Need an opinion!!!!

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by Mike, Jun 11, 2013.

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What should i do

  1. E85

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  1. Mike
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    Alright so i budgeted X amount of money, here is my 2 choices. Either i go with my E85 conversion, injectors, ebcs, tmic, fuel pump etc. or i go with springs and struts...they will both run me about the same i just am conflicted in what i should do next! I already have sways and endlinks, I'm already running stage 2...so WHAT SHOULD I DO?????!!!?!?!?! thank you everyone
     
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    Personally I went power mods before suspension mods and wished I did the opposite. You should have a good suspension setup to handle the increase in power. Just my opinion, I'm sure some will agree and others won't. Both mods will make your car more fun to drive, but I think you would be more satisfied with little bit sportier ride feel especially on the curves ;)
     
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    Suspension would be my choice. You can always get more power later but suspension is essential for a quick car.
     
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    I love E85, but suspension is next on my list. Either way you'll be happy.

    If you were going to track the car more I'd say suspension hands down.

    However, a DD will see more use of the power right away. Taking into account your current setup and low millage on the OEM suspension.
     
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    I vote neither, and invest in seat time!

    Haha it really is up to you, and I think you need to make the decision based upon your own preference and goals. If it were me and I was already at stage 2, I would probably do suspension mods next. Although I hear that E85 is pretty fun too. Do both!
     
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    Alright so how bout this. The car has 65k on it. Probably won't see track time. I'll be honest a baby it more then I probably should.
     
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    Oh and won't see winter again
     
  8. boone1186
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    No track time? If I were your car I'd run away! If that's the case definitely e85
     
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    haha ok i don't baby it to much, that was a bit over exaggerated. but i don't always drive it like i stole it.
     
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    You could always just enjoy driving it until you find something that you feel it lacks...
     
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    yeah you can say it that way...and usually i agree but i feel it needs both :p
     
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    That is contagious around here ;) Do your homework, decide what you want, search, ask relevant questions, succeed.
     
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    Do the suspension first. Then you'll know what kind of throttle response/curve you want for the kind of driving you're doing on your chosen suspension bits. At stage 2 you should be able to get yourself in enough trouble power-wise as-is.
     
  14. Mike
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    alright so what its gonna come down to is if i can get the koni's before the sale ends then...
     
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    What springs are you going to go with? I have Swift and I love them.
     
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    Probably RCE blacks if I do, also considering swift too
     
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    I second this. Very happy with my Koni/swift combo
     
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    Power first.
     
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    So after all of it. i decided on the e85 conversion! thanks for everyones opinions!
     
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    I'll be curious as to how this project pans out. Good luck!