REGRET- What mods have you regreted/ changed and why?
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I regret buying a nitrous kit. Biggest wait of money on the car ever!!! Bought the complete kit only installed the bottles. two months later bought a supercharger and am now stuck trying to sell my kit. Worst impulse buy ever for the car.
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Originally Posted by sk26dett
i regret all the money i've spent on n/a mods..... i would have enough money to boost now if i didnt!....the pioneer navigation is sweet, but i doubt its better than boost
i also regret lowering my car before i knew what i was getting my self into, eibach sportlines $250, spc camber arms $180, 2 alignments $140, still have bad camber in the front......thats $570 for a drop on just springs! should have saved up for some teins that come with pillow mounts or not gone with such a big drop
i also regret lowering my car before i knew what i was getting my self into, eibach sportlines $250, spc camber arms $180, 2 alignments $140, still have bad camber in the front......thats $570 for a drop on just springs! should have saved up for some teins that come with pillow mounts or not gone with such a big drop
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LOVE this thread ...most informative thread thus far
...really made me rethink things a lot!!!
my regret is getting grounding kit (bought it & researched later) found out it does nothing for 6MT (heard it help out a little in 5AT though)
Ive been researching members comments/evaluation on performance mods for the past 6-8 months (mostly at G35driver.com) I'm pretty new here
& this thread puts the "icing on the cake" for a few things
in the mean time I have been buying "bling mods" or visuals as i call them to hold me over:
grille, lip, roof spoiler, 8000k hid's, 20"rims, springs, pop charger, engine torque damper
& thanks to all the valuable info here u guys have saved me from making the mistake of getting:
Test pipes, headers, UR pulley set
my next mods will be: Stillen or HKS exhaust, UR crank pulley, & possibly JWT clutch & flywheel
If Im not bored with my car by spring '08 then I'll be prepared to spend about 12k on a F/I system & do any other goodies I can get within my budget
...really made me rethink things a lot!!!
my regret is getting grounding kit (bought it & researched later) found out it does nothing for 6MT (heard it help out a little in 5AT though)
Ive been researching members comments/evaluation on performance mods for the past 6-8 months (mostly at G35driver.com) I'm pretty new here
& this thread puts the "icing on the cake" for a few things
in the mean time I have been buying "bling mods" or visuals as i call them to hold me over:
grille, lip, roof spoiler, 8000k hid's, 20"rims, springs, pop charger, engine torque damper
& thanks to all the valuable info here u guys have saved me from making the mistake of getting:
Test pipes, headers, UR pulley set
my next mods will be: Stillen or HKS exhaust, UR crank pulley, & possibly JWT clutch & flywheel
If Im not bored with my car by spring '08 then I'll be prepared to spend about 12k on a F/I system & do any other goodies I can get within my budget
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Originally Posted by FritzMan
Here's my Solo2 setup.
The rack is designed to handle two bike which could easily weigh 30+ each. I've safely carried two 17x9 with 275/40/17 V710 on the hatch with no prob. The other two tires go in the spare wheel well and behind the passenger seat.
I do make sure the lower pads rest on the metal hatch rather than the glass.
The best part about this setup is that mileage doesn't suffer that bad and there isn't much wind noise.
The rack is designed to handle two bike which could easily weigh 30+ each. I've safely carried two 17x9 with 275/40/17 V710 on the hatch with no prob. The other two tires go in the spare wheel well and behind the passenger seat.
I do make sure the lower pads rest on the metal hatch rather than the glass.
The best part about this setup is that mileage doesn't suffer that bad and there isn't much wind noise.
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you guys are right, a lot of people can refer to this thread and get a lot of questions answered, rather than reposting the same questions about products in a whole new thread.
genius thread my friend =D
genius thread my friend =D
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I didn't plan my amps install very well so there's some cleanup needed there.
Other than that I'm happy so far, anti-sway bars followed by new tires was nice and though the gain from the MREV + spacer was minor, still fun.
Coming up, exhaust,18" wheels (when current tires are worn out), lowering springs or the nismo suspension kit and a double DIN Nav.
Other than that I'm happy so far, anti-sway bars followed by new tires was nice and though the gain from the MREV + spacer was minor, still fun.
Coming up, exhaust,18" wheels (when current tires are worn out), lowering springs or the nismo suspension kit and a double DIN Nav.
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Originally Posted by sk26dett
i reget not having a clear bra
48k later my front bumper it fcuked up!
anybody with a dark z, please do yourself a favor and buy one!
48k later my front bumper it fcuked up!
anybody with a dark z, please do yourself a favor and buy one!
#320
Python Hose clamps (sort of)
The quality is there and they look sharp but I realized as I tightened up the last one that now I have to carry the wrenches with me any time I travel in case there is a need to to remove a water hose. It really does not fit my plan to keep the car simple enough for everyday reliability. It also means I can't take it to just anyone to work on, not that I do now but it does limit me.
Chris
The quality is there and they look sharp but I realized as I tightened up the last one that now I have to carry the wrenches with me any time I travel in case there is a need to to remove a water hose. It really does not fit my plan to keep the car simple enough for everyday reliability. It also means I can't take it to just anyone to work on, not that I do now but it does limit me.
Chris