Owner of a 6th gen looking to mod!, Starting slow and then more Options

[Raige]

I have a 1994 Celica ST, and like it so much I looked at newer celicas and happened upon a Like new, fully optioned 1997 Toyota Celica GT.

No pictures yet but even the pain is flawless. Only 60,000 miles. *grins*.

I'm looking to do some modifications mainly to the power at first and some body but lets start slow.

Cold Air Induction im told is a great way to start. It already has allow wheels, though they are stock and not too fancy. I might go that way but that can get pretty expensive to get "nice" looking.

My mindset is keeping it sleek and quiet. It's Jet black, very glossy.

Things I'd like to see with the car are:

1) More Horsepower (currently has stock. Want to up that a bit without damaging engine).
2) Nice Sound. The Tkssss sound a GOOD Cold Air Intake system makes is definitely what I'm looking for.
3) I'd prefer a hum... not a mexican fiesta party in my muffler.

My goal with this car is to be a head turner and a fun ride without it being labeled a rice mobile. Here's my car.

Raige's 1997 Toyota Celica GT

Tell me what you think I should do!

Thanks a bunch! I'm gonna look at some of the cars here and get ideas!

[Insanity-74]

For the exhaust a Sweedish (i Think) company called Jetex do some nice exhausts that arnt loud at all, very subtle even when thrashing the engine, onky slightly louder than standard but a nice deep note, they do a nice SS range aswell.
As mentioned I wouldnt bother upping the BHP, you'd just be throwing your money away for very little gain, consentrate on handling mods, like I have mentioned in another thread, a well set up car can often out perform a higher BHP car. Good luck and Nice motor BTW