hallsy67

the first mods i did on my old car were to the handling (200sx a bit tail happy) and the brakes, then i did the engine mods. the reason i ask is i have the chance of a brd remap to around 360 bhp and 400 lb torque, im upgrading the brake pads but the shocks are standard but with tein lowering springs.im not tracking the car so would this set up be ok cheers mike

Tidgy

should be ok in theory, what model is it?

RLE

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I bought all the bits for an engine upgrade last year but then went out in a WRX with AST suspension. My sti had a significant power advantage but on the road this meant nothing-my car simply could not keep up.

I ended up going with the AST's first then added the power upgrades to compliment some months later. Engine mods are great but useless in a car that handles poorly. Great on the rollers perhaps but thats about it.

Handling first IMO.

RLE

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My original set up was prodrive springs and TSL alignment btw

hallsy67

its an 06 sti

pippyrips

Agree with RLE - same route i took

hallsy67

thats what i was thinking, its my first impreza and although the handling is far superior to my old 200 i thought maybe the uprated anti roll bars and set up ?

pippyrips

will help - what is your budget??

hallsy67

well was going to spend 2k on the remap and mods to suit but the thing is it wouldnt affect my w/tee but saying that a full suspension setup cant really affect anything with the w/tee, my rear shocks need replacing already

pippyrips

w/tee

one of the main drivers for going on to the ASTs was becasue of the crappy standard struts

hallsy67

yeh there clunking nicely at the moment

bob r

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I think he means "warranty"

It all depends on your driving style and the use of your car.

If your car is used as you said, chasing your mate in his Subaru, then yes, go for the suspension upgrade so you are not embarrassed again.

Me........I prefer straight line power to embarrass others as I don't trust myself fully in the handling/driving department.

Either way it's all good fun.

hallsy67

i have no style when driving but thats the thing its all going to be road use and like you would probably used more as in slow in, fast out

Alan C

Handing here also.
I have a T20 and it's handling is far more usable and enjoyable under daily and normal road conditions that 400 BHP.

Simply put; big power is for special occasions and the odd time you get the chance to unleash it all. But a well handling car is usable everyday for much longer periods and requires much more input (especially with AST's or other adjustables that can completely change the car with a few clicks), even with minimal power.