Quote Originally Posted by Moya
1. As a daily driver, what's it like? I'm still thinking I'll buy a second car, maybe a povo oldschool corolla as my main daily driver, and use my Type R for weekend and maybe once a week to work.
2. Police attention? I've owned two other cars in my life, a stock AU falcon, and stock 03 Lancer. Falcon, I would be completely smashed with a beer in my hand, and the cop will not look into my car. Lancer seems to be the same. What's the R going to be like? Can I expect to be pulled over more? I don't mind, I'll keep my mods legal etc, but still, if I were to get pulled over twice a night that would be piss me off.
3. Tyres? I think stock rims are 15" yeh? How much are decent soft compound racing style types for this size?
4. How much should I budget for my alarm? Is a ~$1000 Viper alarm going to be sufficent?
5. Is a decent sound system a waste of money/power? Couple 12's in the back, Alpine 9831, awesome splits at the front? I mean, the car doesn't vibrate like a tin can does it? (Obviously no osund deadening cos I wanna save weight..)
1. If you leave the car stock, it's ok for a daily. I wouldn't worry about a second car unless you want to dedicate the R for track only.
2. I have never been pulled over and I have had the car for 2+ years. Do not do big or noisy mods, drive sensibly on the road and you will be ok.
3. Falken RT215 for 195/55/15 is around $180 per corner fitted and balance.
4. If people want to steal your car, they will steal it. Get one with a mobile phone tracking if you want to be sure.
5. Waste of money, just get 3 way front and back speakers, plus a MP3 head unit. IF you want good sound system, don't buy the Type R.