these modifications worth it?
first off this covers a few different sections.. so im putting it here cause it is for my 06 xB
Just wondering if some of these mods are bogus or worth it.. can you guys give me a heads up if
these mods are a waste of money, or worth spending the money and time for.. (just from personal experience)
Lightened Crank Pulley (Perrin)
Lower Arm bar/Lower Frame Brace (Cusco, GTSpec, )
Ground Wiring Kit (NRG/HKS)
Engine Torque Damper (Ingalls)
basically im just trying to mod my car to have a little more than stock power.. already know what exhaust i want,
but im also looking to make my car handle the best that i can.. kinda like if i wanted to autocross the thing..
Just wondering if some of these mods are bogus or worth it.. can you guys give me a heads up if
these mods are a waste of money, or worth spending the money and time for.. (just from personal experience)
Lightened Crank Pulley (Perrin)
Lower Arm bar/Lower Frame Brace (Cusco, GTSpec, )
Ground Wiring Kit (NRG/HKS)
Engine Torque Damper (Ingalls)
basically im just trying to mod my car to have a little more than stock power.. already know what exhaust i want,
but im also looking to make my car handle the best that i can.. kinda like if i wanted to autocross the thing..
i have lowering springs already.. and sway bars (front and back). just want to know if these parts listed are worth it.. i plan to eventually autocross it.. to me comfort isnt as important as handling..
I have the perrin pulley and I did notice a little more pick up, but I recommend getting new poly-cog belts for both the crank/alternator/ac, and the power steering b/c when I tried using the stock belts it squeaked against the aluminum pulley.
pulley definitely and frame brace definitely.
the pulley is low cost and will get you quicker to the revs and the frame brace will be noticeable in tight cornering situations.
the other two not so much if you're doing autocross i think.
the pulley is low cost and will get you quicker to the revs and the frame brace will be noticeable in tight cornering situations.
the other two not so much if you're doing autocross i think.
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Make your own grounding kit.
Lower brace not really needed unless you are doing serious autocrossing.
pully only if you have a stick plus other mods like exhaust and intake.
The dampener will just add vibrations from the engine into the interior. May be needed if you ever add turbo or supercharger but otherwise I'd pass.
Lower brace not really needed unless you are doing serious autocrossing.
pully only if you have a stick plus other mods like exhaust and intake.
The dampener will just add vibrations from the engine into the interior. May be needed if you ever add turbo or supercharger but otherwise I'd pass.
k.. dont plan on adding boost.. (just doesnt seem like its worth it.. makes you faster, yes.. but faster then what?..
i want my car to be autocross worthy, so looks like ill be getting the lowerbrace.. my car is a stick, and i already have the intake, and the exhuast is on its way.. reason i hadnt put it on the list..
anyways thanks for all the responses.. i now know what im going to do..
i want my car to be autocross worthy, so looks like ill be getting the lowerbrace.. my car is a stick, and i already have the intake, and the exhuast is on its way.. reason i hadnt put it on the list..
anyways thanks for all the responses.. i now know what im going to do..
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