If you had only $1,000 to mod or customize a stock 996, how would you spend the money?

The mod subject is like beating a dead horse

 

Intake and muffler bypasses... oh and a "I love my Honda" sticker to confuse people and add like 20HP

 

Springs or used Coilovers...

 

$1K is not a lot of money. I would do FisterD mufflers and a B&M short shift. Those two mods are the best bang for the buck.

Decent suspension will cost over $1K even buying used after install and alignment. I would never buy used suspension; saving up and buying X74 new is the way to go on that topic.

 

short shift kit
GT3 console delete

and then save for coilovers

JB

 

Fister D/Short Shifter/ Sprint booster

 

I would choose 2 out of the following:

New Euro M030 Suspension ($600)
GT3 or GT3RS wheel alignment ($250)
Second hand IPD Plenum ($400 to $700)
Second hand Fabspeed x-pipes ($600 to $800)

 

Short shift kit
Fister D
Window Tint

 

I presented this question because Ive had my 996 since August and it is still stock, I had a 97 boxster that I had for 5 years before it was vandalized and totaled by insurance. By the time it was totaled, I had spent over 8k in mods and upgrades on the car over the 5 years.

I guess I like to start slowly, especially since I'm looking for a new job, finishing up college, and Im soon to have student loans to repay, therefore I dont plan on spending more than $1000 on mods and customizing the car until it goes into storage in December.

So for the short term, Im trying to decide on which DIY mods/cust Id like to spend my weekends doing.

Thanks for the input

 

Fabspeed mufflers or a nice audio system

 

mods? intake and flash

PS. I still got that EVOMS intake for sale-

 

I'd go with Fister D mufflers first. What you do next is hard to say. You'll have roughly $700 and change to work with. You could replace the head unit and put something more modern in place that has bluetooth, iPod, Sirius XM, etc. However, you'll really get more benefit from replacing the speakers, and to do that right will cost you more than $700. The short shift kit is an excellent idea. I would consider that mod in your budget. I would put European clear side markers on. I would put in a new, fresh set of floor mats (unless yours are already in great shape). You might consider bumper plugs for your front bumper, or perhaps painted bumperettes for the rear. Once you get beyond these simple things, it starts adding up fast.

 

Save your money and do preventative maintenance......If not muffler bypass and a tune

 

Nothing...save it for new tires, registration, or storage fees.

Wait until you have your other finances in order or resolved. IMPO

Uncle Sam might come knockin' as well....

 

I would do FisterD mufflers and a B&M short shift. These are the two that I want to do also, Plus remove the pumpkins.