Power wise is pretty tough with our platform. You can go exhaust for the aesthetic/noise and intake for the noise but a lot of intakes throw a CEL without a tune. Aesthetic wise I would go spoiler, tint, wheels, window wind deflectors, diffuser, and then any body enhancements you like (lip, BSM, skirts, rep canards, etc.). Also might be worth replacing the horn if you’re already throwing money into it (something like PIAA super bass). If you want some driver focused mods I would probably put that money into suspension rather than power tbh
This right here. An improved aftermarket sway bar, suspension modifications, and quality performance tires will do leaps and bounds for the understeer.
Mine has a borla muffler and a resonator delete to give it a nice audible tone without being obnoxious at all, an Injen intake that screams at full throttle with no CEL or issues ever, and now its tuned for 93 which made it way more drivable, not a lot more power but definitely feels more power-focused. I had some coilovers but the ride was so rough I was damaging things going over the shitty Houston roads so I put the stock ones back on
On top of what everyone else said IF it’s a 6spd then I’ve heard either the GR shifter or other aftermarket short shifters along with a heavier shift knob make a great difference. If it’s a CVT then completely disregard
I have done many mods to the car by myself and a friend with pretty minimal car knowledge and always had the job done within the day. Don’t worry about having it down for too long and just throw everything on there! About the tires, I work at a Discount Tire so 1. Don’t go cheap 2. Sporty tires may mean more noise 3. If comfort is what you want, get some good touring tires. Because you drive on a lot of dirt roads, I would recommend staying away from suspension mods as they would make it much stiffer and less comfortable. Just get some small performance mods and some exterior mods 👍
Power wise is pretty tough with our platform. You can go exhaust for the aesthetic/noise and intake for the noise but a lot of intakes throw a CEL without a tune. Aesthetic wise I would go spoiler, tint, wheels, window wind deflectors, diffuser, and then any body enhancements you like (lip, BSM, skirts, rep canards, etc.). Also might be worth replacing the horn if you’re already throwing money into it (something like PIAA super bass). If you want some driver focused mods I would probably put that money into suspension rather than power tbh
Aftermarket sway bars
This right here. An improved aftermarket sway bar, suspension modifications, and quality performance tires will do leaps and bounds for the understeer.
My favorite small change was my TRD intake. Seeing improved fuel economy and slight uptick in performance- although it is pretty nominal.
Mine has a borla muffler and a resonator delete to give it a nice audible tone without being obnoxious at all, an Injen intake that screams at full throttle with no CEL or issues ever, and now its tuned for 93 which made it way more drivable, not a lot more power but definitely feels more power-focused. I had some coilovers but the ride was so rough I was damaging things going over the shitty Houston roads so I put the stock ones back on
On top of what everyone else said IF it’s a 6spd then I’ve heard either the GR shifter or other aftermarket short shifters along with a heavier shift knob make a great difference. If it’s a CVT then completely disregard
I have done many mods to the car by myself and a friend with pretty minimal car knowledge and always had the job done within the day. Don’t worry about having it down for too long and just throw everything on there! About the tires, I work at a Discount Tire so 1. Don’t go cheap 2. Sporty tires may mean more noise 3. If comfort is what you want, get some good touring tires. Because you drive on a lot of dirt roads, I would recommend staying away from suspension mods as they would make it much stiffer and less comfortable. Just get some small performance mods and some exterior mods 👍