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So I'm saving up about 1.5k and I'm having trouble deciding to either spend it on suspension/brakes or performance software and a cold air intake. The suspension/brakes and performance software, i might get at ActiveAutowerkes, and the cold air from dinan. Any suggestions or where i should get it?
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Originally Posted by Mp0wered
Suspension and brakes are far more important than performance software and a cold air intake.
These can be considered safety options. Plus, taking the corners faster > straight line speed.
Besides, the software and CAI won't really do anything for you in the speed department.
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I would go with susp/brakes. Buy a quality setup and it will treat you well.
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Definitely suspension.
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+1
Suspension and brakes first
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Yep. I would also go with brakes and suspension first.
Enforcer
Out of curiosity what do you mean when you speak of brakes? New lines and pads? Or just maintaining your current setup? If you're talking about a 'bbk' I would think that's unnecessary, mainly cosmetic. Unless of course you'll be racing in Northern France this weekend down the Mulsanne Straight and must repeatedly bring the car down to 50mph from 150mph. That's my opinion anyway. I think the boys hit it right, suspension and 'brakes'. The other stuff do as a cherry on the top down the road?
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I would not put a BBK on the ZHP. The stock set up is plenty good.
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I agree suspension/brakes is the answer in general. The real question is what are you trying to do with it? Are they worn and in need of replacing or are you just thinking "upgrade"? Then, are you just doing street driving or auto-x or tracking it? IMHO, if they are in good shape and you are just thinking upgrade, and it's just street driving, then maybe the answer could be the other mods, as the stock ZHP set up is great for street. Just food for thought.
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