So now what?

[LeadToRome]

2011 DSG, Deep Sea Blue, Alu optic. 19" BBS CH-R. Bought new. 67K miles

Got the Revo stage 1 tune I've wanted done yesterday and it was a new car right away. Can't wait until it gets more dialed in but it's great already.

I did most suspension things I could think of already:

Alu Kreuz
H-sport sways
SPC control arms
end links
KW V3

Also did:
stainless brake lines
akebono pads
AWE exhaust
034 and Apikol trans/diff inserts
Huper Optik tint
Escort 9500ci

I have a K&N filter in there and the intake hose from AWE
also probably some other shit I'm forgetting right now

I kind of thought I would sell this rig by now is why I waited on the tune, but now it looks like I'm gonna keep it awhile. In a while I'll do the Revo stage 1+ but with the JHM oversize crank pulley, but not for a while.

My question is, what now? Handling is dialed in this car, it doesn't need anything. Satisfied with the stereo. Pulley's gonna wait. So.. Downpipes/headers? That's the only idea I have. What would you do?

[dizzlesizzle]

tranny flash. a sub and amp will make u even more satisfied.

[604bking]

Rotors? Could also wrap the car into a different color.

[LeadToRome]

Tranny flash is a good idea, I thought I'd see how that is for a bit first. Yeah sub would be good.

A different color is an interesting idea. Maybe rotors, not sure really if they're worth the money? Can you feel that?

[TomPaul10]

waiting for someone to say ecodes

... wait for pulley like you said, then maybe some headers ?

[MrFunk]

A few cosmetics are always nice...

Flat Bottom Steering wheel is a must IMO.

Cheaper stuff:
LED interior...
LED fogs...
LED license plate lights...

Car care:
Some proper detailing equipment and products.... give it a nice polish and wax...

Put some miles on it and save your cash!

[torinalth]

exterior. rear spoiler? front splitter/lip? rear diffuser? grille?

[LeadToRome]

.... give it a nice polish and wax...

wax?!? wax has never touched this car man. Zaino and opti-coat have been my buddies since it was new and the car is pretty mint if i say so myself.

Put some miles on it and save your cash!

nothing wrong with that advice.

[GeoJoe]

CR-15 strut brace

Shift knob

Pedals

[torinalth]

wax?!? wax has never touched this car man. Zaino and opti-coat have been my buddies since it was new and the car is pretty mint if i say so myself.

Just started using zaino. 3 coats of Z5Pro and 3 of Z2 so far. debating going back to Z5pro to ensure all swirls are gone. If the paint is mint..... then start stacking Z2Pro :P

[dizzlesizzle]

then i say ditch the Escort 9500ci and get a V1

[iceman42]

if you had MT I would say Stainless clutch line from USP motorsports, it's like $75 plus shipping. one of the best cheapest upgrades you can find for this platform.
Cr-15 Strut brace is huge! super hidden away. Sprint booster maybe? uprgade the pedals? vent pod gages?
there's lots you can do for looks but depends how far you wanna go. only esthetics mine has are a front lip, trunk lip spoiler, mudflaps, RS4 grill (all black items minus the chrome border on grill), yellow overlay on the fogs, supercharged badge (put it right on top of the V6 badge and ditched the T's.. was tired of everyone asking what size turbo it has)

[LeadToRome]

then i say ditch the Escort 9500ci and get a V1

I actually kinda hate my Escort 9500ci (too many issues to list here) but now it's built in and hard to quit on because of that. It does bug me a lot that I have this thing I don't like and it's built into my car and i have to just deal with it. I mean it works okay most of the time but it's not awesome by any means. For the money I spent on it, it should be awesome. It's not awesome.

[LeadToRome]

Just started using zaino. 3 coats of Z5Pro and 3 of Z2 so far. debating going back to Z5pro to ensure all swirls are gone. If the paint is mint..... then start stacking Z2Pro :P

check out the opti-coat my man. Zaino and opti-coat work well together. Zaino is so thin it's like 3 atoms thick, opti-coat is way thick compared to it. About one coat of opti-coat to every 2-3 (4?) coats of Zaino seems optimal. Opti-coat gives it some thickness and depth and Zaino is great for the surface.

[LeadToRome]

CR-15 strut brace

Haven't heard of that, I could google it but what the deal with it?

[torinalth]

Haven't heard of that, I could google it but what the deal with it?

it's a strut tower brace made by a forum member u2nelson. cheap and pretty damned effective for something so simple. I have one and highly recommend it.

[sangaroo]

Haven't heard of that, I could google it but what the deal with it?

Check out this thread.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...altime-Install

It's worth it.

[bronz]

Lets see some pics of the whip!

[joediesel]

Lets see some pics of the whip!

+1

I like your headers idea, I'd go this way...Claimed to make a decent chunk of power but I haven't heard of many people running them. Personally I'd rather go headers if it gets me 30 WHP rather than a noise maker catback. (Although they sound sweet)

Anyone have headers? Dynos? Thoughts?