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I've got $2000 to put into my car. What do I do?

Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Default I've got $2000 to put into my car. What do I do?

I am going to be getting a 2000 A4 1.8t at the end of March. My buddy's got the Avant model and I've gotta be faster. I've been looking around at chips, short shifters, cold air kits, clutches, diverter valves, everything.

I'm trying to figure out what to buy for my car with $2000 to get the most performance out of my car. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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my suggestion is called the search bar, and also the sticky in the A4 section that say newbie guide.



They will help you tremendously on how to make your car faster
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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People would probably tell you to get the chip first as it is the most "bang for the buck".
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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I could do plenty with $2k

Diode mod with a nice boost gauge and mbc (diode $0.25, mbc $45-100, boost gauge $40-60)
- $80-160
Test pipe - $160
Catback - $700 ($500 for custom with magnaflow muffler)
ebay ic - $400
upgraded pads F&R ($100-120)
ebay short shifter ($30)
bpi flow stack intake $90

That still leaves you about $250 for misc stuff if needed.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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click newbie link in sig
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: cincyTT

I could do plenty with $2k

Diode mod with a nice boost gauge and mbc (diode $0.25, mbc $45-100, boost gauge $40-60)
- $80-160
Test pipe - $160
Catback - $700 ($500 for custom with magnaflow muffler)
ebay ic - $400
upgraded pads F&R ($100-120)
ebay short shifter ($30)
bpi flow stack intake $90

That still leaves you about $250 for misc stuff if needed.
I got my IC for $189 shipped and handled. Then again, I had to do a *TON* of fabricating.

If you went my route, you can save yourself like $200 and put that in with the other $250. $450 is good for a high-flow exhaust manifold.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: Leifer

If you went my route, you can save yourself like $200 and put that in with the other $250. $450 is good for a high-flow exhaust manifold.
High flow on a stock turbo is only good for another 5whp and thats only on the spike. Not really worth the money spent.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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I'd go for

h&r/bilstein- 750
GIAC- 450
FMIC- 300
airbox-mod-free
710n dv- 35
boost guage- 50
clear corner mod- free
rs4 grill - 80
debadge- free
tint- 250
have your resonator removed- 50-70$

that's a little less than 2k....gl!
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: cincyTT

I could do plenty with $2k

Diode mod with a nice boost gauge and mbc (diode $0.25, mbc $45-100, boost gauge $40-60)
- $80-160
Test pipe - $80 off ebay
Catback - $700 ($350 for custom with magnaflow muffler, what i paid for mine)
ebay ic - $250
upgraded pads F&R ($350ish for a8 rotors + tt carries and hawk pads of purems)
ebay short shifter ($30)
bpi flow stack intake $55 for k&n and swiss box mod
That still leaves you about $750-800 for misc stuff if needed.
there fixed for you
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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...and take that leftover $750-800 and let it sit in the bank for when something breaks, so you're not without a vehicle.
 

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