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[nakedninja]

So, the car I borrowed a few weeks back is for sale to me at 'friends' rates. (mk2 1.6)
Frankly, its a great deal and I'm going to buy it, its miles better than the yaris I'm currently pootling around in.
It'll be mine in the summer when the current owner goes away, so now I'm doing some research. My plan is to do a Ride/Drive qualification - add a little skill before anything else - and then supercharge the blighter!
I'm going to get the alignment done first off and fit some better tyres as its currently a bit flighty and I can't wait to have the feel of how its meant to be, not how it currently is.
So, let the questions commence:
Engine

• Buying a supercharger - where, how much etc.?
• Is it even worth buying secondhand superchargers, I'd kind of like it just to work!
• I reckon its probably the weedy 88bhp engine, so what kind of gains can I expect for modest outlay?
• Fitting, which is beyond me, is a specialist garage needed, or just a good one? What price should I expect?
• As ollie said below, all the engine gubbins, what is needed?

Other stuff

• Should I bother with strut braces, etc.? Are there notable differences?
• What size wheels are best? Its currently on some dodgy 15 inch alloys, they'll be going, but its what to replace them with.

Thanks in advance for your patience and knowledge, I know its a lot of questions, but I figure if I get them all sorted soon, I can let the fun begin!

Edited by nakedninja on Thursday 19th March 13:54

[nakedninja]

I know its probably not the best car to use, but I'm going to buy it so I fancy upgrading it. I feel like its time for a project, and supercharging this feels like the right idea.
Just don't tell the girlfriend!