Mods for 03 rex

[Guest]

Hey ive got a 03 NZ new rex an im jus wanting some advice on what are good power mods for it with out goin too overboard cashwise. it currently has a full 3" stainles exhaust system and a bov..what next??

[nzkaosnz]

next on list IMO would be ecutek retune?

[Guest]

Okay. Do u hav any idea on how much that mite cost??

[Guest boostcut]

the usual cold air box or k&n panel in your airbox.

[RAYDEO]

remember you need to do your breaks and handeling as well as power...

[MINTGTB]

 boostcut said:

the usual cold air box or k&n panel in your airbox.

K&N filters prone to fucking up AFM though?? they deposit lil' oil droplets dont they?? :-\

[Simon C]

For the price of an ECU retune, you could also go to polyurethane suspension and steering bushings, get a front anti-lift kit, get better brake pads and DOT4 brake fluid. Possibly source some used uprated sway bars for a bit more. Would recommend that rather than powering up the car in terms of fun for money.

[BC5RA]

 MINTGTB']

[quote name='boostcut said:

the usual cold air box or k&n panel in your airbox.

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K&N filters prone to ****ing up AFM though?? they deposit lil' oil droplets dont they?? :-\

They get that same bad rep every time somebody re-oils one after cleaning and overdoes it.

I've used K&N's in every one of my rides and never an issue.

[Guest]

Yeah ive been planning on getting adjustys for it to get better handling and it already has the 4pot brake calipers..are they no good?? they seem to stop the car in a hurry!

[Guest]

Oe and ive also got a stainles afermarkt up-pipe to go on my car but is it realy worth it?? itl be a prick of a job

[Simon C]

If you're getting adjustables, be careful, as the GDA and GDB suspension geometry goes pearshaped very quickly with not a lot of lowering. Apparently an inch lower than standard STi ride height is about all that it can tolerate before it starts giving you positive camber in corners. A set of V7 STi take-off struts with a set of Spec C springs (or similar rate, lots of options available) will give you plenty of handling with lots of spare cash compared to adjustables, just perhaps not as low as what you might like.