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Old 04-06-2010, 02:05 PM
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What should i put into my GTO, i've got some money saved up and i'm not sure what would be worth putting into it
Old 04-06-2010, 02:07 PM
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What are your goals? Handling? Dragstrip? Everyday driver?
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Boost HP and speed but i still want to maintain handling
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What kind of budget are we talking about here? Under $10k? $2k?
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I have some cash to start but im looking at a 1-2 year project add a part at a time but im prepared to put more than 10k in it
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Gotcha. You can start out with the basics first, intake, exhaust, wheels, tires, etc. When you get to headers you come to a decision. Long tube headers are what is considered the "gateway" mod, as they make you want even more. A tune is highly recommended with headers.

Biggest thing on an A4, if you are stock, is going to be a tune. You have handheld tuners and a dyno tune done by a shop w/ HPTuners or EFiLive. It will firm up alot of the little issues on your car.

Suspension, if yours is stock, it is pretty much shot. Rear springs are sagging and the front strut bushings are probably shot as well. Putting $1000 dollars of Pedders in your car will make it night and day.

I will suggest you visit ls1gto for more information on GTO specific modifications, as there is ALOT of information on things you can do.
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alright thanks man see i was worried about how much the car could handle
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nitrous kit ftw
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id start with a stall, tires and tune.
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personally the best mod i ever did were MT drag radials




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