Mod avaliability
Re: Mod avaliability
Originally Posted by jas142
What are the best mods to improve acceleration in an automatic coupe? Does anyone have an automatic coupe solidly in the 14s?
1. K&N Air Filters (<$100)
2. ECU "chip" mod ($300-$700 depending on company)
3. Exhaust mod ($500-$1000 ???)
4. airbox/intake mod ($500-$1000 ???)
5. aftermarket Supercharger (~$12k)
6. StarTech/RennTech/etc. ($15k and up???)
That ordering is solely MY opinion, based on what I've seen people posting here since ~January.
Set aside a weekend and read all the threads in the Tech/Mods section if you want to see what people have tried, results, what didn't work, what did, what looks like it'll never work, what might happen if enough people express interest, etc.
The cheapest of all:
Learn how to use that auto-stick. It won't let you go over the red line. It may sound like it's going to explode, but if you hit the red line, it'll just upshift for you.
I usually just step on it in first, it'll red line pretty quick into second, then I'll slap it into third around 5 grand. When it's time for fourth, I just put her back into drive and let the car do the rest.
*And turn that traction control off.
Matt
Learn how to use that auto-stick. It won't let you go over the red line. It may sound like it's going to explode, but if you hit the red line, it'll just upshift for you.
I usually just step on it in first, it'll red line pretty quick into second, then I'll slap it into third around 5 grand. When it's time for fourth, I just put her back into drive and let the car do the rest.
*And turn that traction control off.
Matt
Originally Posted by RGT
The cheapest of all:
Learn how to use that auto-stick. It won't let you go over the red line. It may sound like it's going to explode, but if you hit the red line, it'll just upshift for you.
I usually just step on it in first, it'll red line pretty quick into second, then I'll slap it into third around 5 grand. When it's time for fourth, I just put her back into drive and let the car do the rest.
*And turn that traction control off.
Matt
Learn how to use that auto-stick. It won't let you go over the red line. It may sound like it's going to explode, but if you hit the red line, it'll just upshift for you.
I usually just step on it in first, it'll red line pretty quick into second, then I'll slap it into third around 5 grand. When it's time for fourth, I just put her back into drive and let the car do the rest.
*And turn that traction control off.
Matt
Originally Posted by drunkiq
sound like a lot of work for an autostick.. maybe you should have just bought the manual 6 speed... :twisted:
Well, I have to confess. I've always enjoyed and prefered a stick shift over an auto but the time has finally come that I am hoping to trade #2815 in for an Auto-Stick. IMO the MB 6-speed is just too clunky. The shift from 1st to 2nd is very short and not smooth at all. Maybe old age has set in more than I'd care to admit.
I stopped by the dealership yesterday and test drove the Auto-Stick. The difference between the two transmissions is like night and day. To me the power was the same only this time it was a very smooth shifting auto transmission.
The search is on, they are looking for a new '04 SSB Auto-Stick for me. They will take mine in trade with 13k miles on it and send me out the door for $50.00 more a month than I'm paying now. They had all the colors on their lot except a SSB. The only catch to making the change is they have to find me a SSB car. They are hoping on finding one and doing a dealer trade to get me a new car.
I hate to see #2815 go but that 6-speed is a real pain in the butt and no longer any fun....
I stopped by the dealership yesterday and test drove the Auto-Stick. The difference between the two transmissions is like night and day. To me the power was the same only this time it was a very smooth shifting auto transmission.
The search is on, they are looking for a new '04 SSB Auto-Stick for me. They will take mine in trade with 13k miles on it and send me out the door for $50.00 more a month than I'm paying now. They had all the colors on their lot except a SSB. The only catch to making the change is they have to find me a SSB car. They are hoping on finding one and doing a dealer trade to get me a new car.
I hate to see #2815 go but that 6-speed is a real pain in the butt and no longer any fun....
Originally Posted by Dan Root
Hey that's like a 13k miles test drive !That's a great deal only $50 out of pocket no down ?
Originally Posted by VegasCrossfire
Oh come on AJ - admit it - you just want another set of luggage!
Good Luck with your search!! We will miss #2815 though (especially Sunny) :wink:
Good Luck with your search!! We will miss #2815 though (especially Sunny) :wink:
There are you happy now???? At least the heavy burden Ifve been carrying on my shoulders since last weekend has been lifted!!!! Free at last, free at last ops:
Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Nope, it wasnft the luggagec just getting older and wanted a smooth easy ride like some of the other older folks here. You know, like gyouh have with CEE BEEc
Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Since you ghadh to let the cat out of the bag Ifll just show everyone what gSunnyfs" Blaze did to my AZXFIRE when "I" drifted backwards at a stop light.
Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
There are you happy now???? At least the heavy burden Ifve been carrying on my shoulders since last weekend has been lifted!!!! Free at last, free at last ops:
Originally Posted by Dan Root
I'd trade in too for that deal better than buying new tires and fixing those little marks on your bumper by you rolling back onto sunny. you won't roll backward in an Auto but you will roll forward.!So don't put a plate in front put some foam haha.
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