Dr.Pat

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Well I've definitely been bit by the mod bug lol. I already have eibach pro-kit springs, H&R 20mm spacers, R2C intake, FI resonated high flow cats and some cosmetic mods. Now I'm torn as to what should be my next mod...new wheels/tires or a catback exhaust.

In terms of wheels I THINK I've decided to go with the Roderick RW6 wheels...

(DiasG's car)

For the catback, I'm going to go with one of the FI round catback systems (not sure if I want CF vs SS or the standard x-pipe vs the resonated x-pipe) to go along with my FI RHFCs.

Both cost about the same (about $1600)...the catback will cost another $100-$200 to install. I've done a bunch of stuff to the car in the past few months considering I just got it January 20th lol. So this is probably going to be my last mod for a little while.

I'm torn...looks wise the car will look MUCH better on new wheels...but I purchased the wheel and tire protection package when I got the car, so if I swap out the wheels and tires it's pretty much a waste of $800 (cost of wheel/tire insurance). The new catback would make it sound great...but the HFCs already have made the exhaust louder and deeper. So there's pros and cons to both.So what do you guys think?

FWIW here's how my car looks now...

Dr.Pat

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So far everybody is voting for the catback exhaust...just wondering though, is that just because you don't like the rims I picked?

eljoker

yup......

Trininav

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lol.. man.. do as you like.. I'm contemplating the same upgrades -- either ARK Exhaust or Wheels. I'm leaning to the wheels, I've picked up the Car 4/17 and did the interior, intakes, eibachs, camber kit, and now in the same boat. I think it's a matter of you wanting performance.. or looks. I say do the exhaust.. might as well complete it... and this way you can burn some rubber..literally, and then justify new shoes soon.

DGGal

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partially yes, but seeing you already have the fi rhfcs, you might as well get the exhaust =)

Fentress24

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I did exhaust before wheels, its a tough decision. Our stock 19's look pretty good so you have to decide if you can live with them for another year or so or if you need the wheels now

Envy_My_G

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in my opinion our car stock sounds really good already + you have HFC so it already sounds better then stock so i would go with tires and wheels first 100% i just got a new set and it changed the entire car for you. it makes it a brand new car.

Envy_My_G

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i just got a new set and it changed the entire look of the car for me*****

Kuro

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Get the exhaust for now to pair with your HFC then save up and change your wheels when you need new tires.

DRQKNHT

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Personally i would pick up wheels before an exhaust. Wheels will change the look of your G, while an exhaust will make it sound better and offer slight performance gains, however it will not change the look all that much.

If this will be your last mod for awhile...i would go with something that will keep you happy longer. Wheels would do that for me more than an exhaust would.

jking

Come on Dr. Spend that money lol. If u think your exhaust sound fine go with rims. I like the stock rims on the sport and I powder coated it matt black looks better IMO. By the
Way us your car a
Lease ?

G37CPA

Wheel and tire protection insurance? Seriously? And for $800? Sounds crazy.

Keep the wheels you have. Consider changing them when you need new rubber. The exhaust - Why? Car sounds pretty good with factory system.