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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Without yelling out BOOOOOOOOOOST, won't spend that much on my car... at least not on 1 mod...

I'd like to get some ideas for my next mod, cosmetic or power...




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Cosmetic Modifications:
- Llumar Tint
- JDM "Z" emblems Front and Rear
- JDM Front Lip Finisher
- Rays Engineering Forged 2005 G35c 19 inch wheels
- Bridgestone 225 and 245 40 series tires
- H&R 25mm rear wheel spacers
- Kics 15mm front wheel spacers
- Clear Bumper Reflectors
- Black Anodized Stubbie Antenna
- BlueBatMobile tail light overlays
- GT Spoiler
- Billet Oil Filler Cap
- Stillen Black Chrome Mesh Grill

Performance:
- AAM Spec Angled Plenum Spacer
- JWT Intake
- Grounding Kit
- Nismo Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
- Top Speed Headers
- Crawford High Flow Cats
- Stillen Engine Damper
- Unorthodox Ultra S Crank Pulley
- Nismo 1 bar Radiator Cap
- JWT Flywheel
- Nismo Clutch and Pressure Plate

Suspension Modifications:
- Hotchkis Tuning Front and Rear Adjustable Sway Bars
- RS*R ti2000 Springs

Audio:
- MTX 6001 600w Mono Amp
- 2 Image Dynamics IDQ10s
- Custom Sealed Box

I was thinking Crawford cast plenum and strut bar, or maybe 350Evo 3.9 final drive as power mods, and for cosmetic, some Carbon Fiber Veilside V1 side underbody wings.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-Ruben
Without yelling out BOOOOOOOOOOST, won't spend that much on my car... at least not on 1 mod...

I'd like to get some ideas for my next mod, cosmetic or power...




Current list
Cosmetic Modifications:
- Llumar Tint
- JDM "Z" emblems Front and Rear
- JDM Front Lip Finisher
- Rays Engineering Forged 2005 G35c 19 inch wheels
- Bridgestone 225 and 245 40 series tires
- H&R 25mm rear wheel spacers
- Kics 15mm front wheel spacers
- Clear Bumper Reflectors
- Black Anodized Stubbie Antenna
- BlueBatMobile tail light overlays
- GT Spoiler
- Billet Oil Filler Cap
- Stillen Black Chrome Mesh Grill

Performance:
- AAM Spec Angled Plenum Spacer
- JWT Intake
- Grounding Kit
- Nismo Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
- Top Speed Headers
- Crawford High Flow Cats
- Stillen Engine Damper
- Unorthodox Ultra S Crank Pulley
- Nismo 1 bar Radiator Cap
- JWT Flywheel
- Nismo Clutch and Pressure Plate

Suspension Modifications:
- Hotchkis Tuning Front and Rear Adjustable Sway Bars
- RS*R ti2000 Springs

Audio:
- MTX 6001 600w Mono Amp
- 2 Image Dynamics IDQ10s
- Custom Sealed Box

I was thinking Crawford cast plenum and strut bar, or maybe 350Evo 3.9 final drive as power mods, and for cosmetic, some Carbon Fiber Veilside V1 side underbody wings.

wow nice car... completely my style... we have most of the same mods too...

u just have more...

Wondering.. i have almost the exact same exhuast setup as you...

Nismo Catback/Motordyne plenum/Crawford HF Cats/JWT Popcharger...

So the only thing diff is the spacer... and the headers... I was wondering how the setup sounds w/ the headers. I want to get headers, but dont know what it would sound like w/ the exhaust setup.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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Oh... i forgot to add...

I think you should look up and maybe try to get the Top Secret Rear Mudguards ... they look awesome and VERY clean.

Would go for the 3.9 FD Ratio... switching from the spacer to the full upper plenum wont be much of a difference.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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Sounds MEAN... a tad loud... but sweet.

Click here for a Video
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-Ruben
Sounds MEAN... a tad loud... but sweet.

Click here for a Video
OKAYYYYYYYY........ headers it is then... haha thanks!!!

Sounds sooooo good!
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Dude you just made my day, THAT is the sound I'v been looking for. I heard Nismo Cats are just a hair louder than stock but that sounds great. Is it quiet when Idling? I'm trying to find something that has a nice rumble when idle and can really open up at WOT.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Is it quiet when Idling? I'm trying to find something that has a nice rumble when idle and can really open up at WOT.

Silent at idle, like the OEM. Quieter than my old Borla at idle. WOT... its loud outside and quite inside. Perfect balance, I love it.

But where are my ideas?
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-Ruben
Silent at idle, like the OEM. Quieter than my old Borla at idle. WOT... its loud outside and quite inside. Perfect balance, I love it.

But where are my ideas?
heh... i gave u some ideas :X

But yah.... i agree with ur assessment (mine sounds like urs... except a little bit less throaty)... doesnt sound nearly as good inside as outside.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Go with the 3.9FD
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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+1 3.9 FD.....the best for NA
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Hmm, imma say something cosmetic. Tint your tailights, i think that would look hott.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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I would definitely do Cams if I were in your position. And after that would be a good time to get the ECU flashed.

Also, I think your car would look nice with a Carbon Fiber Hood.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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i say work on your suspension more, some tien coilovers with in-car control would be a very nice addition

and theres TONS of other coilovers you could choose from, and this is commin from a 240 guy, we're from the land of suspension parts haha
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KwanZito
I would definitely do Cams if I were in your position. And after that would be a good time to get the ECU flashed.

Also, I think your car would look nice with a Carbon Fiber Hood.
Dido... could not have said it better myself.
In order:
1. Cams
2. ECU re-flash
3. CF hood
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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agree w/ cams..flash. u seem too high up tho.. another suspension mod would make u perfect
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyFyed
Hmm, imma say something cosmetic. Tint your tailights, i think that would look hott.

Already have BlueBat's overlays on there.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by abyss
Go with the 3.9FD

I've been thinking that for the longest... just need to get over the loss in mileage. But I guess more powa = less MPG
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostFace
i say work on your suspension more, some tien coilovers with in-car control would be a very nice addition
So far the handling vs ride with my current setup is nice and easy to live with. Although some new shocks might be in order in a year.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Quick chop... CF Hood??? maybe... rice?

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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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looks better without the carbon fiber hood imo
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