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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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I have between 1500 and 2500 to spend on my car. I am looking to improve the performance of my car. What would be the best way to spend the money. I was thinking maybe some suspension work , gears, and a set of drag radials.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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with it being a M6 + drag radials + gears = rear end on borrowed time, but some people do get lucky
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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M6 = good clutch + suspension (LCA, SFC, shocks, springs) + gears (min 3.9/4.10).

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Gears/tire!! and super he-man N20 shot
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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I'd but that $ towards a rear, with a stick car, it's only a matter of time, and if you put 4.10's in a 10 bolt, I guarintee you will break that soner then later, you've got nearly enough to pick up a 12 bolt...... I'd put that on the top of the list. With 4.10 gears in it, which will help alot.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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ok so scratch the gears then until I upgrade the rear end. Thanks for the input.
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just a good idea, better to spend the $ on a good rear once and have a fraction of the problems then it is to be breaking a knows weak link again and again.
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DR's,3.90-4.10 gears with a spool and better axles and a nitrous kit!
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Since you're in the drag forum and looking at your sig, I'm guessing you want to improve on track times.

You need some suspension work. I would recommend SFC's, LCA's, and Anti-Squat brackets too. I think investing in the 10 bolt is a waste, but another rear end would put you over your budget.

If you turn your own wrenches though, you could get more.

I would most definitely recommend some BFG DR's, a shiftlight, and a line-lock as well.

No point in adding power when you can't put down what you have already. And eliminating the wheelhop will preserve your rear end a bit longer.
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Originally Posted by nvrstsfd23
I have between 1500 and 2500 to spend on my car. I am looking to improve the performance of my car. What would be the best way to spend the money. I was thinking maybe some suspension work , gears, and a set of drag radials.
Wouldn't Nitrous help the most?
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here are a few options
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n20, LCAs, LCA relocation brackets, and tires but don't spray off the line.

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a 9" rear with gears and tires
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