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Old May 15, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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college graduation=mods

so i graduated college today and thankfully i got a few bucks here and there to spend so im thinking mods keeping in mind im gonna wait for the stage kit because i want my warranty. Now the stage kit may come with an intake so lets take that off the list. i was looking at the TTR and OTTP mounts as well. dont really know where to start. and suggestions?
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Old May 15, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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well since you posted you wanna keep your warrenty....go to your dealership and ask what mods can you do....
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Old May 15, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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i used to work at the dealer i take my car to so im pretty much cool outside of a tune.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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turboback exhaust, charge piping, intercooler.
how much do u have to spend? do u want power or handling?
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Old May 15, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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OTTP mounts.

Catless dp along with a tune.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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id say i have around 5 or 6 hundred i can spare no less than 400
i dont really know what im looking for i mean if all goes to plan my main power upgrade will be the gm stage kit if and when it comes out but at this point im just thinking what can i do for the money in planning for the stage kit...i guess hahah

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handling or power?
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyBeastBalt
id say i have around 5 or 6 hundred i can spare no less than 400
If you are going to stick to warranty stuff, then get the rotated mounts and maybe a cat back.


Down pipe is what you really need to get rid of, but if you are warranty worried I wouldn't.

The stage kit isn't horrible on adding fuel so you should be fine.

You don't need an intake, get a K&N drop in and you will be fine...if you change your mind about the stage kit, get a tune and a catless DP ASAP.

You could also get sportlines if you wanna lower, or an OTTP hollow rear sway bar.

Whatever you do, DON'T get poly inserts for your trans mounts.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by steddy2112
If you are going to stick to warranty stuff, then get the rotated mounts and maybe a cat back.


Down pipe is what you really need to get rid of, but if you are warranty worried I wouldn't.

The stage kit isn't horrible on adding fuel so you should be fine.

You don't need an intake, get a K&N drop in and you will be fine...if you change your mind about the stage kit, get a tune and a catless DP ASAP.

You could also get sportlines if you wanna lower, or an OTTP hollow rear sway bar.

Whatever you do, DON'T get poly inserts for your trans mounts.
why, you dont like when your dash sounds like its falling off
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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why, you dont like when your dash sounds like its falling off
Or jumping out at me because of wheel hop.

Poly inserts do not fix the problem
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Old May 15, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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true im hoping the stage kit comes with an intake this is a lot of help im getting the list ready....i wouldn't even considered those poly inserts i was in a SC with those....not happenin
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Old May 15, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyBeastBalt
true im hoping the stage kit comes with an intake this is a lot of help im getting the list ready....i wouldn't even considered those poly inserts i was in a SC with those....not happenin
The rotated mounts have vibes...but no more than stock.

And they cure all wheel hop. The new ones are all pretty and billet .

Really if you are worried about warranty though, just stick to suspension/drivability mods.

OTTP mounts(stage 2)
OTTP rear sway
Sportlines
Etc

A catback really doesn't do much, since it flows damn well.

If you wanna save money and want more sound just do a muffler delete
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Old May 15, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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sounds good thanks for the input now to hit up that grad party
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Old May 16, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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do sway bar, magnaflow muffler, drop in filter, and powder coat the rims
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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i say mounts or sway bar
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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by steddy2112
The rotated mounts have vibes...but no more than stock.

And they cure all wheel hop. The new ones are all pretty and billet .

Really if you are worried about warranty though, just stick to suspension/drivability mods.

OTTP mounts(stage 2)
OTTP rear sway
Sportlines
Etc

A catback really doesn't do much, since it flows damn well.

If you wanna save money and want more sound just do a muffler delete
Those mounts are going to be my next major mod. Will need tires first though.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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I need to do mounts as well. But I don't wheel Hop kind of at all
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Old May 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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ur car weighs more so that helps
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