How do you install your mods?
03-20-2007, 03:17 PM
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How do you install your mods?
Do you guys do it yourself or take it to a mechanic or dealership or what? I'd like to get more horsepower out of my Z and I'm not the best mechanically.
03-20-2007, 03:20 PM
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Depends on what your trying to install. Some things are easier than others, so you can probably do it yourself with a little coaching. While other things are best left for professionals. my.02
03-20-2007, 03:22 PM
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On this car the most I've done to it is remove/install the factory DVD unit behind the seat 
But in the past simple stuff like intakes and suspension I've been able to do in my garage/driveway.
I think I could install the plenium spacer on the Z.
Exhausts I'd have to go somewhere as I can't weld.
If a S/C or Turbo totally complete as a kit with very detailed instructions I'd probably give it a shot.
If you don't ever try you won't ever learn.
But in the past simple stuff like intakes and suspension I've been able to do in my garage/driveway.
I think I could install the plenium spacer on the Z.
Exhausts I'd have to go somewhere as I can't weld.
If a S/C or Turbo totally complete as a kit with very detailed instructions I'd probably give it a shot.
If you don't ever try you won't ever learn.
03-20-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenn350Z
On this car the most I've done to it is remove/install the factory DVD unit behind the seat
But in the past simple stuff like intakes and suspension I've been able to do in my garage/driveway.
I think I could install the plenium spacer on the Z.
Exhausts I'd have to go somewhere as I can't weld.
If a S/C or Turbo totally complete as a kit with very detailed instructions I'd probably give it a shot.
If you don't ever try you won't ever learn.
But in the past simple stuff like intakes and suspension I've been able to do in my garage/driveway.
I think I could install the plenium spacer on the Z.
Exhausts I'd have to go somewhere as I can't weld.
If a S/C or Turbo totally complete as a kit with very detailed instructions I'd probably give it a shot.
If you don't ever try you won't ever learn.
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03-20-2007, 03:27 PM
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I do pretty much everything. I don't trust auto shop. I want to know when something got done it got done right, nothing else broken, scratched or dented. I do everything by the MSM.
03-20-2007, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xedes
FYI- most exhausts are bolt-ons. (no welding)
Bolt together with flanges and a gasket eh? Didn't know most bolted up that way. Just thought it was always better to have them welded. Thanks!
03-20-2007, 03:43 PM
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If you're not mechanically inclined, or don't have the tools to do a lot of the basic mods, here's a suggestion. Get hooked up with the local Z club. That will put you in touch with people who love Zs, probably love to mod Zs, probably will be more than willing to help you out.
03-20-2007, 03:45 PM
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Bolt together with flanges and a gasket eh? Didn't know most bolted up that way. Just thought it was always better to have them welded. Thanks!
Others, like the Nismo are pure "bolts-ons" in that they have flanges and only three pieces making it a snap to bolt on.
03-20-2007, 09:33 PM
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I usually try and make myself a sandwich or get something to eat before I do any installations, that is--the one's I am capable of doing. I have found that if I rush, that is--as soon as my package comes in the mail, run down to the garage and have at it, I don't do a good of a job. Now, I plan things out all OCD like and make sure I've a clean working environment and all the necessary tools. I, absolutely, take my time now. I read the instructions over two, sometimes three times over. Then in the middle of the install, I like to take a nice 10-15min break so I don't get too flustered.
If I am incapable of installing, that is--don't have the proper tools or training, I just make an appointment and bring a good book.
If I am incapable of installing, that is--don't have the proper tools or training, I just make an appointment and bring a good book.
03-21-2007, 01:37 AM
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I use the tools in my garage, isnt that a right of passage for being a man. To many nintendo kids these days just never learned how to use tools.
03-21-2007, 03:26 AM
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In college in high school i did about 95% of my installs. The only real jobs i paid to have done were the transmission rebuild and swapping out the ring & pinion on my old Mustang. After high school & college, i have less time to wrench around and quite honestly i've become really lazy. That and i can afford to spend more on installs now.