Any cheap mods

[misguided08]

Hi all.... anyone know of any cheap mods that can be made to a Z18XE ?

[oneightoo]

theres the resistor mod, can be done for 99 cents..

[chrissn89]

Pod filter, or de-restrict air box with high flow filter, remap, exhust.

Or you could just get this:

Dyno-BOOST is a fully adjustable, programmed performance control unit designed for all vehicle controlled by ECU, simply wires inline with the factory harness of the IAT (Intake Air Temperature) or MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor and into the plug of Oxygen sensor(s) in the exhaust. You will receive crisp acceleration, much more horsepower & torque, lower quarter mile times & surprisingly increased throttle response. Installation is easy, no - special tools or expertise required. Gain +15-35 additional HP, and extremely dynamic acceleration by up to 30 % in contrast to factory engine performance. It will not affect engine reliability or endurance. Original ECU program is in process, but the signal of Dyno-BOOST is overwriting it in each microsecond resulting richer air/fuel ratio, accordingly delivering peak horsepower, torque and acceleration.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/25HP-DYNO-BOOST-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-HOLDEN-ASTRA-MONARO_W0QQitemZ110304331567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em110304331567&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/25HP-DYNO-BOOST-PERFORMANCE-CHIP-HOLDEN-ASTRA-MONARO_W0QQitemZ110304331567QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em110304331567&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

[sooty]

Or you could go down the handling route, sway-bars, eibachs etc

[Neeko]

if you want to change cosmetics of the car, headlights and taillights always make a big difference to looks of the car. best found on ebay.co.uk for astras. heaps of other cheap mods on there 2

[SKM_87]

air filter, de-ristrict air box. a good go over makes the nicer too

[auzvectra]

depends what you want, and what you class as cheap ;).

[KingOfAstras]

hmm resistor chips... :P auzvec what do you think about them?

[misguided08]

The resister mod- all that does is fudge the fuel/air ratio right?

Also whats an eibachs?

[sooty]

The resister mod- all that does is fudge the fuel/air ratio right?
pretty sure the resistor mod was mentioned very tongue in cheek ;)

[aza28]

The resister mod- all that does is fudge the fuel/air ratio right?

Also whats an eibachs?

suspension :D - springs, shocks, coil overs

http://www.eibach.ashop.com.au/

[auzvectra]

haha, yep the resistors normally alter the signal to the ecu to lower the intake air temp signal recived by the ecu, this in turn alters the fueling, which alters the ignition timing.

i will not comment on if they do or dont work :p.
pretty sure you all know the answer ;).

[oneightoo]

pretty sure the resistor mod was mentioned very tongue in cheek ;)

with an emphasis on VERY :D

[JR]

or you could go down the handling route, sway-bars, eibachs etc

+1

[simmy]

suspension :D - springs, shocks, coil overs

http://www.eibach.ashop.com.au/


Hey, the sportline one seems the way to go.. 50mm tho, would that be low enough? :rolleyes:

havent heard much of eibach's before, are they any different to say super low king springs? i want my lil astranomical to get low :D

[sooty]

Hey, the sportline one seems the way to go.. 50mm tho, would that be low enough? :rolleyes:

havent heard much of eibach's before, are they any different to say super low king springs? i want my lil astranomical to get low :D

Eibachs are a superior spring to the kings ;)

[Hackstra]

Way superior...cold rolled :D 50mm will defo be enough i have the pro kit and i think its low

[darkirv]

i want a chip thats not a scam lol

[SKM_87]

wont be cheap then

[auzvectra]

there is, but as said, not as cheap ;).

[poita]

powerchip for example can be had for round the $7-800 mark

[auzvectra]

i think poita just swore :p

[poita]

Well if you could flash the Calibra ECU I wouldn't of had to resort to buying one now would I

[auzvectra]

haha, the cali's just too old :p.

[poita]

they may be old but the shape will never age ;)

[auzvectra]

yeah, they still look sexy ;). as long as u change those crappy lookin headlights that is :p

[poita]

i have :p

[Calibrated]

i have :p
so have i :D

[oneightoo]

Well if you could flash the Calibra ECU I wouldn't of had to resort to buying one now would I

when did you buy one??

please tell me you got it from Pat??

[poita]

i bought a powerchip gold a long time ago now.
pats wouldn't work in mine, i have an ecolump remember ;)