[jimmywhisker]

Guys,

I have started reading all of your great posts, but I am having trouble putting them all into perspective.

By way of background:-

1. Bear in mind that I live in Australia where the 968 was not a huge sales success (to say the least) and there are not many of us willing to tread the different path of a 968.
2. We don't have access to the gear (and the aftermarket expertise) over here. I enjoy tinkering myself but am no mechanic!!
3. My car is a daily driver. I love the way that NOONE knows what the heck the car is, but almost everyone loves the way it looks.
4. By virtue of our brilliant weather, I mostly drive with the roof out and the windows down - top end speed is not a priority anymore.
5. I have no plans to race my car soon.

I would be interested in what other members would recommend as the top 3-5 mods that would make my car even more enjoyable and show the best bang for your buck!

I am in the final stages of kitting out my Landcruiser for a trip accross the Simpson Desert and up to Uluru next week. Very extreme environment that has taken a lot of preparation. As I consequence, the 968 is feeling neglected and I will be well and truly sick of the Landcruiser in a month of so!!

Thanks,

Peter

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[Cloud9...68]

This is sure to elicit a lot of great ideas, but my top five would probably be:

1) Strut tower brace
2) Air box mod
3) RS Barn Stage 1 chip
4) Heat shield (to protect the Hall sensor and the heater control valve)
5) Newer, 993-based DME relay (keep the old one in your glove box as a spare)
5a) Stainless steel braided clutch high pressure line

I'll be interested to see other peoples' top five lists...

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[94SilverCab]

Based on your locale I would offer the following:

1) Air Box Modification (all you need is a hole saw and stereo store)
2) K & N Air Filter
3) RS Barn Stage 1 Chip (Shipped weight about 30 grams)
4) Maintenance...these babies run best when they get the most spark, air and fuel...
5) Detailing supplies and lots of beer... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Regards,

Jay

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[ds968]

1) BB catback exhaust - not cheap
2) Airbox mod - cheap
3) Suspension upgrade - M030 bars ( or better ), springs, Konis, etc.. - definitely not cheap, but worth every penny
4) Chip ( RS Barn, Racer X, Promax - take your pick ) - cheap
5) SS clutch line - cheap

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[PorscheDude]

Airbox mod
030 sway bars
Koni's
Chip

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[Fox944]

top 5 mods...

the first mods anyone should do imo;

- Airbox mod with a K&N filter.
- RSB Stage 1 Chip
- Cat-Back Exhaust
- D1 Lower Chassis Brace
- Strut Tower Brace

The car will sound much nicer, have much snappier acceleration, and will have much sharper reflexes

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[flash]

1. xmas tree air freshener
2. fuzzy dice
3. beaded seatcovers
4. cool sunglasses
5. new topsiders

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[PorscheDude]

Top siders????

People still wear those???

Is that your driving shoe of choice????

Great for the 1983 throw back drive to Malibu.

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[banditsc]

1: LS1 V8
2: Turbo sound exhaust tip
3: Electric supercharger
4: Change out rear wing so it's equal to the height of the roof
5: Chrome rims with spinners

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

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[baz]

Pete,

When you return you can drive mine and see what you think.

- Airbox modification.
-Cat modification
-Promax ROW chip
-KLA strut

and hopefully by your return M030 bars.

Have a great trip.

Baz

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[caffine]

<!--quoteo(post=73810:date=Jun 12 2009, 03:47 PM:name=jimmywhisker)-->QUOTE (jimmywhisker @ Jun 12 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I am in the final stages of kitting out my Landcruiser for a trip across the Simpson Desert and up to Uluru next week. Very extreme environment that has taken a lot of preparation.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

On holidays to the NT - sounds like fun mate. Have a couple green cans for me - through you are probably a 4X man. I lived in the Alice during the 90's. I do miss that big open country - the Kings Canyon and the stars at night - the awesome stars.

If your looking for best bang for the buck in performance - its already been touched upon above. Though I need to get some of those things myself - like the Design 1 Racing fuzzy dice and beaded seatcovers. I've already got knock-offs of there other items listed above. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

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[wmuldowney]

<!--quoteo(post=73829:date=Jun 12 2009, 02:20 PM:name=flash)-->QUOTE (flash @ Jun 12 2009, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->1. xmas tree air freshener
2. fuzzy dice
3. beaded seatcovers
4. cool sunglasses
5. new topsiders<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Flash nailed it!

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[sbdrivingdotcom]

POC: The 968 was not a sales success anywhere! Ask Flash what my top 5 mods are! Lol.

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[The_Oz]

<!--quoteo(post=73847:date=Jun 12 2009, 08:57 PM:name=wmuldowney)-->QUOTE (wmuldowney @ Jun 12 2009, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Flash nailed it!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Indeed [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

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[ds968]

Yes, agree that Flash nailed most of the the essential mods for the car, but "banditsc" had the absolute must-have in his list: SPINNERS !! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]
Although I am shocked none of you included the Tornado ( r* "as seen on TV " ) power and mileage booster in your lists. Frankly, I think
for $69.99 it's a far less expensive alternative to the Supercharger we're all discussing on another thread.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

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[wmuldowney]

dont forget the wheel/tires package

22"(with spinners), chrome 22" emblem for fender, white walls and curb feelers. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]



For real though I am doing this:

Engine: Air box mod, header, chip, cat back

Suspension: Sway bars, tower brace, lower brace, Koni's

Wheels and tires

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[flash]

that'll be a fun car to drive

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[Johannvb]

Forget about Konis and M030 sway bars just go for pneumatic lowrider suspension. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

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[94SilverCab]

Oh, I misunderstood...may I add...

1) Neon underlighting
2) Lambo Doors
3) Gold Pack accessories (all grills, keyholes, wheels, etc.)
4) Playstation/DVD
5) Chain License Plate surrounds.

Jay

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[ds968]

<!--quoteo(post=73881:date=Jun 13 2009, 12:25 PM:name=94SilverCab)-->QUOTE (94SilverCab @ Jun 13 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->5) Chain License Plate surrounds.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

not without a matching chain steering wheel !

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