Do you think its worth it to do bolt ons with a lease?
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From: Scranton, PA
Vehicle: 2K1 Red Tib
Do you think its worth it to do bolt ons with a lease?
I have been thinking about leasing a new Sonata Turbo as a daily driver and saving my tib for the weekends and car shows. I was wondering though how bad is it to put bolt ons, on a leased vehicle? I would probably put a better intake, maybe a FMIC, and BOV. Possibly even boost gauge and controller. Then when its time to turn it in, take everything off, return it to stock, and maybe sell the parts or save them for the next vehicle. 
Smart idea or dumb?
Smart idea or dumb?
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From: Thomaston, CT
Vehicle: 2012 Veloster DCT w/ Tech
I personally wouldn't invest a dime in a vehicle I wasn't going to own, but that's just me. A leased DD that's already turbo? Seems a waste to drop more into it for no real gains.
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From: ABQ, NM
Vehicle: 2001 hyundai tiburon
i've always thought of doing something similar to a lease vehicle.. only problem is if you take it to a strict dealer for maintenance and they find out stuff is after-market, might cause some issues.
I would do it though, but only with mods that wouldn't be a real pain to remove in 2 years.
being able to sell the parts after or only invest in cheaper parts while you have it means you wont really lose much (in my opinion) but you will have more fun over the couple years you have the vehicle.
a cheap FMIC kit can cost less than 300$ or so and have some real gains, especially coupled with a cheap boost controller and a universal wideband (to make sure you dont blow up your lease by upping the boost a few lbs) will make a world of difference in the cars 'fun factor'..
I had only an upgraded FMIC kit, cheap BOV, 4lb higher boost on my neon really and it was a MUCH different beast.
I would do it though, but only with mods that wouldn't be a real pain to remove in 2 years.
being able to sell the parts after or only invest in cheaper parts while you have it means you wont really lose much (in my opinion) but you will have more fun over the couple years you have the vehicle.
a cheap FMIC kit can cost less than 300$ or so and have some real gains, especially coupled with a cheap boost controller and a universal wideband (to make sure you dont blow up your lease by upping the boost a few lbs) will make a world of difference in the cars 'fun factor'..
I had only an upgraded FMIC kit, cheap BOV, 4lb higher boost on my neon really and it was a MUCH different beast.
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From: tacos
Vehicle: 2000 Elantra
I know a guy who was leasing a vehicle and his cold air intake f*cked up his turbo which caused metal shavings to blow the motor
12000 dollars later the car he had to give back to the lot had a new motor
Sounds like somethin I personally wouldn't wanna f*ck with
12000 dollars later the car he had to give back to the lot had a new motor
Sounds like somethin I personally wouldn't wanna f*ck with
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From: Kent, Wa
Vehicle: 13 Gen Coupe Ult.
I see no point in Moding on a leased car. How about buy a GC love it, then do the small mods.
I just got a Rx7 so the Wife can daily our GC no that it is spring, and she drives less than me, so.. it works out, and this lets the Tib Stay safe and dry in my garage!!!
I just got a Rx7 so the Wife can daily our GC no that it is spring, and she drives less than me, so.. it works out, and this lets the Tib Stay safe and dry in my garage!!!