Hi Guys,

I'm just about to (pending finance) get a 2003 Magna VR-X, and I was wondering what some simple, low cost performance boost options would be? Are there any shops around Perth or mail-order which carry parts for use in this model?

Thanks in advance.

By boost I guess you mean improving n/a performance and not turboing?

A few simple things to get you going will be cold air induction (THSmoker makes a very nice kit for this), extractors.

If I were you .. I will let the engine run in a bit first before making any modification...

Powerchip would be good... but a little bit costly...

Yeah, don't want to go down the path of Turbo (just yet).

It's really new, so I wouldn't be doing anything right away, it's only done 10,000KMs and is a factory demo. But i'd like to start getting a list of things together that I can work on once i've got some time and money :)

I wouldn't do any mods so soon, except switch to Synthetic Oil (not really a mod) and a K&N panel filter.
Run it in for a while and make sure it goes well. Maybe some subtle cosmetic mods or audio system.
Congratulations on the purchase, just make sure you make those payments cos loans can be a youknowhat.

Come along to a cruise mate, and we'll help ya with some stuff. people will post alot of stuff here, with all sorts of things you can do, but its really upto what your expecting to gain and what you really want out of your car

cheers

Trav

Come along to a cruise mate, and we'll help ya with some stuff. people will post alot of stuff here, with all sorts of things you can do, but its really upto what your expecting to gain and what you really want out of your car

cheers

Trav

Definately will do, any idea when the next one will be (approximately)? Also, who stocks K&N Filters in WA? I've read up on them after you dropped the name, and they look like a good idea.

yeah mate
i went to motorequipe in floreat for 100
might have to order it though cos they dont stock them i dont think
but they retail anywhere from 100 to 140

i went into autobarn yesterday and they wanted $160 :rant:
thought that was a bit dear :confused:

don't pay more than $120.

ill have a look round for yas

Trav

Hi Guys,

I'm just about to (pending finance) get a 2003 Magna VR-X, and I was wondering what some simple, low cost performance boost options would be? Are there any shops around Perth or mail-order which carry parts for use in this model?

Thanks in advance. G'day,nice to see another W.A. Guy on here!
1st,try and get a manual!That will help!
Also the usual Extractors,CAI system etc.
There's plenty of good places,and bad,you just have try and have a look around at some
of them:cool:
GoodLuck with ur VR-X hunting:badgrin::badgrin:

Definately will do, any idea when the next one will be (approximately)? Also, who stocks K&N Filters in WA? I've read up on them after you dropped the name, and they look like a good idea. Go-Gear Racing in Mt.Hawthorn Sell alot of K+N stuff,so try there mate!:cool::cool:

Well, I decided on the one I wanted.

2003 Mitsubishi Magna VR-X. Just over 10,000KMs on the clock. Red Colour.
It's basically stock standard.

I suppose my next question would be with regards to some info that's on the main web site. I don't think that changing the air filter would class as modifying the vehicle would it? Does the dealer and/or licencing need to know? I wouldn't think so, but i'm just asking :)

:)
btw is that a TJ 2003 Auto VRX?? what was the price
if you don't mind?

ps. I did see an Auto 02 TJ Ralliart 17,000kms at Melville Mitsu $26990
two weeks ago