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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Mods in sig. I'm gettin my tax return, and I want to buy some more goodies, I'm so clueless on what to get, debating from gears/rear end work, ignition upgrade (box/coil) and transmission work (Stall/shift kit) or even 1.6 rockers, or even Suspension upgrades... all these choices and the more i research the more i see where I SHOULDN'T put my money lol any ideas?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Mods in sig. I'm gettin my tax return, and I want to buy some more goodies, I'm so clueless on what to get, debating from gears/rear end work, ignition upgrade (box/coil) and transmission work (Stall/shift kit) or even 1.6 rockers, or even Suspension upgrades... all these choices and the more i research the more i see where I SHOULDN'T put my money lol any ideas?
How much money do you have to spend? I think at the point you're at suspension would be a great idea.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Depends on how much you wanna spend Unless your running nitrous or boosted you dont need the box & coil set up!!! I would do suspension & a 12 bolt or S60 depending on how far your gonna go with future plans
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Old May 21, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Up to $1000 I guess, I'm just looking for more beneficial for my mods... even the little things I'm sure would help. I REALLY want gears and to work on the rear....suspension would help too, also talked with Strano. all he said was shocks So I don't know what to do there either..
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Old May 21, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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I would buy a stall from a vendor on here. A 3600 or bigger would pick your car up 3 to 5ths. If you have good traction. Just make sure you get a big tranny cooler when doin it.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Isn't that a little high for my mods? I wont launch worth a ****, I'm spinning one wheel right now, that's why I wanted to work on the rear end, new posi/gears/axles, the whole 9. The rear should hold since I'm an A4 right? I'm not launching it every time I get, it's a DD, I don't abuse it as much as I used to...maybe cause I haven't gotten the chance lol
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Depending on if your doing the work yourself has a lot to do with what you can buy. Personally if the rear needs work, do that. From there I'd do the converter with a cooler. If you have money left do the rockers. But that's me.
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3600 woukd be perfect for bolton car. I ran a 3800 for few years and wished i would have went bigger. I wouldnt waste $ on rebuildin yhe stock rear. If you have then funds then go 9in or 12 bolt. If it makes you feel better i went 11.2s on the stock rear with bolt on. So it might hold or it might not.
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all the do's and dont's.. lol I should just save for gas..... or a 4 banger. but.. I'm probably gonna make up my mind and throw some cash towards the rear..
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