Simple, Inexpensive, Easy Mod?
#16
HOLD ON...
.5 seconds? From a torque converter? Hmmm.. and how much is that?
And Francis, I forgot to add that Mangos, is like a few streets from my house! (I'm behind Miami Subs!)
What a SMALL world
Nader
And Francis, I forgot to add that Mangos, is like a few streets from my house! (I'm behind Miami Subs!)
What a SMALL world
Nader
#17
For $1000, I would to a intake and ECU (if you just want some more power)...but what about handling? To me, this is more important...For $1000, you can do sway bars, strut tower bars, lower chassis brace, etc...even w/o lowering the car, it'll handle very well (even on stock tires)...
#19
yup...
Creative Image is accross from Miami Subs.. I'm telling you man.. the busness's around here have BOOMED in the last 5 years... its getting to be fun around here.. girls girl girls!
Nader
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#20
Re: Re: I knew you guys would come through...
Originally posted by Dexter
exhaust will help as well - no worries on the sound of the exhaust since most manf.s have baffles to quiet their systems if you want them, free of charge usually i.e. Borlas
exhaust will help as well - no worries on the sound of the exhaust since most manf.s have baffles to quiet their systems if you want them, free of charge usually i.e. Borlas
I would like an exhaust, but hate extra sound...I don't wanna sound like those riced up civics and mustangs and all, I wanna sound fast AND luxurious...that is, stealth-like quietness
#21
Re: Re: Re: I knew you guys would come through...
Originally posted by nanotech
...I wanna sound fast AND luxurious...that is, stealth-like quietness
...I wanna sound fast AND luxurious...that is, stealth-like quietness
Nader
#23
Re: Re: I knew you guys would come through...
Originally posted by Dexter
no worries on the sound of the exhaust since most manf.s have baffles to quiet their systems if you want them
no worries on the sound of the exhaust since most manf.s have baffles to quiet their systems if you want them
Research the group buy on the Borals we did a while back, and you'll see the discussion on the venturis...
If all else, just keep the OEM, for sure it is queit enough for you.
I can identify with your concerns about the ricer sound - no worries here either - the Lexus V8 purring house cat is changed to a snarling Lion, but is matches the car's attitude quite nicely IMHO. It only time is gets 'loud' is when I stand on it, but even then, it projects a refined power howl - its dreamy.
Obviously, do your best to hear them for yourself and judge accordingly. Eveyone's tastes and preferences vary.
Keep us posted.
#24
Well...
This is what I've decided when I am ready to make some mods for "discrete power"
-->SRT Intake and ECU
-->Borla exhaust.. but...I can get that without a change in appearance and I can get those "factory bafflers" so that it doest give noticeable change in sound.. right?
Can i do both of those for under $1k?
Now another thing, Manaray mentioned handiling... Now, if I'm probobly never going to take it to the track, do i really need upgrades in handiling? Like, what kind if differnece does it make in everyday driving? Say, sway bars? What are strut tower bars anyway?
Thanx!
Nader
-->SRT Intake and ECU
-->Borla exhaust.. but...I can get that without a change in appearance and I can get those "factory bafflers" so that it doest give noticeable change in sound.. right?
Can i do both of those for under $1k?
Now another thing, Manaray mentioned handiling... Now, if I'm probobly never going to take it to the track, do i really need upgrades in handiling? Like, what kind if differnece does it make in everyday driving? Say, sway bars? What are strut tower bars anyway?
Thanx!
Nader
#25
Re: Well...
Originally posted by MidniteLexus
This is what I've decided when I am ready to make some mods for "discrete power"
-->SRT Intake and ECU
-->Borla exhaust.. but...I can get that without a change in appearance and I can get those "factory bafflers" so that it doest give noticeable change in sound.. right?
Can i do both of those for under $1k?
Now another thing, Manaray mentioned handiling... Now, if I'm probobly never going to take it to the track, do i really need upgrades in handiling? Like, what kind if differnece does it make in everyday driving? Say, sway bars? What are strut tower bars anyway?
Thanx!
Nader
This is what I've decided when I am ready to make some mods for "discrete power"
-->SRT Intake and ECU
-->Borla exhaust.. but...I can get that without a change in appearance and I can get those "factory bafflers" so that it doest give noticeable change in sound.. right?
Can i do both of those for under $1k?
Now another thing, Manaray mentioned handiling... Now, if I'm probobly never going to take it to the track, do i really need upgrades in handiling? Like, what kind if differnece does it make in everyday driving? Say, sway bars? What are strut tower bars anyway?
Thanx!
Nader
Handling: *search the archives* - but the short answer is - Depends on how you want your car to feel in everyday driving - if you want if flatter, tighter, more responsive, yes, mod the suspension - even with teh mods I have, and plan on doing, you'll still have the Lexus quality ride.
HTH
#26
You don't have to track your car to appreciate better handling...but then again, you may not care to drive canyon type roads...
But if you like burning through a canyon every now a then, you'll notice a BIG difference with suspension upgrades...
If you just want to go fast straight, than you don't really need 'em...
But if you like burning through a canyon every now a then, you'll notice a BIG difference with suspension upgrades...
If you just want to go fast straight, than you don't really need 'em...
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