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vr4_fanatic
22-01-2008, 12:37 AM
Hey guys, New member, Just brought myself a
1996-7 Vr4
Just wanting to know what the best upgrades would be to start.
Nutter_John
22-01-2008, 12:39 AM
Hi there and welcome

I would honestly say the best upgrade for any vr4 is a simple , it is called the search function , very cheap and easy to fit and use
Kenneth
22-01-2008, 01:19 AM
Hi there and welcome

I would honestly say the best upgrade for any vr4 is a simple , it is called the search function , very cheap and easy to fit and use

/haz

True though... this question is asked a lot.

To save a little time however, I would say

For power, number one modification I would make now is the exhaust. A full exhaust including 2.5" down pipes into 3" main pipe.

For handling, number one would be adjustable coilovers.
djb160
22-01-2008, 02:06 AM
Why does no one suggest the more important but boring upgrades, coz upgrading the oils and filters would be at the top of my list
Kenneth
22-01-2008, 03:18 AM
Why does no one suggest the more important but boring upgrades, coz upgrading the oils and filters would be at the top of my list

:inquisiti What can I say... I am optimistic and assume that people aren't stupid enough to run rubbish oil and filters in their high performance vehicle.

...bah, who am I kidding? Good point actually, I swear I am getting better fuel consumption figures with Amsoil 0w30!
bradc
22-01-2008, 03:37 AM
and me too with 5w30 fully synth in the ST-R compared to random brand 15w40 that was in it before.

Once you have confirmed everything in the car is in tip top shape, an exhaust and a boost controller are the two best things to do to quicken up the car.
vr4_fanatic
22-01-2008, 04:49 AM
thanks for the help, yeah i tried looking through forums trying to get a bearing.
I know a simple query like that must be frustrating, but thanks for the help.
Only just got the car, but gonna do the filters and oil change, along with new sparkies and a boost tap.

Nice too see New Zelanders on here.
wouldnt mind catching up with some for a meet
pungatree1
22-01-2008, 05:00 AM
where in NZ are you?
vr4_fanatic
22-01-2008, 05:22 AM
wellington central
TAR
22-01-2008, 08:08 PM
Standard brakes are not brilliant.

If youre gonna make it go faster you should think about some money spent on making it stop as well /rally
Kenneth
22-01-2008, 09:33 PM
Standard brakes are not brilliant.

If youre gonna make it go faster you should think about some money spent on making it stop as well /rally

$50 on a set of brake pads for the front will sort out the stopping.