Modifications
STAGE 1
In this introductory stage, the car is usually used as a street car that will see some track time. As the car will see mostly street tire, the modfications need to improve track performance without taking a toll on daily driving on the street. As a result, the modifications are usually more mild, and more budget friendly.
Description Cost Notes Link
Remove Steering Rack Limiters $FREE
Pull the Fuse for Airbags and ABS $FREE
Remove Rear Sway Bar $FREE Only if you want more rear grip
Welded Differential $50.00+ Keep em both spinning at all times!
Fire Extinguisher $18.29 Fire Extinguisher
Racing Helmet (SA2010) $169.95 SA2010 Helmet
Racing Seat $200.00+ You get what you pay for!
Seat Bracket Adapter $50.00+ Seat Adapter allows seat to bolt into factory floor mounts
Daily Driver Harness $109.00
Fresh Shocks $157.96 Factory Replacement Shocks/Struts refresh your ride Factory Shocks
(2) Spare 17" Wheels $100.00 Factory Used Wheels can be found for cheap
Parts Total: Around $1000
STAGE 2
A stage two setup is a more balanced setup for the street and track. This allows for a car that performs well in both areas, without the sacrifices that are needed for a full on track car. Some of the modifications are budget friendly, while others are more expensive.
Description Cost Notes Link
Weight Reduction $FREE Removing Interior, Sound deadning, etc.
Shaved Inner Tie Rods $FREE Check the "How-To" in the Tech Section
Coilover Conversion $239.99 These are UPR, other brands work just as well Coil Overs
Full Length Subframe Connections $459.99 These cost between $250 and $300 to Install Subframe Conn.
Angle Kit/Arms $700.00 Drift American.com
Modified Spindles $700.00 Dvanz Drop Spindles
New Ford Hubs with 3" Studs $169.95 Also Get new Stud-Nuts
Kenny Brown Adj. Front Sway Bar $399.99 Adj. Front Sway
DVM Adj. Sway Bar End Links $75.00 Dvanz Adj. Links
Massive Designs BumpSteer Kit $149.00 BumpSteer Kit
Duncan Dual Caliper Brackets $180.00 Duncan Brackets
Kenny Brown Adj. Rear Sway Bar $369.97 Adj. Rear Sway Bar
Grippy Front Tires $200+
Racing Suit (SFI 3.2A/5)(3 Layer) $270.00 Sparco Race Suit
Racing Shoes for better pedal-feel $100.00 Sparco Race Shoes
Proper Racing Belts/Harness $250.00 Simpson Harness
Torque Box Reinforcement $89.99 (Minus Welding) Torque Box Reinf.
STAGE 3
When it's time to progress, and your experience and budget allows, it's time to take a leap to stage 3. While the car will lose most of it's creature comforts and be rough on the street, it will perform like a champion on the track, and that's all that matters.
Description Cost Notes Link
Roll Cage $1,200.00
5 Point Racing Harness $149.00 5 Point
Full Coilover Race Setup $2,729.99
Wilwood Dual Calipers
Hydro-brake Handle and Master Wilwood Master Cylinder
3-Link Conversion $500+ Need a Panhard Rod and an Adjustable Sway Bar from Max MS.
IRS Swap $600est
Full Tilt Boogie IRS Bushing upgrade
DVM Uprights w/dual Caliper Mounts
Driveshaft shop Axles
Fender Flares or Wide-body Kit Maier or AIT. This will give you more room for angle