What was your first mod?
08-19-2004, 07:31 AM
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What was your first mod?
Hello all 
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Having been bitten by the upgrade bug, I'm starting to consider upgrading w/some mods...
Where did you guys start?
My Z is a 6sp touring model with the performance package and 18" stock wheels...
As money will allow, my goal is to get into a twin turbo kit. I am aware that will need to include intake/exhaust, and possibly some engine work....but where should I start? I'd like to learn thru others that have been where I am today..lol
Any comments or sugestions are appreciated
Thanks
!!Having been bitten by the upgrade bug, I'm starting to consider upgrading w/some mods...
Where did you guys start?
My Z is a 6sp touring model with the performance package and 18" stock wheels...
As money will allow, my goal is to get into a twin turbo kit. I am aware that will need to include intake/exhaust, and possibly some engine work....but where should I start? I'd like to learn thru others that have been where I am today..lol
Any comments or sugestions are appreciated
Thanks
08-19-2004, 07:43 AM
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If you go TT, the intake component will be taken care of for you, so don't spend money on a CAI or other intake mod (unless you want to get a new plenum, that is). Exhaust is a good first mod, just be prepared for some low-end torque loss that comes with the more free flowing exhaust system until your TT kit is in.
If you go TT, you might want to think about doing new wheels. With all that power, the bigger the contact patch, the better. 275's on 19" rims in the back will definitely help hook up all that power, and you're not supposed to put 275's on the 18's that you have now.
There are some good inexpensive ones you can do as well like shift **** (the stock shift **** weighs like 3 pounds), shorty antenna, spoiler, headlight/tail light/ guage pod overlays, CF console panels, etc.
Hope this helps.
If you go TT, the intake component will be taken care of for you, so don't spend money on a CAI or other intake mod (unless you want to get a new plenum, that is). Exhaust is a good first mod, just be prepared for some low-end torque loss that comes with the more free flowing exhaust system until your TT kit is in.
If you go TT, you might want to think about doing new wheels. With all that power, the bigger the contact patch, the better. 275's on 19" rims in the back will definitely help hook up all that power, and you're not supposed to put 275's on the 18's that you have now.
There are some good inexpensive ones you can do as well like shift **** (the stock shift **** weighs like 3 pounds), shorty antenna, spoiler, headlight/tail light/ guage pod overlays, CF console panels, etc.
Hope this helps.
08-19-2004, 07:59 AM
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When I got mine I was content with the power at first so I decided to put a little into the suspension. So my first mod was the Stillen sway bars. Tightened up the whole car right away, the difference was instantly noticable. Takes the handling up a few notches.
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Re: What was your first mod?
Originally posted by Trigger69
Hello all !!
Having been bitten by the upgrade bug, I'm starting to consider upgrading w/some mods...
Where did you guys start?
My Z is a 6sp touring model with the performance package and 18" stock wheels...
As money will allow, my goal is to get into a twin turbo kit. I am aware that will need to include intake/exhaust, and possibly some engine work....but where should I start? I'd like to learn thru others that have been where I am today..lol
Any comments or sugestions are appreciated
Thanks
Hello all
!!Having been bitten by the upgrade bug, I'm starting to consider upgrading w/some mods...
Where did you guys start?
My Z is a 6sp touring model with the performance package and 18" stock wheels...
As money will allow, my goal is to get into a twin turbo kit. I am aware that will need to include intake/exhaust, and possibly some engine work....but where should I start? I'd like to learn thru others that have been where I am today..lol
Any comments or sugestions are appreciated
Thanks
My first mod was the SunAuto Hyperground System.
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Re: What was your first mod?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Trigger69
[B]Hello all !!
Having been bitten by the upgrade bug, I'm starting to consider upgrading w/some mods...
Where did you guys start?
My first mod will be done this Friday night when the JWT POP-Charger Air Filter and Heat Shield arrives from courtesy parts nissan this Friday (ordered via UPS 2 day delivery). Also ordered the Greenstuff front brake pads to cut down on dust deal.
Am Considering changing the hood. What do you guys think of this one on a SB ZR (attached pic). Still deceiding...
[B]Hello all
!!Having been bitten by the upgrade bug, I'm starting to consider upgrading w/some mods...
Where did you guys start?
My first mod will be done this Friday night when the JWT POP-Charger Air Filter and Heat Shield arrives from courtesy parts nissan this Friday (ordered via UPS 2 day delivery). Also ordered the Greenstuff front brake pads to cut down on dust deal.
Am Considering changing the hood. What do you guys think of this one on a SB ZR (attached pic). Still deceiding...
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08-19-2004, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by GPorsch
When I got mine I was content with the power at first so I decided to put a little into the suspension. So my first mod was the Stillen sway bars. Tightened up the whole car right away, the difference was instantly noticable. Takes the handling up a few notches.
When I got mine I was content with the power at first so I decided to put a little into the suspension. So my first mod was the Stillen sway bars. Tightened up the whole car right away, the difference was instantly noticable. Takes the handling up a few notches.
Originally posted by EnthusiastZ
Curious as to what this performance package is that you claim? The Z is available in a "performance" model but according to NissanUSA no such package exists.
My first mod was the SunAuto Hyperground System.
Curious as to what this performance package is that you claim? The Z is available in a "performance" model but according to NissanUSA no such package exists.
My first mod was the SunAuto Hyperground System.
Originally posted by kcobean
Hey,
Exhaust is a good first mod, just be prepared for some low-end torque loss that comes with the more free flowing exhaust system until your TT kit is in.
Hey,
Exhaust is a good first mod, just be prepared for some low-end torque loss that comes with the more free flowing exhaust system until your TT kit is in.
Thanks everyone......
Edited due to the 40hr grind....
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08-19-2004, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by Trigger69
I was told by the salesman it's a 6sp touring with performance package meaning...18" wheels, front and rear lips.....not that those items have anything to do with "performance"...lol....
I was told by the salesman it's a 6sp touring with performance package meaning...18" wheels, front and rear lips.....not that those items have anything to do with "performance"...lol....
thanks!
