Re: New GLX owner

[Jim Bazzano <jim_bazzano@zd.com>]

Roger Lamb wrote:


HI!

here ya go

1st Tires
2nd suspension
3rd more power
4th Differental and gears

Power:
goal - low cost power mods
K&N DROP IN FILTER $45
Garret chip  ~$100
Exhaust not to much power to be had go with the New Dimensions new cat
back dual mufflew system bout $450, or have your mid muffler removed
$40.

cams and intakes cost $1000 and $3000 respectivly and only a 20hp gain
turbo or supercharger $4000 and up

Qualife differential $1500 installed (more power to the wheels
especially in the corners)

Jim
96 GLX

> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I'm new to the list and wanted to say hi.. I live in central Florida and
> have a '98 metallic dark green GLX.. I had a '95 GLS black but always
> wished I had the VR6 and traded it in.. My background as for vehicles comes
> from having high performance street bikes but I'm out of that now so I'm
> pleased to have found the GLX sport car which is almost as much fun but
> alot safer :)  Anyway, I'm glad to be here..
> 
> Questions..
> Is there a FAQ for this list?
> 
> I'm interested in upgrading my street performance (commuter), heard about
> the chip and air filter.. is there a recommendation?  Is it worth the
> effort / money?
> 
> How about exhaust systems?  Does it sound whiny or a nice deeper sound?
> Which vendors?
> 
> Any problems with VW after mods (Ie. 24k service checks etc..) (I have 1k now)
> 
> Thanks , nice to see this list exists..