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Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
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- Ronan.Butler11
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Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Sup boooiis, got wifi overseas so yo boy is back
Seeng as i wont see my baby for another few weeks i need some car info for into my viens
Cheapest mod you have done, both worth and not worth
Mine : Worth - LED interior lighs
Not Worth - Crappy LED reverse lights, all i could see was purple, swapped them out for proper $10 reflector led reverse lights
Seeng as i wont see my baby for another few weeks i need some car info for into my viens
Cheapest mod you have done, both worth and not worth
Mine : Worth - LED interior lighs
Not Worth - Crappy LED reverse lights, all i could see was purple, swapped them out for proper $10 reflector led reverse lights
"When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be An Evo! (9 MR with a filthy BOV)
'09 Lancer VRX
Modifications:
De-Res Then a 2.5" Dual Exit X-Force Axle back Exhaust
18" King Rims
Ralliart Snorkel
LED No. Plate lights and interior
*insert further useless modifications to make it seem like i'm good at this*
'09 Lancer VRX
Modifications:
De-Res Then a 2.5" Dual Exit X-Force Axle back Exhaust
18" King Rims
Ralliart Snorkel
LED No. Plate lights and interior
*insert further useless modifications to make it seem like i'm good at this*
Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Worth it - super bright led interior lights
Worth it - led reverse lights
Worth it - extractors in exhaust heat wrap
Worth it - wrapping radiator hoses in exhaust wrap
Worth it - wrapping snorkel and air box and intake in gokd heat reflection tape
Worth it - led light bar
Worth it - tow bar
Worth it - kenwood 9017dabs and alpine pdx-f6 and fusion 12 inch sub and jaycar responce 6.5 inch kevlar 2 way speakers
Worth it - custom made seat cover's
Worth it - orm lancer floor mats
Worth it - lancer door sill covers
Worth it - ASX colour instrument cluster
Worth it - UHF radio
Worth it - 3 x 12v power sockets in boot
Worth it - 2 x led strips 1 meter long in boot so you can see something at night
Worth it - k&n air cleaner
Worth it - ECU tune by Merlin
Worth it - dimple and slotted rotors on front
Worth it - reverse camera
Worth it - sound deadening as spray on under vehicle as well as interior deading with stage one sound deadening
Worth it - Aranda tow baw ecu wiring harness
Worth it - 9W led parking lights. Means i can turn my car round in street late at night with low beam off and not annoy neighbours
Worth it - led reverse lights
Worth it - extractors in exhaust heat wrap
Worth it - wrapping radiator hoses in exhaust wrap
Worth it - wrapping snorkel and air box and intake in gokd heat reflection tape
Worth it - led light bar
Worth it - tow bar
Worth it - kenwood 9017dabs and alpine pdx-f6 and fusion 12 inch sub and jaycar responce 6.5 inch kevlar 2 way speakers
Worth it - custom made seat cover's
Worth it - orm lancer floor mats
Worth it - lancer door sill covers
Worth it - ASX colour instrument cluster
Worth it - UHF radio
Worth it - 3 x 12v power sockets in boot
Worth it - 2 x led strips 1 meter long in boot so you can see something at night
Worth it - k&n air cleaner
Worth it - ECU tune by Merlin
Worth it - dimple and slotted rotors on front
Worth it - reverse camera
Worth it - sound deadening as spray on under vehicle as well as interior deading with stage one sound deadening
Worth it - Aranda tow baw ecu wiring harness
Worth it - 9W led parking lights. Means i can turn my car round in street late at night with low beam off and not annoy neighbours
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
I wouldn't consider replacing interior lights to led a mod.
The best cheapest mod is using Velcro tabs to mount the front number plate centrally on the front bar. It also protects the paint as the metal plate doesn't touch the paint and also makes the car easier to clean and gives the front end a clean look as no screws.
The best cheapest mod is using Velcro tabs to mount the front number plate centrally on the front bar. It also protects the paint as the metal plate doesn't touch the paint and also makes the car easier to clean and gives the front end a clean look as no screws.
- Lancer1993
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
I got some stainless allen key screws for my number plates, look way better than the stock screws.
Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
None of my mods are really 'worth it' (in a dollars vs end result), but enjoyable to figure out and do.
I'd say dependent on model year/trim best non cosmetic/convenience mods you can do for any lower spec car built MY12 or later are:
Rear sway bar install, reduces oversteer and improves handling feel to make car equal to older models.
4B12 exhaust manifold for 4B11 engines especially those with CVT.
Those 2 mods will have best impact and change the way the car feels in turns and under acceleration, best of all if you can find a wrecked VRX it's easy to source them and a few other useful upgrades.
But for any car without a doubt the best and probably first mod you can/should do is get a new set of performance tyres, this will add improved road holding, braking, acceleration, wet weather ability and just overall confidence in your car plus is a great place to understand where your car is lacking and what future mods could be.
I'd say dependent on model year/trim best non cosmetic/convenience mods you can do for any lower spec car built MY12 or later are:
Rear sway bar install, reduces oversteer and improves handling feel to make car equal to older models.
4B12 exhaust manifold for 4B11 engines especially those with CVT.
Those 2 mods will have best impact and change the way the car feels in turns and under acceleration, best of all if you can find a wrecked VRX it's easy to source them and a few other useful upgrades.
But for any car without a doubt the best and probably first mod you can/should do is get a new set of performance tyres, this will add improved road holding, braking, acceleration, wet weather ability and just overall confidence in your car plus is a great place to understand where your car is lacking and what future mods could be.
Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Absolutely
So worth it doing the rear swaybar install
That and dropping in the front strut brace made quite a significant change to the car
So worth it doing the rear swaybar install
That and dropping in the front strut brace made quite a significant change to the car
4G69 TB viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22125
E85 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22182
P0420 Fix viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22747
4B12 in cam 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22218
More projects to come
E85 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22182
P0420 Fix viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22747
4B12 in cam 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22218
More projects to come
- Lancer1993
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
I've upgraded my fuel system
- ReeceCozaa
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
I may add a 200 CEL will dramatically change flow on the exhaust, changing from stock to high flow then to stock was a dramatic difference, huge strictions on the stock car, also I like your sticker lancer1993 bahaha
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- Lancer1993
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Keep the greenies happy with recycling!
- Ronan.Butler11
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Been looking at headers and 200 cell cat when i have a few more funds available, was looking at the led bar behind the front bar for stealth as said in another topic,
Also all i can think about with the dinosaurs is that add with alf from home and away "DONT CUT THE DINOSAUR DADDY"
Also all i can think about with the dinosaurs is that add with alf from home and away "DONT CUT THE DINOSAUR DADDY"
"When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be An Evo! (9 MR with a filthy BOV)
'09 Lancer VRX
Modifications:
De-Res Then a 2.5" Dual Exit X-Force Axle back Exhaust
18" King Rims
Ralliart Snorkel
LED No. Plate lights and interior
*insert further useless modifications to make it seem like i'm good at this*
'09 Lancer VRX
Modifications:
De-Res Then a 2.5" Dual Exit X-Force Axle back Exhaust
18" King Rims
Ralliart Snorkel
LED No. Plate lights and interior
*insert further useless modifications to make it seem like i'm good at this*
- Lancer1993
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
This decal is a little more helpful...
- Lancer1993
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Forgot to ask, is this the air filter recommended for those with a Ralliart snorkel?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PERFORMANCE ... 1438.l2649
I've got a service tomorrow and the air filter is likely to be changed unless I tell them I'm getting a filter myself.
Also is $69.50 a good price?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PERFORMANCE ... 1438.l2649
I've got a service tomorrow and the air filter is likely to be changed unless I tell them I'm getting a filter myself.
Also is $69.50 a good price?
Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
$70 isnt too bad. You can get k&n for about that usually at supercheapauto. I got my k&n on special earlier this year from SCA for about $50
4G69 TB viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22125
E85 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22182
P0420 Fix viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22747
4B12 in cam 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22218
More projects to come
E85 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22182
P0420 Fix viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22747
4B12 in cam 4b11 viewtopic.php?f=49&t=22218
More projects to come
- ReeceCozaa
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Apparently TOG or cosworth panel filters are better then k&N well atleast for a Merlin tune, I swapped mine for a cosworth not long ago
We are all in it for the fun!
- Lancer1993
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Re: Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'
Thanks, just ordered the TOG, should be here early next week!
Just got back from my service, bit less than expected with out them doing the air filter.
Just got back from my service, bit less than expected with out them doing the air filter.
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