BAC5.2 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I have $200 in subie bucks, and wanted to know what the best way to spend it was. I was almost ready to get either the dog-guard or the homelink mirror, but was curious what you guys would spend it on. I was thinking Group-N engine and transmission mounts might be nice, to remove some of the mechanical slop from the drivetrain, but I wasn't sold on the idea. I was also considering front and rear endlinks, to help quiet down the "clunk" from the front of the car when going up step-bumps. Other ideas? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 1) I'd go through fred beans parts to get what you want/need. As for the list: A) A better air filter? Maybe K&N/Perrin, something along those lines B) Maybe some better brake pads, like Hawk HPS pads And I think that's all I have for ideas. At least in that price range If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 better rear sway bar and replace bad endlinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I'll second rear sway bar. Fuzzy dice if you have $ left over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 actually- http://www.yournutz.com/collections/16-monster-truck-nuts http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/7632/products/16inchlips_medium.jpg?1285195523 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Rsb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenf3 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 If you don't have a front lip, that'd be my choice. It's purely aesthetic, but it totally changed the look of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I was almost ready to get either the dog-guard or the homelink mirror, but was curious what you guys would spend it on. Cool if you want it. I was thinking Group-N engine and transmission mounts might be nice, to remove some of the mechanical slop from the drivetrain, but I wasn't sold on the idea. Waste of money at your power level I was also considering front and rear endlinks, to help quiet down the "clunk" from the front of the car when going up step-bumps. There shouldn't be a clunk. Something else may be wrong. Other ideas? But the best bang for that amount and perhaps a tiny more, assuming you have some tools and an auto parts store to borrow a spring compressor from: Epic Engineering Springs. Those Eibach springs are incredible. or rear sway bar (not a huge one, just a reasonable step up, such as JDM or around that size... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyc192 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 K and N air filter = longer life in the engine and go full syn in the fluids. Is that really a mod though? (naa, it is just love!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Everything is already synthetic. Ill have to check things out, but nothing looked loose or anything. It just clunks up front when going up or down "step" bumps like the 2" concrete lip at the entrance to my office. I was thinking group N mounts to reduce the significant amount of mechanical slop in the drivetrain. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jton Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Tires tires tires. Save 200 more bucks and buy some good tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Just do the trans mount, no cross memeber bushings or motor mounts. Huge improvement, my car comes out of the hole like wildfire now with my spec clutch and the new mount. And you still have 110.00 bucks for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockle3 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 What good tire can you get for 100 a pop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 i got my homelink mirror for about $60... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 i would go with engine and trans mounts...i ordered my avo struts and sways and endlinks but hesitate to install since i am having car problems and its still failrly new..i was thinking of installing those parts after 80k along with new suspension maybe...mounts are more of a long term investment...oh wait...you have a MT...how about an AVO short throw with a nice knob? Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 What good tire can you get for 100 a pop? Hankook K110 can possibly be acquired for close to 100$ ea if in 17 or 18" Got a set of 4 225/40/19 for 520$. 130$ a tire and thats in 19". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Just do the trans mount, no cross memeber bushings or motor mounts. Huge improvement, my car comes out of the hole like wildfire now with my spec clutch and the new mount. And you still have 110.00 bucks for something else. Trans mount and front endlinks, maybe. I just hate the amount of slop in the drivetrain. It's ridiculous. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jton Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 tires. turns better. stops faster. and all the things you want to improve get better. so 1 more time, tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Things I'd consider for return for price: Kartboy shifter and bushings Trans mount Hawk Pads LCA bushing upgrade Lower Front Brace All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Trans mount and front endlinks, maybe. I just hate the amount of slop in the drivetrain. It's ridiculous. Just the trans mount will take out 80% of that slop. You'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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