Yeah, we're an opinionated bunch, aren't we?

I think a lot of us come to a consensus on "what's best" for the VX because the options are limited, and there are often clear differences in the products being offered. I always come here for advice first because 99.9% of the time someone else has already done something similar to what I want to do.

Even then, it pays to do some research on your own and decide whether the most popular solution (or what one might claim is "the best" solution) is right for you in your situation.

PHO2GR4 - If your brake pedal feels mushy you should consider steel braided brake lines. Results vary, but some have experienced dramatic improvements over stock, and it's a relatively inexpensive upgrade.