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What mods to start with, CL9
Hey guys, first post , i hope its in the right section.
I got a 04 manual euro 5 months back. The previous owner added a few mods:
Suspension lowered (dont know with what springs)
Cusco Strut bars (front and rear)
17' rims
I think the Japanese version body kit (as different from aussie version)
Changed the gear knob.
Now im just considering (as wont be able to do anything financially for couple months) to mod it a bit more for performance.
What i have been reading, best to start with a cold air intake. Any thoughts on that, or any other mods?
I would for sure consider DIY, as im pretty handy in opening stuff if i have a tutorial or some guidance (have worked a bit on a corolla and honda city in the past).
Just looking for your thoughts at this stage, cheers
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intake / headers /exhaust
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A bigger rear sway bar is, without doubt, the best modification you can do to the Euro. Improves the whole driving experience of the car immensely.
If you want power; then start with your header and cat, then intake, then catback exhaust. If you want more power after that then you can swap to a larger throttle body and port-match the stock manifold to it. (If you're interested in any of the power mods, shoot me a PM)
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Depends on how much you got to spend and if you're after more power, performance or looks.
Since power and experience have been covered, looks wise you can think of new wheels and lowering the suspension with some coil overs, grill , body kit, etc..
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Thanks for the replies guys. Sorry, not too sure with some terms, so will take me more research to know what the parts are as im new to this game.
Rear sway bar, how can i identify myself what i have already installed? cause according to the dealer i got it off, he said it was a strut, but who believes what they say.
edit: maybe i could take a photo and show
edit again: well i looked at some pics online, and well i believe i actually have a rear sway bar already, as its located on the bottom of the suspension. Have a front strut bar too. I really have less body roll on fast cornering.
Last edited by roony; 08-07-2010 at 05:17 PM.
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Originally Posted by djpro1
looks wise you can think of new wheels and lowering the suspension with some coil overs, grill , body kit, etc..
Im pretty happy with the overall look, dont want something too flashy. The suspension is already lowered, but i dont know what springs are used. Already has a body kit. Happy with the 17 rims.
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Headers,intake,cat.Please post pics.
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Originally Posted by tony1234
Headers,intake,cat.Please post pics.
i will take some pics over the weekend and upload. ta
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Japanese version bodykit eh? interesting.. as most others have said, go for a cold air intake (CAI) or rear sway bar first!
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To start with:
For more power - headers + high flow cat
For better handling - rear sway bar
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rsb + dump it + +40 18x8" rims
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Originally Posted by roony
Thanks for the replies guys. Sorry, not too sure with some terms, so will take me more research to know what the parts are as im new to this game.
Rear sway bar, how can i identify myself what i have already installed? cause according to the dealer i got it off, he said it was a strut, but who believes what they say.
edit again: well i looked at some pics online, and well i believe i actually have a rear sway bar already, as its located on the bottom of the suspension. Have a front strut bar too. I really have less body roll on fast cornering.
Yeah, the car comes stock with both front and rear anti-swaybars. But by changing to a bigger, thicker rear one the car is much better to drive. The stock rear I measured to be just shy of 13mm - while the generic aftermarket thickness is 18mm, or you can run an even thicker one (like I am) @ 22mm.
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