StuporDave
New member
Hi everyone. I have been looking around at all the upgrades you guys have been doing. Just awesome. I picked up a hatchback with the 1.8 and auto transmission. I wanted a manual transmission, but the dealer didn't have any in stock, and the car I traded in needed to be replaced ASAP. So I got the hatchback in Mocha Bronze. I plan on upgrading the wheels to 17's or 18's, upgrade the brakes and the suspension, cold air intake, cat back system, a tuner, tint the windows, paint the chrome a bronze to go with the flake in the paint, maybe add some racing stripes, upgrade the speakers, add a 12 inch sub, and a couple of amps. I have the Chevy MyLink system, I kind of like it, so not going to change the stereo. I do have a couple of questions that I have not been able to find with a search.
1. With the rear disc brake conversion from DDK, how often do they need to be replaced? It sounds like there is not a big improvement in stopping, but I like the looks of disks and I am hoping they last longer than a set of shoes for the drum brakes.
2. Those guys that are running the cold air intake, and upgraded exhaust with a tuner, (Like the Trifecta) How is it around smog time. I live in Cali, and I don't want to have to swap a ton of stuff to get it to pass. I am more interested in making the car more efficient than all out horsepower. I drive about 90 miles a day.
3. What is the biggest tire that can fit under our cars with the lower ride height of the Eibach springs. What is the best suspension kit out there for a fun daily driver?
4. Has anybody used one of the sound processors that will allow the addition of aftermarket amps to the MyLink system?
Any input is greatly appreciated. See you on the road.
1. With the rear disc brake conversion from DDK, how often do they need to be replaced? It sounds like there is not a big improvement in stopping, but I like the looks of disks and I am hoping they last longer than a set of shoes for the drum brakes.
2. Those guys that are running the cold air intake, and upgraded exhaust with a tuner, (Like the Trifecta) How is it around smog time. I live in Cali, and I don't want to have to swap a ton of stuff to get it to pass. I am more interested in making the car more efficient than all out horsepower. I drive about 90 miles a day.
3. What is the biggest tire that can fit under our cars with the lower ride height of the Eibach springs. What is the best suspension kit out there for a fun daily driver?
4. Has anybody used one of the sound processors that will allow the addition of aftermarket amps to the MyLink system?
Any input is greatly appreciated. See you on the road.
