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03-22-2004 | 08:51 AM

AKANeedles

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Just joined Maxima.org.I want to start modding my wifes 01 max.Wheres the best place to start on the max.I'am not going to crazy,remember its the wifey.

03-22-2004 | 08:56 AM

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Since its your wifes car I wouldnt do any power upgrades; MUST HAVE a Stillen or Progress rear sway bar, it will eliminate the tremendous body roll in the car.

03-22-2004 | 11:03 AM

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Dollar for dollar this mod can't be beat.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=293385

Or, if you want it without piping go for the intake without piping for $50.

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Bryan

03-22-2004 | 11:04 AM

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Y-pipe. You can always use 15+ extra hp

03-22-2004 | 03:17 PM

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definitely rear sway bar...the most noticeable mod you can do for the money ($100-200)

03-24-2004 | 03:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AKANeedles

Wheres the best place to start on the max?

This will answer many questions for you.

Welcome to the .org and hope the wife appreciates the upgrades to her car.

03-24-2004 | 05:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AKANeedles

Just joined Maxima.org.I want to start modding my wifes 01 max.Wheres the best place to start on the max.I'am not going to crazy,remember its the wifey.

Nice WRX!

What have you done to it?

Are you looking for performance or looks?

03-24-2004 | 06:37 AM

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the first thing i would do is drop it and get rid of the 4X4 wheel gap.......not to drastic try the eibach's

thats what my car is dropped on....look below

03-24-2004 | 06:43 AM

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the first thing i would do is drop it and get rid of the 4X4 wheel gap.......not to drastic try the eibach's

thats what my car is dropped on....look below

Lets keep in mind its his wifes car and she see the the drop as a waste of money.

03-24-2004 | 07:09 AM

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Y-pipe, FSTB, RSB, clears are all run-of-the-mill cheap, effective, and popular mods.

03-24-2004 | 08:48 AM

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Would the changing of the Y pipe for 15+HP cause the car to be noisier?

03-24-2004 | 08:54 AM

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the car already has some substantial power... i say work on tightening up that "boat-like" suspension (i.e. front strut bar, rear sway bar, shocks, springs)

03-24-2004 | 11:47 AM

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Would the changing of the Y pipe for 15+HP cause the car to be noisier?

Yes, but with the stock intake and exhaust, it shouldn't be too noticeable, IMHO; of course, with the stock intake and exhaust, gains in power with the y-pipe are not as noticeable either.