Damn this gets expensive.
03-03-2006, 09:04 PM
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Damn this gets expensive.
Started posting in C5 for the first time in a few months now that it's nearing time to take mine out of storage.
Caught a few threads here and in C5 tech about mods...
Figured I'd start pricing out some parts for next year when I might have more money.
For starters I figure I'd start what everybody recommends for the A4 as a first mod.
3.73 diff-------------------------> $1899
Torque Converter ----------------> $729
That's already $2700
Then the other "cheap" performance mods:
Haltech Stinger intake------------> $339
Kooks X-pipe headers and hi-cat--> $629
Corsa Indy Pace Car--------------> $1229
Just those already are $4825...
EDIT: That's 1/5 of what I paid for my vette.
Maybe instead of next year, it'll be a three or four years.
EDIT: All prices are based on T Bryne Motorsports, who people tell me is a reputable parts dealer.
Caught a few threads here and in C5 tech about mods...
Figured I'd start pricing out some parts for next year when I might have more money.
For starters I figure I'd start what everybody recommends for the A4 as a first mod.
3.73 diff-------------------------> $1899
Torque Converter ----------------> $729
That's already $2700
Then the other "cheap" performance mods:
Haltech Stinger intake------------> $339
Kooks X-pipe headers and hi-cat--> $629
Corsa Indy Pace Car--------------> $1229
Just those already are $4825...
EDIT: That's 1/5 of what I paid for my vette.
Maybe instead of next year, it'll be a three or four years.
EDIT: All prices are based on T Bryne Motorsports, who people tell me is a reputable parts dealer.
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03-03-2006, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OMG
Started posting in C5 for the first time in a few months now that it's nearing time to take mine out of storage.
Caught a few threads here and in C5 tech about mods...
Figured I'd start pricing out some parts for next year when I might have more money.
For starters I figure I'd start what everybody recommends for the A4 as a first mod.
3.73 diff-------------------------> $1899
Torque Converter ----------------> $729
That's already $2700
Then the other "cheap" performance mods:
Haltech Stinger intake------------> $339
Kooks X-pipe headers and hi-cat--> $629
Corsa Indy Pace Car--------------> $1229
Just those already are $4825...
Maybe instead of next year, it'll be a three or four years.
EDIT: All prices are based on T Bryne Motorsports, who people tell me is a reputable parts dealer.
Caught a few threads here and in C5 tech about mods...
Figured I'd start pricing out some parts for next year when I might have more money.
For starters I figure I'd start what everybody recommends for the A4 as a first mod.
3.73 diff-------------------------> $1899
Torque Converter ----------------> $729
That's already $2700
Then the other "cheap" performance mods:
Haltech Stinger intake------------> $339
Kooks X-pipe headers and hi-cat--> $629
Corsa Indy Pace Car--------------> $1229
Just those already are $4825...
Maybe instead of next year, it'll be a three or four years.
EDIT: All prices are based on T Bryne Motorsports, who people tell me is a reputable parts dealer.
you forgot to add your tuners price in there
03-03-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pdqz06
you forgot to add your tuners price in there
I could probably do some of the work myself. I don't think the air intake should be too hard.
But the tranny work will be quite a hassel.
03-03-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28TOZO6
I just had my License plates rotated and a precision floor mat alignment, Im out of cash for a while. 
03-03-2006, 09:38 PM
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Think of all the fun you're gonna have. It IS worth it. 
There's absolutely no need to rush. 
Originally Posted by OMG
Maybe instead of next year, it'll be a three or four years.
03-03-2006, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bb609
Shop around. You can find better prices than that. I bought my Corsa Indy's for $719.99 for one.
I will be (forum vendors and members only though, no ebay.
).Zip has the Corsa Indy's that I want (Tigersharks) for $1029.
03-03-2006, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave
Think of all the fun you're gonna have. It IS worth it.
There's absolutely no need to rush.
There's absolutely no need to rush.
I know, but I've only had my baby for 11 months (1 year at the end of this month!)
AND NO MODS!!
At least not ones I've put in.
03-03-2006, 09:52 PM
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Yep, with mods in sig (plus a few more not noted) I'm into about 9g's for mods! Another has about the same spent, and crazy Wayne has about 13'gs in his car. It's a slippery slope!
03-03-2006, 10:05 PM
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The $$$ is part of the reason why I took a sabbatical from the Forum. So much temptation and eye candy to deal with on a daily basis I was putting too much time and cash into my ride and too little to anything else. Mod fever is an addictive b-tch
03-03-2006, 10:10 PM
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Just made an appointment today with a tuner for 3.73 gears ,3200 tc , dyno tune out the door 3700.00. Not cheap but I can't wait it's going to be a brand new car again
03-03-2006, 11:25 PM
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Yup...
Ls6 intake- purchase and install
cam -purchase and install
headers -purchase and install
rear end R/R -install
Tune and dyno
$4,800.00
or just a supercharger installed $8,500.00
oh but what a ride
Ls6 intake- purchase and install
cam -purchase and install
headers -purchase and install
rear end R/R -install
Tune and dyno
$4,800.00
or just a supercharger installed $8,500.00
oh but what a ride
