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Richie
07-01-2009, 04:33 AM
1. I just recently got a Lukey LR2779 muffler installed. It isn't as loud as I expect it to be but I've read in some posts here that the noise will get deeper and increase as it settles, is this correct? If so I'd imagine it would depend on the amount of driving but how long would it take to reach its peak?

2. The car seems to have a bit more performance in it since the install. I was under the impression that the muffler wouldn't effect performance at all so is it just my imagination :D

3. Fog lights, my car didn't come with fog lights as stock but I'm interested in getting some put in, how much is this likely to set me back? Is it easy to do your self or is it worthwhile to get a auto electrician to do it? If I was going to get the front vrx bumper would this effect it at all (i.e. install before or after)

4. What sort of mods can be done to improve handling? I want it to be a bit tighter when I take corners, what are the average prices for these mods?

5. Lowering, once I get some rims I plan on lowering the car a bit. As I understand you can just get the current springs cut down a bit but this isn't recommended? From what reading I've done you can get aftermarket ones like superlows, how much do these cost to purchase and installation? Can I install them or does it require a professional?

perry
07-01-2009, 07:29 AM
1. I just recently got a Lukey LR2779 muffler installed. It isn't as loud as I expect it to be but I've read in some posts here that the noise will get deeper and increase as it settles, is this correct? If so I'd imagine it would depend on the amount of driving but how long would it take to reach its peak?

2. The car seems to have a bit more performance in it since the install. I was under the impression that the muffler wouldn't effect performance at all so is it just my imagination :D

3. Fog lights, my car didn't come with fog lights as stock but I'm interested in getting some put in, how much is this likely to set me back? Is it easy to do your self or is it worthwhile to get a auto electrician to do it? If I was going to get the front vrx bumper would this effect it at all (i.e. install before or after)

4. What sort of mods can be done to improve handling? I want it to be a bit tighter when I take corners, what are the average prices for these mods?

5. Lowering, once I get some rims I plan on lowering the car a bit. As I understand you can just get the current springs cut down a bit but this isn't recommended? From what reading I've done you can get aftermarket ones like superlows, how much do these cost to purchase and installation? Can I install them or does it require a professional?

1. When i got my exhurst done on my last car the note got a lot deeper after about 2 weeks
2. Thats because you have a free flowing mufler on it now, gives you a few extra killer wasps
3. Keep an eye out on ebay because you can pickup a set of genuine fog lights for around $200
4. Lower your car on King lows for example, front and rear swaybar and a strut brace. (someone else will be able to help you out on this one)
5. Lower your car first and then get the rims, that way you kinda know how its going to sit with the new rims on it. Don't cut your springs, you can get king lows/superlows for around $250 $300 if you try hard enough. You can install these your self but, if you have no idea get someone that does