Essential Modifications!!!
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Bluetooth is an expensive retrofit, so unless you really need it, I wouldn't bother.
I don't see the point in upgrading the clutch; especially on the 2.0 model, so again I wouldn't bother.
In terms of modifications though, things like Eibach ProKit springs and a stubby aerial are a good place to start.
I don't see the point in upgrading the clutch; especially on the 2.0 model, so again I wouldn't bother.
In terms of modifications though, things like Eibach ProKit springs and a stubby aerial are a good place to start.
IK. said:
Poppycock! http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=16042
$275 (£176.50). It evens comes with a free Sirius tuner, and is $5 cheaper than bavariansoundwerks, for just the Mediabridge (no tuner). Not to mention, in some areas (mine) only handsfree use of a cell by the driver is allowed.
I'd also highly recommend the Ulitmate Cupholders:
http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/
srhutch said:
Oh, I see. No offense intended,
just trying to give the noob (RickH) all the facts so he can make the choice that best suits him. Nevertheless, bluetooth is available for £176 in the form of the Mediabridge 1500. It has a USB thumbdrive port, external input for mp3 players (headphone-type jack), and bluetooth, plus it charges/connects one's Iphone/Ipod. My $.02- I wouldn't spend the £500 on OEM BT when a suitable alternative is available, for ~ 1/3 the price. full disclosure- I don't use the Mediabridge's bluetooth function, as I have OEM BT. 
Many thanks for al your replies, grerat information.
Must admit Driver training was not one I have thought of before but will look into.
It does still have runflats on, what would be best to change these too?
I have also just bought a spare set of wheels (alloys 16") as well for winter tyres as we do get some snow in north wales and was looking at runflats for those as well. Maybe best not to?
Think I will leave the bluetooth as seems more expensive than worth.
The Eibach ProKit springs seem like a good Idea, are then beifits very noticable?
I will take the advice on the clutch and leave alone and will get a stubby. How are they for reception as not greeat round here?
Really appriciate your time and informative replies and also really enjoying the car, been a long time since I enjoyed driving so much
Must admit Driver training was not one I have thought of before but will look into.
It does still have runflats on, what would be best to change these too?
I have also just bought a spare set of wheels (alloys 16") as well for winter tyres as we do get some snow in north wales and was looking at runflats for those as well. Maybe best not to?
Think I will leave the bluetooth as seems more expensive than worth.
The Eibach ProKit springs seem like a good Idea, are then beifits very noticable?
I will take the advice on the clutch and leave alone and will get a stubby. How are they for reception as not greeat round here?
Really appriciate your time and informative replies and also really enjoying the car, been a long time since I enjoyed driving so much
A lot of people replace the runflats for normal tyres, with a popular choice being the Falken FK-452. It's about 90% of the performance of more expensive brands, but a lot cheaper to buy. I personally found the sidewall FAR too soft though, and would have happily gone back to my RunFlat tyres in a heartbeat. What you may want to consider is fitting some of the newer generation RunFlats, which other members on here have done and have been very happy. The standard fitment RunFlat tyres are a very old design now.
I wouldn't personally bother putting RunFlats on your winter tyres, unless you feel you need the added security of not having to deal with a possible puncture during the winter.
As Hutch has said, Bluetooth isn't pre-wired in the UK cars, so it's an expensive retrofit - Really not worth the bother, unless you really need/want it, and don't want to use a Parrot or similar (the product, not the bird).
The stubby aerial... Quite a few people have complained about poor reception, and if you're in a poor reception area as it is, you may notice the difference. I had a stubby on my previous 3.0si Coupe, and it was absolutely fine. No degredation of quality whatsoever. I've also got one on my new M Roadster, and there doesn't appear to be any problems (but I have only just got it). That choice will come down to how much you like to listen to the radio, and how much you hate the look of the standard aerial - I personally couldn't live with the standard aerial, even without any radio reception!
Hope that helps.
I wouldn't personally bother putting RunFlats on your winter tyres, unless you feel you need the added security of not having to deal with a possible puncture during the winter.
As Hutch has said, Bluetooth isn't pre-wired in the UK cars, so it's an expensive retrofit - Really not worth the bother, unless you really need/want it, and don't want to use a Parrot or similar (the product, not the bird).
The stubby aerial... Quite a few people have complained about poor reception, and if you're in a poor reception area as it is, you may notice the difference. I had a stubby on my previous 3.0si Coupe, and it was absolutely fine. No degredation of quality whatsoever. I've also got one on my new M Roadster, and there doesn't appear to be any problems (but I have only just got it). That choice will come down to how much you like to listen to the radio, and how much you hate the look of the standard aerial - I personally couldn't live with the standard aerial, even without any radio reception!
Hope that helps.
andymezza said:IK. said:
I thought I had read somewhere on here that the aerial is purely for am reception? FM being from an antenna fitted around the boot compartment?
Literally going from what I think I have read though so could be very wrong
I recall there is an aerial behind the rear bumper but I was under the impression that this was the aerial for the bluetooth??
