I think of all the possible modifications you can make to all the different cars out there, there is always one that makes the most difference in looks, performance and drivability and that is wheels and tires. Either going back to period correct or going wider, lower etc. it can just make such a big difference.
1
2
-
June 10, 2010 9:27 p.m. cyncrvr New Reader
-
June 13, 2010 11:01 a.m. 63Alpine New Reader
I have a few. My v6 powered sunbeam came with a c4 auto, switched that out to a trememc t5, big difference. An aftermarket wiring harness.. who knew the same headlights could be that much brighter. I put seats from a mitsubishi eclipse in, while ugly, they are temporary till i get exactly what i want, but very comfortable. I can drive hours on end without getting uncomfortable. Next on the list is i have a rear disc brake kit ready to be installed into the ford 8 inch, but im holding off till i can get a lsd 3.90 or 411 rear end chunk to do it all at the same time. No use in pulling axles twice. In the very distant future a 4link rear suspension.
-
June 13, 2010 11:26 a.m. NOHOME Reader
Besides the V6 in an MGB, a 4 link with coil overs in the same car. Transforms the ride.
-
June 13, 2010 4:57 p.m. ronbros Reader
plus one with race tires and 4 Konis.
completly transformed 1984 Nissan turbo coupe.
-
June 16, 2010 10:37 p.m. 63Alpine New Reader
For those of you using the megajolt, could you tell me your experiences, good or bad? It looks like a great upgrade, and im thinking about doing that as my next upgrade. Any thoughts?
-
June 17, 2010 8:47 a.m. rconlon HalfDork
For my Miata it was the OEM top. The old was aftermarket and then cut open. The OEM was lightly used off a 95 when the owner went to tan. It fits perfectly and realy showed the aftermarket top was not as good a fit.
Ron
-
June 18, 2010 3:03 p.m. Appleseed SuperDork
Hockey puck. On LT1 Caprices, there is an intake baffle called the home base. Does nothing but trap heat and make it a pain to work on. Once removed, however, it leaves a hole in the intake boot. A hockey puck fits perfect. Mines getting a Blackhawks replacement soon.
-
June 18, 2010 5:12 p.m. DaveEstey Reader
My roll cage. Completely changed the car in unexpectedly awesome ways.
-
June 18, 2010 6:44 p.m. Volksroddin Dork
Tim Suddard wrote:
I have Pertronix Igniters on most of my old cars. Not sure if performance is really increased, but sure makes maintaining easier.
yes, that was one of my favorite mods I did to the acvw. Along with the progressive weber. hmm mm, merging power
-
June 20, 2010 11:02 a.m. digdug18 HalfDork
datsun 5 speed in a spridget...
-
June 20, 2010 12:10 p.m. Karl La Follette HalfDork
Window tint limo on the back and 15% on front 2 doors 50% on windshield and black vinyl eyebrow
and of course a damageplan cd
