please list mods you regret you have done to your 997. or maybe that you didnt do some soon enough.

was kind of surprised to read that more than a few people say they regret lowering their car (for ex.) when most rave about it here.

my car is virgin so far but would like to hear your stories

 

I think the only mod I would reconsider is my exhaust, I find that the power gains are minimal for the investment.

I really like and and would do again, the CO's, LWFW, and LSD.

 

thanks! keep it coming guys, we newbs can learn a lot from your experiences

 

This will be an interesting thread. The only mod I have done is the change my yellow side lights to the clear side lights. For such a small change it is amazing the difference. I am curious to here the big time mod guys response to this thread.

 

I don't have any regrets but I go have a Tubi exhaust and Techart springs which were changed for the Tubi race version and damptronics . I am glad i had the chance to compare all of these products but trial and error can get pricey.

 

I have fallen in love with every mod I have done to my car so far.

My exhaust sound is sick!

Damptronics are going on soon, I will let you know....

Jason

 

Not sure,but I may a "Big time mod guy"...???

I do not regret any mods yet....however.....to do it again
Here is the list IMO (for a street car...not a track car) in order:

1-lower suspension(springs or coil-overs)
2-wheels and tires
3-bodykit
4-supercharger
5-mufflers
6-headers
7-clear corners
8-any minor trinkets

Hope that helps.....but the list would be a different if IT were a track car!

Stacy

PS I lied....only one regret....my wallet HURTS!!!

 

Yes Stacy you, yrralis1, and JELLIS are definitely BIG TIME MOD GUYS. You guys have some sweet and unique rides.

 

Thank you - It took so much work .
remember when it looked like this ?




and this -



To get to this --

 

I regretted the muffler bypass but that's about it. It was way too obnoxious and loud.

 

all of them sniff... I should have kept them all stock:P

 

LOL, that is funny!

 

I find that modifying the car gives it such a unique appeal . I have two other cars which are stock and the big difference for me is that i love my Porsche . I don't love my M3 enough to mod it but I don't dislike it enough to sell it . So I am stuck in stock . The Civic Si I really like that car . It's cheap and has character to it . It reminds of Simba in the Lion King roaring when he was a kitten.

I may dabble with these other two cars . I am just not sure and when in doubt .. best to say no .. so time passes .

The problem with modding for me that when I saw the amount of work that went into it I became attached to it and want to pamper it . I want every mile to be cherished and none to be wasted . It makes me very selective about when and where I drive it as well as who gets to ride in it with me .

I have never been so territorial with my vehicle but 8K miles and it's been total bliss.

 

Well said Stacy

 

I am very happy with my mods..I was very disappointed in the way the car sounded stock and my setup has the car the way I want it to sound with some hp increase. Maybe not a ton but it is there.

Dave