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Hi all, i have a 99 rs4 prime ed, already have a cooler, pod, and elec boost cont., keen to spend around $2000 in the coming weeks on it, just asking ppl's opinion on what mods to do without going over my budget, any input would be nice.

Russ

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got a turbo back exhaust? if so, this and a jaycar DFA(jump in the DIY sticky and look at the jaycar thread) http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ba...html&hl=GCG

done suspension? spend the 2k on sydneykid's group buy

Brakes?

At least do the minimum of braided lines, new fluid and better pads.

If you wanna aim higher, some R32 GT-R or R33 GTSt brakes (which are the same) would be a good start. They're 4-spot on the front and 2-spot on the rear (standard Stagea is 2-spot front, 1-spot rear).

+11ty

for instant "yay I love my new mod" gratification, nothing beats a wicked set of upgraded brakes. Even just a change to braided line, slotted rotors and some new quality fluid and pads.

Seeing I have done mods in both the brake, engine, suspension and interior department, I will recommend the following in the following order.

Swaybars - $400

Castor bushes - $100

Bilstein shocks - $900 for all 4

Automatic shift kit - $450

Braided lines - $400 (If money permits :stupid:)

It really depends on the type of person you are though, if you like handling, straight line, comfort etc. I like handling

Seeing I have done mods in both the brake, engine, suspension and interior department, I will recommend the following in the following order.

Swaybars - $400

Castor bushes - $100

Bilstein shocks - $900 for all 4

Automatic shift kit - $450

Thats pretty much what l'm doing over the next month or so. There's a place in melb that does the shift kit for $400 installed (inc service on box).

Then just a FMIC and l'm done for a while.

Brakes l'll change when pads and disc's start wearing down. I don't drive hard so having slotteds & so forth isn't a priority atm.

power fc you will get better fuel economy and go faster.

genuis for an auto :banana: power FC is a good way to kill trannys, do a search

Thats pretty much what l'm doing over the next month or so. There's a place in melb that does the shift kit for $400 installed (inc service on box).

Then just a FMIC and l'm done for a while.

Brakes l'll change when pads and disc's start wearing down. I don't drive hard so having slotteds & so forth isn't a priority atm.

knox automatics? come for a ride if you want to see what it will be like before you buy, not gentle, but i like it.

MMMMM?

I'm just doing split dump and hi flo cat, 3". Also the little mod on the intake and a new O2 sensor and a Jaycar DFA.

Got my centre gauge holder for three. Moved the single Din unit to the bottom slot.

Have not gone for a pod, but have a Red Line panel with a cold air deflector.

At present i'm running a two stage (factory) boost control that I'm still working on. I want to devise a system that can use

both the factory settings with a preset MBC. A couple of valves and 12 volt actuators should do the trick. I know an EBC etc

can do the same, but I like the idea of lateral thinking??

At the next Qld meet I "hope" to have a lot of these ideas working, and hope to get some constructive input.

Suspension and brakes come next because I want engine management before I progress.

Greddy Emanage will work with the auto - set up and tune is about $1000 in Perth (not sure about elsewhere).

This will maximise the benefits you get from more boost and better exhaust as well as improving fuel efficiency. If nobody buys my car in the next 3 months then i will be fitting one to my car.

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