First performance upgrade recomendations

[BatlPony]

All,

Got a 24 GT MT with PP 4 months ago or so.

I’ve looked through every damn mod/upgrade I can find for the S650 but really don’t know where to start. Theres nothing that really bothers me so far or at least stands out as an obvious first choice.

For those that have had the S650 longer and have performed some upgrades; do you have any suggestions on what to think about first? Any lessons learned or hind sight recommendations. Any info appreciated, thank you.

-E
Maryland

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[Zengineer]

It's OK to just leave well enough alonne until there's some standout deficiency you note. Exhaust, unless you do headers, will just make it louder. Air intake mods stopped being needed and/or effective generations ago. You can't buy a tune for now. Just buy a new shift knob and enjoy the car.

 

[Magic88]

It's OK to just leave well enough alonne until there's some standout deficiency you note. Exhaust, unless you do headers, will just make it louder. Air intake mods stopped being needed and/or effective generations ago. You can't buy a tune for now. Just buy a new shift knob and enjoy the car.

Agree with this 100%, it's what you like. For me, no matter what, I was going to swap out wheels and tires along with lowering springs.

Do what you like

 

[Q6543]

I went springs, spacers, stop the hop bushings and dowels, headers and whipple.
In that order.

and I’d recommend that route 10 times out of 10.

 

[RLE55]

I’ve looked through every damn mod/upgrade I can find for the S650 but really don’t know where to start. Theres nothing that really bothers me so far or at least stands out as an obvious first choice.

The question that must be asked....what is it you are wanting the car to do or look like that's not already there?

 

[ZL1_1LE]

First thing I wanted was my car to be a little louder even though I have active exhaust. So H pipe was my first mod since I wanted to retain the functionality of the active system.

 

[cosmo73]

Steeds suspension bits, specifically their “Stop the Hop” kit. A reasonable price for very noticeable & beneficial improvements.

 

[jboogie1289]

For me, I’m not wanting to go overboard with the car … and I say that now huh?? Lol. I just went with the Steeda Pro Flow Air Filters and Steeda X Pipe for sound. I’m a Ford Performance guy and will wait until they offer more for the S650 so I can keep it under Factory Warranty. Before this Pony, I was on the hunt for a GT500 but never pulled the trigger. I’m more than satisfied with the sound and performance that I’m getting. As a few of the members said, do what you like and makes you Happy.

 

[Rocket Man]

Window tint is always the first mod for me. Also, how about some locking lug nuts? Not performance mods, but enjoyment and peace of mind.

 

[Loucas]

Some options: supercharger, exhaust, coilovers, tint, wheels, rear spoiler, steering wheel (there are some really nice ones out there).

For superchargers, I'd go with the ESS G3 kit. If you want to go loud, could try a Borla ATAK that's compatible with AE., etc,

 

[Wiley Marmot]

The question that must be asked....what is it you are wanting the car to do or look like that's not already there?

Nailed it!

What's your goal/s?
What's your budget?

Everything else follows out of those two things.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[SSuperDave]

Oil separator/catch can. Not sexy, or loud, but will increase the longevity of the engine.

 

[REV745DH24]

For my shadow black Dark Horse, I had my car windows tinted 35% which was good! And had it ceramic coating on it right off the bat! Got the oil separator/catch can from Steeda installed. Plan to change the air filter for the blue air filter from Steeda soon. Thinking about the “stop wheel hop” which might be in my plan. I have the Steeda lift or jacking rails but haven’t gotten it installed yet for lifting the car for tire change or inspection under the car. I am holding off the supercharger until there’s some kind of guaranteed and improved data download for it or might not go for it! Who knows? Headers and mufflers upgrade for a bit more noise till I am deaf! I am deaf already anyway so no need for quiet muffler noise! Lol! So you all need to learn sign language! Lol! Cheers so far, and have fun whatever you do safely in your awesome cars! Have a great summer!

 

[24grabbergt]

first mod is always tint. 5% all the way around and going back to get 20% on the windshield soon. im no stranger to a ticket or two but well worth it imo

 

[SSuperDave]

I forgot the jacking rails, money well spent if you ever have to raise it up at home

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