03-27-2009, 08:23 AM
what Rex said. you're lucky in that there are a few savvy DSM people here who know alot about the things you want to learn about.
from every test i've read, the Ralliart is constantly at a disadvantage in handling due to weight and tire equipment. for my money, i'd find a set of RE-01R's and save up for some Robispec suspension. any new car under warranty is going to be risky business when it comes to engine mods....plus your car is already pretty "fast" from the factory. i'd probably do a chip and leave it at that - an exhaust would augment your gains there, but i'd try to get a ride-along with someone's car running a similar exhaust so you can decide if it's too obnoxious for you.
autocross as soon as your budget allows.
from every test i've read, the Ralliart is constantly at a disadvantage in handling due to weight and tire equipment. for my money, i'd find a set of RE-01R's and save up for some Robispec suspension. any new car under warranty is going to be risky business when it comes to engine mods....plus your car is already pretty "fast" from the factory. i'd probably do a chip and leave it at that - an exhaust would augment your gains there, but i'd try to get a ride-along with someone's car running a similar exhaust so you can decide if it's too obnoxious for you.
autocross as soon as your budget allows.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT