your going to get murdered posting on here without searching. That being said, the upgrade path for this engine is similar to any turbo car. Starting with a tune (chip), then an exhaust (cat then turbo back), then eventually turbo and fueling upgrades. Get coilovers, not springs. Please don't get a bodykit or wing (besides M3 lip), and try not to approach this car with an STi mentality. This car is a sleeper with a punch and it's nice to keep it that way. I was a n00b like you about a year ago and now just through daily reading of AW I've learned an infinite amount of knowledge and learned to put it to use effectively. Good luck!

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