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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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money dont matter but i dont know what would benefit me more. apexi exhaust or omni coilovers. which ones will i notice/enjoy more? also comments about the omnis or apexi are good too. jus lookin to improve all around performance of my car. thanks.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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really it depends on what you want. i would think that you would enjoy the coilovers more personally. the exhaust will give you a nice growl, but will add very little horsepower. it'll more or less be noise fixer thingy...yeah. the coilovers should help out your suspension coupled with an upper strut bar, and perhaps a suspension techniques sway bar set, i think would be the best choice....again personal preference! goodluck!
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Default Re: stuck on what to get (madd)

i got the strut bars already. i jus didnt know what u guys would enjoy having more. if i go with coilovers i will also throw in the sway bars too. yay for handling
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Good choice. Considering you're from the Granite State (Sorry about the "old Man In the Mountain" thing (By the way)) you've got FAR more twisty turnies than you do straight aways. Suspension mods are Good.
You might also consider a brake upgrade considering how many washed out roads you're contending with recently (Bummer).
Remember: Go Fast requires Stop Fast too.

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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Default Re: stuck on what to get (drivinaway367)

I completely agree with what has been stated by madd and P_Adams. I would go with coilovers before exhaust. Coilovers will provide more overall improvements in your car's responsiveness and performance than exhaust.
As far as brand recommendations, I have APEX-i World Sport II cat-back exhaust and absolutely love it. It is a very quiet exhaust until you want it to roar. It doesn't sound raspy or high pitched. I'd recommend this system
I don't have any experience with Omni's so someone else can help you there.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P_Adams &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">(Sorry about the "old Man In the Mountain" thing (By the way)) </TD></TR></TABLE>
Baaaahahahahahaha!!!! Wasn't that like 2 years ago now?

I agree with the others, you'll enjoy the suspension upgrade more than the exhaust.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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when exhaust comes. i know i am def gettin apexi unless some1 can change my mind. i have heard only good things about them. i like the fact that its quit until u dont want it to be.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Default Re: stuck on what to get (drivinaway367)

now all i need to do is figure out if i should get the sway bars and coilovers all at once or get the coilovers 1st and see how i like it and how it will compare so that i can tell the difference when i do get them. hope it does well with the bumpy roads.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by notoriousB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> you'll enjoy the suspension upgrade more than the exhaust.</TD></TR></TABLE>

WSII is known to hang really low....
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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i dont know how it works on the 6th gens, but i would swap out the sway bar for the ex model and get some good polyurethane bushings along with the coilovers. dont forget the camber wear if you drop it low, so you are going to have to add in camber cost
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Default Re: stuck on what to get (jbkiksass69)

im not gonna drop it more than 2" until spring. i will probly get it while im at it tho so i dont have to install it later. doin it all at once i think is the way to go
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Default Re: stuck on what to get (drivinaway367)

If you deal with a lot of bumpy roads, do some research on spring rates (particularly if you're going to drop the suspension). Give some thought to aftermarket adjustable dampening strut assemblies. KYB AGX's sets have been spoken of very favorably.
Suspension Techniques make a comprehensive Front and rear Swaybar Kit including mounting hardware.
Prothane makes polyester Suspention Bushing kits if you want to start going hard-core.
Any Strut Tower Brace that is straight (not bent) is another item you might consider.
You've got plenty of things that can keep you busy.

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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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Default Re: stuck on what to get (P_Adams)

ive already got the strut tower brace and rear lower tie bar. i was lookin at coilovers tho not the separate spring/strut. and suspension techniques i know is a definate already.
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