Author Topic: To mod (again) or not to mod.... (Read 9656 times)

sunnygator · « **on:** January 24, 2011, 07:02:00 PM »

Trying to decide what to do to my Sol at the upcoming mod meet. I know mine is still pretty stock compared to most on this forum, I only have the mods listed in my signature.

So I'm looking for a few ideas, generally on the understated side of things.....I want her to be "fairly" stock.

FYI.....Not interested in new exhausts or whole new interiors at this point, though I think some Alcantara is in my future at some point.......

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2011, 07:27:00 PM »

how bout DDM Backbone/Probeam/Cross Bay Brace to stiffen up your car. Maybe some powercoated items such as the valve or coil cover. You could do Ic Pipes as well...

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:29:13 PM »

Since you have the GMPP sensors, perhaps a GMPP CAI

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:49:18 PM »

Aren't they out of production/hard to find now? I know mine was the last one CED had.

I like the idea of getting all the DDM braces. But an intake would be fun, it's way too much fun listening to the turbo!

spider · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:52:50 PM »

The backbone brace is a great mod. A K&N filter works great for the money. No annoying chirp every time you let off the gas IMO.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:09:06 PM »

Some of us love that chirp lol.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:22:13 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on January 24, 2011, 09:09:06 PM

Some of us love that chirp lol.

It sounds like a choir of angels!

Well okay maybe not but I love the sound. I can tell ya though that the gentleman that I got it from didn't care for it at all.

sunnygator · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:24:54 PM »

Backbone or CAI.........two good ideas for sure....

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:42:27 PM »

Go-N Def ordered one from CED and it was installed yesterday.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2011, 10:49:25 PM »

Well I stand corrected, guess they're back.

sunnygator · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:36:03 PM »

so CED has the GMPP "For use with 2.0L (LNF) engine RPO Codes Needed LNF GTA"

I know what the "2.0L (LNF)" means but what does "RPO Codes Needed LNF GTA" mean?

And do any of ya'll have data taking a stab at the hp increase?

sunnygator

Critterman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:48:36 PM »

Couple of HP not a real power leap

Sly Bob · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:15:55 PM »

I know when I put my GMPP CAI on my GXP it sounded faster but alas, a CAI won't help give ya' a power boost as the stock air box actually works really well.

sunnygator · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:26:12 PM »

I knew it wasn't much, and without a tune or GMPP tune (which I do have), I heard the stock GXP tune would "unlearn" any increase anyway.....

So what can anyone tell me 'bout the sound changes? Any recordings out there anyone know of?

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:30:30 AM »

I don't know of any sound clips. Could probably make one today.

normsf · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2011, 12:00:08 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on January 28, 2011, 11:30:30 AM

I don't know of any sound clips. Could probably make one today.

Spicy has a bunch of sound clips.

Critterman · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:38:19 PM »

Sunny is looking for intake not exhaust sound clips

Go-N Def · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2011, 04:53:18 PM »

I've been looking at a stereo microphone for my camera anyway, so I bought it today. I'll try it out and record some intake sounds. Should get the clip up in the next couple of days...

sunnygator · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:21:10 PM »

Def, that would be great! I'm definitely leaning toward the CAI...

SG

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2011, 11:38:21 PM »

Sunny,

I too keep mine fairly stock. I have the ddm backbone, a tune and heated seats... Otherwise stock. I would suggest bracing as a good investment as it makes a noticeable difference, but is outwardly undetectable. Better brake pads are somewhere in the future, along with some better rubber and some wheels that showed up on my doorstep one day last year. Other that that, it's deciding whether you want to change looks or performance. Either way, i'll be at the meet to lend you a hand.

GJ

SHiNY · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2011, 06:51:41 AM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on January 28, 2011, 11:38:21 PM

... and some wheels that showed up on my doorstep one day last year.

Santa?

Go-N Def · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2011, 08:43:03 PM »

Turn your speakers up! You can hear my SOLO Performance Street Race exhaust pretty well. Then just as I come off the gas to switch gears, you can hear the blow off valve through the Performance Air Intake. And no I didn't miss second gear, you can see the LOW TRACTION light come on.

http://vimeo.com/19460431

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:41:31 PM »

what the hell is that, there isn't any video

Go-N Def · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:46:20 PM »

Because I used the hosting site that YOU recommended! Oh and this sorry good for nothing forum doesn't allow you to upload video's directly to it!

Go-N Def · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2011, 11:14:58 PM »

My first choice of hosting sites had it up in less than 5 minutes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-orqzanDPPk

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