How Much Have YOU Spent on Modifications ?
10 October 2001, 02:47 PM
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How Much Have YOU Spent on Modifications ?
And more importantly...was it worth it?
If you could go back would you have done it differently?
Just wondering...
And more importantly...was it worth it?
If you could go back would you have done it differently?
Just wondering...
10 October 2001, 02:58 PM
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Too much! 
Yes!
No!
Full answers:
About £2000 on suspension, exhaust & brakes since I got the car in March. Mainly second hand stuff.
The car is much better, it handles better, sounds better and most importantly, stops better!
I'm really happy with the work I've had done, but there is still stuff to do. I reckon NOS is next (I watched the Fast and the Furious!
) and a chip!
[This message has been edited by ZAZ (edited 10 October 2001).]
Yes!
No!
Full answers:
About £2000 on suspension, exhaust & brakes since I got the car in March. Mainly second hand stuff.
The car is much better, it handles better, sounds better and most importantly, stops better!
I'm really happy with the work I've had done, but there is still stuff to do. I reckon NOS is next (I watched the Fast and the Furious!
) and a chip! [This message has been edited by ZAZ (edited 10 October 2001).]
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Andrew - over £7000 
in 1 year 
, definetly worth it. Only thing I would have done differently is paid for it all in copper, 1p's & 2p's ....the longer it takes the service guys to count, the more value for money I think I'm getting
shunty
in 1 year , definetly worth it. Only thing I would have done differently is paid for it all in copper, 1p's & 2p's ....the longer it takes the service guys to count, the more value for money I think I'm getting shunty
10 October 2001, 03:22 PM
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Ditto Scott
If I could go back I would have done absolutely nothing as the performance and handling improvements are still, IMHO poor
Its taken up too much time and I've wasted too much money
I think if I could go back I'd get a second hand car with all the mods I had done for about £16-17k - about £25k less than I spent on the car plus mods! - not to mention the time cost
My car an sti5
Exhaust (several) - current BPM - too loud
Air Filter (3- inc Blitz/HKS and APS)
Ported headers
Forge Water tank and associated bits
AP 4 pots
Numerous Turbo's (inc VF22 hybrid)- £500 for failed VF22
Link and chip - £500+ For novice mapping by muppets
Modules galore
Front mounted intercooler
Suspension goodies galore
18 inch alloys
£k's spent on stereo
Do I need to go on
If I could go back I would have done absolutely nothing as the performance and handling improvements are still, IMHO poor
Its taken up too much time and I've wasted too much money
I think if I could go back I'd get a second hand car with all the mods I had done for about £16-17k - about £25k less than I spent on the car plus mods! - not to mention the time cost
My car an sti5
Exhaust (several) - current BPM - too loud
Air Filter (3- inc Blitz/HKS and APS)
Ported headers
Forge Water tank and associated bits
AP 4 pots
Numerous Turbo's (inc VF22 hybrid)- £500 for failed VF22
Link and chip - £500+ For novice mapping by muppets
Modules galore
Front mounted intercooler
Suspension goodies galore
18 inch alloys
£k's spent on stereo
Do I need to go on
10 October 2001, 03:31 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by steve McCulloch:
<B>Ditto Scott
If I could go back I would have done absolutely nothing as the performance and handling improvements are still, IMHO poor
Its taken up too much time and I've wasted too much money
I think if I could go back I'd get a second hand car with all the mods I had done for about £16-17k - about £25k less than I spent on the car plus mods! - not to mention the time cost
My car an sti5
Exhaust (several) - current BPM - too loud
Air Filter (3- inc Blitz/HKS and APS)
Ported headers
Forge Water tank and associated bits
AP 4 pots
Numerous Turbo's (inc VF22 hybrid)- £500 for failed VF22
Link and chip - £500+ For novice mapping by muppets
Modules galore
Front mounted intercooler
Suspension goodies galore
18 inch alloys
£k's spent on stereo
Do I need to go on[/quote]
Ooooh! Sorry to hear your dissapointments mate.
It's an expensive pastime and when it goes wrong...Ugh.
<B>Ditto Scott
If I could go back I would have done absolutely nothing as the performance and handling improvements are still, IMHO poor
Its taken up too much time and I've wasted too much money
I think if I could go back I'd get a second hand car with all the mods I had done for about £16-17k - about £25k less than I spent on the car plus mods! - not to mention the time cost
My car an sti5
Exhaust (several) - current BPM - too loud
Air Filter (3- inc Blitz/HKS and APS)
Ported headers
Forge Water tank and associated bits
AP 4 pots
Numerous Turbo's (inc VF22 hybrid)- £500 for failed VF22
Link and chip - £500+ For novice mapping by muppets
Modules galore
Front mounted intercooler
Suspension goodies galore
18 inch alloys
£k's spent on stereo
Do I need to go on[/quote]
Ooooh! Sorry to hear your dissapointments mate.
It's an expensive pastime and when it goes wrong...Ugh.
10 October 2001, 03:45 PM
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Hi,
I've spent around £5000 on my MY96 which considering I paid £8.5k for it a year ago is mad really.
Well pleased with the changes though. They've not all been performance mods,
I went mad on a Clifford alarm with Intellistart which allows you to start the car without the keys in the ignition and leave it running while still alarmed and immobilised (great for cold weather warm ups or turbo cool downs).
I've also gone for a MY00 interior which looks cool.
Also, 4pots, EBC discs + pads, braided hoses,
SO2s, Full decat with HKS Hiper, Blitz cone,
strutbrace, bleed valve, HKS FCD, Forge DV and loads of other cosmetic mods
I've totally got the bug now. Loads more planned for the future. I've got a lot of enjoyment and also learned a lot too!
Rich
I've spent around £5000 on my MY96 which considering I paid £8.5k for it a year ago is mad really.
Well pleased with the changes though. They've not all been performance mods,
I went mad on a Clifford alarm with Intellistart which allows you to start the car without the keys in the ignition and leave it running while still alarmed and immobilised (great for cold weather warm ups or turbo cool downs).
I've also gone for a MY00 interior which looks cool.
Also, 4pots, EBC discs + pads, braided hoses,
SO2s, Full decat with HKS Hiper, Blitz cone,
strutbrace, bleed valve, HKS FCD, Forge DV and loads of other cosmetic mods
I've totally got the bug now. Loads more planned for the future. I've got a lot of enjoyment and also learned a lot too!
Rich
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Lets see...
Security... nearly 2k
PPP at 1.7k
alloys at 1.3k
aircon at 1k
brakes at 650 quid (brembo 4 pots)
and thats about it for now (new disks and pads for the Brembos soon thou)
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Security... nearly 2k
PPP at 1.7k
alloys at 1.3k
aircon at 1k
brakes at 650 quid (brembo 4 pots)
and thats about it for now (new disks and pads for the Brembos soon thou
)Tony
10 October 2001, 04:43 PM
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Rich...
Not a bad price for that car.. even if it is a little slow a times, especially going up steep inclines
CraigH
Surely you meant that it was slower now?
My girlfriend has confirmed that my car is much slower than it was in standard trim.. You try and explain the concept of bigger turbo = more lag, but they dont listen and are of course correct.. Therefore my car and most others (naturally) is slow...
Anyway, when you gonna do some proper mods to the car like an erm.... 2.5 litre conversion....then we could all follow like a bunch of sheep. Not that the aps front mount is anything to go by
Not a bad price for that car.. even if it is a little slow a times, especially going up steep inclines
CraigH
Surely you meant that it was slower now?
My girlfriend has confirmed that my car is much slower than it was in standard trim.. You try and explain the concept of bigger turbo = more lag, but they dont listen and are of course correct.. Therefore my car and most others (naturally) is slow...
Anyway, when you gonna do some proper mods to the car like an erm.... 2.5 litre conversion....then we could all follow like a bunch of sheep. Not that the aps front mount is anything to go by
10 October 2001, 04:46 PM
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Managed to get an extra 20 bhp or so by pulling the mat down from behind the accelerator pedal
Cheapest and most effective mod so far!!
(don't laugh 'til you've checked)
Cheapest and most effective mod so far!!
(don't laugh 'til you've checked
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10 October 2001, 05:02 PM
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About £16k
Replaced suspension with double wishbones all round, re rated springs and dampers
Re shell 4 door saloon with stiffened and lightened 2 door replacement. 200kg lighter to be precise
Bin crappy standard interior and replace with Recaro's and better quality dash materials
Bin undeliable flat four and replace with new engine putting out over 100bhp/liter naturally asperated unit
Was it worth it? dunno, kinda had no choice.
Car now more fun and handles better. Not quite as quick though.
Would I have done it differently? Not sure yet. Need more miles.
D
Replaced suspension with double wishbones all round, re rated springs and dampers
Re shell 4 door saloon with stiffened and lightened 2 door replacement. 200kg lighter to be precise
Bin crappy standard interior and replace with Recaro's and better quality dash materials
Bin undeliable flat four and replace with new engine putting out over 100bhp/liter naturally asperated unit
Was it worth it? dunno, kinda had no choice.
Car now more fun and handles better. Not quite as quick though.
Would I have done it differently? Not sure yet. Need more miles.
D
10 October 2001, 05:12 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Scott J Davies:
<B>Bout double shuntys mark.
Not yet
Probable[/quote]
shunty
<B>Bout double shuntys mark.
Not yet
Probable[/quote]
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10 October 2001, 05:28 PM
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Geometry & Mintex 1155 pads £100
PPP £1763
Downpipe £250
Brakes £250
Stereo £700
K&N induction £80
Mats £50
Headlight protectors £40
Boost gauge £40
Total £3273
I have not included consumables just mods. In addition, just bought new Toyos £347 and need new front pads £60.
I would do it all again, but really I am finished now MY00 Euro import - so almost spent what I saved when you consider higher depreciation of import also.
PPP £1763
Downpipe £250
Brakes £250
Stereo £700
K&N induction £80
Mats £50
Headlight protectors £40
Boost gauge £40
Total £3273
I have not included consumables just mods. In addition, just bought new Toyos £347 and need new front pads £60.
I would do it all again, but really I am finished now
MY00 Euro import - so almost spent what I saved when you consider higher depreciation of import also.
10 October 2001, 05:57 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Diablo:
<B>About £16k
Replaced suspension with double wishbones all round, re rated springs and dampers
Re shell 4 door saloon with stiffened and lightened 2 door replacement. 200kg lighter to be precise
Bin crappy standard interior and replace with Recaro's and better quality dash materials
Bin undeliable flat four and replace with new engine putting out over 100bhp/liter naturally asperated unit
D[/quote]
Um... Isn't this called "a new car"?
<B>About £16k
Replaced suspension with double wishbones all round, re rated springs and dampers
Re shell 4 door saloon with stiffened and lightened 2 door replacement. 200kg lighter to be precise
Bin crappy standard interior and replace with Recaro's and better quality dash materials
Bin undeliable flat four and replace with new engine putting out over 100bhp/liter naturally asperated unit
D[/quote]
Um... Isn't this called "a new car"?
10 October 2001, 06:27 PM
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Not as much as some:
New Corbeau seats £450
Spolier brake light £75
EBC brakes £160
Pedals / gear **** £60
Strut brace £50
K & N panel filter £40
Magnex exhaust £150
Still want, 17" wheels and STi 5 spoiler
Wife says not
New Corbeau seats £450
Spolier brake light £75
EBC brakes £160
Pedals / gear **** £60
Strut brace £50
K & N panel filter £40
Magnex exhaust £150
Still want, 17" wheels and STi 5 spoiler
Wife says not
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by orbv:
<B>
Zero, not one mod![/quote]
orbv - what's happenin....tell ya what, when I get me skyline, i'll split me car & give ya me bits so ya don't feel left out
shunty
<B>
Zero, not one mod!
[/quote]orbv - what's happenin....tell ya what, when I get me skyline, i'll split me car & give ya me bits so ya don't feel left out
shunty
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90 percent of the mods on the blackbeast were done prior to me getting it.
Guess I've spent about 500 - 1000 quid in mods, but we are talking about pads, discs, tyres, and braided hoses, so not too bad
would love to spend more though
Want to get 4-pots (or 6-pots) bigger wheels, at least 17" uprated rear brakes, downpipe, and if needed center pipe for that full decat feeling
ummm, link, cos I want one
so looking at about another 1000 - 2000 quid at least in the next 2 years!
have got the modding bug!
Guess I've spent about 500 - 1000 quid in mods, but we are talking about pads, discs, tyres, and braided hoses, so not too bad
would love to spend more though
Want to get 4-pots (or 6-pots) bigger wheels, at least 17" uprated rear brakes, downpipe, and if needed center pipe for that full decat feeling
ummm, link, cos I want one
so looking at about another 1000 - 2000 quid at least in the next 2 years!
have got the modding bug!
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by BT52b:
<B> Um... Isn't this called "a new car"?
[/quote]
Er, yeah.
Was meant to be a joke
<B> Um... Isn't this called "a new car"?
[/quote]
Er, yeah.
Was meant to be a joke
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by shunty:
<B> orbv - what's happenin....tell ya what, when I get me skyline, i'll split me car & give ya me bits so ya don't feel left out
[/quote]
Your the man Shunty, but as its a Company car I'am not going to spend anything on it. When its replaced with a MY02 which will be mine you will find me at ScoobySports / TSL / ScoobyMainc every weekend.
<B> orbv - what's happenin....tell ya what, when I get me skyline, i'll split me car & give ya me bits so ya don't feel left out
[/quote]
Your the man Shunty, but as its a Company car I'am not going to spend anything on it. When its replaced with a MY02 which will be mine you will find me at ScoobySports / TSL / ScoobyMainc every weekend.
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ZAZ, u have mail ...
Anyone else thinking of getting the laughing gas bug (NOS) .. We are now supplying and fitting kits just near Brands Hatch at F1_Moto.
Anyone else thinking of getting the laughing gas bug (NOS) .. We are now supplying and fitting kits just near Brands Hatch at F1_Moto.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by orbv:
<B> Your the man Shunty, but as its a Company car I'am not going to spend anything on it. When its replaced with a MY02 which will be mine you will find me at ScoobySports / TSL / ScoobyMainc every weekend.
[/quote]
so it's you who should be giving me your castoffs then?? mine being older 
(but much faster of course, better handling & loud as **** )
shunty
<B> Your the man Shunty, but as its a Company car I'am not going to spend anything on it. When its replaced with a MY02 which will be mine you will find me at ScoobySports / TSL / ScoobyMainc every weekend.
[/quote]
so it's you who should be giving me your castoffs then??
mine being older (but much faster of course, better handling & loud as **** ) shunty
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