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Old 06-15-2006, 07:40 AM
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some extra cash

So I have some extra cash and was wanting to spend it on my maxima but i don't know what to buy . I have $450 and a bone stock max except for the wheels. just wondering whats your thoughts
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Old 06-15-2006, 07:44 AM
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How about save up another $350 and buy K-Sport coilovers, you won't be dissapointed. Best bang for the buck.
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Yea, if you've got rims, drop it.
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:15 AM
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i thought about just getting lowering springs
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:18 AM
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You can get them as a temporary solution, however if you get just springs and put them on stock struts, your struts will prematurely blow
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:26 AM
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I say warpspeed Y-pipe $200, rear sway bar $100, and front strut tower brace $60 (MAX), then go get a sandwich or somethin.

Springs and struts save for when you've got $350 for springs and another $350-450 for struts. BUT definately make them a priority.

This will be enough to give you another 15hp or so, and some good grip in the corners. It should also really help with that annoying understeer....

Its the order i went in with my past two Maximas. My current one has eibachs and blues and I'd have to say they are great! Most definately worth saving up for.

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Old 06-15-2006, 08:36 AM
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It depends, if you want more go and efficency get a y-pipe, intake, and save ur change to get gas cuz ur gonna need it running WOT w/ your new parts

if you want handling i suggest a rear sway bar and some good springs

if you want looks go get yourself a abs front lip and rear valance painted(if your car is pearl white its gonna be expensive to get them painted tho), and some clear corners
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:39 AM
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Nope, handling before performance, otherwise it's a useless car because you can't go fast other than straight.
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:57 AM
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Springs first (Maxspeeds are good), FSTB, and possibly a Y-pipe if you shop.
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Old 06-15-2006, 11:11 AM
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what is FSTB
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Front Strut Tower Bar
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FSTB's are pretty cheap and add a lot to the handling. They go for 30-50 on e-gay.
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Old 06-15-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Yea, if you've got rims, drop it.

yes agree 100 percent, drops always look sick on any car imo.
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Old 06-15-2006, 03:21 PM
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airbags.

they're wicked.
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Old 06-15-2006, 03:43 PM
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Jdub's airbag system FTMFW!


lannal what are you most interested in buying? if you can tell us this we can probably help you out a bit more.
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Cattman has a Group Buy on for Progress RSB and other stuff.
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right now i want to work on the exterior
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Old 06-15-2006, 06:31 PM
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RLW001 - the g35 rims look really good on ur car man, just drop it and it'll look even better......
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