New girl, new to Nissan
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Hey I am getting a 2004 Nissan 350Z convertible. The motor for the top needs replaced but that's about it. I've never owned a Nissan before so I am very skeptical. I use to have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix and I recently found out it needs a new motor.
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Hi and welcome to the forum. There are 5 motors that operate the hatch cover and deploy the top. Four of the motors are pretty trouble free, but the fifth-bow motor can stop working due to burned out commutator brushes. If you are quoted an exorbitant amount for a replacement motor, be aware that the brushes ($5) in your motor can be replaced. It’s a bit tricky to trim and fit a new brush, but there are some excellent tutorials here that you can print out and give to your mechanic.
If I remember right, the white roadsters from that era had blue tops. Can’t really tell from that dark picture, but that looks like a high quality black replacement top.
(I had a 04 roadster for 10 completely trouble free years. Hope you have fun with this one)
If I remember right, the white roadsters from that era had blue tops. Can’t really tell from that dark picture, but that looks like a high quality black replacement top.
(I had a 04 roadster for 10 completely trouble free years. Hope you have fun with this one)
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My Pontiac was my baby. I did all the work to it. I know absolutely nothing about this car and I'm scared to death. Idk what engine is even in it or what the factory color is called. Not sure if I wanna mod it or not after loosing my Pontiac and loosing all the money
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in all honesty, intakes don't do much unless you put it in the fender well or in front of the radiator. wheels and tires will make it look good (18x9.5 +15 is popular size), sway bars will make it handle better, spring will help stance and handling, the only limit to the car is your budget
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BTW- a CAI won't really help your VQ engine perform any better. Nissan did a good job of designing the intake on the Z, so maybe you want to try something else? Swaybars could be a good challenge for you and will help your ZR handle even better than it does now!
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Where can I get some sway bars? I'm open to all options. I don't wanna add a lot of money into it. Most I'd wanna do is spend money on rims but I love the smooth ride it's got. And yes I saw the paint name I meant I didn't know before posting here