New Mods Installed
01-03-2002, 03:14 PM
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New Mods Installed
New Years Eve at around 1:00am I decided to order myself some new mods from CustomMaxima.com (had an early night out and was drunk, felt like spending money). I ordered the Addco Rear Sway Bar, Place Racing CAI and Trenz Aluminum Valence for my black 98 Max.
This morning they arrived, except for the CAI because he was out of them. First thing I did was try and install the Trenz Valence. Once I got the plastic covers off the underbody, it took me forever to figure out how the grille was suppose to fit and be fastened to the bumper.
After about 30 minutes of frustration, I saw the light and realized I was trying to install the bracket the wrong way. Once I figured that out, it was 1-2-3 and done. Looks great, especially with the black body. It goes well with the silver Nissan badge on the grille, the headlights, corners and fogs. Makes my Maxima look great!! I'm very happy I got it.
Next was figuring out how to get my car up to install the Addco RSB. I had jack stands, and I had ramps, but I didn't have a jack and I had no one to guide me onto the ramps so I found someone to borrow a jack from. Jacked it up onto the stands and got under there.
I was quite surprised at how easy it was (as easy as it can be for ONE person) to install it. Once I got it semi-bolted on and lined up, I tightened everything home and lowered the car back down.
Took her for a spin and WHOOO! I thought my handling increased with the FSTB and Springs, but this RSB really completed the set up. When I turn the wheel, it feels like the WHOLE car is turning, not just the front. The back end stayed down and level throughout every turn, no matter how hard I pushed it. At high speeds there was absolutely NO sway on swurves or lane changes. I can't beleive how solid and sporty my Maxima feels now.
Just wanted to share the joy, as I always do after I add a mod.
Once I get the PR-CAI I'll work on that install. After that, it won't be any more mods for a while cuz I'm out of money to spend.
Sorry for the book!
Tony
This morning they arrived, except for the CAI because he was out of them. First thing I did was try and install the Trenz Valence. Once I got the plastic covers off the underbody, it took me forever to figure out how the grille was suppose to fit and be fastened to the bumper.
After about 30 minutes of frustration, I saw the light and realized I was trying to install the bracket the wrong way. Once I figured that out, it was 1-2-3 and done. Looks great, especially with the black body. It goes well with the silver Nissan badge on the grille, the headlights, corners and fogs. Makes my Maxima look great!! I'm very happy I got it.
Next was figuring out how to get my car up to install the Addco RSB. I had jack stands, and I had ramps, but I didn't have a jack and I had no one to guide me onto the ramps so I found someone to borrow a jack from. Jacked it up onto the stands and got under there.
I was quite surprised at how easy it was (as easy as it can be for ONE person) to install it. Once I got it semi-bolted on and lined up, I tightened everything home and lowered the car back down.
Took her for a spin and WHOOO! I thought my handling increased with the FSTB and Springs, but this RSB really completed the set up. When I turn the wheel, it feels like the WHOLE car is turning, not just the front. The back end stayed down and level throughout every turn, no matter how hard I pushed it. At high speeds there was absolutely NO sway on swurves or lane changes. I can't beleive how solid and sporty my Maxima feels now.
Just wanted to share the joy, as I always do after I add a mod.
Once I get the PR-CAI I'll work on that install. After that, it won't be any more mods for a while cuz I'm out of money to spend.
Sorry for the book!
Tony
01-04-2002, 10:33 AM
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Re: Do you want a Trenz grill to go with the valence?
Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
I have one for sale. Check the forsale section.
I have one for sale. Check the forsale section.
Thanks for the offer.
01-04-2002, 01:50 PM
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Originally posted by RedMax95
im waiting on the cai myself, however with the addco i got i feel like i can change lanes like a race car driver because of the stability
im waiting on the cai myself, however with the addco i got i feel like i can change lanes like a race car driver because of the stability
01-04-2002, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by RedMax95
yep, i go hit it out at 70-80 easy and switch lanes at the touch of the wheel, accelerate, and it feels like im racing, its just something i enjoy until i hit those big bumps in the road, my springs dont much like them
yep, i go hit it out at 70-80 easy and switch lanes at the touch of the wheel, accelerate, and it feels like im racing, its just something i enjoy until i hit those big bumps in the road, my springs dont much like them
-Cyrus
01-04-2002, 09:03 PM
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Re: RSB
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
I never got under the body of my car before.... do i need to remove something under the car to install these babies, or are they a direct add on??
I never got under the body of my car before.... do i need to remove something under the car to install these babies, or are they a direct add on??
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