Newbie needs some advice

LEORPH · 08-01-2000, 07:24 PM

I just bought a blue MY00 RS and I have about a thousand bucks to toss at it for modifications. I was looking for some opinions as to which would be best for my money. Thanks Leo

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paultg · 08-01-2000, 07:44 PM

SUSPENSION!
1) Rear Sway Bar (18mm or 20mm, or Whiteline adjustable from for both)
2) Springs (I have Eibach Pro Kit on stock struts)
3) Struts if you want to do it all at once
4) Tires.. The above helps, but tires will probably help the most for the money.
My next mod is tires.

There are lots of information about this stuff, so try searching with the search option. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Just remember, there are tons of opinions on this board (including mine), so know what you want too. We are having a big meet Aug. 20th near Hartord CT. You should come out and see the cars with the modifications, and most will let you drive/ride in them. It is really great. I would not spend any money until you meet some of us. Within this forum, I would say we cover all the typical mods.

Good luck,
Paul

LEORPH · 08-02-2000, 04:38 AM

Thanks Paul. If I can make it on the 20th that sounds like a great idea.

ttoversteer · 08-02-2000, 04:50 AM

Definitely tires. One set for winter, another set for summer. I have Michelin Pilot Alpins for winter, and Yokohama AVS Sports for the summer.
Also, you should get a Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar.
Oh, and don't forget your trunk monkey.

JGard · 08-02-2000, 05:16 AM

If i had $1k to spend... ahh, those would be the days. I'm thinkin weapon R intake, 21mm Sway bar, and some tires... my 2 cents

BoomerRS · 08-02-2000, 05:50 AM

hmmm... everyone is going to have a different opinion on this one!
i would take off the re92s and save them for winter, they are an all-season tire and although i have not had mine in the snow, they are supposedly competent (not as good as a snow tire, obviously). put on a good summer tire... bridgestone re730, pirelli p7000 supersport etc. (do a search in the tech forum for tires and you will have a lot of reading to do). so there goes $400 or so on tires. that leaves you with $600 left. what do you want? go-fast in a straight line? better handling? good looks? if u want better handling, you could drop in a set of springs with the stock struts for a few hundred and save for some struts, or find someone selling a used setup. for go-fast, maybe an intake and start piecing together an exhaust with a high flow cat or an AFC. for looks, maybe a new muffler, clear corners and some tint.
it all depends where you want to go from here.

hope this helps.
boomer

Boom · 08-02-2000, 01:40 PM

Boomer you need to get off those re730's. My god man thats all you talk about

I really like the exhaust our cars souns so mean with an exhaust but thats just my opinion

08-01-2000, 07:24 PM	#1
LEORPH Scooby Newbie Member#: 1926 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Midnight Black	Newbie needs some advice I just bought a blue MY00 RS and I have about a thousand bucks to toss at it for modifications. I was looking for some opinions as to which would be best for my money. Thanks Leo * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-01-2000, 07:44 PM	#2
paultg NASIOC Supporter Member#: 437 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Londonderry, NH Vehicle: '91 Miata MX5 (Red) '09 Impreza OBS (Blk/Gry)	SUSPENSION! 1) Rear Sway Bar (18mm or 20mm, or Whiteline adjustable from for both) 2) Springs (I have Eibach Pro Kit on stock struts) 3) Struts if you want to do it all at once 4) Tires.. The above helps, but tires will probably help the most for the money. My next mod is tires. There are lots of information about this stuff, so try searching with the search option. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Just remember, there are tons of opinions on this board (including mine), so know what you want too. We are having a big meet Aug. 20th near Hartord CT. You should come out and see the cars with the modifications, and most will let you drive/ride in them. It is really great. I would not spend any money until you meet some of us. Within this forum, I would say we cover all the typical mods. Good luck, Paul

08-02-2000, 04:38 AM	#3
LEORPH Scooby Newbie Member#: 1926 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Midnight Black	Thanks Paul. If I can make it on the 20th that sounds like a great idea.

08-02-2000, 04:50 AM	#4
ttoversteer Scooby Specialist Member#: 465 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2011 2.5i Hatch Speed Dimpled Silver	Definitely tires. One set for winter, another set for summer. I have Michelin Pilot Alpins for winter, and Yokohama AVS Sports for the summer. Also, you should get a Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar. Oh, and don't forget your trunk monkey.

08-02-2000, 05:16 AM	#5
JGard pooptastic Member#: 1904 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Foster City, CA Vehicle: 2013 Tundra '02 BMW R1100S	If i had $1k to spend... ahh, those would be the days. I'm thinkin weapon R intake, 21mm Sway bar, and some tires... my 2 cents

08-02-2000, 05:50 AM	#6
BoomerRS Scooby Specialist Member#: 1271 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: W Hartford, CT USA Vehicle: 98 RS ****in Rally Blue	hmmm... everyone is going to have a different opinion on this one! i would take off the re92s and save them for winter, they are an all-season tire and although i have not had mine in the snow, they are supposedly competent (not as good as a snow tire, obviously). put on a good summer tire... bridgestone re730, pirelli p7000 supersport etc. (do a search in the tech forum for tires and you will have a lot of reading to do). so there goes $400 or so on tires. that leaves you with $600 left. what do you want? go-fast in a straight line? better handling? good looks? if u want better handling, you could drop in a set of springs with the stock struts for a few hundred and save for some struts, or find someone selling a used setup. for go-fast, maybe an intake and start piecing together an exhaust with a high flow cat or an AFC. for looks, maybe a new muffler, clear corners and some tint. it all depends where you want to go from here. hope this helps. boomer

08-02-2000, 01:40 PM	#7
Boom Scooby Specialist Member#: 1101 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Harwinton, Ct Vehicle: 04 STi like theres a choice BLUE	Boomer you need to get off those re730's. My god man thats all you talk about I really like the exhaust our cars souns so mean with an exhaust but thats just my opinion