thanks for the replies guys, i have been doing some reading...
after reading this:
http://www.autospeed.com/A_110683/cms/article.html
i think i'll leave the exhaust/intake alone for now.
also, thanks to the guys who commented on adding springs = ruining the suspension geometry, that is the sort of feedback i wanted.
I will be upgrading pads/fluid as soon as the car is mine, and good rubber goes without saying.
i'm reluctant to go down the aftermarket coilover path again, i have been there and done that with my last three cars, and to be honest, the cons far outway the pro's on a road car.
My s13 has japspec tein super streets, i bought them new from japan after riding in a friends car on the track, even they are terrible on Mlebourne roads, on the track they are great...
anyway, i'm hoping to get the car looking slightly "tougher" than standard without hindering daily comfort/usability.
so, i'm keen to hear more pointers on positive ways to improve the car with out ruining it!
