Decisions Decisions....poll read the thread then post your thought....

[SATX210]

1) Driving upgrades-

Eibach sport spring kit- 240

GT Spec strut tower- 180

Progess Racing rear sway bay- 160

Total- 580

benefits: would lower the ride 2.0front/1.5" back and increase spring rating by 20%. Also the strut/sway bar should improve cornering and general driving.

2) Looks upgrade:

Eibach sport spring kit- 240

Enkei EV05 18"s- 1200-1300

pics of rims: http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/enkei-ev05-a.html

Total: 1440-1540

*If you have other rim suggestions do tell as i'm open to suggestions.

3) Performance Upgrade:

AEM CAI- 250

Custom headers, 3" downpipe, 2.5" tips exhaust- 850-950

Total: 1100-1200

1)ok i had to get you off of ignore cuz car talk is more important than beefs. i would suggest a combo of all 3. the rims we could call around here and the ATX for a better deal. i know a manager at discount and the owner of 2 rim shops in town. i would do the rims/tires:1100

swaybar:160

intake 250

that will put you at 1510.

2)or do rims, swaybar, strut brace. that way you get the enhanced suspension and the visual satisfaction.

3)i think the factory wheels look good and would opt for that look cuz i am pretty anal about my wheel selections too. get the swaybar, strut brace, intake, and springs

160

180

250

240

total: $830, this will give you some oomph, improve handling, and lower the stance to a more aggresive look. the factory wheels arent all trhat but def not un-sporty.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Well since you seem to have the money, then do all of them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif I would look into the looks myslef. Lowering, tint, rims/tires and then go from there.

Do it.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

suspension first!. lower that pig

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

*If you have other rim suggestions do tell as i'm open to suggestions.

3) Performance Upgrade:

AEM CAI- 250

and you dont really need a 250 dollar filter on a stick either

 

[NhustlaR 10+ year member]

sat ftw

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

Honestly? I'd have to go with looks...I'm all up on performance, but it would take a lot of money to make that kind of car fast...it's just not built for it. Might as well leave it as it is performance-wise and focus on making it look nice.

it's not a race car by any means but a few mods and it runs 13's. which given it's a heavy FWD sedan isn't bad.

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

Well since you seem to have the money, then do all of them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif I would look into the looks myslef. Lowering, tint, rims/tires and then go from there.

tint is as dark as i want it to be without going illegal. i'm thinking i'll lower it and do the rims next though. then again the full driving upgrade's are only 500 as i can get the eibach springs at my friends shop for cheap.

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

and you dont really need a 250 dollar filter on a stick either

yeah i know i was just quoting off of 1 mazda site that i know of. they are a pretty good shop for performance parts on any mazda.

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

anyone else have suggestions to throw up there?

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

tint is as dark as i want it to be without going illegal. i'm thinking i'll lower it and do the rims next though. then again the full driving upgrade's are only 500 as i can get the eibach springs at my friends shop for cheap.

What is the point of tinting a car then? I mean I can barely tell that is tinted and had to go back and look to see if it was, lol! I mean most states are shady on tint, but most of us do it. It just depends on how the cops are down there and being Texas I figure you would be able to get dark tint. Anyway, I think it would look a shit ton better darker, but hey its your cars and your asking for our opinions. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

i've been in a total of 6 cars at different times where we got pulled over for tint and it was cut as the cops can(or could) legally do that in Tx. 35% on all new vehicle's on windows and 15% on back is as dark as we are allowed to go. besides, i didn't pay for it they did it at the dealership so it twas free.

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

Honestly if you are going to do an intake, do a CPE intake instead of AEM. Do a search for it on the Mazda Forums. I helped design it and its more than just a filter. It comes with a modification for your MAF sensor as well to maximze the gains.

BTW I only helped with the design. I am not selling these!!

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

Honestly if you are going to do an intake, do a CPE intake instead of AEM. Do a search for it on the Mazda Forums. I helped design it and its more than just a filter. It comes with a modification for your MAF sensor as well to maximze the gains.
BTW I only helped with the design. I am not selling these!!

yeah 600 bucks for an intake, not a chance in hell. i don't care if it does modify my MAF sensor, 600 bucks is outrageous.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

i've been in a total of 6 cars at different times where we got pulled over for tint and it was cut as the cops can(or could) legally do that in Tx. 35% on all new vehicle's on windows and 15% on back is as dark as we are allowed to go. besides, i didn't pay for it they did it at the dealership so it twas free.

Should have done the back 15% and the front 35%.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

Should have done the back 15% and the front 35%.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

it is lol my bad. i went and looked at my sheet from the tint store that did it and it says 35%/15%. i want to do it 20/15 and think i shall soon. if cops cut it oh well lol. i'm pleasing the rents thus far by leaving it given they signed the loan and i pay for it.