04' RA. Best 'mild' performance upgrades
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04' RA. Best 'mild' performance upgrades
Through some recent events in my life, I might inherit my wife's RA and let my wife have a new car. I like the RA with the exception that since my wife dosen't know how to drive a stick, it's a slug-o-matic.
So without investing many thousands of dollars, what would be a nice combo of items to get some better performance from the 170 ponies? Chip? Exhaust? Intake? Other?
So without investing many thousands of dollars, what would be a nice combo of items to get some better performance from the 170 ponies? Chip? Exhaust? Intake? Other?
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Originally Posted by LTParis
Through some recent events in my life, I might inherit my wife's RA and let my wife have a new car. I like the RA with the exception that since my wife dosen't know how to drive a stick, it's a slug-o-matic.
So without investing many thousands of dollars, what would be a nice combo of items to get some better performance from the 170 ponies? Chip? Exhaust? Intake? Other?
So without investing many thousands of dollars, what would be a nice combo of items to get some better performance from the 170 ponies? Chip? Exhaust? Intake? Other?
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Originally Posted by lanzerralliart
^^ sounds good so far , but you should get the rrm (RoadRaceMotorsports) progress springs to kill that wheel gap in the front,(gives a more agrressive look and you'll need all the intimidation you can get with the auto) and give you better handling $180....
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Originally Posted by LTParis
Through some recent events in my life, I might inherit my wife's RA and let my wife have a new car. I like the RA with the exception that since my wife dosen't know how to drive a stick, it's a slug-o-matic.
So without investing many thousands of dollars, what would be a nice combo of items to get some better performance from the 170 ponies? Chip? Exhaust? Intake? Other?
So without investing many thousands of dollars, what would be a nice combo of items to get some better performance from the 170 ponies? Chip? Exhaust? Intake? Other?
If you want to do anything to the suspension, just go with a sway bar and perches. It's inexpensive, and unlike springs, you won't need to worry about whether or not you're shortening the life of your stock struts.
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I probably won't do anything with the suspension. It seems pretty competent and is even a bit rough for what my wife likes. And if you all think the RA has gap, the Golf/Rabbit V GTI looks like it's a 4x4 compared to the RA. The gap seems ok.
I am thinking more so power (and breaking).
I am thinking more so power (and breaking).
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At least get the RRM Swaybar perches (factory ones suck big time: you can bend'em with your bare hand and they could snap if you go hard on them) & the RRM Tie bar (that will take care of most of the understeer issue of the RA). And a set of better tires help a lot also! You will enjoy your ride a lot more with those basic susp/tire mods
For power you can get the U_Pulley, K&N drop filter (or the SRI) and/or the Piggyback. (all of those power mods have their pros/cons). If you need more info just search evom or post your questions before buying anything.
For power you can get the U_Pulley, K&N drop filter (or the SRI) and/or the Piggyback. (all of those power mods have their pros/cons). If you need more info just search evom or post your questions before buying anything.
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