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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:15 AM
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Just got a '02 , what mod's should I do first?

Just got my car on the 9/17/01. It is my first maxima and I am glad I bought it. Didn't realize how quick they were until I bought one. I was wondering what the most benefical performance mod would be for the car. Could also use where to get them as well.

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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 06:32 AM
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You best bet is to try contacting Stillen. Go to their site for a phone number... dial extension 169 for Hamilton.
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 07:01 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
You best bet is to try contacting Stillen. Go to their site for a phone number... dial extension 169 for Hamilton.
Agreed. Better make sure everything fits.
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 08:58 AM
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Re: Just got a '02 , what mod's should I do first?

Originally posted by jderry3
Just got my car on the 9/17/01. It is my first maxima and I am glad I bought it. Didn't realize how quick they were until I bought one. I was wondering what the most benefical performance mod would be for the car. Could also use where to get them as well.

Thanks
Clear corners.
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 10:48 AM
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Re: Just got a '02 , what mod's should I do first?

Originally posted by jderry3
Just got my car on the 9/17/01. It is my first maxima and I am glad I bought it. Didn't realize how quick they were until I bought one. I was wondering what the most benefical performance mod would be for the car. Could also use where to get them as well.

Thanks
The first things{in order} I plan to install on my "soon to be" 2K2 Maxima, is as follows,

Rear sway bar{RSB}
Front strut tower brace{FSTB}
Clear corners,
Intake
Y-Pipe
Stillen Body kit{when they make a new front lip}

After that who knows.. maybe a new supension, I am not sure yet.
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 12:49 PM
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it's all up to you...

if you want more power
intake, then y-pipe, then exhause

if you want better handling(recommanded)
Front strut tower brace, RSB, then suspension such as spring etc.. if have money... cattman have some really nice coilover...

looks...
clear corner, body kit

enjoy your new car
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 01:27 PM
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2002 parts

Are the parts going to have to be different on the 2002's? Things like Y pipe etc because of the different engine? Are there parts already out?

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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 01:43 PM
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Re: 2002 parts

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Are the parts going to have to be different on the 2002's? Things like Y pipe etc because of the different engine? Are there parts already out?

SuDZ
I'm assuming most parts are interchangeable...
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 01:56 PM
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I am going to be watching this thread with a great deal of interest.
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:02 PM
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I am going to be watching this thread with a great deal of interest.
Ditching your car soon?
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE


Ditching your car soon?
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:48 PM
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haha prinz

nice sig. what do you feed the riceboys on a normal day of street racing.
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:59 PM
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I just bought a 12pk of that whoop-*** rice free. It's pretty darn good.


Originally posted by PrinzII

Old Sep 21, 2001 | 03:03 PM
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The first mod you should do is swap your engine. Give me your 3.5 and I give you my 3.0
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE
The first mod you should do is swap your engine. Give me your 3.5 and I give you my 3.0
i was going to say the same thing.....but seroiusly, aside from the boost in hp and a few other nifty gizmos, i'd prefer my ae over the 2002
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