Hey all,

 

Just recently picked up my Monte Carlo and must say that I'm absolutely loving it. First things I'm planning on doing is get some lowering springs on it and get some nice 17's. 

 

Although I don't want to do anything power wise now - is there any modifications I can make in the future to increase power? Wanted to create a shopping list and compare options. 

Slik, hi, welcome.

 

Two bits of hopefully help, first you'll like second you probably won't.

 

You'd probably find this thread useful for info you want, and to post on. -

 

 

If the car is new to you don't want to spend any money on it making changes until you know for sure you don't need to the the money for other stuff and time for you to fully discover the car to see what you want to change and the priority - or after a while you might find you change your mind as to what you want or you think required.

 

Best tuning is to carry out full servicing, maintenance and repairs and not just to the minimum service tickbox requirements.  No good trying to get more out of the whole car, let alone the engine until you have a good point to start from.  If there are any areas of the car that aren't good for whatever reasons then you can't put them under more strain until they are made good (not reasonable, good). 

 

Don't take offence (or a gate) but best tuning for any car after what's above is driver training, and you can swap that to another car with ease and without cost.

 

Wheel size in itself doesn't give better handling and performance, (too) bigger wheels with (too) lower profile tyres generally can give a very crashy ride and give more damage to the tyres, wheels and car as our roads aren't racetrack smooth.

 

Tyres, which effect the braking, steering, road holding, handling, ride comfort and noise, are very important, their lower profile and wider width can be bettered by a different tyre  composition and compounds (of a smaller size), too wider wheels and tyres can be detrimental rather than an improvement and different size and widths of wheels and tyres can have pros and cons in different driving, roads, weather and environments.

 

Don't just follow the crowd do research for what applies to you and your car.  Good luck. 

 

Edited 21 September, 20214 yr by nta16