Suntzu's Mod Log
Hi all,
Ive been on these forums in various active states for 2 years since I bought my new 2005 Milano Red Standard Euro. All I did initially was add the 18x7 Gold Speedy Lite 7 wheels. ( see avatar left)
After much consideration for many months I decided to re-lease the Euro as my 2 year business lease expired this month. So I'm leasing for another 2 years and will outright own the car
BOTTOM LINE: Im 100% free to Mod this Red Beast
So instead of screwing around with bits and pieces;today (June 07) I ordered and paid for:
SUSPENSION MODS COMPLETE - AND AWESOME !
Tein SS Coilovers - Installed
Cusco Front Strut Bar - Installed
Whiteline Rear Sway Bar - Installed
Ingalls Camber Kit - Installed
All this came to $2044 delivered. Not bad I say.
I decided that suspension mods are the way to go to get better on road performance. Im often in situations in Canberra where its my lack of handling thats the issue in normal and spirited driving, not power. It seems that my car has gotten a bit soggy in the handling over the 2 years. I really do notice it. It will be fixed with the above mods I should expect.
COSMETIC/AUDIO:
Euro-R Genuine Front grill with matching red surrounds Installed. Love it
AUDIO: www.xcarlink.com.au installed USB version. Its good. Full wheel control of MP3 songs. see my mini review.
M3 Rear Spoiler Mod: Cancelled due dodgy fitting/design
Performance mods: UPDATED
Now the Aussie dollar is 89cents Vs USD !!!
I have ordered today( October 07):
Fujita CAI for $320 AUD landed Bargain. REPLACED BY COMPTECH ICEBOX WITH K&N FILTER Fujita = Cop magnet
Topspeed Stainless Steel Header $340 landed. Now received and pending install. ( i know its not toda etc, but its got to be better than stock based on what I read at the other forums in USA)
JTUNE MILD FLASH : Fully Installed and Great! Vtec now 5000rpm more power/tqr $899
COST OF ENGINE MODS: $1559
Magnaflow 300 Cell CAT Installed $400
I'm aiming for the lowest $dollar per kilowatt ratio on these forums. Ill get some Dynos to see how I do!
So there you go. Im basically doing the lot at once. Im pretty excited about it and I welcome any comments or suggestions that you may have.
I will post pics when the gear arrives:
First Pic:
Tein SS and Whiteline Installed:
Thats not me thats my bro in law. Its a bit low at the front but handles extremely well and the ride is like stock. settings 12 and 8 on the F/R shocks.
cheers
russ
Canberra
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