REGRET- What mods have you regreted/ changed and why?
05-03-2007, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
I've regreted metal ***** everytime, even thought they usually look really good. No matter what metal they always get hot. I would recommend the nismo hard rubber GT ****, although Ive never tried that one personally. I've got the tomei black duracon **** and I LOVE it... about the same size and shape as the nismo aluminum ***** but made of duracon so it doesnt get hot.
05-03-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gothchick
^^^ Quoted for truth. But I'd like to minimize heat-soak during the prolonged & frequent traffic jams and southern heat ATL is known for... 
05-03-2007, 04:36 PM
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~Rouge Eng short shifter=Too notchy, can't wait to take it out
~Nismo Ti GT ****=Too noisy, probably due to shifter
~Sparco Sprints=Not the best for daily driving
~Rouge Eng short shifter=Too notchy, can't wait to take it out
~Nismo Ti GT ****=Too noisy, probably due to shifter
~Sparco Sprints=Not the best for daily driving
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05-03-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by gothchick
^^^ Quoted for truth. But I'd like to minimize heat-soak during the prolonged & frequent traffic jams and southern heat ATL is known for...
https://my350z.com/forum/showpost.ph...5&postcount=20
When idling and driving slowly (like in bad traffic) the hot intake temps shouldn't really cause any issues. High intake temps generally only matter when the engine is operating at heavy throttle/load. Heck, you could even run 87 octane in the 350Z if you're only cruising along in slow traffic. It won't matter until you try to floor the accelerator and go fast.
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05-03-2007, 04:38 PM
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My only mods - audio
Kenwood DDX8019 wIpod Video/audio - Best system I've EVER owned (and I've owned lots)
Kenwood Navigation - fantastic.
Boston Acoustics SX & SL speakers changed out stock (not subwoof) - Fantastic!!!
Kenwood 8403 & 8103d amps replacing stock "amps" - again great!
Nazar sealed subwoof box with Boston Acoustic shallow G5 subwoof - Great sound. Box doesn't fit perfectly (thick on mounts) but is acceptable and works.
All Above investment maybe ~ 500 dollars more than if I would have got stock Navigation = GREAT deal because I have enchance audio AND navigation. And the BOSE BLOSE!
Kenwood Navigation - fantastic.
Boston Acoustics SX & SL speakers changed out stock (not subwoof) - Fantastic!!!
Kenwood 8403 & 8103d amps replacing stock "amps" - again great!
Nazar sealed subwoof box with Boston Acoustic shallow G5 subwoof - Great sound. Box doesn't fit perfectly (thick on mounts) but is acceptable and works.
All Above investment maybe ~ 500 dollars more than if I would have got stock Navigation = GREAT deal because I have enchance audio AND navigation. And the BOSE BLOSE!
05-03-2007, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gothchick
Mods so far:
* JWT Pop Charger = Regret (too much heat soak. Going back to stock '06 air box)
* MREV 2 Lower Collector = Love
* MD ISO CU 5/16 Spacer = Love
* Random Tech Hi Flow Cats = Love
* HKS TD Exhaust = Love
* UTEC = Love
* Hotchkis Springs = Love
* Hotchkis Sways = Love
* Stoptech Stage II Slotted Bremdo upgrade = Love, except the axxis brake-pads are wayyyyy dirty on the rims.
* DIY Oil Catch Can = Love
* JWT Pop Charger = Regret (too much heat soak. Going back to stock '06 air box)
* MREV 2 Lower Collector = Love
* MD ISO CU 5/16 Spacer = Love
* Random Tech Hi Flow Cats = Love
* HKS TD Exhaust = Love
* UTEC = Love
* Hotchkis Springs = Love
* Hotchkis Sways = Love
* Stoptech Stage II Slotted Bremdo upgrade = Love, except the axxis brake-pads are wayyyyy dirty on the rims.
* DIY Oil Catch Can = Love
05-03-2007, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jreiter
My current mods:
Nismo LMGT4 rims = fantastic
Hotchkis swaybars = love the performance, but wish they had welded retention collars (like the new versions)
Trimmed rear spring perches = love the look, no performance difference
Koni shocks = love them
JWT flywheel = love the performance, don't like the sound
Stillen engine torque damper = love it
JWT Popcharger = love it, sounds fantastic, no heat soak as long as you're going above 30mph
Crawford intake plenum = like the performance, don't like losing the stock strut bar
Crawford high flow cats = like them
Kinetix Y-pipe = like it
JDM black bumper finisher = love it
3M window tint = love it
Mods I've removed or don't like:
RSR Ti2000 springs = loved the performance, didn't like lowering my car
Nismo exhaust = loved the sound, but *hated* the droning on the freeway
grounding kit = Meh... whatever. Don't think it does anything.
Nismo LMGT4 rims = fantastic
Hotchkis swaybars = love the performance, but wish they had welded retention collars (like the new versions)
Trimmed rear spring perches = love the look, no performance difference
Koni shocks = love them
JWT flywheel = love the performance, don't like the sound
Stillen engine torque damper = love it
JWT Popcharger = love it, sounds fantastic, no heat soak as long as you're going above 30mph
Crawford intake plenum = like the performance, don't like losing the stock strut bar
Crawford high flow cats = like them
Kinetix Y-pipe = like it
JDM black bumper finisher = love it
3M window tint = love it
Mods I've removed or don't like:
RSR Ti2000 springs = loved the performance, didn't like lowering my car
Nismo exhaust = loved the sound, but *hated* the droning on the freeway
grounding kit = Meh... whatever. Don't think it does anything.
05-03-2007, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
I think we are trying the limit this thread to regrets.
05-10-2007, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed 718
My sparco's as they would rub on my doors and make this sqeaking sound. I also regret the Invidia N1 old exhaust since it was too loud and would get annoying trying to hold a conversation in the car.
05-10-2007, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Blu_Blur
Don't forget your B&M short shifter. I really didn't like it. Stock is way better.
05-12-2007, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
I've regreted metal ***** everytime, even thought they usually look really good. No matter what metal they always get hot. I would recommend the nismo hard rubber GT ****, although Ive never tried that one personally. I've got the tomei black duracon **** and I LOVE it... about the same size and shape as the nismo aluminum ***** but made of duracon so it doesnt get hot.
The NISMO Titanium shift **** can get hot, but it cools down rather quickly. I love it. I want to get the Nismo Titanium GT know which is a little fatter and has the hex nut on top; which kind of matches the aesthetic of my LMGT4's. If I ever make the switch, I will sell the other one here.
05-22-2007, 09:19 PM
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Regret - Brakes
my biggest regret other than my 2 lightened flywheel's clutchmaster and nismo, would have to be EBC sport rotors and greenstuff pads.... they make way too much noise sounds like when you used to stick a playing card in between your frame of your bicycle and the spokes on your wheels. kinda like tis tis tis sound, seems to be going away a little bit, as i wear through the pads more, but i hear it non stop...
05-23-2007, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
High flow catalytic converters. I assumed that I needed HFC to pass emissions. I was wrong. Should have installed test pipes from the get go.