mirrors - $550 painted + install if I can't do it
Tires/Wheels - $3000-$3500
Body Kit - $2000
Turbo - $5000 with all mods and installed
Custom Fiberglassed Screen into area of stock radio (this will be navigation, mp3 player, cd player, dvd player, all in one basically) - $2500-$3000 depending on screen and labor cost for install.
Yeah, I guess I've done all the cheap mods you can say as the average price for this is about $2000 lol. What do you guys think?
06-12-2005, 12:40 PM
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some mid range priced mods
RP short shifter
front and rear sway bars
adjustable shocks
tower braces
high performance brake pads
just some suggestions, although that custom audio/video system would a nice addition.
Any way its your car and money so ultimately you should do the mods that will bring you the most gratification.
RP short shifter
front and rear sway bars
adjustable shocks
tower braces
high performance brake pads
just some suggestions, although that custom audio/video system would a nice addition.
Any way its your car and money so ultimately you should do the mods that will bring you the most gratification.
06-12-2005, 01:22 PM
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How much will front/rear sway bars improve my handling? Is there any superior to others or what?
Also, adjustable shocks, what's the advantage of this? I will be able to keep my springs correct? I might go with the H&R springs because I've really liked the kind of drop Modena got with his, but I might stay with the Tein's.
What's the advantage of coilovers vs springs and adjustable shocks?
Also, adjustable shocks, what's the advantage of this? I will be able to keep my springs correct? I might go with the H&R springs because I've really liked the kind of drop Modena got with his, but I might stay with the Tein's.
What's the advantage of coilovers vs springs and adjustable shocks?
06-12-2005, 01:28 PM
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The Mazdaspeed Front Shock Tower Brace is a must. Besides improving the handling of the car, it adds braking performance from the master cylinder brace, and it dresses up the engine bay with the CF and MS Logo as well. Check it out below:
http://www.hausers.com/nemesis8/images/P1010120.JPG
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06-12-2005, 02:15 PM
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Adjustable shocks and different springs can get a bit tricky, you'll have to find the proper setting. With adjustable coilovers, no matter which setting/ride height it automatically matches the spring rate with the shocks. I'm planning on getting some adjustables real soon as my car is way too low.
Suspension is the best bang for your buck, its performance you can literally feel right after you get it. Gives an already good handling car a great one.
Suspension is the best bang for your buck, its performance you can literally feel right after you get it. Gives an already good handling car a great one.