Bought a Strong I4 ... what next?!
A few months ago we bought a 2000 Galant ES. Its pretty well loaded, power everything, sun roof, auto tranny, ect. It doesnt have ABS (or it doesnt work :() but it was a 1 owner all the way to us and 150,000 miles.
Im in the process of checking all the needed maintenance items but would like some help (and suggestions).
If Im going to replace parts I want to upgrade them! On the flip side I dont want to spend a fortune on a 150,000 mile car. But Ill drop cash on a part or service thats going to make a difference in reliability and/or performance.
It pulls hard for a older four cyl!!! Im impressed and want to give this car some love while I have it :-D Its smooth and was well taken care of. For an older ride Im very happy and know it can be a fun ride with some help from The Galant Center!!!
My interests:
1. Tires (have my eye on some Bridgestone Pontenza RE960 15's. Debating on wheel size and when to buy, but need new ones quick for the rain in Seattle)
2. Brakes (Ive spoke with Steven from R1 so far)
3. Struts/Shocks (keep it tight, mild drop)
4. Wheels (Stock alloys might be just fine for me, suggestions? Yes I know if I buy 15 in tires they wont fit on a larger wheel after the fact.)
5. CA Intake (For a lil kick and it sounds nice)
6. Exhaust (still reading the posts on this)
7. Misc. (Strut tower braces, wires, sensors, computer, ect. Basicly what I havent thought about yet)
Mind you Im reading post after post after post about all these items but its alot to sort thru. So if any of you can share your thoughts, ideas, and experience with these issues as you've gone thru them, please share.
Do's and Dont's ... "I did this and it was Killer/Sucked" ... Look at thread *** , All these would be great and very much appreciated!
Thank you Galant Center!!!
Sphinx