2006 1.8s Sleeper

[saxman]

I have a 2006 1.8s that I would like to upgrade the suspension to lower it about an inch in the front and half an inch in the rear and stiffen it up a bit to improve handling. Also put an intake, and exhaust in. Other than rims and tires I am not going to change the outside at all. Are there any suggestions out there as to parts that would fit? I have been looking and cannot find any for a 1.8s (I know it won't be super fast, but I want it faster than it is, especially since it will stay looking stock).

[saxman]

also has anyone done anything with the Thorton electric supercharger? (http://www.electricsupercharger.net/) Would it be too much for my engine to handle? Would it need a new chip? Any advice is appreciated.

[gotak]

Been talked about before I believe the verdict was "useless".

[nametakennow]

Beyond useless.

Suspension your best bet for that kind of lowering is Eibach Sportlines or and Koni Yellows or a coilover setup (K-Sport, for instance).

Intake you'll have to look around, I think most 1.8 owners are running modified 2.5 intakes.

Exhaust you have several options, do some searching and you'll find more than I can think of at the moment.

[spddemon]

I heard that the exhaust from the 2.0 will bolt directly up.

[nametakennow]

Yes, 2.0 and 1.8 exhausts are the same.

[VMPhil]

The weapon R intake has been popular with the 1.8 crowd. other than that as Nametaken has said most people use Nismo's with some modification and a maf adapter. unfortunately the 1.8 doesnt respond very well to bolt ons.

the electric supercharger is utter crap.

[500dolla]

After the cat, you can do any sort of customizing for the exhaust, but if you want to make it a "slight sleeper" don't go with a ricey exhaust.

[saxman]

thank you all for the help. This was exactly what I was looking for.