two hundred clams

"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee)
08/06/2014 at 23:31 • Filed to: None

what can I buy right now to make my car better performance wise for $200?

thinking minor changes under the bonnet because it handles and stops just fine for now.

motor mounts, intake, etc...

DISCUSSION (37)

AM3R > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:33

springs? Might be useless if you already like the handling.

Exhaust/muffler delete?

Nerd-Vol > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:33

I'm getting an alignment done on my NA for $30 . That is supposed to make a WORLD of difference.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:33

A single high-performance Tire?

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:34

Owning a Speed3 my first thought is SRI/CAI or mounts?......But I'm really not familiar with the Miatas in terms of upgrades. So there's that lol

Scary__goongala! > AM3R
08/06/2014 at 23:35

plan on saving up later for a proper spring/shock or coilover setup. And I leave for school soon so getting exhaust work done might be kinda hard. hmmm

Nerd-Vol > Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
08/06/2014 at 23:36

Speed 3 does SO WELL with a SRI. I love my Cobb setup!

Scary__goongala! > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
08/06/2014 at 23:36

lol I'll buy a high performance tire for a spare

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:37

Oppo stickers, lots of them

AM3R > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:38

in that case I recommend just saving. That way you can get some proper coilovers and a proper exhaust AND have time to enjoy it not being in school.

Scary__goongala! > Nerd-Vol
08/06/2014 at 23:38

I could see that. As of now I dont have any suspension mods and the car drives straight with now uneven tire wear.

Scary__goongala! > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/06/2014 at 23:40

got it covered. maybe a few hundred more and I could beat a new challenger lol

Nerd-Vol > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:40

Is the car a miata? I have read that even on a STOCK MIATA an alignment with performance in mind is fundamental!

WOW

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:41

my god, that color combo is gorgeous

Scary__goongala! > AM3R
08/06/2014 at 23:41

ill have the car at school until winter weather comes. practically be damned. but I see your point. I just got $200 for selling the winter tires the car came on, so I feel like pissing it away.

Scary__goongala! > Nerd-Vol
08/06/2014 at 23:42

aye it is, I'll look into it sir Nerd-Vol

Minardi Gras > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:43

Instruction?

Scary__goongala! > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/06/2014 at 23:44

montego blue mica, get a chub every time I say it.

Nerd-Vol > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:44

I can report back after I get mine done. I am going with the FlyinMiata setup!!!!

http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/alignment…

AMAZING!

Scary__goongala! > Minardi Gras
08/06/2014 at 23:46

Only got to do 1 autocross since owning the car. could do more if I didnt start school again soon.

GhostZ > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:46

Sensors/measurement equipment. There is no better way to make your car faster than improving your technique, and what better way to do that than being able to track data/analyze your driving.

Scary__goongala! > Nerd-Vol
08/06/2014 at 23:46

no lie I was looking at that earlier today, have that shit bookmarked

Scary__goongala! > Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
08/06/2014 at 23:48

could always go diesel status like the p5 for more torqzzzz

Steve in Manhattan > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:49

definitely those fitted floormats with little squares that hold the mud/water. should be good for 1/10 of a second 0-100.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Scary__goongala!
08/06/2014 at 23:52

New fluids all the way around. Good oil. New coolant (not just whats in the radiator, a full flush), trans flush, diff flush, brake fluid flush.

BJ > GhostZ
08/06/2014 at 23:54

This is a good tip. If you're into autocross or other competitive driving events, you could take a driving lesson, too.

Eric in the PNW > Scary__goongala!
08/07/2014 at 00:05

Stickers. They're worth like 5hp a piece.

Other ideas: Waxing it, an air gauge for your tires, new spark plugs, and lighter oil (not actually a good idea if you want your engine to last).

$200 is not that much.

Scary__goongala! > Steve in Manhattan
08/07/2014 at 00:11

think ill make a pep boys run right now then

AM3R > Scary__goongala!
08/07/2014 at 00:13

oh, piss it away then!! Honestly if I were given $200 right now I'd tint my car. It's probably a lot cheaper on a miata. Damn I want a miata..

Scary__goongala! > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
08/07/2014 at 00:14

Done all that but coolant and brake flush. waiting to do brake flush until I replace everything in the system.

Scary__goongala! > AM3R
08/07/2014 at 00:18

seriously its been amazing. At work I walk by it all day and just wait for when i get off to

drive it home and take the long way on back roads

AM3R > Scary__goongala!
08/07/2014 at 00:22

I've never owned a vert and I don't exactly live in a place where I'd be able to enjoy one year round, that's probably why I'm so reluctant.

Scary__goongala! > AM3R
08/07/2014 at 00:26

neither do I, but I also don't NEED a car year round for now

AM3R > Scary__goongala!
08/07/2014 at 00:30

I have a DD so I guess a miata could work. Now I just need to find one..

Scary__goongala! > AM3R
08/07/2014 at 00:43

I think I got lucky finding mine

Steve in Manhattan > Scary__goongala!
08/07/2014 at 01:02

or AutoZone - ever since I moved to Manhattan I'm disconnected from my petrol-head existence.

Scary__goongala! > Steve in Manhattan
08/07/2014 at 01:13

my feels go out to you:(

Steve in Manhattan > Scary__goongala!
08/10/2014 at 21:13

thanks ...