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Locomotion · 10-01-2006, 09:47 AM

I've always been a Honda person, wife wanted 4wd/awd but not an SUV. So I recently picked up a new 2006 Matrix Xr 4wd. You can't beat the value of this car and it's bigger than any Subaru in the price range. We're gonna throw a baby seat back there one day

(my fault I know...), but for now I have up to $1K and was wondering what recommendations you would suggest to increase low/mid end power. I'd like to improve my 0-60 times. I've read a little about CAIs, chips, exhausts, lighter pulleys, etc. but I'm looking for best bank for the buck at this point. Thanks.

Frank@toronto · 10-02-2006, 04:43 AM

From what the guys are writing, the most noticeable difference is with a CAI and exhaust.

Never Enough · 10-10-2006, 04:40 PM

your best bet is to go with the cosmo intake, and a custom exhaust (AWD). You'll have enough money left over for some lowering springs and a strut tower bar to stiffen up the ride a bit.