Few Questions...
09-23-2002, 12:06 PM
#1
Few Questions...
Well, I have about less than a year until I get my car, for the last few months Ive been looking into which car Im thinking of getting and what mods to put in. It might seem like I have a long time to wait, but I need the time to research and think of how much money I'll need to save in order to purchase parts, etc.
So far I think Im going to get a 97-99 Maxima 5 spd. Mods im thinking of: CAI, New Exaust (Stillen), Supercharger (Stillen), Flywheel, Stillen Body Kit, New taillights, 17" Rims, and most likely I will get the car painted blue. Other Ideas will come along but this is my main idea of mods. NOS was an Idea, but its probably not a good idea to get, since this will be my first car, heh.
I totalled up the possible HP and it turned out to be about 300 or more. Does that sound about right?
I was wondering what people have heard of the Stillen Supercharger, I really cant think of what else I will need for the supercharger. I thought maybe a Stillen Oil cooler would be neccessary but im not sure. Any information on my ideas is great, so post any comments.
oh and btw, I will have about 20 or 25k to spend, so, Im thinking of getting a maxima for about $10k (Obviously by the time I get my car the prices will down near there), I needed to know how much installation of parts like this typically usually runs. I will have about $10k or $15k to spend on the parts and installation. Also, Does anyone know how much getting a car painted usually costs?
So far I think Im going to get a 97-99 Maxima 5 spd. Mods im thinking of: CAI, New Exaust (Stillen), Supercharger (Stillen), Flywheel, Stillen Body Kit, New taillights, 17" Rims, and most likely I will get the car painted blue. Other Ideas will come along but this is my main idea of mods. NOS was an Idea, but its probably not a good idea to get, since this will be my first car, heh.
I totalled up the possible HP and it turned out to be about 300 or more. Does that sound about right?
I was wondering what people have heard of the Stillen Supercharger, I really cant think of what else I will need for the supercharger. I thought maybe a Stillen Oil cooler would be neccessary but im not sure. Any information on my ideas is great, so post any comments.
oh and btw, I will have about 20 or 25k to spend, so, Im thinking of getting a maxima for about $10k (Obviously by the time I get my car the prices will down near there), I needed to know how much installation of parts like this typically usually runs. I will have about $10k or $15k to spend on the parts and installation. Also, Does anyone know how much getting a car painted usually costs?
09-23-2002, 12:09 PM
#2
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Re: Few Questions...
Originally posted by BlueC
Well, I have about less than a year until I get my car, for the last few months Ive been looking into which car Im thinking of getting and what mods to put in. It might seem like I have a long time to wait, but I need the time to research and think of how much money I'll need to save in order to purchase parts, etc.
So far I think Im going to get a 97-99 Maxima 5 spd. Mods im thinking of: CAI, New Exaust (Stillen), Supercharger (Stillen), Flywheel, Stillen Body Kit, New taillights, 17" Rims, and most likely I will get the car painted blue. Other Ideas will come along but this is my main idea of mods. NOS was an Idea, but its probably not a good idea to get, since this will be my first car, heh.
I totalled up the possible HP and it turned out to be about 300 or more. Does that sound about right?
I was wondering what people have heard of the Stillen Supercharger, I really cant think of what else I will need for the supercharger. I thought maybe a Stillen Oil cooler would be neccessary but im not sure. Any information on my ideas is great, so post any comments.
Well, I have about less than a year until I get my car, for the last few months Ive been looking into which car Im thinking of getting and what mods to put in. It might seem like I have a long time to wait, but I need the time to research and think of how much money I'll need to save in order to purchase parts, etc.
So far I think Im going to get a 97-99 Maxima 5 spd. Mods im thinking of: CAI, New Exaust (Stillen), Supercharger (Stillen), Flywheel, Stillen Body Kit, New taillights, 17" Rims, and most likely I will get the car painted blue. Other Ideas will come along but this is my main idea of mods. NOS was an Idea, but its probably not a good idea to get, since this will be my first car, heh.
I totalled up the possible HP and it turned out to be about 300 or more. Does that sound about right?
I was wondering what people have heard of the Stillen Supercharger, I really cant think of what else I will need for the supercharger. I thought maybe a Stillen Oil cooler would be neccessary but im not sure. Any information on my ideas is great, so post any comments.
what are you rich? or is this what they call wishful thinking.
09-23-2002, 12:12 PM
#3
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
09-23-2002, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by BlueC
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
09-23-2002, 12:20 PM
#5
Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
hey if you think you can handle a car on boost as your first one then go for it. as for me.....if i see a 16year old in a modded max on boost i will be staying FAR far away from him...
hey if you think you can handle a car on boost as your first one then go for it. as for me.....if i see a 16year old in a modded max on boost i will be staying FAR far away from him...
But that main thing is that im not getting a civic, Ive seen about 20 people at my school so far with modded civics. Hehehehe, When I get my car, It will dominate all of the tiny civics.
09-23-2002, 12:21 PM
#6
Welcome to the .org. It's a good idea to get friendly with the search function - I think it'll help you with your SC-related question(s) and paint questions, though for a nice well-done paint job w/a different color I think you're looking at over $2000. But don't quote me on that.
That would be a nice first car. How far have you already looked into getting the loan? That might be a rough one to swing if you don't have any credit, ie, if you're like...under 20 with nothing to your name. Esp if you're planning on getting an auto loan - there's a ceiling on what they can give, maximum payout length, etc. If you have this already all sorted out though, completely ignore me.
Keep us updated if you go with a max.
That would be a nice first car. How far have you already looked into getting the loan? That might be a rough one to swing if you don't have any credit, ie, if you're like...under 20 with nothing to your name. Esp if you're planning on getting an auto loan - there's a ceiling on what they can give, maximum payout length, etc. If you have this already all sorted out though, completely ignore me.
Keep us updated if you go with a max.
09-23-2002, 12:25 PM
#7
Well, actualy, My parents are taking out the loan. I will pay them (parents) the monthly payments instead. Another great thing is that the bank is nto a public bank, so Its less interest per month, around 5.5 percent instead of the typical 7.
As for the paint job, Im not looking into a really special paint, like the blue from Dodge Vipers. Im just getting the car painted IF I get a body kit. So, If I dont get the body kit, I wont get the car painted.
And also, Im about 99% sure im getting a maxima, Ive always liked maximas. Plus I really want to get a more unique car to mod. So you can see why I posted here, im very sure about the maxima, its a great car.
As for the paint job, Im not looking into a really special paint, like the blue from Dodge Vipers. Im just getting the car painted IF I get a body kit. So, If I dont get the body kit, I wont get the car painted.
And also, Im about 99% sure im getting a maxima, Ive always liked maximas. Plus I really want to get a more unique car to mod. So you can see why I posted here, im very sure about the maxima, its a great car.
09-23-2002, 12:37 PM
#8
Get a Maxima! Eat civics for breakfast! Accords for lunch!
If (when) you do get the max, don't paint it blue. Many people have "custom" blue paint jobs, of varying shades of "custom" blue. Don't get me wrong, they're all hot, they're just losing their "custom" appeal. There's even a thread a few days ago about "custom" blue colors...
If (when) you do get the max, don't paint it blue. Many people have "custom" blue paint jobs, of varying shades of "custom" blue. Don't get me wrong, they're all hot, they're just losing their "custom" appeal. There's even a thread a few days ago about "custom" blue colors...
09-23-2002, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by BlueC
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
), but those 2k2's are sweet.To each, her own.
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09-24-2002, 12:57 PM
#12
Actually lately Ive been thinking I might not get a SC, since its probably more power than I need. I might Get some good suspension or Brakes. Another Thing I want to concentrate more on is the Interior. Im thinking of putting in all leather seats When I get my car (www.leatherseats.com). W/o the SC I save abotu $4k, So I can do alot of other things with that money. Plus I will probably be adding in a Flywheel, Intake, Exaust, Lightwieght Pulley. <--- Those add maybe another 30 or 40HP all together, maybe even more near 50HP. Give you opinions of other things I might want...
09-24-2002, 01:39 PM
#13
Originally posted by BlueC
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
Well, heh, it might sound like it but no, My parents are paying for the insurance. Im taking out a 18 or 20k loan. I will have a year to save up so I will have about $6k xtra. Where I live theres alot of competition so, yea..... You kinda get the picture? hehe
Basically, dont worry about what you should and shouldnt get until you can get it.
Originally posted by BlueC
Plus I will probably be adding in a Flywheel, Intake, Exaust, Lightwieght Pulley. <--- Those add maybe another 30 or 40HP all together, maybe even more near 50HP. Give you opinions of other things I might want...
Plus I will probably be adding in a Flywheel, Intake, Exaust, Lightwieght Pulley. <--- Those add maybe another 30 or 40HP all together, maybe even more near 50HP. Give you opinions of other things I might want...
09-24-2002, 01:44 PM
#14
Yes yes, I already said I would have a co-signer, The loan isnt going to be a problem, I already know all about that. True, in a year the mods CAN change, but I need an Idea atleast on what to get. Mostly Ive decided I'll focus on the Interior, since thats where I'll be most of the time :P
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