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Old 04-30-2008, 01:27 PM
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Tuner/CAI or short throw shifter by far and away.
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:53 PM
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i clicked cai but that was before i saw the cai/tune option. definitely intake and tune
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:56 PM
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Can't get much easier that installing your custom tunes and cai........and what a big difference it makes! [&:]
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:57 PM
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my first was CAI/tuner and axle backs. that way you get power and sound, a great combo to start with!!
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: siberian.mist

i clicked cai but that was before i saw the cai/tune option. definitely intake and tune
Damn you must have been fast.....i edited the post right away last night before anyone had voted and put cai/tune in there
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:00 PM
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The best first mod that almost no one ever thinks of is

Performance Driving Class
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:00 PM
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Driving well, and not having bad taste, so your car doesn't end up looking like a $^%((&*(&%^$ up batmobile, Erik
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:07 PM
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Hmmmm, a tough one.

I think you have to think of the long game with performance mods. Think of what you plan to end up with.If you know you'll ultimately end up with radical performance mods then I'd say leave the motor alone until you go full hog at it.

I sold my original FRPP CAI & tune at a show'n'shine for $50because i didn't need it anymoreLOL

That said, a CAI and tune do provide immediate returns in terms of performance and noise

My own first task was to get the car to go round corners nicely, so I vote suspension.
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Old 04-30-2008, 04:26 PM
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CAI/Tune. My personal recomendation is C&L with a 88mm maf tube and a VMP 93 octane. VMP also sells the C&L with the 88mm maf tube. It's like a whole new car when you get it. However power is addicting and you'll want more. After that get UDPs and CMCVs !!
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Old 04-30-2008, 05:04 PM
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CAI/tune first and foremost. Then depends on your preference. If you want a great appearance upgrade = dual exhaust. If you want a great performance upgrade = gears+t-lok. If you want more cornering/handling = sways, springs, struts, shocks. All 3 cost around the same.
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