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Old 04-22-2006, 04:25 PM
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I just picked up an 03 Z. I love everything about this car, and i even found the colour i love, the copper z.. anyways, i'm wondering what are some of the upgrades or aftermarket pieces that'll give me that little more mmmphh!! Chips, intakes, exhaust etc...
Also, the only thing that im not craZy about, is this car is an automatic, and i so wished it was a manual shift. How much would a tranny swap run me, or is it even worth it? thanx for your inputs

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Old 04-22-2006, 05:24 PM
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congrat on your Z purchase...
go to the exhaust and intake section and you will find a wealth of ideas on some simple performance upgrades, good luck.
Old 04-22-2006, 05:27 PM
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start off with the pop charger, cheap and it sounds good.
Old 04-22-2006, 05:34 PM
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My first mod was the JWT Pop Charger and Stillen True Dual Exhaust combo. Couldn't be happier. Upgrades the sound, performance, and overall meaness of the car.

I have an A/T. Both M/T and A/T have their advantages and disadvantages. It really comes down to what you need it for, although in all honesty, Nissan makes a great sport A/T. Since its already installed, play around with it a bit. If u can deal with it, then ur fine. If u absolutely hate it, then swap for M/T.
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an M/T swap isn't worth the money. you'd be better off selling your current car and buying an M/T Z.

+1 on the popcharger.
Old 04-22-2006, 05:56 PM
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A transmission sway is cost prohibitive. It would less expensive to trade-in for a manual. Dumb question but if you wanted a manual why did you buy a automatic. Very confused.
Old 04-23-2006, 11:06 AM
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I picked up this car with an automatic because this is the car i fell in love with the day it hit the autoshows. Now where i live, these cars are quite rare, and finding one for sale made me quite happy. I love manual M/T but i know once i start driving this a bit and get used to it, i'll still be very happy, and if i really dont like it i'll keep it till i find another one. I pick it up sometime this week... cant wait!!!

Now whats a popcharger?? never heard of this and what kind of price do they run. I already started looking at cold intakes and exhaust will be not soon after.. do they make chips for these as well?? thanx for your inputs

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Old 04-23-2006, 11:28 AM
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ohh man dont swap a manual tranny into ur Z, if u wanted a manual, you should have bought a Z with a manual already in it.
Old 04-30-2006, 10:26 AM
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Rollin im in the same position as your in....sorta cuz i have an 06 with that triptronic and well i luv it but i wanted to have the MT first so i can learn that since all my life ive been driving ATs so good luck with your stuff and if anyone does know the price to just exchange cars plz reply to this
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