what to do, what to get
11-19-2003, 05:12 PM
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what to do, what to get
Just want to get everyone's opinion on where to start. I have a couple of hundred bucks to spend and don't know what to get first. Any suggestions???
<--- nubiannupe uh, nevermind.
11-20-2003, 12:46 AM
#11
Originally Posted by bonzelite
EdzMax,
hey, mate, where'd you get that rear glass visor? that is kinda trick.
hey, mate, where'd you get that rear glass visor? that is kinda trick.
11-20-2003, 01:05 AM
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Don't buy clear corners. Everyone has them.
Get a strut brace, as it'll be the best bang for the buck.
If you are into the stiffer, and better handling characteristics of a modded suspension, then get some Eibachs & Tokicos (or other springs & shocks if you want, but that is probably the most popular combo on the board).
+1 to all the other people that have posted suggestions.
Get a strut brace, as it'll be the best bang for the buck.
If you are into the stiffer, and better handling characteristics of a modded suspension, then get some Eibachs & Tokicos (or other springs & shocks if you want, but that is probably the most popular combo on the board).
+1 to all the other people that have posted suggestions.
11-20-2003, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by davebond007
Don't buy clear corners. Everyone has them.
Originally Posted by davebond007
Get a strut brace, as it'll be the best bang for the buck.
11-20-2003, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by davebond007
..and I don't want your ricey corners anyway.
and why isnt there any yellow on your sig pic?
11-20-2003, 11:09 AM
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i have the total exhaust package: y,b-pipes, cat, magnaflow. get it. otherwise, the VG is a boring experience. and get piggie's CAI as we have said. and Matt's groundwires.
and i agree about clear corners: they are a honda-inspired rice fad that are not very effective aesthetically for the gen3 body. there are exceptions to this, of course, but clears are similar, but not as disgusting as, "altezza" rip-off wal mart issued tails. and plastichrome fender guards. you instantly put yourself among the ranks of supreme tasteless, clueless, idiots when you start going in that direction. clears are like a "gateway drug" to that trashy existence. a true exception are the UK corners, as those are tinted and look pretty good.
i'm sure some will flame me for this post, but if i can successfully influence/brainwash a newcomer to realize that lots of what is considered cool is actually ****, then the world is a better looking place to drive in.
the other mods are hidden, so have fun.
and i agree about clear corners: they are a honda-inspired rice fad that are not very effective aesthetically for the gen3 body. there are exceptions to this, of course, but clears are similar, but not as disgusting as, "altezza" rip-off wal mart issued tails. and plastichrome fender guards. you instantly put yourself among the ranks of supreme tasteless, clueless, idiots when you start going in that direction. clears are like a "gateway drug" to that trashy existence. a true exception are the UK corners, as those are tinted and look pretty good.
i'm sure some will flame me for this post, but if i can successfully influence/brainwash a newcomer to realize that lots of what is considered cool is actually ****, then the world is a better looking place to drive in.
the other mods are hidden, so have fun.
11-20-2003, 11:45 AM
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I already have the corners installed. I actually have been lurking around here for about 2 years. It wasn't until recently I registered. I think I will wait for a little while longer to get the whole WS package. But I definately am going to get the LittlePiggie CAI for now. And I have a FSTB on the way.
MrGone - I would do a cardomain page but I want to wait until I am completely satisfied with my max to post any pics. I have a couple of eyesores on it.
MrGone - I would do a cardomain page but I want to wait until I am completely satisfied with my max to post any pics. I have a couple of eyesores on it.
11-20-2003, 02:47 PM
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For power gains go with the CAI and WS Y-Pipe. I have to agree with everyone above who said once you start you cant stop 
I started with the clear corners and a bazooka sub. Look at my sig now. All I can think of is what to get next.
I started with the clear corners and a bazooka sub. Look at my sig now. All I can think of is what to get next.
11-21-2003, 06:58 AM
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My Y-pipe is still stock and around two years old. I had it replaced because the flex section was bad. Then I found the .org.
This is what I want to get as far as exhaust goes for now. I am going to get a cat-back system. The muffler will be Magnaflow and still don't know yet about the b-pipe. Still looking. Maybe WS.
This is what I want to get as far as exhaust goes for now. I am going to get a cat-back system. The muffler will be Magnaflow and still don't know yet about the b-pipe. Still looking. Maybe WS.
11-21-2003, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by reygarcia
I think I will contact LittlePiggie for the CAI.
Has anyone purchased the complete exhaust set-up from Warpspeed yet???
Has anyone purchased the complete exhaust set-up from Warpspeed yet???
I have the box sitting in the house right now as I type, will be putting it on tomorrow!!! Well I already put the y on 2 weeks ago, nice... not to mention that my gas mileage is WAY UP now that my o2 sensor is reading right.
11-21-2003, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by reygarcia
That is what I am doing now. My stock muffler is pretty rusty. Only a matter of time before it falls off.
But you already knew that
11-21-2003, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jaguax
No... everyone on maxima.org has them. The other 20 million maximas on the road have stock amber corners.
11-21-2003, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jaguax
Yep. People need to realize that maxima.org is just a small group of maxima drivers and there are millions of other Max's out there that are completely stock!
yeah we are all a bunch of crazy mod junkies
11-21-2003, 12:46 PM
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If I were you, i'd work on each section all at once... Like me, I got tokico/eibach combo, soon i will have fstb and rsb, then new wheels and tires (u may already have them). I also orderd the CAI from piggie and soon will arrive to my house, after that gets here, Y pipe will be on the way. After suspension, intake and exhaust are taken care of, i'll work on maybe a udp, ecu upgrade etc.
11-21-2003, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack.
If I were you, i'd work on each section all at once... Like me, I got tokico/eibach combo, soon i will have fstb and rsb, then new wheels and tires (u may already have them). I also orderd the CAI from piggie and soon will arrive to my house, after that gets here, Y pipe will be on the way. After suspension, intake and exhaust are taken care of, i'll work on maybe a udp, ecu upgrade etc.
do you own a money tree?
11-24-2003, 06:46 PM
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it has started
Let the modding begin. Today as I pulled into the driveway, guess who was down the road??? The UPS man with my FSTB!!!! It has been installed, but I haven't had the chance to really test it out.
Next up, LittlePiggie's CAI. hint, hint
Thanks, slower!!!
Next up, LittlePiggie's CAI. hint, hint
Thanks, slower!!!
11-24-2003, 08:57 PM
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there is something magical about new parts arriving at the door, seeing the delivery truck pull up. it is like another childhood. knowing that the part will be living and breathing on the car soon is a thrilling experience all its own. seeing and feeling the fruits of one's labor translated into more horsepower or handling is a simple pleasure that i think will never lose its luster.
let the modding begin: i second the motion.
let the modding begin: i second the motion.