Guys,
A bit of a dilemma and I'd love to hear your views. For the last year I've had my 2000 Beast, I've done a mixture of cosmetic and performance mods. For example, I've done a complete 2001+ facelift (Euro AEs, rear Celis tails, 16x9 widescreed + DVD NAV, steering wheel), upgraded the exhaust to Supersprints with X-pipe, and put in a CAI. The remainder of my planned budget had gone to getting a fresh set of Pilots, an extra set of OEM rims with designated winter Pirelli WinterSport tires (for the handful of days I am actually brave/stupid enough to take it outside), purchasing extended warranty, and general maintenance (Inspection II, diff seals, etc.)
Well, once the mod bug bites, it rarely let's go, so I am thinking of my next mods. One will very likely be a Powerchip. I have not done it yet, because I am considering either adding Supersprint Headers (for which I will need a re-flash from Powerchip), or for that $ amount (more or less) throwing in a front 14’ Brembo Gran Turismo brake kit. I've had Brembos on my previous Benz (oh no, traitor!) and I have to say this is the one department that it was superior to the M5.
I am involved in decent stop and go traffic, around NYC there are always 'close calls', particularly when you decide to drive 'aggressively', however I don't see myself actively tracking it (so street performance pads pretty much). So the questions is, considering that the cost is more or less equal (with install, headers are more expensive), for the money, which route should I follow?
I realize this might be a weird question and can be answered with another question: ‘what do I want to be: quicker, or stop quicker?’ In the long run, it is very likely I will do both, but the question is what do I start with so I get the best 'bang' and enjoyment in the medium term.
Cheers
A bit of a dilemma and I'd love to hear your views. For the last year I've had my 2000 Beast, I've done a mixture of cosmetic and performance mods. For example, I've done a complete 2001+ facelift (Euro AEs, rear Celis tails, 16x9 widescreed + DVD NAV, steering wheel), upgraded the exhaust to Supersprints with X-pipe, and put in a CAI. The remainder of my planned budget had gone to getting a fresh set of Pilots, an extra set of OEM rims with designated winter Pirelli WinterSport tires (for the handful of days I am actually brave/stupid enough to take it outside), purchasing extended warranty, and general maintenance (Inspection II, diff seals, etc.)
Well, once the mod bug bites, it rarely let's go, so I am thinking of my next mods. One will very likely be a Powerchip. I have not done it yet, because I am considering either adding Supersprint Headers (for which I will need a re-flash from Powerchip), or for that $ amount (more or less) throwing in a front 14’ Brembo Gran Turismo brake kit. I've had Brembos on my previous Benz (oh no, traitor!) and I have to say this is the one department that it was superior to the M5.
I am involved in decent stop and go traffic, around NYC there are always 'close calls', particularly when you decide to drive 'aggressively', however I don't see myself actively tracking it (so street performance pads pretty much). So the questions is, considering that the cost is more or less equal (with install, headers are more expensive), for the money, which route should I follow?
I realize this might be a weird question and can be answered with another question: ‘what do I want to be: quicker, or stop quicker?’ In the long run, it is very likely I will do both, but the question is what do I start with so I get the best 'bang' and enjoyment in the medium term.
Cheers