Hey everyone, thanks for the welcome. First off, lmao - "Parking Fine" - I've been thinking of a little of both performance and looks. I'm thinking of doing some work over a long period of time; need to concentrate mostly on college XP so not so sure about budget, it'll vary from time to time lol.
But I'm planning on spending under six grand (is that a decent budget?). I'm thinking of changing my lights out first (old bulbs are dim, and would like to convert to HID so...guess I'd need a projector style housing for the lights?), short shifter, then changing out my stock intake box for a short ram intake (would I need to tweak the air flow sensors?), new header system, change out my stock exhaust system for something more efficient, with only considerably minimal increase in sound; deeper sound yet not so loud? (not so enthusiastic about getting more than needed attention from law enforcement).
I'll need to enhance/redo my suspension... I have a nack for taking corners quickly?? The cars been lowered by previous owner, so I'm expecting complications in the suspension area... don't believe it's been done very properly. Any suggestions on companies with good quality, yet obliging prices? For styling modifications, besides the lights, I'm looking for a smooth clean feel. What would I have to do to have a net gain of about 40 hp?