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Old 11-15-2011 | 09:35 AM
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Hi guys,

Let me know your thoughts please! Intake, shift kit, guages, etc.. Many thanks, looking for a gift for a buddy.
Old 11-15-2011 | 09:38 AM
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SSK is great for the money......

but I would focus on suspension.....
Old 11-15-2011 | 10:01 AM
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track day
Old 11-15-2011 | 10:04 AM
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Old 11-15-2011 | 10:09 AM
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do you have any bandwidth for more friends?

Old 11-15-2011 | 10:33 AM
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PSE and X51 engine

But if you're on a budget: SSK, Wheel spacers or gauge trim rings
Old 11-15-2011 | 11:06 AM
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Suspension... everything will just make more Noise but no Power Gain. Trust me i have it all.
Old 11-15-2011 | 11:20 AM
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them damn noisy gauge trim pieces
Old 11-15-2011 | 11:22 AM
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Anyone here tried the FVD software upgrades (Fastload)? Most threads I can find about it seem pretty positive but that could just be people justifying their purchase.

I've always thought that as long as you tuned the software along with intake and exhaust you could get at least 10-15 hp out of it.

I hear people say there isn't much if any power gain but seeing all the the claims makes it almost irresistible.
Old 11-15-2011 | 11:25 AM
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you would seriously get more out of your car with a few track days with an instructor than any flash or 10-20...or 50 HP
Old 11-15-2011 | 11:31 AM
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oh i hear you but why not both?
Old 11-15-2011 | 11:33 AM
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Don't forget, stickers = hp
Old 11-15-2011 | 12:12 PM
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#1 gift would surely be a track day.

Seing you are in Canada... and the tracks may be done for the season consider:

fake aluminum gas cap $
Porsche crest valve stem caps - cheap
Porsche crest center caps $
Carbon shift **** $$
Old 11-15-2011 | 12:25 PM
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The two best bang for your buck upgrades are:

1. PSE hack
2. short shift

You haven't said how much is your gift budget.
Old 11-15-2011 | 12:46 PM
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Fister D sport mufflers are a wonderful upgrade, but not entirely practical as a gift...


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