Have owned my 04 for a long time, but besides a-spec suspension I never did any mod until 2013. I figure I am keeping the car for a few more years, so why not bring it "up-to-spec" to enjoy it more. I do plan to autox/track in the future, but at the same time this is a daily for hauling family so I need to balance comfort and sportiness. Hence, I term my build "Comport sport."
Most mods are popular/well-proven and already reviewed by many. But during my researches, I often found myself wishing for more details. Besides, for some of the parts, I did find things that were not mentioned in other reviews. I thought maybe it's worthwhile to add my own opinions for others to reference. Hopefully, this thread helps people in their decision making.
The mods I have/had are the following. Some of them are without reviews, e.g. camber kit and RSB, since they are what they are...
Engine & Dyno
Suspension
Brakes
Tires
Look
Maintenance
Random Notes
Most mods are popular/well-proven and already reviewed by many. But during my researches, I often found myself wishing for more details. Besides, for some of the parts, I did find things that were not mentioned in other reviews. I thought maybe it's worthwhile to add my own opinions for others to reference. Hopefully, this thread helps people in their decision making.
The mods I have/had are the following. Some of them are without reviews, e.g. camber kit and RSB, since they are what they are...
Engine & Dyno
- Phase 1: CT-E Icebox + CT-E header + 06 cat + reflash
- Phase 2: RSP intake + J35 TB + 45 VTC + 06 intake cam + FlashPro
- Phase 2.1: Revert to 64mm RBB IM + Fastline High-flow cat
- Phase 3.0: ASP ceramic-coated header
- [Link] Dyno Chart - Phase 3.1: PRC pulley
- [Link] Review
Suspension
- [Link] Lighter-weight wheels
- Ingall rear camber kit (no review since it is what it is)
- Progressive RSB (reduces lean, enhances stability out of corner, and has little impact on ride quality/noise)
- [Link] Suspension 1.0: A-spec suspension
- Suspension 2.x
- Suspension 3.x
- Suspension 4.x
Brakes
- v1.0: [Link] RacingBrake 300mm slot rotor + ET300 -> ET500 + Stainless-steel brake line
- v2.0: Racingbrake 4-pot caliper w/ ET500
- v3.0: XLR8 328x28 one-piece BBK by Stoptech
Tires
- [Link] Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 225/45R17 - 7k-mile Review
- [Link] Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 215/50R17, 10k-mile Review
- [Link] Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+ 225/45R17 Conclusion
Look
- [Link] Fastline performance cf spoiler
- [Link] JDP carbon fiber lip
- [Link] Customized Steering Wheel - Part 1
- [Link] Customized Steering Wheel - Part 2
- [Link] Depo oem-style headlight + Morimoto LED foglight
- [Link] Eibach 10mm Wheel Spacers
Maintenance
- [Link] Fix intermittent no-code airbag light issue by replacing SRS control unit
- [Link] 2018-19 Restoration Preview, Step 1.1: Mounts/Starter. Bonus: Track mode on Model 3
- [Link] 2018 Resto1.1: Engine/transmission Mounts
- [Link] 2018 Resto1.2: OZ Racing Hyper GT, 17x7.5 ET45
- [Link] 2018 Resto1.3: Hybrid 04/06 Stock Exhaust
- [Link] 2018 Resto 1.4: New OEM Axles, Eibach 10mm Spacers, and from Heaven to Debug Hell
- [Link] 2018 Resto 1.4.1: New Driver-side Ball Joints
- [Link] 2018 Resto 1.4.2: Road-force Balance
- [Link] 2018 Resto1.5: AAE Power Steering Rack + 555 Outer Tie Rods + Moog Sway Bar Bushings
Random Notes