Mikamaro, where are you located? Some of us have gone to the track, and if you want to come by, we can show you how it works. I've driven a few modified cars, and helped build a few too, and I only speak from experience. Many of the guys here do as well. Thing is, if you drive the car on the street, you'll BARELY notice the differences. Here's a story. In my Camaro club, a fellow member complained of spending $60+ on brake pads for his sons car. He told me that they were supposed to be a high performance brake pad, but that he felt no difference driving it around town. Well, you won't. Most performance pads you won't be able to tell the difference. Bash on the car a bit, and heat the brakes up, and you'll notice where the difference comes in.
Now, yes, there are a lot of "passing on what I've heard" guys around, but at least half of the time that information comes from someone who knows. I've done a lot of research on parts for my car, and I've asked people what differences they've felt. That is something that helps me make a decision on what I get for my car. In fact, I've built a friends Honda and told him exactly what he could expect. He was shocked when it actually happened. So, not all bench racing is BS. You have to know who to talk to, learn who really does know what they are doing, and then make a decision. Most of the guys here, except for a couple guys I won't mention, know what they are doing. Get a basic idea from what you read here, but doing it yourself is what gives you experience. Here, we will mainly talk about what we have experienced.
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