Hello
What would be the best mods to start on a stock 997.1 Turbo?

 

As far as I'm concerned I'd say exhaust and clear markers. Then the list is never ending

 

suspensions

wheels´s

sotware tuning or more

carbon parts

and more, more, more...........

 

Wheels, exhaust, springs or coils, then tune. Let your budget be your guide.
Be careful who you trust w your car. Trust me.

 

Any recommendations on a trusted shop near Riverside?

 

Exhaust. Exhaust. Exhaust.

 

Exhaust and a remap period.

Then like other say the list is never ending after that lol

 

Judging by your join date and amount of post you probably just picked it up not long ago. I would recommend enjoying the car stock. Don't know what you experience is, but stock, the car is amazing. You will get yourself into plenty of trouble within seconds, I know :-).

But the mod bug is tough to shake, I would recommend to start with appearance enhancements first then work your way up. LED rear tails, add iPod/aux to the PCM.

 

sway bars <~~~ order a set today. now. get a tracking number before the sun sets. thats how important and great this mod is. (btw someone is selling gt3 rear sway for $200 !!)
springs
tune
exhaust
limited slip differential
clutch
in that order.

 

^This....

 

1.Remap
2. Exhaust
3.Rear led lights

 

I think I would start with sway bars and springs. After that you can focus on the engine and exhaust stuff.

Best of luck and enjoy!

 

+1 you really need the LED tails

 

From what I've picked up on here, mods fall into two broad categories (a) performance or (b) appearance/cosmetic. Some mods fall into both categories (e.g., exhaust for performance & sound and coilovers/lowering springs for improved handling/dropped look)

Performance mods include, but are certainly not limited to, ECU remap, exhaust, suspension, sways, etc and then ICs and upgraded VTGs (turbos) for the serious

Appearance mods include wheels (although lighter AM wheels have well documented performance benefits, markers, tail lights, kits etc

Good advice is to drive your car stock for a few months, after which you'll probably be in a better position to pick the right mods you want, for how YOU drive your car!! Be careful, it's a slippery slope...your first mod though should be finding a reputable shop as close to you as possible!

 

Majority here have suggested LED rear lights.

I recently did LED DRL's, LED driving/fog lights, and LED side markers. I feel it visually brings the front end up to a more current and fresh look...