Daily driver setup for longevity and fun
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Daily driver setup for longevity and fun
Since the interior and body on my car are retardedly immaculate with 126k on the clock, I am thinking about work that should be done to keep the car up mechanically. This car is my DD (25k miles/year) and I want to balance fun with longevity. I am a bit warry of pushing it with a BT at such high milage, but I want more guts and a nice ride.
It is stock right now, suspension is a bit creaky but control arms and all other service were done on time all through its life. I am sure the engine won't last forever, but since it has been babied I expect to get atleast 200k out of it. I'd like to drive it as long as possible, and am thinking I'll stay a bit conservative on the mods.
One thing I hate is having the engine running at 3800+ on the highway. I was talking to some people over on AZ and they suggested going with a 2.8 tranny since it's a bolt on and will bring me down 400-600 rpm at speed. I am worried about the power required to turn the 2.8 tranny since the most I want to do to the engine is add a chip. Will it make enough power just chipped to enhance the ride or will I be ******* it up to 70-75?
I am planning a snub, 16" wheels, an APR 91 octane program and the 2.8 tranny swap. Will any of these mods signifcantly shorten it's lifespan? What other mods are gentle?
I want to keep taking care of the car, but I need some power. The asthetics of this car are so pleasing that I'll love it forever, but I don't want to be a grandpa driver. What are usually the 1st things to completely fail? (I have read common problems on the B5 FAQ)
It is stock right now, suspension is a bit creaky but control arms and all other service were done on time all through its life. I am sure the engine won't last forever, but since it has been babied I expect to get atleast 200k out of it. I'd like to drive it as long as possible, and am thinking I'll stay a bit conservative on the mods.
One thing I hate is having the engine running at 3800+ on the highway. I was talking to some people over on AZ and they suggested going with a 2.8 tranny since it's a bolt on and will bring me down 400-600 rpm at speed. I am worried about the power required to turn the 2.8 tranny since the most I want to do to the engine is add a chip. Will it make enough power just chipped to enhance the ride or will I be ******* it up to 70-75?
I am planning a snub, 16" wheels, an APR 91 octane program and the 2.8 tranny swap. Will any of these mods signifcantly shorten it's lifespan? What other mods are gentle?
I want to keep taking care of the car, but I need some power. The asthetics of this car are so pleasing that I'll love it forever, but I don't want to be a grandpa driver. What are usually the 1st things to completely fail? (I have read common problems on the B5 FAQ)
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if the suspension's creaky, and since you don't have sport...
i'd say get a nice spring + shock setup.
with an APR chip, you'll have more HP and torque than a 2.8, so i don't see the 2.8 tranny being too much for it, though it will slow you down just a dad versus the 1.8t transmission.
other minor tweaks involve a DV and/or N75 valve replacement to help keep boost levels smooth.
with an APR chip, you'll have more HP and torque than a 2.8, so i don't see the 2.8 tranny being too much for it, though it will slow you down just a dad versus the 1.8t transmission.
other minor tweaks involve a DV and/or N75 valve replacement to help keep boost levels smooth.
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