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WRX06TR · 2007-11-22, 12:50 AM

Well, for the holidays I will hopefully be picking up some cash for car parts (or just persuade my parents to purchese an item...lol...yea I know but I'm going to take advantage of it while I can). The most I will get away with is probably about $300-$400 and just save it until I know what I want to do. Anyway, I'm not sure what direction to take my car, overall I will be using the car for the occasional Auto X and a daily driver. So I am trying to find the compromise between streetability and mild AutoX prep, and the most bang for my buck.

As far as power goes, I'm sure that Stage 2 would be plenty for now, probably down the road a protune. I have a catback exhaust so I would want to pick up a AP V2 and a DP of some sort, most likely a Cobb, Invidia, or Helix.

With handling I have 3 of Emily's Kumho Ecsta MX tires in my garage with a ton of tread still on them. I need to pick up another tire and may or may not need to have it shaved down a bit. My RE92's are pretty toasted and will probably be junked when I get my snows on.

My original plan was to get a new set of wheels, I was thinking Gram Light 57s 17x7.5, but I keep thinking it is a lot of money for basically visual upgrade, maybe a little bit of weight reduction.

I could also use a big front swaybar. Dean had mentioned the Strano bar. I was thinking possibly the Hotchkis 25mm F/R package.

Finally, coilovers would be a nice upgrade sometime. From other members input I think the Tein Flex coils.

Just looking for some ideas guys. I was trying to be good and stick with suspension upgrades and get my car well setup first and then go with power but its sooooo tempting! Any input would be appreciated.

2007-11-22, 12:50 AM	#1
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	What Direction to Take? Well, for the holidays I will hopefully be picking up some cash for car parts (or just persuade my parents to purchese an item...lol...yea I know but I'm going to take advantage of it while I can). The most I will get away with is probably about $300-$400 and just save it until I know what I want to do. Anyway, I'm not sure what direction to take my car, overall I will be using the car for the occasional Auto X and a daily driver. So I am trying to find the compromise between streetability and mild AutoX prep, and the most bang for my buck. As far as power goes, I'm sure that Stage 2 would be plenty for now, probably down the road a protune. I have a catback exhaust so I would want to pick up a AP V2 and a DP of some sort, most likely a Cobb, Invidia, or Helix. With handling I have 3 of Emily's Kumho Ecsta MX tires in my garage with a ton of tread still on them. I need to pick up another tire and may or may not need to have it shaved down a bit. My RE92's are pretty toasted and will probably be junked when I get my snows on. My original plan was to get a new set of wheels, I was thinking Gram Light 57s 17x7.5, but I keep thinking it is a lot of money for basically visual upgrade, maybe a little bit of weight reduction. I could also use a big front swaybar. Dean had mentioned the Strano bar. I was thinking possibly the Hotchkis 25mm F/R package. Finally, coilovers would be a nice upgrade sometime. From other members input I think the Tein Flex coils. Just looking for some ideas guys. I was trying to be good and stick with suspension upgrades and get my car well setup first and then go with power but its sooooo tempting! Any input would be appreciated.