so figured it wouldnt hurt to have a list of mods that are cheap and easy to do
add anything that costs less than $100 to do to your lancer/mirage
this might hopefully show people there is plenty of stuff to do even on a budget and might even produce a few more people doing stuff to their cars
Mods on the Cheap - The go-to list of mods for $100 or less:
Essentially, all of these parts can be sourced from your run-of-the-mill everyday places: Ebay, Gumtree or Super Cheap Auto/Autobarn. Failing that, your best bet is either Mitsubishi aftermarket online parts specialists RPW (http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/) or AusLancer's own ever-reliable sponsor HensPerformance (http://www.hensperformance.blogspot.com.au OR member name 'Hens')
Engine/Driveline:
"Inexpensive bits for that extra go-fast"
~ Bigger throttle body
~ Pod Filter
~ CAI (Flexi-pipe drawing air from front bumper/foglight hole)
~ Maf Sensor cleaner
~ 9mm spark leads
~ Silicone hoses
~ Rocker cover paint
~ Silicone hoses
~ Adjustable camgear
~ Alternator/Power steering belts
~ Lightweight underdrive pully
~ Oil change with new filter and an oil flush
~ UK short shifter (CE,CG,CH)
~ Polyurathane bushings
~ Stainless bolts
Suspension & Handling:
"Smash it 'round the hairpins in one piece"
~ Un-branded strut bars
~ Anti lift kit
~ Polyurathane bushings
~ Stainless bolts
Braking:
"With all that go-fast, you're gunna' need some extra stopping powah"
~ Bendix Ultimates brake pads
~ Paint calipers (preferably red for the extra +25kW)
Wheels & Tyres:
"Because your car has gotta' have fresh kicks, too"
~ Balance and alignment
~ Paint rims
~ Colourful wheel nuts
~ Colourful air valves
~ Tyre shine in a can.
Cosmetic - Interior:
"All the bits for smartening up the *wally*pit"
~ Shift light
~ All dash lights to SMD LED
~ Trim interior (pillars, roof trim, sun visors)
~ Leather shift knob/gear boot
~ Wink mirror
~ Seat covers
~ Steering wheel cover
~ Dash mat
~ Speakers
~ Floor mats
~ Puddle lights
~ Reverse EL Dials
~ White MR cluster
~ Carbon wrap
~ Disassemble, clean, reassemble dash
~ Footwell lights
~ Assorted gauges (<$100 each)
~ LED dome light
~ Cup holders
~ All parts for a Igniton barrel ring-light (DIY on here)
~ Stickerbomb (for the JDM factor, yo)
Cosmetic - Exterior:
"Rice or No-Rice - the choice is yours"
~ Paint window frames black
~ Clear side indicators
~ Upgrade headlight bulbs
~ Wind deflectors
~ Sun visor
~ Mesh grille remodel/spray mesh black
~ Smoke tail lights
~ New badges
~ Debadge
~ Washing equipment (detergent/sponge/chamois/polish/cloths)
~ Chrome exhaust tip
~ Centre wing piece delete OR de-wing.
~ Number plate protectors
~ Rear sun visor
~ Clay bar kit + Variable speed buffer
~ Headlight restore kit
~ HID's
~ Aerial delete
~ Polishing kit
~ Bonnet protector
~ AusLancer sticker
~ Stickerbomb (for the JDM factor, yo)
Miscellaneous/Assorted Bits:
"Some general/alternative things for you to consider"
~ Start a painting kit for small parts under $100
~ carbon fibre wrap to wrap stuff
~ Dash camera
add anything that costs less than $100 to do to your lancer/mirage
this might hopefully show people there is plenty of stuff to do even on a budget and might even produce a few more people doing stuff to their cars
Mods on the Cheap - The go-to list of mods for $100 or less:
Essentially, all of these parts can be sourced from your run-of-the-mill everyday places: Ebay, Gumtree or Super Cheap Auto/Autobarn. Failing that, your best bet is either Mitsubishi aftermarket online parts specialists RPW (http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/) or AusLancer's own ever-reliable sponsor HensPerformance (http://www.hensperformance.blogspot.com.au OR member name 'Hens')
Engine/Driveline:
"Inexpensive bits for that extra go-fast"
~ Bigger throttle body
~ Pod Filter
~ CAI (Flexi-pipe drawing air from front bumper/foglight hole)
~ Maf Sensor cleaner
~ 9mm spark leads
~ Silicone hoses
~ Rocker cover paint
~ Silicone hoses
~ Adjustable camgear
~ Alternator/Power steering belts
~ Lightweight underdrive pully
~ Oil change with new filter and an oil flush
~ UK short shifter (CE,CG,CH)
~ Polyurathane bushings
~ Stainless bolts
Suspension & Handling:
"Smash it 'round the hairpins in one piece"
~ Un-branded strut bars
~ Anti lift kit
~ Polyurathane bushings
~ Stainless bolts
Braking:
"With all that go-fast, you're gunna' need some extra stopping powah"
~ Bendix Ultimates brake pads
~ Paint calipers (preferably red for the extra +25kW)
Wheels & Tyres:
"Because your car has gotta' have fresh kicks, too"
~ Balance and alignment
~ Paint rims
~ Colourful wheel nuts
~ Colourful air valves
~ Tyre shine in a can.
Cosmetic - Interior:
"All the bits for smartening up the *wally*pit"
~ Shift light
~ All dash lights to SMD LED
~ Trim interior (pillars, roof trim, sun visors)
~ Leather shift knob/gear boot
~ Wink mirror
~ Seat covers
~ Steering wheel cover
~ Dash mat
~ Speakers
~ Floor mats
~ Puddle lights
~ Reverse EL Dials
~ White MR cluster
~ Carbon wrap
~ Disassemble, clean, reassemble dash
~ Footwell lights
~ Assorted gauges (<$100 each)
~ LED dome light
~ Cup holders
~ All parts for a Igniton barrel ring-light (DIY on here)
~ Stickerbomb (for the JDM factor, yo)
Cosmetic - Exterior:
"Rice or No-Rice - the choice is yours"
~ Paint window frames black
~ Clear side indicators
~ Upgrade headlight bulbs
~ Wind deflectors
~ Sun visor
~ Mesh grille remodel/spray mesh black
~ Smoke tail lights
~ New badges
~ Debadge
~ Washing equipment (detergent/sponge/chamois/polish/cloths)
~ Chrome exhaust tip
~ Centre wing piece delete OR de-wing.
~ Number plate protectors
~ Rear sun visor
~ Clay bar kit + Variable speed buffer
~ Headlight restore kit
~ HID's
~ Aerial delete
~ Polishing kit
~ Bonnet protector
~ AusLancer sticker
~ Stickerbomb (for the JDM factor, yo)
Miscellaneous/Assorted Bits:
"Some general/alternative things for you to consider"
~ Start a painting kit for small parts under $100
~ carbon fibre wrap to wrap stuff
~ Dash camera
...... sorta