RobGraz

Ahhh.... Christmas time.

I'm 20, and no, I don't live at home - but the parents still wish to live the glory days of opening presents... and with that, they've requested a list..

My 8 as it stands -




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As for outward appearance, I'm content with my wheels, etc - I'm not looking to change anything.
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Suspension ---
I have a lot of things up in the air as far as where I want to go - what I'm currently considering

1) Koni Yellows w/Tein Stech springs - my reason being that I'm never going to seriously track the car, if I ever were it would be a NASA type event which I don't see warranting an entire coilover budget.

2) 15/20mm wheel spacers - pure aesthetics.


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Engine Mods---

2) BHR Ignition System - This of course is a must for me, I've heard nothing but positive results from the system - however my coils/plugs/wires have ~500 miles on them, so again I dont NEED the system.

3) REV8 Exhaust System - I'd like to add some sound quality.

4) AEM Intake - Sound and room for future turbo build

5) Cobb Accessport - My issue with this is - my build is VERY early into my build and I'd hate to spend the time getting the data for MM to only have to pay for it again in the future especially when I plan to modify the build over the next year or so.


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That's my list currently of what I'm debating to do before I go forward with a turbo build - however I'm not sure WHICH I would like to move forward with next.



What would you do?

ShinkaEvo

iTrader: (3)

BHR kit

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

This is a good example of a "decisions" thread. You have shown research, preferences and goals. If only all "decision" threads could be like this

Going by your list, here's my suggestion:
ignition
exhaust
cobb (and I only recommend this last, as per your intentions of going FI at a later date)

the intake won't add anything to your current set up. When you go FI, decide which kit you want, and then decide if intake will help you.

EDIT: I forgot about the suspension- I would do that before cobb.

MS Addict

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You could get a decent set of coilovers for decently cheap. I got my Powertrix ones for $1,000. Was debating the Tokico D Specs with some springs, similar price range, and it wasn't much more expensive, plug you get adjustability.

I personally feel like in every car I've ever owned, a good suspension set up has been the most enjoyable mod I've ever done. So wether you go with coils or not, I say that.

RobGraz

Well...

As far as price. I'll go with the the BHR kit as it actually helps my car, it isn't just for preference.

Appreciate the responses, and I'm going to look into powertrix's.. It's just - I've read good and bad about the megan's coilovers etc - I've never read anything negative about going with Koni Yellows + Springs..

My main deterrent towards coilovers was: knowing my own style, I would never adjust the actual height, only how soft/stiff the ride is.

RobGraz

Alright..

So, I've checked out racingbeat.com and all of our vendor sites...

Are there any sites that offer a gift-card of some sort?

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

I'm not too sure, but you could always send them an email to find out

RobGraz

Just an update to this.. 7ish months later..

I've installed Koni Yellows with the S Techs, added new wheels / tires, intake, exhaust and other crap..


Just need a BHR ignition as I'm due for new coils!

kjb

Well...Christmas is only five months away

I did my BHR ignition kit a couple of months ago in May after a front rotor misfire. You won't be disappointed.

monchie

Post pics of it, thanks.