Advice on extras for engine install in the US

[dodgy]

I have been reading the powertrain thread - trying to figure out which options to add to my engine install in the states.

I am going to use the car "nearly" as a daily driver - I have not taken any driver training - i am going to - and will not be on the track (well maybe a few times) - I may get addicted.

One of the companies offering to do the install offered the following options - which would you recommend and are there any others - I am on a budget so want to just get the most beneficial ones in:

Replace turbo silicone drain hoses (recommended)
Labor: $150.00
Parts: $310.00

Fuel Tank heat barrier film
Labor: N/C
Parts: $30.00

Switch Fuel tank outlet and return from hose clamp to AN fitting
Labor:$180.00
Parts:$75.00
Additional fuel filter (between pump and engine) $63.20

175 AMP battery booster plug ( impossible to safely jump dead battery)
labor : $75.00
Parts: $115.00

Turbocharger exhaust housing heat blanket $230.00 each

Earls Solo Bleed screws ( makes brake bleeding one man job)
Labor: N/C
Parts:$56.00

AP 600 Brake fluid $23.20 each

Carbon fiber panel gauge
Labor: $360.00
Parts: $500.00

5lb. Fire suppression system
Labor: $300.00
Parts: $329.00

Impact 5pt. Competition safety harness
Labor: $75.00
Parts: $199.00

Items available but not yet priced

Carbon fiber scoops for side ducts
Carbon fiber rear wing end fences
Stainless steel battery heat shield
Stainless steel heat shields

Items available, price on request

Double adjustable shocks
Quick release steering wheel
Carbon fiber rear diffuser
Carbon Fiber front splitter
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tire temperature monitoring system

A friend installed a Deltrans Smart Tender which allows you to plug the car right into a normal power outlet (and stay plugged in indefinitely if you want -- w/o overcharging). Very easy to use apparently.

Feedback would be appreciated.

Cheers

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

To be honest, I can't see one thing I'd go for. I use mine almost every day too. I've had no problem doing so.

Ok, you might want to go for some of the performance increasing bits later on (like shocks) but most of the standard items are really good anyway, and I'd say you'd probably be wasting money not trying the car for a while first.

Cheers

Phil

[NobleYank]

I'd go stock first.
1G can give you advise on installers.
I'd also be happy to talk about options(I've done several)and 1g has my number.

Scott

[dodgy]

Scott - very interested in talking about options!

I will call Dean on Monday and get your number - or email me before and I will give you my cell..

[jorligan]

Your list looks like something from Greg Robb. We had the turbo drain hoses replaced since there have been some failures, Fuel tank barrier and the switch in the tank outlet. I would also recommend the battery booster since it is virtually impossible to jump the battery safely and lastly, get the battery maintainer. We didn't get the maintainer but I did install one in the car myself.

Tim

[Ash GTO 3R]

Personally I would not do anything with the suspension IMHO. I tried this on my last car, a Lotus, and after the adjustments, it was horrible. I never quite got it back to original and regretted it.

The suspension has been set up by a professional, and I think it is fantastic. Why change it?

Just my few pennies worth.

[DanH]

Ash GTO 3R said:

Personally I would not do anything with the suspension IMHO. I tried this on my last car, a Lotus, and after the adjustments, it was horrible. I never quite got it back to original and regretted it. The suspension has been set up by a professional, and I think it is fantastic. Why change it? Just my few pennies worth.

Because its too soft for track and you'll be hitting the end stops Very nice riding for the road though.