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Need opinions for mods..
Well I got a nice chunk of money back for my taxes and have enough to pay off my debts AND get some work done to the SVX... I have a few choices but not all the money in the world...
(Choice ONE) Exhaust = More expensive but worth it in the long run I was very impressed with the electronic cut out and wanted to get a new exhaust system so I went to OT and he quoted me a very reasonable price for the work that has to be done plus the materials. It would be a great addition to the car and not only add a flashy cut out so I can make noise when I want but it would be a nice HP gain as well and one more thing off my list of things to do to the car. (Choice TWO) Hood w/ scoop + mad muffler mod = Less expensive but looks great and sounds awesome I've been wanting a Class Glass fiberglass hood with a scoop or a carbon fiber hood with a scoop since I first saw them. Also, when I told OT I was interested in getting one he suggested instead of me doing the entire exhaust that I could get the "Mad Muffler Mod" until I had the funds to do the rest of the exhaust. It's no cut out and it's still stock but it would add some performance upgrades as well as sound that I'd like. So, what it's coming down to is that I could either get an entirely new exhaust system with a cut out OR I could get the mad muffler mod with a fiberglass hood w/ scoop.... Which should it be? (I'd love feedback) Here's the layout for the exhaust and some pics of the hood.. Exhaust: Hood:
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1˝" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
Last edited by Freeman; 02-15-2009 at 03:03 PM. |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
i have the carbon fiber hood on my car, but I had it painted. it is definitely a great exterior mod to have the little legacy scoop. the camaro style muffler is actually what I have on mine (Flowmaster) but I am about to change to a two canister set up (a'pexi N1s).
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My SVX 94 Bordeaux Pearl LS MB Quart components and 6x9s, Autotek "Mean Machine" Amplifier, Pioneer D3 Touch Screen Nav/DVD/CD/iPod, 4 10" PowerBass 2XL Subs, Powerbass XA-3000D Monoblock Amp Flowmaster exhaust, MP 6000K HID w/ clear lenses and '97 style grille, Carbon Fiber Hood w/ scoop (recently painted), 17" Sport Max rims (gunmetal w/ chrome lip), Ground Control Coilovers, Motorsport Crank Pulley, and Green Filter, ARP head studs, GroupN Engine mounts 4.44 AWD swap w/ Quick Change |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
Put the money in the stock market while the market is down...
all you can do in a car is go somewhere in it! Keith |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
I'd go with choice one for now. Choice 2 is more asthetic, and I don't believe a scoop will ever be functional on an SVX unless someone converts to MAP tune and gets a ram-air like box up there.
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
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Which I will be getting soon anyway.
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Rebecca 92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732 06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k 68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now. Past SVXs: 94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold) 96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold) 92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP) 95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP) |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
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Curious lights btw. Not stockers, right? |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
Those are the smallcar clear lenses.
The lights and scoop were added by sicksubie before Rebecca bought it.
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
So far the exhaust is the best plan then? As for functionality, I was planning on doing a separate intake at a later date of course but figured this would be at least one thing out of the way..
Keep in mind that the exhaust is more money and the hood with the mad muffler mod is cheaper than the exhaust alone..
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1˝" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
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If you want to make a scoop-functional intake, you're going to need a lot of time to design and fab it, cos I don't think it's going to be easy.
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
If your car doesn't have anything else that needs your attention, I would go with exhaust. If you have oil leaks or anything of the likes, just get them fixed
Tom |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
I tell you the best "mod" I ever did was resealing my engine. Not smelling burning oil was great. Then started the brake fluid....
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
best is to go with the stock market while it is down!
Keith |
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
Or buy a home while the market is down!
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
Here's my recommendation.
Based on your previous posts, it seems like cash may be a little tight for you right now. I'd recommend putting the money away in case you have an emergency in the future (like those pesky insurance fines). If you have the money set aside, you won't have the worry of 'what if'. /suze orman
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Re: Need opinions for mods..
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Back to topic. It would def be a good idea to put the money towards something really important. Either on the car or in your life.
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Rebecca 92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732 06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k 68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now. Past SVXs: 94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold) 96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold) 92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP) 95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP) |
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