Future Upgrades To My Car


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I have identified a number of areas where I would like to upgrade my car. The reasons are:

  • To make it look nicer
  • To make it sound nicer
  • To make it go faster
  • For fun!

I have yet to identify a timeframe (some over coming weeks/months, some years down the track!) or order which I intend to do these upgrades. Depends on my financial situation and free time. Also because the car is still under warranty I have to be careful what upgrades I do to my car lest it voids my warranty.

Latest updates on any additions or modifications I have made to my car will be headlined at the top of this page. Currently I am in the process of sourcing audio equipment for the car in anticipation of getting it professionally installed.

Below I will show you the different areas where I intend to upgrade my car.


Front - I would like to put in a front spoiler kit, if I can find it! Either similar to the 1998 Glanza models or like the one as pictured at http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milano/2763/ep91ext.jpg. My friend Kamal also mentioned Knight Rider lights on the front grill... I'm still thinking about that :)

 

Wheels and Exhaust - New 15 or 16" alloys. Falken 205/65 tyres. Larger exhaust system to increase power of the car. Probably with a 2 or 2 1/2 inch chrome exhaust. Possibility of looking at better suspension further down the track.

 

Engine - Put in a K&N Air Filter, blow off valve, reposition the intercooler to the front and perhaps even replace the Turbo with a more powerful one.... something to think about way way down the track...

Interior - I intend to replace the original headdeck and front speakers. The front speakers will be replaced with better 10cm(4") speakers in original position with tweeters. The headdeck is a toss up between the Pioneer DEH-8050 or VDO CR3300 with remote control (of course it has security features such as removable face plates). The Pioneer is very expensive though..I also want a 10 or 12 disc CD stacker placed either in the boot or under passenger front seat. I am also tempted to put in a graphic equaliser to use up free DIN and make the interior look nicer with flashing lights.

 

Boot - In the boot I intend to put in a couple of 8" subwoofers to be driven by my amplifier which will either sit under the driver's seat or vertically attached to the back of the back seats. The CD stacker might be placed in the boot if space permits. It is a mandatory requirement that my subwoofers be easily removable so that I can reclaim my bootspace if necessary. I envisage putting velcro under the subwoofer boxes so that this is possible.

 

Only time will tell if I ever get to finish all my desired upgrades!!



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