I started with wheels tires and coilovers on my 08 Civic LX. Next I'm going for cold air intake, exhaust, sway bars, Intake manifold, cams, and throttle bodies for more power, also a tune since it's necessary.
Intake, downpipe, mufflers, gutted cats, header, lowering springs, poly motor mounts, front/rear sway bars, front/rear strut braces, mild weight reduction, wheels/tires, drilled/slotted rotors and brake pads. Don't blow your money on a cat-back since your factory one works fine without forced induction. Been tuning cars for two decades. This is the budget recipe for a well-rounded and fun car. Nothing on this list is super expensive except for wheels if you want lightweight. A simple set of Motegi, Konig, or Enkei would be my pics for bang-for-the-buck. These are in no order but I honestly would do lowering springs and poly mounts first as this will stiffen the car up and allow you to feel the road better. I'd do a tune last when you've decided your done with everything else and you may need to upgrade your fuel and spark accordingly. On most cars, headers are your biggest power gain out of the bolt-on list. Its your money, your car and your choice but this is the knowledge I've gathered thru my 23 years of modding customers' cars for a living. Again this is a budget list for beginners or people without a large expendable income. Happy modding.
I started with an exhaust, intake, front mount intercooler, and LSD on my Jetta 1.8t. Ran me $600 and some fab work for the exhaust and fmic kit (ebay is good if you have the means to repair the defects), and the LSD ran me 1k, including installation. Intake was like $40 for the filter and a spacer pipe to move it closer to fresh air. After that I got some drilled and slotted rotors, solid aluminum shifter bushings, and a splitter valve (kind of like a blow off valve but less cool) and that all ran me $400ish. Removed the rear seats bc I have no friends and wEigHT rEdUCtIoN bRo, and got some Federal 595s ($200). Cranked the wastegate to 14 lbs and sent it. Pretty fun car for less than 5k
Low weight wheels are interesting. The 17x8 RPF1s with 225/45 R17s I run on my Corolla SE manual really made my car feel noticeably more stable over bumps and more agile. Got the K&N typhoon cold air intake and a Borla catback too. Sounds awesome. My car is now a blast to drive...
That sounds like a great setup! The RPF1's are a great lightweight wheel option. I personally feel like lightweight wheels are easily overlooked but once you get some it's hard to go back to heavier wheels. - Sam
Plan ahead, parts aren't easy to find. I have a '98 and its a struggle. I put a Jackson Racing supercharger on it in '08 and I couldn't find another one since. Aftermarket game is still kinda strong if you look in the right places. H22 motors are scarce also.
The Sentra Spec-V is such a cool car that totally flew under the radar. My friends and I were just talking about it at the track this past weekend. - Sam
01 Grand Prix GTP started with a complete stage 2 kit (intake exhaust 180tstat 3.4 pulley dp) then got front an rear power logs, then catback. lowered on zzp springs with niche targa wheels surrounded by bfgoodrich tires. amazing car an the sc whine is orgasmic!
I've got a little tip about that weight point: try finding Fiberglas parts, they're way cheaper and not that much heavier than CF. My first performance mod ever were rear ARB bushings on my Civic EP2, I don't count wheels+ tyres because that's kind of a given at this point lol. Second one was a full suspension (dampers adjustable) + front ARB and control arm bushings and some geometry correction. 2 months later the car was totaled and now I'm kinda back to almost stock on my '05 Fiesta ST 150
Fiberglass is definitely cheaper. You just gotta make sure you buy from a reputable brand or you'll be stuck doing a TON of fitting and sanding to make it fit correctly. I've made that mistake haha. - Sam
The best way is to use one of those covers and also see if there is an intake that routes it as far away from the ground as you can. I know in some older Hondas that's tough though. - Sam
If youre new to modifying cars; specifically suspension modifications. A lot of people dont think too much about the geometry of the car and how the suspension works. Firstly, do some research before slamming your car (It will be super beneficial in the long run). Things like roll center, camber, toe etc. will all change as soon as you adjust that ride height or any suspension component. Not to mention all the things you are going to wear, like your CVs and tyres. Its a chain reaction so do it properly the first time and it will be cheaper and safer in the long run.
Catted downpipes and a intercooler if your boosted those two mods will change a lot without making it look modified… unless u love the massive intercoolers that don’t fit 😂
When it comes to mods, Honda has always been the most popular one. you hardly ever see a modified Corolla out there, but a modified Civic can be seen everywhere.
1st- wheels, tires, and adjustable camber links/bolts. 2nd - brakes, brakes, and brakes. Dimpled and slotted are my go to. 3rd- intake and exhaust. 4th- depends on the remaining weakness in the vehicle.
I'd say take a look at our Anovia wheels. We have some with literally the PERFECT fitment for that platform and they are lightweight like I mention in the video. For tires, I have really liked GT Radial's Champiro lineup lately. I'd say an intake and exhaust should be next for ya after those mods! - Sam
Speaking of the order that you should mod your car in. I got a stock miata, did a poor paint job, straight piped it. Then I got sick of the loud noise so I put a turbo on and a 3 inch straight pipe, big brake kit, bc racing gold coilovers, and still stock wheels 😂
Most of these aren't beginner mods at all, because I am literally just getting a turbo and tune and I been building my car for 2 years. takes time to build things right and learn how to do motorsports and track racing, not talking about street because I don't street race for personal reasons. But beginner mods are mainly suspension components and chassis braces to improve handling and reducing flex on the body. Tires and brakes are the very first mod you should always do to any new or used car you get. But suspension is the real deal when you're diving into building a car. I would touch the engine and ECU last because you can notice the difference of the car when you wake up the beast under the hood. Then you can decide if you wanna strip the car based on what you wanna do with it, daily driver or a track car. Imo
Need some new tires for my car, looking at a pair of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, any thoughts on these/are they good Edgar or Sam? (Whoever is responding lol)
Hey Max! The Firehawk Indy 500 are good but I personally have experience with GT Radial's Champiro HPY and SX2 lineup...I'd recommend those for a similar setup. Plus, depending on your size I believe we just got a bunch of GT Radials in our warehouse so shipping will be super fast. - Sam
I personally like dual exhaust More air flow+a few more🐎 🐴 🎠 🏇 Tuning Radiator?!. A better🔋 Better brakes a simple wing Xenon lights Mud flaps Winter wheels Little things like that!!!
Good call on the better battery! They are pretty expensive but some of the lightweight batteries can really shave off a few pounds and also give you better cranking power. - Sam
That's really only true with some very aggressive track-oriented pads. I have put ceramic pads from PowerStop on my 240SX, IS300, and even my F-150 without any annoying squeaks at all. - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries Thanks for the feedback, Sam. So Ceramic pads are the way to go. would the brake rotors make a difference when it come to noise too, or not really? Btw, I got to meet Gels at the Fuel Fest 2022 here in LA a few weeks ago. Wished you all could've been there too, to meet you all.
@@MKVII_A That's so cool you got to meet Gels! Pads are what will affect the noise the most. If you're changing pads it's a great time to swap rotors as well. PowerStop makes some vented/slotted rotors I've put on my IS300 and 240sx with those pads I mentioned. No noise and great braking on the street and at the track. - Sam
No hate, but when did we all start referring to engines as “motors?” In the words of my auto tech teacher from days of olde, 2005, “motors are in electronics. Engines are in cars.” Great video!!
it pains me when people in car groups ask about wheels that are just as heavy, if not heavier than the stock wheels. if you can drop about 10 lbs per wheel. you will definitely notice the difference.
The sound effects are bit too loud and there is a lot going on the audio in general. Also the voice seems to be jumping in volume throughout the video.
Hey a new video? No. Same shit different words. We get it, you like wheels tire suspension exhaust and intake. You can recommend other parts though. Talk about something else
What was your first performance mod? Comment below!
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Led light's and car wrap
But it was more of an aesthetic mod
😆 🤣 😂 😹
Driver mod.
Wheels and tires was first. Then went with cold air intake and exhaust.
I started with wheels tires and coilovers on my 08 Civic LX. Next I'm going for cold air intake, exhaust, sway bars, Intake manifold, cams, and throttle bodies for more power, also a tune since it's necessary.
That's a great list! - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries also my wheels and tires are from Fitment Industries.
Just buy an si
@@stewarthadican7239 I'm good with my current Civic. But thanks.
@@stewarthadican7239 can you not be a prick my guy ?
Intake, downpipe, mufflers, gutted cats, header, lowering springs, poly motor mounts, front/rear sway bars, front/rear strut braces, mild weight reduction, wheels/tires, drilled/slotted rotors and brake pads. Don't blow your money on a cat-back since your factory one works fine without forced induction. Been tuning cars for two decades. This is the budget recipe for a well-rounded and fun car. Nothing on this list is super expensive except for wheels if you want lightweight. A simple set of Motegi, Konig, or Enkei would be my pics for bang-for-the-buck. These are in no order but I honestly would do lowering springs and poly mounts first as this will stiffen the car up and allow you to feel the road better. I'd do a tune last when you've decided your done with everything else and you may need to upgrade your fuel and spark accordingly. On most cars, headers are your biggest power gain out of the bolt-on list. Its your money, your car and your choice but this is the knowledge I've gathered thru my 23 years of modding customers' cars for a living. Again this is a budget list for beginners or people without a large expendable income. Happy modding.
I started with an exhaust, intake, front mount intercooler, and LSD on my Jetta 1.8t. Ran me $600 and some fab work for the exhaust and fmic kit (ebay is good if you have the means to repair the defects), and the LSD ran me 1k, including installation. Intake was like $40 for the filter and a spacer pipe to move it closer to fresh air. After that I got some drilled and slotted rotors, solid aluminum shifter bushings, and a splitter valve (kind of like a blow off valve but less cool) and that all ran me $400ish. Removed the rear seats bc I have no friends and wEigHT rEdUCtIoN bRo, and got some Federal 595s ($200). Cranked the wastegate to 14 lbs and sent it. Pretty fun car for less than 5k
Low weight wheels are interesting. The 17x8 RPF1s with 225/45 R17s I run on my Corolla SE manual really made my car feel noticeably more stable over bumps and more agile. Got the K&N typhoon cold air intake and a Borla catback too. Sounds awesome. My car is now a blast to drive...
That sounds like a great setup! The RPF1's are a great lightweight wheel option. I personally feel like lightweight wheels are easily overlooked but once you get some it's hard to go back to heavier wheels. - Sam
This list was definitely helpful especially since I’m planning to buy my first car and I’m currently looking at fifth gen prelude
Those cars are so clean
Ah bro I want it too as my 2nd😍
@@thekoolcidreezo1908 they are bro
@@microbi6987 that’s pretty cool
Plan ahead, parts aren't easy to find. I have a '98 and its a struggle. I put a Jackson Racing supercharger on it in '08 and I couldn't find another one since. Aftermarket game is still kinda strong if you look in the right places. H22 motors are scarce also.
Fitment Industries: carbon fiber can save you a lot of weight
Saturn owners: *laughs in plastic*
When I had my 05 tC I added a TRD axleback exhaust, k&n intake, and tanabe strut tower bar. It was a fun little daily
Subtle mods that keep the daily enjoyable! 👌
I started with a manual swap on my vr6
If so man props u to that’s one hell of a first mod. But 100% worth it
Dang, now that's one crazy first mod! - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries I had to free the wookie
@@bradytharp5851 #freethewookies
On my Sentra specv I started with a short shifter, exhaust, intake, wheels/tires, and coilovers. Totally changes the car
The Sentra Spec-V is such a cool car that totally flew under the radar. My friends and I were just talking about it at the track this past weekend. - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries it really is!! I have the 2007 B16 chassis(which is hated on) but it’s surprising how capable it is on autocross.
To add onto the intercooler, I suggest changing intercooler piping as well unless the manufacturer actually invested in putting in good piping.
Hell yeah, thank you for this. It’s definitely something I’m going to refer to with my future car mods
01 Grand Prix GTP started with a complete stage 2 kit (intake exhaust 180tstat 3.4 pulley dp) then got front an rear power logs, then catback. lowered on zzp springs with niche targa wheels surrounded by bfgoodrich tires. amazing car an the sc whine is orgasmic!
Yo, those Grand Prix GTP's are a guilty pleasure of mine. I think those cars were slept on when they came out! - Sam
Good tires are a must.
Cant wait to do all these mods then supercharge my 2003 pontiac sunfire
can you do a video about mustang ecoboost
i found a hive of wasps in my air filter once!
Oh wow, that's way worse than the frog I found! - Sam
Fitment industry videos add 1000 hp to your build trust me
Best mods for beginners:
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes
Suspension
I've got a little tip about that weight point: try finding Fiberglas parts, they're way cheaper and not that much heavier than CF.
My first performance mod ever were rear ARB bushings on my Civic EP2, I don't count wheels+ tyres because that's kind of a given at this point lol.
Second one was a full suspension (dampers adjustable) + front ARB and control arm bushings and some geometry correction.
2 months later the car was totaled and now I'm kinda back to almost stock on my '05 Fiesta ST 150
Fiberglass is definitely cheaper. You just gotta make sure you buy from a reputable brand or you'll be stuck doing a TON of fitting and sanding to make it fit correctly. I've made that mistake haha. - Sam
Hey!
Any tips to prevent hydrolocking with a cold air intake? Ive seen the covers AEM sells online, but I think is not enough.
The best way is to use one of those covers and also see if there is an intake that routes it as far away from the ground as you can. I know in some older Hondas that's tough though. - Sam
The best Performance Mods are simply.... MAINTENANCE if your car runs like trash you will only amplify how much faster your car breaks down.
This is very true! - Sam
If youre new to modifying cars; specifically suspension modifications. A lot of people dont think too much about the geometry of the car and how the suspension works.
Firstly, do some research before slamming your car (It will be super beneficial in the long run). Things like roll center, camber, toe etc. will all change as soon as you adjust that ride height or any suspension component. Not to mention all the things you are going to wear, like your CVs and tyres.
Its a chain reaction so do it properly the first time and it will be cheaper and safer in the long run.
We always recommend doing proper research for your vehicle!
Funny, im editing this same video as we speak. Mine is completely different tho. I definitely agree with what you're saying too.
Catted downpipes and a intercooler if your boosted those two mods will change a lot without making it look modified… unless u love the massive intercoolers that don’t fit 😂
Good call on the downpipes and intercooler! You can make stuff fit....just might need a cutting wheel sometimes lol - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries oh yea I’ve gone to custom crash bar before I resort to cutting wheel😅
Yayy 🥳 i must be doing good. I've done everything you mentioned cep a tune... its time for a tune 😅
Hell yeah!! 💥💥💥 -Edgar
i think going light weight with body panels but if your seat and steering wheel has air bags
then it’s not worth the risk of safety
When it comes to mods, Honda has always been the most popular one. you hardly ever see a modified Corolla out there, but a modified Civic can be seen everywhere.
I got a 09 Corolla, any recommendations for some upgrades?
Do you have videos on intermediate and expert mods?
Not yet!
1st- wheels, tires, and adjustable camber links/bolts.
2nd - brakes, brakes, and brakes. Dimpled and slotted are my go to.
3rd- intake and exhaust.
4th- depends on the remaining weakness in the vehicle.
I’m just starting to look at what to put on my 2010 g37 gonna get some lowering springs and want some rims anything else I should look for?
I'd say take a look at our Anovia wheels. We have some with literally the PERFECT fitment for that platform and they are lightweight like I mention in the video. For tires, I have really liked GT Radial's Champiro lineup lately. I'd say an intake and exhaust should be next for ya after those mods! - Sam
Speaking of the order that you should mod your car in. I got a stock miata, did a poor paint job, straight piped it. Then I got sick of the loud noise so I put a turbo on and a 3 inch straight pipe, big brake kit, bc racing gold coilovers, and still stock wheels 😂
WHERE ARE THE WHEELSSSSS 😭😭😭 -Edgar
Is it worth modding a 2014 civic coupe ex with cvt trans ?
Hi
Most of these aren't beginner mods at all, because I am literally just getting a turbo and tune and I been building my car for 2 years. takes time to build things right and learn how to do motorsports and track racing, not talking about street because I don't street race for personal reasons.
But beginner mods are mainly suspension components and chassis braces to improve handling and reducing flex on the body. Tires and brakes are the very first mod you should always do to any new or used car you get. But suspension is the real deal when you're diving into building a car. I would touch the engine and ECU last because you can notice the difference of the car when you wake up the beast under the hood. Then you can decide if you wanna strip the car based on what you wanna do with it, daily driver or a track car. Imo
i have a 07 vw passat 2.0t what should i do to it?
New exhaust is a great start! ✌️
Anybody got a cheap ish manual g35 in the WI area?
i need to know.. type r or si for the thumbnail? that wing 😻
Lol the lost RicerMiata CRX build...
Need some new tires for my car, looking at a pair of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, any thoughts on these/are they good Edgar or Sam? (Whoever is responding lol)
Hey Max! The Firehawk Indy 500 are good but I personally have experience with GT Radial's Champiro HPY and SX2 lineup...I'd recommend those for a similar setup. Plus, depending on your size I believe we just got a bunch of GT Radials in our warehouse so shipping will be super fast. - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries awesome thanks Sam! I'll take a look at those
RPF1s on my e92🤔, Annovia Titans on my z33 🥹
My first mod was stainless steel brake lines, stoptech rotors and hawk pads. I recommend them to anyone.
🤝🤝🤝 -Edgar
Will these make my Corolla go faster?
They just might 😉
I personally like dual exhaust
More air flow+a few more🐎 🐴 🎠 🏇
Tuning
Radiator?!.
A better🔋
Better brakes a simple wing
Xenon lights
Mud flaps
Winter wheels
Little things like that!!!
Good call on the better battery! They are pretty expensive but some of the lightweight batteries can really shave off a few pounds and also give you better cranking power. - Sam
I've heard aftermarket brakes squeak a lot when driving a daily. How true is that?
That's really only true with some very aggressive track-oriented pads. I have put ceramic pads from PowerStop on my 240SX, IS300, and even my F-150 without any annoying squeaks at all. - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries Thanks for the feedback, Sam. So Ceramic pads are the way to go. would the brake rotors make a difference when it come to noise too, or not really?
Btw, I got to meet Gels at the Fuel Fest 2022 here in LA a few weeks ago. Wished you all could've been there too, to meet you all.
@@MKVII_A That's so cool you got to meet Gels! Pads are what will affect the noise the most. If you're changing pads it's a great time to swap rotors as well. PowerStop makes some vented/slotted rotors I've put on my IS300 and 240sx with those pads I mentioned. No noise and great braking on the street and at the track. - Sam
No hate, but when did we all start referring to engines as “motors?” In the words of my auto tech teacher from days of olde, 2005, “motors are in electronics. Engines are in cars.” Great video!!
This is like the 300th “best mods video”
I wish more than anything I could have something fun to drive again.
Grab something! What have you been thinking of? -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries not sure. Had a HC Charger and a Trackhawk. But lost literally everything I ever owned in the divorce.
Pull out the spare tire and jack and maybe your back seats and buy a new set of tires?
hmmmmm 🤔
Change out ALL Incandescent light bulbs to LEDs
WE WANT WHITE ANNOVIA TITAN IN 17’s
If you guys out 17’s on the site I will buy them so fast
Hopefully some day! 🤞
Tires should of been #1 not last 😤
Early
it pains me when people in car groups ask about wheels that are just as heavy, if not heavier than the stock wheels. if you can drop about 10 lbs per wheel. you will definitely notice the difference.
I completely agree!
I'm here even though it doesn't apply
Doesnt now but it could later! 🤘 -Edgar
-$1000 in parts rb is almost in
Removed my spare..gained 10 hp
Why not make a break bleeding video so ppl can learn more from FI instead lol
I like this idea! Might need to do something in the future with it! - Sam
Probably because it's very easy and very boring
day 7 of re asking for driver to driver with the genesis coupe
Fuck fixed back seats
They are not ideal for a daily driver haha. I honestly regret putting them in my R32 since I didn't track it right away. - Sam
The sound effects are bit too loud and there is a lot going on the audio in general. Also the voice seems to be jumping in volume throughout the video.
No mods till maintenance is finished 🙅♂️
YES - Sam
Day 311 of asking for a "So you want a nissan juke"
Your not Alex 🤔
That is correct. Sam I am. - Sam
And you are the new man 😎
562st
Day 481 so you want a suzuki vitara
🦶🦶🦶 -Edgar
Hey a new video? No. Same shit different words. We get it, you like wheels tire suspension exhaust and intake. You can recommend other parts though. Talk about something else