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Hey, I am looking at various types of mods for my 95ti's performance. I was wondering where to start? Intake? Exhaust? Performance Chip? Wheels? Short shift kit?? i don't want to change the suspension yet because the shocks have just been changed.
What was your first mod?
Thanks, __________________
canadian_ti
1997 Acura CL
|  |  | | 03-02-2005, 12:44 AM | #2 | | islander on the mainland Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 286 |
Hmmm... first mod? That was a while ago. I think the first thing I did to my compact was upgrade the wheels and tires: 17" BBS RKs wrapped in Yokohama AVS ES100s. But my favorite mod is my Downing/Atlanta Supercharger.  __________________
moku
1996 318ti Cali Top w/ Downing/Atlanta Supercharger
2003 M3 w/ CSL trunk, splitters, & diffuser | | | | | 03-02-2005, 12:54 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cola. SC Posts: 344 |
Mine was carbon fiber trim on the inside... doesn't do anything for the performance.. but you asked for my 1st mod. For the record, I don't regret it... I get most compliments on my trim. | | | | | 03-02-2005, 01:02 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
My first mod was a short shift. It won't make you faster but the shorter throw is nice. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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| | | | | 03-02-2005, 01:04 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 101 |
Is a short shift hard to install? __________________
canadian_ti
1997 Acura CL
| | | | | 03-02-2005, 02:18 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Depends on what you consider hard. I think you need to get under the car to install it. I had my independent install it for me. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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Smallblock Chevy motor and turbo 350 trans | | | | | 03-02-2005, 03:16 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 |
My first mod was fog lights and the SSK I have installed in my trunk  . Some ideas though: Appearance: Fogs Parking Light Delete Paint lower trim to match body color Performance: SSK Exhaust Chip X-brace Those are some good mods to start off with that won't break the bank and will be fairly simple to do. | | | | | 03-02-2005, 03:22 AM | #9 | | I miss my Ti....... :( Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 828 |  DINAN - Chip
I thought it was faster.
-Chad | | | | | 03-02-2005, 05:48 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 678 |
Angel Eye Headlights with 100 Watt highbeams.
Foglights and MP3 player followed shortly.
The best bang for the buck though, is doubling your brake lights.
Two bulbs: $5
Speaker wire: free
Electrical tape: free
Duct tape: free
Super glue: free
Having people notice it when you hit your brakes at night... __________________
BostonGreen 97' w/ DASC & Technique Stage 1 software
M3 front bumper. BavAuto Springs. Bilstein Sport Shocks. Xbrace. BA Short Shifter.
Angel Eyes Headlights, doubled brake lights
225/50/16's Yokohama Advan S4's
Panasonic 70Wx4 CD/MP3 player + 4x Alpine 6x9's rear | | | | | 03-02-2005, 07:41 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
first mods done at same time.
M control arm bushing, UUC Evo III SSK and UUC TME. | | | | | 03-02-2005, 04:57 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Chrome interior door handles. Butt dyno sez it adds a good 20hp.... __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 03-02-2005, 09:51 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 101 |
People talk about this SSK, what's that? and also the bottom trim on my car was already painted to match the body color when I purchased the car so thats a plus! __________________
canadian_ti
1997 Acura CL
| | | | | 03-02-2005, 11:51 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by canadian_ti People talk about this SSK, what's that? and also the bottom trim on my car was already painted to match the body color when I purchased the car so thats a plus! | SSK=Short Shift Kit My first mod was H&R Race springs, I just needed to drop that baby down  __________________  | | | | | 03-03-2005, 01:16 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
My first was a dinan chip | | | | | |
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