Tuners, If you knew then, what you know now.... Options

[jgreening]

I have always meant to start this thread for the benefit of others considering modifications (particularly engine modifications and swaps). My question is really for the people who have engaged in fairly serious modifications. Perhaps we can help others learn from our mistakes. So, here it is: Based on your experience and current knowledge, what would you do differently if you were starting all over with your 6gc project.

I will start.

I would have bought a ST205 front clip, kept it stock except for intake, boost controller and exhaust and sold the ST205 tranny for big $ to the alltrac guys. The fact is that 250whp is all you really need (and can usefully use) in a FWD setup. The newer engine, better turbo, and intercooler are a real plus.

I would have then switched the GT4 front end over and had the whole car professionally painted.

I would have bought Greddy guages rather than Autometer.

I would have gone immediately to Tein SS coilovers instead of springs and new struts and would have skipped my sway bars (due to all the rubbing problems I have had).

I would have bought 8" wide 16" TE37's so I could run 245/45/16 tires.

If I had done that, I would have spent less than I have and had a better (although similar) car.

[boosted_K2]

if i knew what i was getting into....

I would have:
Not sold the 6gc (surprise!!)... instead i would have kept it, taken a little better care of it and saved my money. Eventually I would have purchased a 350Z i think (surprise again!!) and kept my 6gc.

reasons: the MR2 is a badass car... but knowing what i know now, and where id eventually go with cars and motorsports, i would rather have a fun good looking daily driver (6gc VS my current cobalt) and a badass new competitive race car (BS classed 350Z) rather than blowing all the money i did to end up where i am... with a cobalt lease and a NA MR2. heinsight is 20/20.