Cheap/Free Mods for VX Commodores

[tdirago]

I have plenty of time on my hands but little as I'm saving for rims.

Can i get a list of cheap/free mods i can do to my car? Thanks

[masterryan1992]

none really that'll benefit you >_> Except really remove the plastic cover off the engine, probably make it rune 1 degree colder? a cheap mod would be getting a resistor and sticking it in the air flow sensor, thats all the air flow sensors are is resistors, if u get the right OHM resistor u can make ur car think its running a bit colder yet increase performance(Not much) But a little bit..

cut ur exhaust off??
lol joking >_> dont do that....

buy a memcal off ebay? when u say cheap >_> what do u mean by....cheap? like $2 cheap or $100 max cheap

[Trayner]

umm nothing for free lol , guess inflating tyres to the correct spec would get you so more mileage to the litre

[2DIE]

2 hole mod?

[DUK13Y]

painting brakes
Painting your dash
Thorough clean in and out (cut and polish, steam cleaning)

Simple stuff like that can make your car look a bit nicer and you'll have fun doing it. I did at least. I was 15 however

[tdirago]

good suggestions, when i say cheap like 200 max

oh and it doesnt have to benifit me, just improve asthetics maybe

[one_and_only2004]

Don't go putting a resistor on your Air Flow Meter - All that does is make your car use more fuel and confuse the #### out of your car.

[tdirago]

haha dont worry about that, i dont even know what a resitor is, or where the air flow meter is haha.

oh and painting my calipers wont help as i dont have alloys lolol

[slutvs]

welll for $200 max you can get an $80 k&n filter, i got one for 110 but its alot bigger then the 80 dollar ones, saved me about 25% fuel i worked out and got rid of all those flat spots at low revs and definitly gives you a bit more kick. no sure on the exact power increase but.

[tdirago]

Is that legal on P pl8z?

[DUK13Y]

There is a discussion I started here which you might want to look at before spending so much money on an air filter. And you'd be extremely unlucky to get a defect for an air filter, unless its a pod. Cop's don't like pod filters from what I've heard.

[acarmody]

welll for $200 max you can get an $80 k&n filter, i got one for 110 but its alot bigger then the 80 dollar ones, saved me about 25% fuel i worked out and got rid of all those flat spots at low revs and definitly gives you a bit more kick. no sure on the exact power increase but.

LOL at the 25% fuel saving with the K&N filter, if you really got some fuel saving than I would dare say that your old filter was well and truly shagged and that any new filter would have benefited.

[masterryan1992]

>_> Buy a cheap memcal of ebay, it take like 5 minutes to put in >_> ? and probably (if ur engine isnt that saggy) then maybe 10-15 kw difference? and as for the resistor, thats just optional >_> i put a resistor and i could feel the noticeable difference in power, but yes it does make u use more fuel, not to much tho >_> i was running about 9.8 litres per 100 kms, went up to 10.1 litres per 100 kms , if u wanted to do something stupid if ur on ur p's or what not u could always buy a little blower fan from supercheap or something and install it in ur air intake line to ur throttle body >_> not as good as a turbo, its the hobo's way of doing it, but u just asked for cheap mods >_> just running some by you

[masterryan1992]

VX XU6 HSV supercharged memcal ,, (auto) (eBay item 270704553887 end time 12-Mar-11 22:40:59 AEDST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats

thats a link to a supercharged one >_> it'd serve the same purpose ?

[tdirago]

im on P plates, didnt think i was allowed to enahnce performance

[IBLOWN]

For sure....

[Luke52]

u could always buy a little blower fan from supercheap or something and install it in ur air intake line to ur throttle body >_> not as good as a turbo, its the hobo's way of doing it, but u just asked for cheap mods >_> just running some by you

You've got to be ####ing kidding me?

[JSTCOZ]

For sure....

haha love it! :P

[some_guy]

if u wanted to do something stupid if ur on ur p's or what not u could always buy a little blower fan from supercheap or something and install it in ur air intake line to ur throttle body >_> not as good as a turbo, its the hobo's way of doing it, but u just asked for cheap mods >_> just running some by you

That blower fan idea is outrageous. It would not help performance one bit, i'd even say it would be worse than stock.

To the O.P just save up some more money until you can do some power mods that will net you some good gains.
However in the mean time, giving your car a good clean/detail is always fun, boosts its aesthetics too. maybe even colour code some interior plastics.

[tdirago]

im not looking for any performance gain what so ever.

just aesthetics lol that arnt illegal for P plates. THATS it!!!!

[Kieran263]

I would recommend tint, always looks good and it's gonna last.

[some_guy]

Well, if your already saving for wheels, other aesthetic mods would be.
- Lowered springs - GSLrallysport does kits that come complete with shocks (kits are $675 pretty well priced IMO)
- Tint - $300
- Monaro tail/headlihgts - tail lights are about $100-200 headlights $200-300 depending where you get them.
- Calais chrome door handles - $50-150
- Calais chrome outer door handle - $40 - 80
- SS silver door vents - $40-60

I found all of that at a click of the button. It can all be delivered to your door with ease. Happy shopping.

[tdirago]

Well, if your already saving for wheels, other aesthetic mods would be.
- Lowered springs - GSLrallysport does kits that come complete with shocks (kits are $675 pretty well priced IMO)
- Tint - $300
- Monaro tail/headlihgts - tail lights are about $100-200 headlights $200-300 depending where you get them.
- Calais chrome door handles - $50-150
- Calais chrome outer door handle - $40 - 80
- SS silver door vents - $40-60

I found all of that at a click of the button. It can all be delivered to your door with ease. Happy shopping.

thankyou! exaclty what i was looking for

[MR_VX]

I have a set of monaro tail lights for sale if your keen PM me

[fuzzy2308]

rice it up sugarplum