What part of The tc would you mod first?
10-14-2010, 03:44 AM
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What part of The tc would you mod first?
So i got my tc about 3 months ago..i have alot of things in my head to which i should work on first , install first etc...Gimme some lists or advice on to which i should put on my tc..
10-14-2010, 04:34 AM
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do you want rice.......or power???
I would go with engine mods first. I'm guessing your not going to be boosting, so Personally i think a header and full exhaust will bring the most power for NA. Then i would go with an Injen CIA. Then get a lightweight underdrive crank pulley.
If your planning on boosting, look under the stickeys for the buyers guide on kits. Thats the best way to find out exactly what your looking for.
You can even get nitrous if your feelin a little crazy. But do major research before planning on either boosting or using nitrous. Lots and lots of research.
For engine and power mods.....remember: DONT GO CHEAP!!!!!! You get what you pay for.
I would go with engine mods first. I'm guessing your not going to be boosting, so Personally i think a header and full exhaust will bring the most power for NA. Then i would go with an Injen CIA. Then get a lightweight underdrive crank pulley.
If your planning on boosting, look under the stickeys for the buyers guide on kits. Thats the best way to find out exactly what your looking for.
You can even get nitrous if your feelin a little crazy. But do major research before planning on either boosting or using nitrous. Lots and lots of research.
For engine and power mods.....remember: DONT GO CHEAP!!!!!! You get what you pay for.
10-14-2010, 05:55 AM
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I did window tint the same week I got the car('07 Spec package), next was a cat-back exhaust. Then traded the car in for the '09 RS 5.0 which already had TRD lowering springs, rear sway bar, TRD wheels(w/ tires: Toyo Proxes 4), TRD axle back.
My order if it wasn't already a package deal like the 5.0:
Window tint
Exhaust(skip the header, don't need to hear any rasp)
Adjustable Coilovers
Wheels and Tires
Polyurethane Motor Mount bushings
Rear Sway bar
Front Strut Tower bar
Intake
...list goes on
What are you trying to do, what's the goal?
My order if it wasn't already a package deal like the 5.0:
Window tint
Exhaust(skip the header, don't need to hear any rasp)
Adjustable Coilovers
Wheels and Tires
Polyurethane Motor Mount bushings
Rear Sway bar
Front Strut Tower bar
Intake
...list goes on
What are you trying to do, what's the goal?
10-14-2010, 07:14 AM
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I don't know what year the OP tC is. And it's been debated on their use with OEM halogen housings, whether it's the 05-07 or the 08-up projectors. I do have HIDs installed but have been on the fence of taking them off. I'm planning on getting a relay though to be extra safe. There are plenty of threads discussing HIDs so search on that and not get this thread off track. Most threads will have a link to here http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html .
10-14-2010, 02:19 PM
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I did window tint the same week I got the car('07 Spec package), next was a cat-back exhaust. Then traded the car in for the '09 RS 5.0 which already had TRD lowering springs, rear sway bar, TRD wheels(w/ tires: Toyo Proxes 4), TRD axle back.
My order if it wasn't already a package deal like the 5.0:
Window tint
Exhaust(skip the header, don't need to hear any rasp)
Adjustable Coilovers
Wheels and Tires
Polyurethane Motor Mount bushings
Rear Sway bar
Front Strut Tower bar
Intake
...list goes on
What are you trying to do, what's the goal?
My order if it wasn't already a package deal like the 5.0:
Window tint
Exhaust(skip the header, don't need to hear any rasp)
Adjustable Coilovers
Wheels and Tires
Polyurethane Motor Mount bushings
Rear Sway bar
Front Strut Tower bar
Intake
...list goes on
What are you trying to do, what's the goal?
10-14-2010, 03:47 PM
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My list is almost like everyone else's, this was mine.
List from start:
1. Tints
2. Intake
3. Full Catback Exhaust
4. Lightweight Pulley (NST)
5. HID's
6. Springs
7. Rims
8. Then all of the other LED ____
List from start:
1. Tints
2. Intake
3. Full Catback Exhaust
4. Lightweight Pulley (NST)
5. HID's
6. Springs
7. Rims
8. Then all of the other LED ____
10-15-2010, 12:13 PM
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also, it's good to get an idea of what you want to do before you start. i've gone through 3 exhausts, 3 headers, a CAI, and now i'm turbo so that stuff didn't even help anyways.
with an I/H/E you won't notice a difference in power, with a suspension upgrade, you will notice a huge difference in handling.
with an I/H/E you won't notice a difference in power, with a suspension upgrade, you will notice a huge difference in handling.
10-15-2010, 04:08 PM
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1) Intake
2) Exhaust
3) Sway bars (at least the rear)
4) Front strut tower brace
5) Short-throw shift kit
6) LSD
Then, if you still think it's worth it and want to spend the money, pick a direction - "show" or "go".
7) Pick some wheels/tires based on your direction. "Go" means lightweight and wider wheels with performance tires of appropriate size. "Show" means ... whatever you want that you can stuff under the fender.
8) Coilovers
9) "Go" means a turbo kit, "show" means a lip/body kit
You can split the difference between show and go but most people end up with a half-assed car in either respect - unless you've got a metric butt-ton of money to spend.
Overall, do your research, read the reviews, pick good parts and learn everything you can about the car and how to work on it. Our entire society is based on automotive transportation - learning more about it is never a bad thing.
Most importantly - HAVE FUN!
2) Exhaust
3) Sway bars (at least the rear)
4) Front strut tower brace
5) Short-throw shift kit
6) LSD
Then, if you still think it's worth it and want to spend the money, pick a direction - "show" or "go".
7) Pick some wheels/tires based on your direction. "Go" means lightweight and wider wheels with performance tires of appropriate size. "Show" means ... whatever you want that you can stuff under the fender.
8) Coilovers
9) "Go" means a turbo kit, "show" means a lip/body kit
You can split the difference between show and go but most people end up with a half-assed car in either respect - unless you've got a metric butt-ton of money to spend.
Overall, do your research, read the reviews, pick good parts and learn everything you can about the car and how to work on it. Our entire society is based on automotive transportation - learning more about it is never a bad thing.
Most importantly - HAVE FUN!
10-15-2010, 10:09 PM
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also, it's good to get an idea of what you want to do before you start. i've gone through 3 exhausts, 3 headers, a CAI, and now i'm turbo so that stuff didn't even help anyways.
with an I/H/E you won't notice a difference in power, with a suspension upgrade, you will notice a huge difference in handling.
with an I/H/E you won't notice a difference in power, with a suspension upgrade, you will notice a huge difference in handling.
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