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Old 09-14-2006, 10:07 PM
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What should be my next modification for my 06 tC? i need help...

this is what i have so far:

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10% Tint, S2K Antenna, Debbaged tC Emblem, FigLLC Black-Gloss Grille
Power Mods
Injen CAI, Tsudo N1 Catback Exhaust, NST Underdrive Crank Pulley, NST 20% Overdrive Alternator Pulley, NST WP-Lite Waterpump Pulley, TWM Stage 2 SS, NST Shifter Bushings, Ingalls "stiffy" ETD
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Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, DC Carbon Steel Strut Bar, TRD Rear Sway Bar
Wheel and Tire
18" TSW Montage Black w/ Machined Lip Wrapped in Nitto Neo Gen Tires
Other Mods
OBX Sport Pedals, AEM Bypass Valve, AEM Battery Tie-Down Bar, AEM Oil Cap, TRD Leather Shift ****, Dr. I Cooling Panel, Broadway Rearview Mirror, Parking Leds, PIAA Xtreme White Bulbs (Low)
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I would say a lip kit FTW
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i'm thinkin some killer 18"s would be a nice one
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How about some headlight/taillight overlays? Or some new lights altogether? An Spipe perhaps? Header too maybe? New tires! lol
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I'd go for rims too.
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rims, headers, or s/c or t/c
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awsome ideas.. im kinda scared about getting headers though, just for the reason that it will make my car sound too raspy, ca i prevent that? wihtout losing power.
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Originally Posted by XD40tC
How about some headlight/taillight overlays? Or some new lights altogether? An Spipe perhaps? Header too maybe? New tires! lol
Whoa! lol
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awsome ideas.. im kinda scared about getting headers though, just for the reason that it will make my car sound too raspy, ca i prevent that? wihtout losing power.
I think i High Flow Cat or a 30" Resonator should help with the rasp.
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If its a 30'' resonator Im sure it'll eliminate the rasp. But yeah you can do it. Still gonna be semi loud though. Just a clean loud ya know?
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Would it sound good with the TRD axle back? whats the difference from 4-2-1 headers & 4-1 headers?
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i'm gonna answer, and i hope i'm not backwards. the difference is when you will get more power in the powerband. if i'm not mistaken, the 4-2-1 headers give you more low-end torque and the 4-1 headers give you high-end torque
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Low-end meaning at a Low RPM and vise versa with a High-end. which one is most recommended? would it be good with a TRD axle-back?
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well i have the TRD too...i haven't really looked into headers since i'm going turbo but i think that 4-1 will make your car raspier...it also depends if you would like to launch more or accelerate longer
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OK I See, anyone with more input?
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what do you guys think about these rims on my BSP tC?

Link: http://www.bigwheels.net/?location=w...ontage%20Black
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Bump!
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i put a header on my tC and at the time i had no cat or resonator on the midpipe as they were removed some time ago..

it didnt sound too bad with my custom magnaflow set up, but it was kinda raspy..

what i did was add a 30" magnaflow resonator and that took away SOME of the rasp, i still would have some at like 2000-3000 RPM and after taht it would be gone.. but since im at 2500-3000 most of the time it was annoying..

so waht i did was add a magnaflow hi-flo cat and the rasp is COMPLETELY gone.. or so i think ;)

but for your car..i would powdercoat the wheels maybe?
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Well I just ordered 18" TSW Montage Black Machined Lip Rims w/ Nitto tires... next i believe is either Headers (dont know which ones yet) or a lip kit (Viniati Fierce, or ABS Dynamic RS1) dont know...
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why don't you work on engine cooling...get the greddy air diversion panels, or switch coolant over to 50/50 water and water wetter.....30 degrees cooler, and overall more consistent performance!
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