Modding Woe’s, Research & General Feedback…
Well, as most of you know I am new around here and have embarked on a few mods. I don’t have many posts, because I have not needed to post much (*yes, the search feature is VERY useful and thus far, I have found answers to ALL of my questions or concerns without burdening everyone with the dreaded ‘duplicate thread on a topic that has been beaten to death countless times previously’, or in a sticky).
Here’s what I’ve got so far: SUSPENSION I installed the H-Tech’s over the weekend and am very satisfied with the drop, but not real happy with the performance. My plan currently is to roll with the H-Techs until I can install coil-overs. Suspension Conclusions: Will run H-Techs until I purchase coilovers, which are a ways down the list…. INTAKE I picked up a good second hand PR CAI, but have not yet installed it (*still trying to get a copy of the fender-well cut overlay template). I am a little reluctant to install the PR CAI for a number of reasons:
Intake Conclusions: Will see how the GAB goes while researching the perfect PR setup… AESTHETICS Tail Lights: I really despise the stock rear tails on the 5.5 gen’s. I like the black/red look of the 5 gen SE’s. In a feeble attempt to correct this, I bought some Laminex smoke film and tried to overlay the rear tails. I’m obviously inexperienced when it comes to working with laminate films, as it looks like an amateur did it (*have creases along the curved outside of the lens, even after trying to mold the film perfectly with heat (hairdryer) – will try to post pics. Tail Conclusions: I’ve decided to just go with the 5 gen SE black tails and wiring harness. Side markers – I used some of the extra Laminex to cover the front and rear side markers. It looks good (originally I was planning on swapping to clears), but the driver front marker is a little wrinkled. I might re-try coating this lens if I have enough laminex. No conclusions on this as of yet – low priority… Fog Lights: I went ahead and upgraded my fog light bulbs with the PIAA Super Plasma’s that Housecor recommends. I’m gonna run these until they burn out, at which time I will probably go with a HID fog kit (and hope that I don’t get a cracked fog light lens!). Headlights: Plan on doing the Umnitza DDE (Angel Eyes) as defeatable daytime running lights mod here in the near future…. Other: Still researching and milling over other aesthetic mods, but would like to upgrade my wheels (to MRR GT-1’s, probably 18” or 19”) and tires, but again, am still researching this…. So that’s the scoop – I’ll keep everyone informed on the progress…. Thanks, ~Josh |
First off, thank you for your military service. Second, have you thought of some other performance mods?
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Originally Posted by NEED2BFAST
First off, thank you for your military service. Second, have you thought of some other performance mods?
As for performance mods, I’ve been on the fence on that matter for some time now. I’m making the shift (no pun intended) to the Maxima from an 02 Mustang GT that had quite a few performance mods. (I’ve/we’ve owned nothing but Nissan’s with the exception of my last car, the Mustang FYI.) From the short time that I have been enveloped with Maxima modding, I’ve learned that it is a slightly different animal that that of what I am used to (Stangs). I have a short list of performance mods compiled thus far that include intake and exhaust, but am more or less still exploring what performance mods are out there for our cars. |
What the hell does GAB mean??
MAF im guess is mass air flow |
Originally Posted by MWilds 01 20th
What the hell does GAB mean??
MAF im guess is mass air flow |
Just my personal opinion here----clearly I'm not the majority.
I have a stock 01. It seems, that you either have a really good maxima (reliability wise) or a problematic one. From what I have seen---the majority of people here who post about problems are owners who decide to install performance mods. I get the feeling that this engine is kinda cranky with any type of mod and then bad things happen. The power of the V6 is fine. If you buy a maxima, you arent concerned with off the line power or 1/4 times. Still not sure why people invest thousands of dollars in their maxima to gain 1.5 secs in a 1/4 time. But hey.. this is a hobby.. you can do whatever keeps you happy. Its all good. Just my .02 |
I installed my Injen CAI about 4 weeks ago. This is the first mod that I ever did and I am very new to modding cars, so I wasn't a expert when installing my intake. As long as you are careful, your MAF will be fine.
Here is a pic of what my Injen CAI looks like. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...8/DSCF0127.jpg |
lol. you're not doing the RIGHT thing the first time.
you get the "cheaper" parts before you get your "ideal" parts. you should just do it right the first time. |
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