Planning the next stages of mods to the Legacy.... Opinions needed....

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Okay so here goes... I'm going to try and fit in a few options of what to get and where to go. I'm going to assume most are going to say "power, get power..." etc. Which is fine, however I still have some basics I need to attend to. So here goes:

 

Package 1 :

- 28% Tint $200

- Cobb High Flow Cat DP $575

- Perrili Nero M+S tires on stock wheels $500

Total $1,275

 

Package 2:

- Cobb Cat DP $575

- Perrin UP $200

- SPT Cat-back Exhaust $700

Total $1,475

 

Package 3:

- Cobb Cat DP $575

- Perrin DP $200

- Perrin TMIC $800

Total $1,575

 

Package 4:

- Tint 28% $200

- Cobb Cat DP $575

- Perrin DP $200

- Perrin TMIC $800

- SPT Cat-back Exhaust $700

- Protuned by PDX-Tuning w/ ECU reflash to Stage 2 $900

Total $3,375

 

 

So here's the thing.... if I save for the last package, (that's about $281 bucks a month) I can get that 1 year for today. Or I can start doing it in stages (as listed above)

What say you guys?

[scans007]

Well I don't understand why you want 2 DP's?

 

"- Cobb Cat DP $575

- Perrin DP $200"

 

Do you mean to get an UP and a DP and you just copied and pasted the mistake?

 

Are you gonna have Jarrad tune you with EcuTek? or AP......???

Here's what I'd do

Tint - 200

Cobb Up - 250

Cobb DP (w/cat) - 575

Cobb AP - 650

Total = $1675

 

Then Flash Stage II

 

Save for

SPT - 700

TMIC - 750

Tune - 300ish

Total = $1750

 

Grand total of = $3425

*Prices may vary*

 

SO many options, so little time.....the only thing I can really say is, do the UP and the DP at the same time, and first... The way I have set it up, you don't need to worry about a tune then retune on the new parts cause you can use the cobb maps until you are "fully" ready for a tune...

[SWP-LegacyGT]

oops yup, need to edit that.

[rallispec]

here is what I'd do... (assuming you've already got an accessport -- if not, throw that in this list first)

 

-grab a used STi uppipe - $80

-Crucial shorty downpipe - $399

-panel filter for stock airbox - $50

- TDC custom stage 2 map - $150

- new tires, stock wheels - $500

 

~ $1100

 

keep the stock third cat, no need for the perrin TMIC yet - save that (and the custom protune) for when you've really got some substantial mod's to justify it.

[scans007]

^ yeah but he doesn't have an AP yet, how can he get a TDC map

 

And you added diff options since I looked.........PUNK

[rallispec]

^ yeah but he doesn't have an AP yet, how can he get a TDC map

 

And you added diff options since I looked.........PUNK

 

haha.. i figured he already has the AP based on his 'stages' -- guess i was wrong?

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Yes I'm going to have Jarrad tune it. The tempting part is to get another Chase card @ 0% APR that I just got in the mail, do all this shit at once and have one hell of a car.

 

But then again, at this point, I think doing it in stages will be better.

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Oh and Scans, if I get the the package through PDX then Jarrad should give me a bit of a price break. Regardless though, I'm thinking I'll probably stick to what you said.

 

Also, the Cobb AP flash + the UP and DP... the car will adjust fine I'm assuming until I get the protune?

[SC GT]

Do it in stages. You'll get more enjoyment out of the car and you'll appreciate the benefit of each mod if you add them incrementally.

#1 - Get the AccessPort now. You can run it Stage 1 with no mods, and at Stage 2 with a bunch of mods. The point is, since you are planning on buying it anyway, enjoy it while you are planning and plotting everything else you are going to do.

#2 - Get an UP and DP, and make sure you get them installed at the same time. A lot of tuners only charge for the UP since they have to take the DP off anyway. Then reflash to Cobb Stage 2.

#3 - At that point, you probably won't feel like you are in such a rush to get a Protune or to "complete" your engine mods. Take them as they come. Once you are satisfied, get your Protune.

I'm not a big proponent of getting everything done at the same time, although I realize sometimes that's the most economical way to get things installed.

[jazzymt]

If I had to pick one of the first three options (ie. short of just buying everything), I would go with Package 1.

 

Myself, I did a lot of what you suggested one step at a time:

Step 1 - Tint - $230

Step 2 - Tires - $760

Step 3 - Accessport - $600

Step 4 - Used swaybar - $67

Step 5 - UP/DP (crucial/shorty) - $600

 

Jeez...I've spent way too much dough on this car...

[fzanetti]

This is what I have done so far....

 

Accessport

Crucial DP

Crucial UP

Front and rear sways (still debating if pinks are going along with these)

 

In the near future:

SPT or any other catback exhaust.

TMIC or FMIC, haven't decided yet.

Definitely a protune.

 

Flavio Zanetti

Boston, MA

[iMouseGT]

I'd go with (and have gone) tint, UP, DP, ecu tune. That will hold you off for maybe a few... weeks? Before you need the other pipes to feed the bug.

[DuraMax]

I'm really surprised that you're all starting with engine mods - my stock suspension is really starting to get on my nerves - way to much body lean and it rides to much like a lincoln. My first mods (next week!) will be a set of H-Tech Teins and Front and Back Cobb sway bars. Right after that I'm ordering my Cobb AP - thn I'll start start saving $$ for the engine mods mentioned on this thread.

[VTGT]

I do like SC GT's Method, because after each step you will have a since of accomplishment and nice progression. (and possibly a grin). I'm putting aside money for my AP w/TDC map as we speak. In regards to uppipe's is there any reason why you would chose a crucial uppipe (or any aftermarket up) over an Sti uppipe. I know crucial has the coating but if its on an Sti it should work under high temp's pretty well. Better fitment with the sti up also? Not to mention price.

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Here's my revised plan and thanks for bumping this.

 

Mod Plan:

- 28% Tint $200

- CobbAP w/ PDXTuning Maps $800

- CobbSways (Front / Rear) $320

- STI Pinks $340

- Cobb Cat DP $575

- Perrin UP $200

- Perrin TMIC $800

- Reflash PDXTuning Stage 2+ $149

- Borla CBE $789

- Rota Torque's 18x8 in Bronze on Pirelli M+S 225/40/18 $1,250

Total $5,424 bucks.

 

 

To those who have gone the UP/DP first.... I wouldn't have... and to anyone looking to do engine mods... Do the UP/DP AFTER you have your CobbAP and your ECU reflashed. That being said, I'm looking for about 250-300WHP out of my car (at the end) if not more and maybe later a protune. I do agree that doing this stuff in stages is worth it and in the long run, better for the car.

 

Regardless though, the car is going to look classy.

[TSiWRX]

Looks good, bro, but mind if I play with the "order" a bit?

 

Mod Plan:

- 28% Tint $200

- CobbAP w/ PDXTuning Maps $800

- Rota Torque's 18x8 in Bronze on Pirelli M+S 225/40/18 $1,250

- STI Pinks $340

- CobbSways (Front / Rear) $320

- Perrin UP $200

- Cobb Cat DP $575

- Borla CBE $789

- Perrin TMIC $800

- Reflash PDXTuning Stage 2+ $149

 

Justification:

 

RED section - order shift - I vote for tires/rims as initial suspension mods, followed by springs, followed by sways. This is the order that Keefe and many other suspension gurus recommend, and is both based on a consideration of the most subjective "felt" gains as well as, objectively, both true performance gains and best-tailoring the mods to your specific driving style (i.e. the sways are a final "touch-up").

 

Blue section - perform simultaneously - obvious one, of course, as it only makes sense to do the UP either prior-to or at the same time as the DP, as the latter must be removed to access the former.

 

Green section - again order shift - Although the CBE probably will not net you much power gain at all, it's still a few extra horses that you'll leave on the table if you ProTUNE/e-tune without it, so why not alter your planned attack order and take advantage of this component's full potential? At the same time, I would recommend holding off on the TMIC until immediately prior to obtaining your custom tune, as there have been a small number of past threads that have cited some fine-tuning concerns (i.e. knock correction, etc.), coupling the TMIC to a "Stage II+" setup.

 

[DukeTrout]

Nice layout, TSi + WRX. If one didn't want to get as harsh of a ride as the STi pinks, would one skip straight to the front and rear sways, or go with milder springs, like the H&Rs?

[TSiWRX]

^ Unfortunately, that's something that I don't feel comfortable answering....I'm by *_far_* NO suspension guru.

 

There are many others here who can better help you, and without doubt, they'll soon step-in to advise.

[SWP-LegacyGT]

Looks good, bro, but mind if I play with the "order" a bit?

 

 

 

Justification:

 

RED section - order shift - I vote for tires/rims as initial suspension mods, followed by springs, followed by sways. This is the order that Keefe and many other suspension gurus recommend, and is both based on a consideration of the most subjective "felt" gains as well as, objectively, both true performance gains and best-tailoring the mods to your specific driving style (i.e. the sways are a final "touch-up").

 

Blue section - perform simultaneously - obvious one, of course, as it only makes sense to do the UP either prior-to or at the same time as the DP, as the latter must be removed to access the former.

 

Green section - again order shift - Although the CBE probably will not net you much power gain at all, it's still a few extra horses that you'll leave on the table if you ProTUNE/e-tune without it, so why not alter your planned attack order and take advantage of this component's full potential? At the same time, I would recommend holding off on the TMIC until immediately prior to obtaining your custom tune, as there have been a small number of past threads that have cited some fine-tuning concerns (i.e. knock correction, etc.), coupling the TMIC to a "Stage II+" setup.

 

 

:lol::lol:

 

Well, I offically do not have to think about my LegacyGT anymore. Thanks TSI.

 

Actually the funny thing is the order I had wasn't the order I was going to get stuff in... maybe losely but hey, yours is so good, **** it... I'll just go with what you suggested.

[TSiWRX]

^ NP. But keep in mind, bro, I'm no guru - so definitely, keep getting opinions, as someone may well point out something that I've missed or messed-up!