Originally Posted by
rogwick
I think the guys have had a fair opinion about the Bonnet Scoop so I won't comment too much on that topic. As I read you post, I gather that you're not happy with the stock look of your SP25? (Hence the Bonnet Scoop idea) Ideally, if its your time and your cash, do what ever makes you happy mate. Although it would serve no real purpose other than providing extra air flow to the top of the engine, the bonnet would serve as an interesting feature but the fella's are right it would more likely be a waste of money and you might attract the wrong attention from people. Generally I would respectfully say don't bother
Seeing you've recently picked up the car, you have to ask yourself what you want to do to it. I've never been a fan of making a car look ridiculously modified but rather like a limited stock sports edition. For example, massive stickers, chrome rims, GTR spoilers etc. They all attract the wrong kind of attention. Seeing as a MPS Bonnet would set you back at least a grand, also not knowing if it will indeed fit (I wanted an MPS grille on my Luxury Sport but the whole front end is different) maybe you could put that cash towards some other mods.
A bit of Friendly advice below FYI
Wheels - The SP25 comes with 17" stock which are actually not bad even left stock. You may want to consider bigger or remain the same size. After market rims would look great, but you're other option is painting the wheels. Often black is a great stock-look and gives the car a great appearance but also retaining a limited stock edition kind of feel to the car kind of like STi, Ralliart or TRD
Tint - Definitely a dark tint would look great and work a treat in summer
Brakes - Usually painting the Callipers adds a stunning contrast. A bright colour under a black rim always looks good IMO
Suspension - Whether its springs or coilovers a lowered car always looks better than stock and provides a means of driving a completely different feeling car
Lights - Not sure if they come with HID lights or not but that may be something to consider. A cool blue-white 6000K gives a modern bright and sharp look in both day and night. Interior lighting can usually be changed also. The old yellow wedge globes can be exchanged for any colour LED (including park lights)
Exhaust and Intake You may want to give the car a little added performance and get rid of the vacuum cleaner sound. Various possibilities here, CAI, SRI, custom?
The finer things Get creative! I love spending time on my ride, try something you've seen before or something new. Such as, Spraying the badges, adding gauges, a custom sound system, de-badging the list goes on...
Just keep in mind mate, we've all been P platers we all know how to attract attention. The P on the window and a set of rims is enough for cops to want to follow you. Not saying that should stop you...not at all. For now, enjoy your car, post up and mods you have or plan to do.
Hope that helps