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    Top 10 upgrades/improvements

    Not sure if this list exists already but I would find it quite interesting if not. I think some boundaries need to be set though. For example my choice would be a brake upgrade obviously for ultimate performance you'd go AP's but being realistic a worthy upgrade is to 302's with decent pads.

    So I'll start with that but rearrange if you think yours is better

    1) 302mm brake upgrade
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    General Suspension refresh alot of stuff can be uprated at a similar cost to standard parts

    Polybushes
    Uprated Dampners and springs - Koni or Bilstein
    New drop links is also a nice cheap upgrade

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    3" throttle body and rip kit

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    A japanfold, even stock this will be a great improvement over the very restrictive standard 850 item and very cheap compared to the s60r item, compliment this with a fully 3" system for even better results

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    For the money, a HLM 304 map or a rica

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    1) Full stage 0
    2) 302mm brake upgrade
    3) Strut brace
    4) RIP kit
    5) Remap
    6) Springs and dampers
    7) Cat back exhaust
    8) 3" throttle body
    9) Japanifold
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    Quote Originally Posted by MoleT-5R View Post
    A japanfold, even stock this will be a great improvement over the very restrictive standard 850 item and very cheap compared to the s60r item, compliment this with a fully 3" system for even better results
    Japanifold in the top 10? Exhaust yes I agree but maybe 3" isn't necessarily needed for most people's goals?? Same as 3" throttle body, should it be in the top 10?
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    What about the ipd arb's? I've not tried them personally but always hear good things about them
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    Quote Originally Posted by martin_r_smith View Post
    Japanifold in the top 10? Exhaust yes I agree but maybe 3" isn't necessarily needed for most people's goals?? Same as 3" throttle body, should it be in the top 10?
    cheap bang for buck was my thinking as neither should cost much to do.

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    Not to sound pedantic, but I'd have to go for a stage 0

    I discovered a few ponies by replacing ignition components - plugs, leads, arm/cap...

    Gained me all of 0.1sec on the strip, but it drives so much better and you know you're making the most of any other mods.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    Not to sound pedantic, but I'd have to go for a stage 0

    I discovered a few ponies by replacing ignition components - plugs, leads, arm/cap...

    Gained me all of 0.1sec on the strip, but it drives so much better and you know you're making the most of any other mods.
    Yeah I agree, and put it no 1 as it probably is the most important
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    Moving down under works great for me and car


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jamest5r View Post
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    No-one gonna suggest the good old "Frankie Valve?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    No-one gonna suggest the good old "Frankie Valve?"
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    Since no one has suggested it (and I've got one on mine)....

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