directionlessdrive said: haha true. adding a different airbox setup might help since you have that new exhaust on it. its always good to let an engine breathe a little bit easier. i like where your heads at. im going to buy one in the next few months what year is yours?

It’s a 2000, first year. I actually had to order it from the dealer since they weren’t stocking the hatchbacks just yet. The upside of that though is that I got it just as I wanted it. I wouldn’t normally recommend getting a first year car, though it did end up being a wise decision for me at the time. It’s been a pretty reliable and fun car and I’ve been able to do most repairs on it myself.

Regarding the intake, I have been running a K&N in the airbox, but you are right that the COI would be a good match for the exhaust (which sounds wonderful, by the way…no regrets buying that).

I plan on hanging onto this car until the wheels fall off or it finally succumbs to the New England Tinworm, which has been nibbling away at the rear wheel arches =(

If you’re looking for a used one, I highly recommend checking out the SVT and ST models.