3k Burning a hole in my leg.

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

As the title states, I have about 3k to spend on my/a car and i'm kinda stumped as what to do so I thought i'd get some opinions. The choices are to either save up and buy a fairly stock bullitt and be broke, OR, spend 3k on my car. If I spend it on my car I think i'll drop it on coil-overs/k-member. If I have anything left over I might throw some gears in it. That or I could also buy a good Vortech and burn some tires while my transmission cries all the way home. I really don't know guys, give me some opinions or reasons why I should or shouldn't do any of these^^^. Oh, car's already paid for obviously.

Here's what i'm working with now. If I keep it, a roll bar will also be added along with wheels.

rz5.0 · Jan 23, 2011

turbo

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

rz5.0 said:
turbo

Sounds lovely.. except I think I'd like to build this car from the back forwards. I'll kill myself if I put a turbo on it now, plus my tranny would probably give up on me.

OnyxCobra · Jan 23, 2011

what do you want more, looks or speed?

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

I'm leaning towards looks/handling. I drive rough roads everyday and I figure I should be able to get a smoother ride with coilovers. The K-member would also reduce some weight up front while making it grip better. I wouldn't mind doing autox when I have the chance too. I guess i'm going for a real "balanced" DD until I can find a suitable beater. Once I have a beater I think i'll start on power.

Javi · Jan 23, 2011

Panhard bar,Gears,coilovers, subframes and new sway bars.

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

Javi said:
Panhard bar,Gears,coilovers, subframes and new sway bars.

Two questions for you. Do you have to have the MM K-member to run coilovers up front? And can you tell a big difference with new sway bars? I've heard they're mostly good for tuning after you've gotten everything else done. Mine's already a 30mm which seems fairly good sized. Oh, and I already have some "redneck" subframes.

Javi · Jan 23, 2011

Slykin said:
Two questions for you. Do you have to have the MM K-member to run coilovers up front?

No, you dont have to
i have them on my stock K member.

And can you tell a big difference with new sway bars? I've heard they're mostly good for tuning after you've gotten everything else done. Mine's already a 30mm which seems fairly good sized.

yes, you can tell.

Oh, and I already have some "redneck" subframes.

then you are good, get some RLCAs and check the bushings on the axle where the uppers bolt on to.

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

Do you run the tubular control arms up front or is it all stock other than the coil-overs? I'd really like to reduce the understeer if I can by removing weight etc. I guess I'll start with coil-overs and a PHB/LCA's. That should be a good start. Thanks guys.

Javi · Jan 23, 2011

Slykin said:
Do you run the tubular control arms up front or is it all stock other than the coil-overs?

My front suspension consist of:

03 Cobra arms, UPR bump steer kit, MM brace, 03 cobra steering rack, Eibach sway bar, MM Caster camber plates and Coilovers..

I'd really like to reduce the understeer if I can by removing weight etc. I guess I'll start with coil-overs and a PHB/LCA's. That should be a good start. Thanks guys.

Also,i would run springs outback and coilovers up front.

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

Sorry for all the questions, but what's the benefit of running springs in the back? Is it that there's just no point at all in running coil-overs in the back?

Javi · Jan 23, 2011

Ive talked to several guys about this matter, one of them Duff daddy and we agreed that running coilovers upfront and outback is overkill.
Plus is alot cheaper. a full set of coilover with strust and shocks included runs about 1200 ballpark.

But we are nobody lol

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

I'd rather listen to two guys with budgets than a salesman lol. You two always seem to have pretty good advice, I should have gotten that T-5 you sold a while back, that would have been great advice to heed. Oh well. I just want to make sure and spend this 3k wisely.

Javi · Jan 23, 2011

Are you having problems with the T5? I know a guy here locally that does awesome on T5s.

haha thanks.

Slykin · Jan 23, 2011

Yeah, the local redneck that was recommended to us replaced bearings/synchros and the worn out input shaft but didn't replace the main drive gear that runs off of the input shaft. Also didn't do any shimming.. The thing whines and hums and growls and everything else you can think of. Does the guy you know do work fairly cheap? It wouldn't be a big deal for me to drop it again. I'm tired of feeling like i'm shifting through a bucket of rocks and having a fake supercharger whine.

Javi · Jan 24, 2011

Ill send him a PM, also if you dont feel like coming all the way here i could meet you half way just bring some of the good cerveza. lol

dude, my transmission was in perfect working order, never never abused it.
as i know T5s werent made to be abused lol

have you consider upgrading to a Tremec? well, depending on your needs and plans.

Slykin · Jan 24, 2011

Javi said:
Ill send him a PM, also if you dont feel like coming all the way here i could meet you half way just bring some of the good cerveza. lol

dude, my transmission was in perfect working order, never never abused it.
as i know T5s werent made to be abused lol

have you consider upgrading to a Tremec? well, depending on your needs and plans.

I know I know haha, I should have gotten it. And yes, I thought about the Tremec, but was trying to keep it on a tight budget and power adders are pretty far down the road at this point. Should have just gone for the 3550 though. As far as the good cerveza i'm only 19 and getting pulled over with a car full of the good stuff doesn't go very well lol. We could work something out though.

coupe5ohh · Jan 24, 2011

full suspension rear nd front,nd built rear end

Slykin · Jan 24, 2011

coupe5ohh said:
full suspension rear nd front,nd built rear end

No need for a built rear end at this point, any power adders are pretty far down the line.

vermilion · Jan 24, 2011

ok, what you are looking to do i have done. mine consists of:

MM PHB, MM RLCAs, HD FRPP uppers, steeda springs and poly isos in the rear. in the front i have QA1 k-member, GMS coilovers, kyb shocks and struts, steeda sway bars. it rides night and day dramatically from stock. i went from stock to this setup. i can not complain what so ever. only drawbacks is once you go poly/spherical bushings you can feel every imperfection in the road and in your vehicle. youll nitpick at things you didnt feel before. just lots of tweaking. im on the lift atleast twice a month tweaking something so it doesnt rattle, vibe, chirp etc. its daily driven for the time being until i find where im warm and fuzzy in suspension.