So I got a lil less then a month put on a 08 TC. Kinda starting from scratch. Went from a JDM CRX to a Piece of crap focus ZX3 now to My new toy. I am attempting to get the gears in motion to start upgrading.

Despite the regular intake, exhaust, suspension, etc etc etc. I am looking for the low to no cost upgrades. Maybe something that will get that 5th gear from feeling so sloppy.

So if anybody got any suggestions. let me know. Im all ears and eager to get my TC dippin on the drive to work.

 

Shifter kit, Dr. Iso in my mind is the best with bushings and cable bushing.

 

that is a great upgrade for all around performance^

But to solve the 5th gear problem you will be spending a great deal of money (or at least more than $0-$100).

If you do plan to do something about this, you could try a Lightweight Crank Pulley by Agency Power or NST for around 100-200.

Or you could go the exhaust route.

 

So you can get 5th to act a bit more responsive. would the trd exhaust would help??I might be able to lay my hands on that fairly soon. ill wait on changing anything under the hood just yet. I still need to break it in. I know the engine is broken in from the factory, but its got to get used to me driving it.

 

theres already a 'cheap mod's thread'

 

change to synthetic manual transmission fluid

 

the trd exhaust would not help too much. there are many other exhausts that sound better than the trd just an fyi

 

Yeah thanks, but Im looking for direction. What to look for and I also had several topics in this one thread. Im a newbie with this car and I needed to start somewhere. I was looking for something like tuning tips. either way keep the suggestions going. I also checked out that Shiftstyle site. thats pretty cool stuff.

 

like?

 

^^^hks, megan, greddy, and a few others that i can't think of off the top of my head

 

Remember that the top gear is usually the overdrive / cruise / fuel economy gear and that would be 5th in our cars. If you want more response in 5th you are looking at boosting your power in the over 80 mph range which will cost you forced induction or expensive internal engine work.

Or a new 5th gear. Or a 6 speed gearbox. But its all expensive.

 

My G-Reddy Evo 2 coupled with my Megan Header gave my 5th gear a lot more response. I don't really have to downshift to pass anymore like I used to.

 

$12 Home Depot LIP...FTW!!!...I am still rockin it!...

And do some paitning..Like Bake ur headlights!!..and paint the Inner Housing...or Paint the Interior Pieces!!

 

^^ that's one of my next projects, just waiting for me to screw it up knowing y luck

 

That thing looks hideous.

Maybe an s2k antenna. Those are cheap and look good.

 

there is already a cheap mod thread, but M3 Lip Spoiler is also relatively cheap and doorsills

 

cheap mods for speed? Remove the back seat!

 

all good suggestion, i thank you for them. As for this not being the cheap mod thread. Yeah got that thanks again. I was asking where I should start. I went throught that thread and ummm... yeah other than the home depot lip its not all that cheap. LOL, Any way thanks for all the advice, I am going for the floor mats the door sills, and the style online boot. for now. till I can scape enough to get intake and exhuast and suspention.

 

Im looking for something that has an aggresive sound, good flow but not drag racing loud. Cops suck in my area, Not saying they all suck, Tryin not to offend but when they pull you over no matter how curtious you are they still treat you like a crack dealer.

 

^^^ already been pulled over for it