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New CJ owner & new to forum :) - mattywired
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:53 pm
by mattywired
Real first name: Matty
Location: Penrith, NSW, Australia
Model: 2012 Mitsu Lancer ACTiV Manual Sedan
Colour: Lightning Blue
General interests: Cars
Current mods: None yet (other than fog lights added at purchase of new car). [s]I havent picked up the car yet but planning a few basic ones to start me off[/s] Picked it up on 22/08/12 and love it
Planned mods: Wheels + Tyres, HID headlights, DVD/GPS stereo, Blue LED dash & control lights, Tint, +many more!
How you found out about ClubCJ: While searching mods for my new car[/s]
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:02 pm
by cj_sx_2011
welcome mate, great choice in colour and being manual.
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:08 pm
by Alileighju
Hey Matty, welcome to club CJ!
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:09 pm
by mattywired
Nothing but manual mate
Im unfortunately going from an Evo 6 so its a bit of a downgrade for most parts. But im after a new car and this was such a good looking and cheap car. And i love my lancers
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:13 pm
by cj_sx_2011
i agree to, they way i see it is, if your buying a new get manual not auto to me auto is a waste of money, yeah would be a downgrade in power, but such nice car. and what me like lancers was the ce
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:14 pm
by Fitter
welcome to the club mate
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:20 pm
by mattywired
Mega power downgrade loosing about 140kw!
But gaining a brand new car and a new project
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:22 pm
by cj_sx_2011
more then the full power of our cars lol.
new project is good. what is your mod plans, like say the first 2 mod you want to do?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:36 pm
by mattywired
Not sure what mods to start on. Nothing too fancy yet because i just bought the car.
I would in the future like to do:
Cheap Mods: Blue LED interior mood lighting, Blue LED dash illumination, Blue LED controls (air con and so on) illumination
Expensive Mods: Rims + tyres, Suspension, DVD/GPS stereo + sub setup
(PS, I like blue if you cant tell)
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:38 pm
by cj_sx_2011
i like blue to, are you going to look into get an exhaust? catback is cheap. well depends on what type tho lol
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:41 pm
by Fitter
GPS stereo will set u back around $1000. honestly, cheaper option for you is a standard DVD player with Bluetooth, Ipod, USB etc and a stand alone GPS unit like a Garmin for on the windscreen. save $200-$300
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:35 am
by mattywired
cj_sx: Probably going to stay away from the exhaust for a few year to have some peace and quiet. The evo has a 3" turbo back with no mufflers or resonators and its so loud! I just want some quiet driving for a while.
fitter: Yeah i was thinking that too. Not sure though. It looks alot neater and it doesnt need cords plugged in to keep charge to the GPS which tends to look messy. But cheaper is also good.
Can anyone tell me if the mod for higher airflow to the stock snorkel works (where you cut a hole in the radiator guard in front of the snorkel)
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:57 am
by ijustatecurry
http://shop.pioneer.com.au/shop-online/ ... v-fixed-37
go go go go before it disappears!!! I know it's refurb but genuine Pioneer with warranty!
Welcome to the club by the way, it's a fantastic group with more modding info that you can poke a stick at
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:17 pm
by Fitter
My nav cabling is all hidden and not running over the dash.
Rob units I sell are brand name, brand new and come with warranty as well