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Originally Posted by ncwa
Our other car is a WRX - our mpg's are poor  I keep thinking about mod'ing it for mgp's and my other half keeps pushing for the track mod's. Maybe there is a way to do both.... |
Yep, suspension and brakes is what you need most on the track. Swaybars, inverted struts, ss brakelines, etc. Then get your 3" downpipe (or entire exhaust) to free up the turbo and keep the heat down. At least that's what I did with my turbo Sube. I track down and pass many expensive "track" cars on roadcourses. Because just like with fuel economy... the biggest adjustment is to the nut behind the wheel!
The suspension helps with maintaining speed through corners, less braking = better gas mileage. But good gas mileage takes an incredible amount of self-control with a turbo. Just a slight hill and the stupid engine starts boosting and you are putting 100 horse to the wheels, just maintaining your speed. So, I normally don't bother.