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Help with mods
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: St.Charles MO
Should have stated my goals/budget in the original post, totally slipped my mind. My goal is to have a powerful street car/daily driver that I could occasionally take to the track later down the road (once I have a better DD). My budget as it stands right now is about $2,500-3,000. That's for parts and labor, as I am nowhere near skilled enough to attempt these mods myself.
You guys definitely persuaded me to drop the money on shocks as well as springs, I'd like the car to handle a bit better, as I prefer the twisty roads quite a bit. Any particular brands I should look for in terms of shocks/springs, other that what was already listed?
You guys definitely persuaded me to drop the money on shocks as well as springs, I'd like the car to handle a bit better, as I prefer the twisty roads quite a bit. Any particular brands I should look for in terms of shocks/springs, other that what was already listed?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...eal-world.html
Also get new wheels/tires ASAP as I just read that you went with 235s... lame... These cars come with 275/40/17s from the factory and many of the auto-x guys are running 315/35/17s on all four corners...
Finally, the cam mod was something that entered my thinking just a little while ago. As my signature states, I've got long tubes with a cat back, and from reading some other threads, the cam seemed the next step to take (at least from how I understood it). However, as you stated, I realized that there were probably a multitude of supporting upgrades that needed to take place to make the most of the cam. That's the main reason I wanted to get everyone's advice on it. Any other suggestions based on what I've given you here?
Grab something to drink and start reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...cam-guide.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-me-first.html
MAC TCI sucks ! don't guide this guy the wrong way !
pick a reputable converter such as Yank or other leading vendors. it will cost but do it right the first time and be done !
pick a reputable converter such as Yank or other leading vendors. it will cost but do it right the first time and be done !
Lol mybad bro!!! Ill get a Yank. Yes also O.P listen to Mike, im sure i have said that before...
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Killeen, TX
For handling you can't beat good shocks. I personally would highly recommend Koni SAs (http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7) as these are a great bang for the buck with down right unreal handling difference and great, firm BMW-like ride quality. If you can't afford any other suspension mods after that then so be it as you will be more than satisfied with these and you can save for other mods later (none of which will compare to what these do for you). If you end up wanting more look into strano springs and strano (or UMI) swaybars, as these are the ideal off the shelf springs and swaybars for handling and ride.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...eal-world.html
Also get new wheels/tires ASAP as I just read that you went with 235s... lame... These cars come with 275/40/17s from the factory and many of the auto-x guys are running 315/35/17s on all four corners...
Technically you are right that its "the next step", just wanted to warn you it isn't as simple as buying a cam and putting it in.
Grab something to drink and start reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...cam-guide.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-me-first.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...eal-world.html
Also get new wheels/tires ASAP as I just read that you went with 235s... lame... These cars come with 275/40/17s from the factory and many of the auto-x guys are running 315/35/17s on all four corners...
Technically you are right that its "the next step", just wanted to warn you it isn't as simple as buying a cam and putting it in.
Grab something to drink and start reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...cam-guide.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-me-first.html
The cam threads you linked to in your response are something that's going to be open in my browser for a while, until I get the money to do the setup right haha. Thanks again man.
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Killeen, TX
I think I decided to get some better tires, along with better shocks/springs, but the stall converter discussion has really let me see how much it could help the car. It's definitely on my list as part of my next round of mods!
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