NOS2Go4Me,Jan 23 2007, 08:39 AM Wrote:Good dealers are out there... it's just important to find the right one if you're an enthusiast / modder.
Everything I've suggested (save the reflash) is warranty-legal. The only grey-area mod is the MBRP, as it eliminates the second cat on the Duratec (the first one is right on the header, the second is further downstream). A proper filter and a properly-installed air intake will NOT void your warranty.
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Um, MBRP does
not delete the second cat on '05 systems when they do the install, at least they didn't on mine when I had it installed there (They initally wanted to, but when I advised them that I was in a Drive Clean area they fabbed up the necessary parts to ensure that everything hooked up as it should)
NefCanuck
I have a car loan but its an 03 so no warranty? no problem! :P
D-Dub,Jan 23 2007, 01: Wrote:bottom line if you want to mod buy used, if you dont buy new.............
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no, a used car can have plenty of warranty left. :P
thanks for the heads up guys. I knew about all the warranty regarding mods and such, and my dealer is fairly flexible that way. I dont think I'll be doing a whole lot more than intake and exhaust untill warranty is up. I knew that buying new may be iffy with the aftermarket parts, and I bought new to have warranty because of bad luck with my last vehicle. So I'll keep mods to a minimun for a few years.
Flofocus,Jan 23 2007, 07:46 PM Wrote:D-Dub,Jan 23 2007, 01: Wrote:bottom line if you want to mod buy used, if you dont buy new.............
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no, a used car can have plenty of warranty left. :P
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Point is even if you still have a factory warranty on your used focus moding your car will void it. At least engine moding will for sure.
Well Ive got good news..I got the car two days ago. Sorry about the wait. I've been finishing up finals at school. By the way, beware Saskatoon, I'll be coming tonight
Wheels or exhaust I think are the most noticeable to other people anyway.
SmokeBCBuDZ,Feb 14 2007, 09:53 PM Wrote:Wheels or exhaust I think are the most noticeable to other people anyway.
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And tires.
I used to be a pretty heavy Honda and Nissan fanboy for a while .. And generally with that crowd the consensus is.. CAI is for the look/sound, you get very little performance.
Air intake, Manifold and full exhaust will net you about 10 horse together. Maybe 15.
Tires are the biggest noticeable difference in performance, a good solid tire on a light rim will free up power, as opposed to making it, as less rotational mass etc.. As well as the tires themselves actually, you know, grip.
i/h/e bought + installed will cost around 1k depending on what you go. But budget about that if you want to go that route.. another 1k for tires/rims together to make your car look and handle better.
A decent suspension setup is about a grand, minus coilovers..
These are rough prices, you can get less, and much more.. Just depends on what you get and where you get it from -
IMO, upgrade some stereo parts, get some rims and tires, and call it a day. Wont get slack for any of that.
hardk0re,Jan 21 2007, 10:13 PM Wrote:best bang for buck hands down is a turbo. Why waste money on intakes/tbs when you can get real gains from a turbo?
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I totally agree ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
WAIT until the warrenty is up and save your money! get used to the car and how to drive it as fast as it can be stock,, THEN mod it right with FI and good suspension!
sure you'l be un moded for a year or so but it'l be soo worth it!!
ZED_not_zee,Mar 14 2007, 01:06 AM Wrote:hardk0re,Jan 21 2007, 10:13 PM Wrote:best bang for buck hands down is a turbo.ÃÂ Why waste money on intakes/tbs when you can get real gains from a turbo?
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I totally agree ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
WAIT until the warrenty is up and save your money! get used to the car and how to drive it as fast as it can be stock,, THEN mod it right with FI and good suspension!
sure you'l be un moded for a year or so but it'l be soo worth it!!
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i wish i followed that advise........but noooooo
ex1z7,Mar 14 2007, 12:23 AM Wrote:SmokeBCBuDZ,Feb 14 2007, 09:53 PM Wrote:Wheels or exhaust I think are the most noticeable to other people anyway.
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And tires.
I used to be a pretty heavy Honda and Nissan fanboy for a while .. And generally with that crowd the consensus is.. CAI is for the look/sound, you get very little performance.
Air intake, Manifold and full exhaust will net you about 10 horse together. Maybe 15.
Tires are the biggest noticeable difference in performance, a good solid tire on a light rim will free up power, as opposed to making it, as less rotational mass etc.. As well as the tires themselves actually, you know, grip.
i/h/e bought + installed will cost around 1k depending on what you go. But budget about that if you want to go that route.. another 1k for tires/rims together to make your car look and handle better.
A decent suspension setup is about a grand, minus coilovers..
These are rough prices, you can get less, and much more.. Just depends on what you get and where you get it from -
IMO, upgrade some stereo parts, get some rims and tires, and call it a day. Wont get slack for any of that.
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+1 to most of what he said...TIRES are the #1 biggest performance enhancing mod you can do to your car. Even on the stock rims. I'd put good tires on the car, replace the stock lightbulbs with Sylvania Silverstar Ultras, put Synthetic engine oil in the car once it's had more than 1 oilchange, and go from there.
MBRP is an awesome exhaust choice (had it on my 1st gen Foci, gonna get the axle-backs for my Mustang now), and in terms of the intake stuff...go with the Full out Cosworth D-power kits. I had an AEM CAI on my car which I ran year round without a bypass valve (which was optional), in rain, snow, etc. Never had a problem with pulling water into the engine, and I know I'm not the only person that did this on this website either.
But, like I said, lose the Continentals or Michel(spins) or Pirelli P6's, or whatever comes on your car from the factory, and get something better like a Bridgestone Potenza, or a Nitto Neo-Gen.
L8tz
a straight cold air intake is a fast and noticable mod