Cheapost mods, both worth doing and 'absolutely not'

[Ronan.Butler11]

Sup boooiis, got wifi overseas so yo boy is back

Seeng as i wont see my baby for another few weeks i need some car info for into my viens

Cheapest mod you have done, both worth and not worth

Mine : Worth - LED interior lighs
Not Worth - Crappy LED reverse lights, all i could see was purple, swapped them out for proper $10 reflector led reverse lights

[bumblebee]

Worth it - super bright led interior lights
Worth it - led reverse lights
Worth it - extractors in exhaust heat wrap
Worth it - wrapping radiator hoses in exhaust wrap
Worth it - wrapping snorkel and air box and intake in gokd heat reflection tape
Worth it - led light bar
Worth it - tow bar
Worth it - kenwood 9017dabs and alpine pdx-f6 and fusion 12 inch sub and jaycar responce 6.5 inch kevlar 2 way speakers
Worth it - custom made seat cover's
Worth it - orm lancer floor mats
Worth it - lancer door sill covers
Worth it - ASX colour instrument cluster
Worth it - UHF radio
Worth it - 3 x 12v power sockets in boot
Worth it - 2 x led strips 1 meter long in boot so you can see something at night
Worth it - k&n air cleaner
Worth it - ECU tune by Merlin
Worth it - dimple and slotted rotors on front
Worth it - reverse camera
Worth it - sound deadening as spray on under vehicle as well as interior deading with stage one sound deadening
Worth it - Aranda tow baw ecu wiring harness
Worth it - 9W led parking lights. Means i can turn my car round in street late at night with low beam off and not annoy neighbours

[aspir3]

I wouldn't consider replacing interior lights to led a mod.

The best cheapest mod is using Velcro tabs to mount the front number plate centrally on the front bar. It also protects the paint as the metal plate doesn't touch the paint and also makes the car easier to clean and gives the front end a clean look as no screws.

[Lancer1993]

I got some stainless allen key screws for my number plates, look way better than the stock screws.

[Mooman]

None of my mods are really 'worth it' (in a dollars vs end result), but enjoyable to figure out and do.

I'd say dependent on model year/trim best non cosmetic/convenience mods you can do for any lower spec car built MY12 or later are:

Rear sway bar install, reduces oversteer and improves handling feel to make car equal to older models.
4B12 exhaust manifold for 4B11 engines especially those with CVT.

Those 2 mods will have best impact and change the way the car feels in turns and under acceleration, best of all if you can find a wrecked VRX it's easy to source them and a few other useful upgrades.

But for any car without a doubt the best and probably first mod you can/should do is get a new set of performance tyres, this will add improved road holding, braking, acceleration, wet weather ability and just overall confidence in your car plus is a great place to understand where your car is lacking and what future mods could be.

[bumblebee]

Absolutely
So worth it doing the rear swaybar install
That and dropping in the front strut brace made quite a significant change to the car

[Lancer1993]

I've upgraded my fuel system

[ReeceCozaa]

I may add a 200 CEL will dramatically change flow on the exhaust, changing from stock to high flow then to stock was a dramatic difference, huge strictions on the stock car, also I like your sticker lancer1993 bahaha

[Lancer1993]

Keep the greenies happy with recycling!

[Ronan.Butler11]

Been looking at headers and 200 cell cat when i have a few more funds available, was looking at the led bar behind the front bar for stealth as said in another topic,

Also all i can think about with the dinosaurs is that add with alf from home and away "DONT CUT THE DINOSAUR DADDY"

[Lancer1993]

This decal is a little more helpful...

[Lancer1993]

Forgot to ask, is this the air filter recommended for those with a Ralliart snorkel?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PERFORMANCE ... 1438.l2649

I've got a service tomorrow and the air filter is likely to be changed unless I tell them I'm getting a filter myself.

Also is $69.50 a good price?

[bumblebee]

$70 isnt too bad. You can get k&n for about that usually at supercheapauto. I got my k&n on special earlier this year from SCA for about $50

[ReeceCozaa]

Apparently TOG or cosworth panel filters are better then k&N well atleast for a Merlin tune, I swapped mine for a cosworth not long ago

[Lancer1993]

Thanks, just ordered the TOG, should be here early next week!

Just got back from my service, bit less than expected with out them doing the air filter.