View Poll Results: What To Get
7in microVision and dvd
1
3.57%
20% tint andsome cash left over
6
21.43%
sprint sprints and kyb struts
16
57.14%
stillin body kit
5
17.86%
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WHat Mod To Buy
08-23-2005, 09:31 PM
#1
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WHat Mod To Buy
so for the past few days i have been debating what to buy, my choices are, 7in micro vision and dvd player, 20 % tint(with some extra money over), or sprint springs and KYB Struts, or stillin body kit.
if u where in this situation what would u buy?
if u where in this situation what would u buy?
08-23-2005, 10:08 PM
#4
most of the mods listed are considered eye candy (to show off the ride a bit), nothing wrong with that, but I'm thinking the suspension package, since it will make the car looks more agressive, and it has functionality as well, just hoping you know what you're getting yourself into when doing the suspension though.
IMO, you should consider using the money to fix up things that are actually bad on the car, making sure the car is mechanically sound before venturing into adding eye candy items, or even modding for that matter of fact, except for if you are replacing broken parts with "modding" or upgraded parts.
IMO, you should consider using the money to fix up things that are actually bad on the car, making sure the car is mechanically sound before venturing into adding eye candy items, or even modding for that matter of fact, except for if you are replacing broken parts with "modding" or upgraded parts.
08-23-2005, 10:11 PM
#5
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definately go with the struts. I always work on suspension/performance mods before appearance. Its on the inside that counts first. my sig as an example. I havent got to do to much for performance due to being newly employed but I need to update that pic I have the hood red now but just needs to be evened out so it looks nicer. But I am putting in Bosch Platinum 2 Spark Plugs in tomorrow. Getting Stillen Intake and FSTB soon.
08-23-2005, 10:26 PM
#6
don't know if you have researched yet, but don't, I repeat, DON'T put Bosch platinum plugs into the VG, it will actually do more harm than good, your best option is to get some NGK v-power, which is what most will recommend to you.
08-23-2005, 10:26 PM
#7
Originally Posted by Mattster
definately go with the struts. I always work on suspension/performance mods before appearance. Its on the inside that counts first. my sig as an example. I havent got to do to much for performance due to being newly employed but I need to update that pic I have the hood red now but just needs to be evened out so it looks nicer. But I am putting in Bosch Platinum 2 Spark Plugs in tomorrow. Getting Stillen Intake and FSTB soon.
08-24-2005, 06:36 AM
#12
Originally Posted by disgruntled
don't know if you have researched yet, but don't, I repeat, DON'T put Bosch platinum plugs into the VG, it will actually do more harm than good, your best option is to get some NGK v-power, which is what most will recommend to you.
....uhhh what abuot denso iridium???......
08-24-2005, 10:45 AM
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I returned the Bosch plugs to autozone and went to a different shop and got stock replacements and while changing the plugs one of the wires metal conductor broke so I had to limp down to the store to get new ones and by then they seemed to have fused together but Im still going to get new ones when the come in this week. Runs alittle better when cylinder 6 wire wasnt broken the car felt like our Sentra completely gutless but by the time I got to Shucks everything was ok, go figure.
08-24-2005, 02:43 PM
#18
if thats your winter car, think about the body kit, it lowers your grnd clearance by an amount.
one time a snowplow plowed me out of my driveway, no prob i can just bust through it, i got high centered and had to dig out
and i dont even have a body kit.
p.s. iridium plugs are okay in a '93 SE correct?
-aNdY
one time a snowplow plowed me out of my driveway, no prob i can just bust through it, i got high centered and had to dig out
and i dont even have a body kit.
p.s. iridium plugs are okay in a '93 SE correct?
-aNdY
08-24-2005, 02:43 PM
#19
Originally Posted by Mattster
I returned the Bosch plugs to autozone and went to a different shop and got stock replacements and while changing the plugs one of the wires metal conductor broke so I had to limp down to the store to get new ones and by then they seemed to have fused together but Im still going to get new ones when the come in this week. Runs alittle better when cylinder 6 wire wasnt broken the car felt like our Sentra completely gutless but by the time I got to Shucks everything was ok, go figure.
Good choice ditching the BOSCH, they look neat but heck not a soul around here reccomends them. Oh and yes 6 cyl ALWAYS better than 5!
08-25-2005, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GREGB287
who needs college. if u dont go to college u can be like me. broke and single
woo whoo, my first post on a new forum.
What about NGK BKR5E-11 copper plugs? 
08-26-2005, 12:19 AM
#26
Mr. Gone is right...
Denso is toyota, so I'm not sure you want toyota stuff in your max. Just stick with NGK.
As for what material, platinum is for long lasting, copper is not as long lasting but the best conductor, and iridium is the middle ground between durability and conductivity.
So you may have to change your coppers every 30k, but they were like $1.70 apiece at the DEALER a few months ago compared to some $12 iridiums?
For the mods, I'd go drop. You should still be able to squeeze in tint and be under $500 if you buy the springs used.
Denso is toyota, so I'm not sure you want toyota stuff in your max. Just stick with NGK.
As for what material, platinum is for long lasting, copper is not as long lasting but the best conductor, and iridium is the middle ground between durability and conductivity.
So you may have to change your coppers every 30k, but they were like $1.70 apiece at the DEALER a few months ago compared to some $12 iridiums?
For the mods, I'd go drop. You should still be able to squeeze in tint and be under $500 if you buy the springs used.
08-26-2005, 12:10 PM
#29
Originally Posted by red89maxima
I've noticed that nobody has adjutstable coil overs, Or even mentioned them. Just wondering why? I was thinking of looking into them for my car
if you want true coilovers that won't screw up your alignment along with other problems, they aren't being produced as of current.
many before you have designed/produced such setups, but the costs were prohibitive, and had bumpsteer along with other issues
08-26-2005, 02:23 PM
#32
It's all dependent on price. Konis are the best while kybs are the lower of the three (koni tokico kyb). You can get a set of kybs for under 200 though, and a set of konis for about 500. I have tokicos/eibachs, and they are alright but I have never tried to others. But personally I'd throw on the kybs, eibachs and get tint. You could still do it for about 500 (the price of the stillen kit)
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