Hello from Cold Regina, Saskatchewan: spark plugs, oxygen sensor, intake?

[Billsg3wave]

Good Morning, afternoon, evening, or wherever your hanging out in this world.

This is I believe my 2nd, or 3rd message since joining this site. I do need to show myself more.

I am the proud owner of a 2009 G3 Wave sedan, 5 spd, less then 87,000 kms, I've owned the car 2 1/2 yrs.

Many questions to ask.
My girlfriend & I are heading on 2 trips to both coasts here in Canada next year. Not cheap.
this means limited budget on the car. Mostly cosmetic for now.
I have struts to replace, oxygen sensor to be replaced and a couple other items. Any parts I should ask for to get better results as a daily driver. $1500.00 plus tax for these parts.

After Market items.
1) Spark plugs: here in Canada who has had great success with decent economy and a little get up and go. I know spark plugs are what they are not major boosters.

2) Air Intake: what's the best to be considered (short air), or (cold air) I've used cold air on my previous Accord. As well exhaust system. I'm not drag racing, but I do take long drives with the girl friend.

These are the starts once the 2 trips are budgeted for, then I can start on my car.

Thanks all for looking and replying.

[PoisonIvy]

Hello Regina. I'd get the O2 sensor changed asap. Don't want to kill your catalytic converter if your car is running rich. Run the basic NGK copper/nickel plugs. '09+ Aveos seem to like them best. If you're on your originals with 87,000kms, you should see a nice increase, they were due at 60,000. Super easy to change out (if I recall you need one larger torx bit).

I personally wouldn't do any air intake. At least it wouldn't be very high on my priority list. I've had them on a couple of my Mustangs before. I don't think you'll see much in terms of performance.