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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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I was just wondering what do you usually start off by modding out a Z? And exhaust system??
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Most folks start off with the JWT pop charger or minor stuff such as the Nismo oil/radiator cap, license plate frame, ect!
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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And another smaller hot one in the trunk.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Whats a JWT pop charger?? Does Nismo make them? Could you send a link I was just curious what they are...a mini turbo charger?
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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I'm curious as to what that is too. I hear about it alot.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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No, its a CAI, do a search, lots of info on it, they sell it here,

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...3ee25e71969b8c
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Wheels.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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test-pipe. biggest bang for buck mod ive done so far.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
minor stuff such as the Nismo oil/radiator cap, license plate frame, ect!
cuz doz junts add hella hp!!!!1
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaunC410
I was just wondering what do you usually start off by modding out a Z? And exhaust system??
depend on your budget. usually, Cold air intake then exhaust then new set of wheel
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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Maybe a APS TT...
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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when I get mine... the first upgrade would be the radio...
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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+1 jwt popcharger. ull feel a lil power difference and ur car will SCREAM at 4-6rpms!
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Just for the beginner, and most can be done by yourself.


Performance mods:

JWT popcharger
Learn to drive a little better
UR Pulley
Wheels+ Tires
Spring/shocks or Coilovers
Sways

Aesthetics:

Tint
Shorten antenna
Bat's overlays
changing parking lamps to LED's to match the HID's.
HID's if you have a base
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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JWT popcharger, plenum spacer, springs, exhaust, . Or at least that's what I did.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
No, its a CAI, do a search, lots of info on it, they sell it here,

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...3ee25e71969b8c
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Use the search, it shall be your best friend. All the pic's and info, you could ever want is there
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Damn Cessna! It's only been like a week since I've been on here and you're like 3K posts up from where you were last time I was on here, . Just kidding buddy.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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NISMO exhaust was my first mod. Bought it with the car. Dealer installed it two days after the Z arrived.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
NISMO exhaust was my first mod. Bought it with the car. Dealer installed it two days after the Z arrived.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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I went Pop Charger, Exhaust, Resonated Test Pipes, and have a 5/16 plenum spacer waiting to be installed (when I have time). just my
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