Interesting... USELESS MODS...

[theveed]

http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost...eless_mods.htm

[mazdamazda]

for a while... i thought that this was about useless moderators :lol:

the article is spot on!

[niky]

Maybe for turbos, but exhaust modification does have merit on NA cars.

About filters, yes... about lowering, hell, yes, about spoilers and bodykits, heck yeah... Big wheels, spot-on! But turbo-timers? I'm neutral. I've seen the effects of improper cool-down on turbos in this country (and that's on a 00' Isuzu Trooper), and I'd say "why take the chance?"

[ssaloon]

hmmm medyo di ako sang-ayon sa article on certain parts.

big wheels - i upgraded to bigger wheels for 2 reasons... (1) to accomodate bigger brakes, and (2) to get better traction since i get wheelspin when using 15s.

exhaust - i gained a quicker spool on the turbo when i upgraded to a 3" exhaust setup

suspension - i actually get a better ride on my aftermarket suspension :D

turbo timer - same sentiments as niky

oh well, to each his own...

[theveed]

Niky: Yup, I think his article is concentrated on the particular turbo-engine that they usually discuss in that forum.

[edl100]

So what is a useful modification??

Parang it is safe to just leave the car bone stock?


What I can think of as a "decent" upgrade are:

1) Get better TIRES than OEM. Leave the wheel size as-is or upgrade to a size recommended or originally designed for the car's stock suspension. Never get a REPLICA designed wheel such as a CONCEPT ONE. Get the OEM wheel for your car in a bigger size if you like.

2) Upgrade the Stock Sound System. Better head unit, Amp and rainbow speakers or some high-end brand you can be proud off to display!! No Subs please.

3) Get a Better brand Battery!! Replace that MOTOLITE battery to a better quality brand. (such as a DETA, DEKA, EXIDE, etc..)

4) Only get only OEM Cosmetic parts. Such as spoilers, skirts, interior parts etc.. If you want to improve the car's looks.

5) DONT GO TO CONCORDE and buy anything for the car..


REMEMBER, your car should always look decent enough to ramp in Manila Hotel and Shangrila. ALWAYS think that a ROYALTY will ride your car so no stickers and "rice" crap in your car.

[ssaloon]

how can you get an OEM wheel in a bigger size? :freak:

[niky]

Battery? Better brand? Optima... the best. Of course, it costs an arm and a leg.

As for the wheel and tire thing, it really depends on your aim. 15" mags with intermediate compounds are better than 17" mags with street tires any time. :lol:

But it all depends on the balance of the car. Upgrading one or two sizes has its benefits in cornering and laptimes, but negatively affects fuel consumption and acceleration. It's all in what you want.

[ILuvDetailing]

No Subs please.

Di pwede

[mazdamazda]

as for the wheel modification... the supra (the car that the website owner is modifying) is already riding on 16" rims - hence upgrading to bigger wheels isn't necessary. though some euro vehicles will be able to swallow bigger rims with the correct offset adjustment supplied by the manufacturer.

for the exhaust, I think they are talking about changing the intake manifold & aftercat exhaust system - which as explained will upset the airflow balance of the supra's stock turbo system.

[theveed]

How can you have a respectable audio system without subs? hehe... what will cover the sub 150hz range.

[jim]

I have to agree with the steel gaskets. Sino ba nakaisip na gumawa ng gasket na bakal???

I also agree with the other topics.

[theveed]

JIM: parang bakal na radiator din yan... iniisip ng tao mas ok kasi mas di bumibigay.

[Jun aka Pekto]

I've always used the excuse that my HKS Stage 4 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo has too much power on the front wheels which induces wheelspin. Of course, that's not a lack of performance as what the meter shows. Once the Laser gets going, watch out. It's a rocket.

It's just that the tires do get quite expensive. If I buy the really sticky performance tires, they tend to wear out too fast because they do feel "softer" than regular tires. Anything else and the traction suffers. The only choice would be to buy a RWD or AWD car.

[edl100]

how can you get an OEM wheel in a bigger size? :freak:

Of course you can. For example:

1) you have a standard ford lynx with the OEM stock 14". You can upgrade to the OEM 15" from the Ghia. It is still FORD OEM wheels and size designed for the car's suspension.

2) If you have a benz. Mine has a stock 15" size from the elegance model. I can upgrade to the 16" size from the avantgarde. STILL OEM and designed specifically for the car with perfect offset, speedometer calibration etc...

and so on........

[Bogeyman]

how can you get an OEM wheel in a bigger size? :freak:

Sabi nga ni edl100, it's possible.

Take the Adventure. Current GLX and GLS Sport variants come with 14" OEM wheels (5 spoke). If I want to upgrade my rims to a bigger size, a set of Super Sport variant OEM wheels (6 spoke), which come in 15" size will do the trick.

So now I get bigger rims, technically still OEM, though not necessarily the same design as the previous set.

[edl100]

How can you have a respectable audio system without subs? hehe... what will cover the sub 150hz range.

SUBS are fine as long as it is not overdone. No huge BOOMBOX and Neon lights please. Everything with Class and good taste.

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[edl100]

Battery? Better brand? Optima... the best. Of course, it costs an arm and a leg.

For me, I consider an upgraded battery an important Modification.A higher ampere rating than stock

You will always wish you had spent the extra money for a better battery when you need it most. (such as mahina ang battery on a dark late night with your girl date )

And also, ang pangit tignan ng engine bay with a local battery. in my opinion..

[ssaloon]

pero pano kung gusto mo mag upsize ng 2" sa wheels? la atang OEM na kakasya sa PCD bolt pattern locally...

[1D4LV]

pero pano kung gusto mo mag upsize ng 2" sa wheels? la atang OEM na kakasya sa PCD bolt pattern locally...

pre ganito yan eh. sa case natin, for example pareho tayong naka mitsu. so yung stock OEM ko or yung stock OEM mo, pwede nating palitan ng stock OEM ng pajero.

joke lang.. la lang magawa... boring dito office...