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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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Which mod should I do next.....

I have a dark red 95 GXE auto.

The only things I have done(that are worth mentioning) are 17" rims, red/clears, and intake.

Do you think I should get a fstb and rsb or get AGX and H&Rs.

I'm just asking for an opinion.What would you do?
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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For under $150 you can get the bars. For the springs/struts and installation (assuming u dont have access to a spring compressor) it will be at least $500-$600. Do what your budget allows.
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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I would say ypipe
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 08:50 PM
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5 spd. conversion damn somebody needs to make gears for the auto...I might even think of doing a 5 spd. to auto conversion if somebody can come up w/ the right ratios for the auto.........

















nevermind, I enjoy driving manual too much
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by Nismo
I would say ypipe
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I've decided on what to get. I just finished bidding on a fstb on ebay for 15.98. I'm also getting a new Addco sway bar from an org member for $100. I'm also ordering a Budget y-pipe tomorrow. And when spring comes, I'm getting AGXs and H&R springs. DONE! NO MORE MODS!!
Old Feb 22, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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Re: Which mod should I do next.....

Originally posted by TheMax95
I have a dark red 95 GXE auto.

The only things I have done(that are worth mentioning) are 17" rims, red/clears, and intake.

Do you think I should get a fstb and rsb or get AGX and H&Rs.

I'm just asking for an opinion.What would you do?
Depends on money flow, but I can say this from personal experience. On my '97 SE, the addition of a FSTB really improved handling. Then I added a RSTB, and really didin't notice much. I just added the Cattman RSB this past week (special at $110 shipped w/everything) and I have to say it has made a dramatic difference (yeah, probably wrong order for a lot of people, but that's what I did). Body roll is very diminished. I am on stock SE springs/struts. I don't know how a lowered Maxima handles, but I am very impressed with what I've got now. I also can't say how all of these would do on a GXE's springs/struts, other than the FSTB I had on my '96 GXE awhile back did improve it a little. Next for me will be ES FSB bushings, then possibly sub-frame connectors. I'll most likely not lower my car, mainly because of personal preference and road quality in Louisiana.
If you do go for the bars, do the FSTB (a cheap one does the same exact thing as an expensive Stillen, without the name), and the RSB. World of difference with these. I believe Cattman has their special on the RSB ($110 shipped) for the rest of February. Excellent investment, easy to install.
I honestly can't see springs/struts by themselves giving the same performance as the FSTB and RSB. I may be wrong on that, so someone who has done things in a different order than me would have a different perspective. Since I'm old, ride quality is very important, and the bars don't decrease it.
If you're after looks, and like the way lowered Maxima's look, do the springs/struts.

Dave
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