Have money to spend...what on?

[stevenh]

Due to working in Glasgow, I am able to claim travel expenses which, as well as covering my fuel costs, also leave a bit over to spend on car maintenance.

Recently, I have fitted 4 new Uniroyal Rainsport 2s, and only a couple of weeks ago had both the console bushes and front wishbone bushes replaced with Powerflex versions. I fitted some nice steel wheels last week which has changed the look of the car a fair bit.

Next on the agenda is discs and pads all round as the car sat for a year, not used much the year before I bought it which has resulted in the discs being a bit rusted up (beyond repair) plus i'd like to know they have been replaced for peace of mind.

After that, my backbox has a large hole in the outer skin, so I have decided to go for a Mufflerectomy.

Then I will probably find myself with around £250-£300 to spend and this is where I am a bit stumped.

One route is to buy some JOM coilovers, but I guess I would need to factor in fitting, and alignment on top of this (plus additional insurance costs) but I cannot deny the prospect of dropping the car a bit does appeal.

Second option is a remap - thinking either Shark or Angel Tuning - I have a Shark dealer very local to me! Obviously additional insurance attached to this one as well.

Third option is something I have been holding off getting done - I parked my car up in Linlithgow last year when I got the train thru to Glasgow. It was not over anyones drive or anything, but when I got back to it, I found some cretin had taken a kick to both my drivers side doors.

The dent has stretched the skin over the crash bar so a cheaper paintless repair is not an option - I have been quoted around £240 to get the job done.

So, do I get the car up to scratch, or continue to mod and live with the dents for the timebeing (I am a little less worried about picking up further dings when it is already dented - if I get it fixed, i'm worried i'll get all "precious" again ).

There is also the small matter of a RARB and Team Heko wind deflectors....

Decisions, decisions - just for fun, what would YOU do in my shoes?

[Oli3000]

Get it looking beautiful.

The dent would be my first stop. In all honesty none of us get to drive like a racing driver, and having no dents is the only thing on that list that actually increases the value to a lay person!

[joe_vrs_tdi]

get the dents done then you will have a good condition car. people will put a downer on the dents before something good about coilovers etc

[tricey777]

+1 on dent removal, having a slammed or fast car is cool but it will add to insurance whereas having a very tidy and clean car is wont.

[wilsonian]

I voted other and recommend the 312mm brake setup you can buy off ebay. costs around £270 I think but well worth the money. I wouldn't bother with a remap until you have a good way of stopping your self.