So I have a 2003 V6 auto with just a CAI and dual exhaust setup that I am content with. I also have a sound system running off a 1200w amp. Right now I have about $500 to spend, but I am unsure what to invest in. I don't want to do anything major to the engine because in the long run I plan on converting to a 4.2L when the car is fully paid off. So what would be some nice exterior or drivetrain mods that wouldn't break my budget? Would HID lights help take some of the strain off of my alternator from my system?

Things that I am considering include: Mach 1 grille delete, chin spoiler, fog lights, HID convert, properly lowering the car, performance tuner, and even smaller things such as bumper inserts.

What combination could I go with that would get a noticible change?

 

Bumper insert SHOULD give you about 20 noticeable HP.

Idk, I would either go for an LSD and some gears, or suspension. And then if you have any money left, grill delete.

Thats My plan for my tax money anyways...

 

personally...I just recently got a tuner, mach 1 grill delete/ chin spoiler and I am very happy with all 3 mods. Extra power you can feel from the tuner and the mach 1 stuff makes a huge difference in looks. Although alot of guys will chime in like Six and say get gears/lsd. I've been told there is a huge difference with gears but I do alot of highway driving so I don't feel like doing the gears...still considering the lsd though.

 

^^true, I wouldn't do gears without a tuner personally, just didn't think about that atm...

 

The only thing with the gears and LSD/T-lok is that you have to include an installation price from a professional, and Im really looking for something that I could do over the weekend. The farthest I want to go with a shop fee is getting an alignment after lowering the car. Thanks for the replies though, and sig pictures help me to get a better idea of options.

 

Yea, that's understandable... I'm still debating between shocks/struts/springs/rear sway or a tuner for my car...

 

Could spend the $500 on a wheel upgrade thats very noticable.