The Official "What Should I Spend Money On?" Thread [Merged 10-6]

[ShadowWulf]

my t25 sounds like supercharger over 7psi and it makes some blue smoke, so you think 16g would be fine for the next step? I am also hitting fuelcut after 12psi.

Yep, in that case you should consiter upgrading to your turby soon

 

[CarTrader29]

I have about 1G to spend on mods for my GSX. Anyone have any ideas on what to buy. I only have a intake pipe, MBC, and exhaust. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[IHeartTurbo]

Boost gauge
GM MAF
Translator
Dejon Tool UICP / TB elbow for blow through
Palm Pilot / datalogging cable
650s
Walbro 255

 

[huafist]

Boost gauge
GM MAF
Translator
Dejon Tool UICP / TB elbow for blow through
Palm Pilot / datalogging cable
650s
Walbro 255

The 255 and the 650's are useless without an AFPR. He'll overrun the stock FPR.

 

[CarTrader29]

I'm trying to find a good cheap combo. I know my car needs a major paintjob but I'd rather go fast than look good.

 

[IHeartTurbo]

The 255 and the 650's are useless without an AFPR. He'll overrun the stock FPR.

Yup, I just forgot to put an afpr in.

 

[big green]

I wouldnt start modding until you get all the basic mateince done, especially the timing belt

 

[sherloc123]

why would he need 650's for a stock 14b?

 

[IHeartTurbo]

why would he need 650's for a stock 14b?

Room to grow. No need to buy 550s right now and just having to get bigger ones down the road.

 

[CarTrader29]

i have a 14b now but I'm asking for suggestions... bigger turbo, injectors, etc.

 

[TSiGoesPsSsSst]

My motto is ''buy the most expensive thing you need now while you have the money''

Get what turbo you want first(evo16g?50 Trim?).
Get maybe some injectors with the left over money,and get the other supporting mods later on as finances permit. (i.e pump,safc,afpr,cheap fmic kit,etc)

 

[CarTrader29]

whats a decent combo though with 1G? I was planning on buying a 16G ot 50 trim, 255lph fuel pump, and 650cc injectors... anything else I would need?

 

[IHeartTurbo]

Yeah, someway to control the fuel. Easiest would be an SAFC or MAFT. And then a logger.

 

[TSiGoesPsSsSst]

Yeah, someway to control the fuel. Easiest would be an SAFC or MAFT. And then a logger.

What he said.
..and Dont forget that afpr.

 

[joosdawg]

basically comes down to looks or go .... heres what i got so far... turbo XS MBC and BOV, 2 1/2" catback with gutted stock cat , ebay intake, 10mm wires and ngk plugs, boost gauge and pod and thats it for main things. for looks just painted my 95 headlight housings black and shaved all writing off the rear. now for my question, i have about $450 to spend on the car theoretically. option 1. megan 3" downpipe and tsudo 3" catback from ebay for around $400 shipped. option 2. 97-99 front bumper and black housed projector headlights for the 97-99 bumper. i personally like my current headlights but not the bumper so much. option 3. coilovers and struts in all 4 corners and a shortshifter with knob... obviously option number 1 is the best performance and prolly will sound awsome. 2 will make it look alot better imo and 3 will make it alot better looking also plus handle like mad. but i only have one paycheck that has not alot of bills to pay so this is it sense i paid em all and ill have $400-450 to spend on things. just need a lil help from some fellow DSMers. personally id rather not be a civic GOD and buy body parts cause i dont really like to spend alot of money on show things i like more go things but i dont have the money to fix stuff when i beat it up . but its all good. any help deciding is greatly appriceiated. -Ryan

 

[alex99gst]

"id rather not be a civic GOD and buy body parts cause i dont really like to spend alot of money on show things i like more go things"

there you go then, it comes down to going faster or handling better. i would say save some money up to get a full suspension and not just coilovers

 

[joosdawg]

well another thing two, sense im most likely gonna go 3" exhaust over all the choices, my clutch is gonna die when i start getting on it because it already is starting to slip it really sucks. so i guess any good clutches for cheap

 

[alex99gst]

have a look around the drivetrain forum and parts catalog to find out what your options are. heres one thread i found about this, use the search and see what you can find

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178583

 

[ninjai_ruken]

Well I will have 3k spending cash around the 1st of aug and I have no clue what to do with it. I am running outta Ideas for my car. I will end up getting the side vents finished soon but I already have everything I will need for that paid for...hmm I was thinking


Vis Carbon Fiber Hatch
Vis G Speed Carbon Fiber Hood
Carbon Creations Drifter Front Bumper


Then the rest on my daughter what do you guys think?

 

[rowlex]

if i had 3K id get a bike.

if i didnt want to spend it on a bike i would buy a GSX (in your case since you have a converted N/T. Or build your engine if you havent.

 

[ninjai_ruken]

I already had/have a bike, (Got it back after selling it) I dont know...the whole DSM thing is going down hill for me. My dsm passion has left me....

 

[rowlex]

I already had/have a bike, (Got it back after selling it) I dont know...the whole DSM thing is going down hill for me. My dsm passion has left me....

OH

downpayment on a house? pay off the mortgage a little quicker??

maybe look into some nice gas powered RC cars?

take the gf/wife on a nice long cruise to the carribean?

 

[darkness_fallz]

hookers and crack.....

 

[Tsi_User]

If your DSM passion has left you, then why spend all this money on it? And why are you using your money on CF parts before you spend money on your daughter? WTF

 

[1fast97gsx]

Buy some nice rims ... I didn't notice those in the pics in your gallery. Save the rest.