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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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You didn't offend me, you'd mentioned the tire issue before and I just wanted you to know where I was coming from. Tires for our cars aren't cheap, can't just toss tires with life left in them.
Exactly. Thats why I stuck with mine for 2 years. So far the triple treds are much much better in cornering at freeway speeds. They are new so they could just be stiff.. Sorry to go off topic.
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Seat rail extenders to push my seat back further.
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Seat rail extenders to push my seat back further.
I guess that is better than having a user name like FatTom and needing seatbelt extenders!
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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I guess that is better than having a user name like FatTom and needing seatbelt extenders!
LOL, so true.
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TallTom
Seat rail extenders to push my seat back further.
Really? Damn. Im 6'3 and I dont always need the seat all the way back.
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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personally id like to see the 3 inch intake incorporated with the maf for a single piece intake...short ram, velocity scoop, but airbox not needed. im lookingat the bbmaf now, and would just prefer the look of the single piece metal housing instead of all the couplers. Im in for that. willing to pay NOW.

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the catch can im in for that. currently ordering my block plate and spacers for my ssim within the next two days, and lastly the heims joint will be a future purchase. BUT i want the intake most of all for when i send this order to ts.

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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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A cold airbox that is big enough to fit a cone filter inside......
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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A cold airbox that is big enough to fit a cone filter inside......
Along with a much larger than stock tube to pull in cold air from outside the engine bay.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Really? Damn. Im 6'3 and I dont always need the seat all the way back.
I'm 6'7" with supermodel long legs and have sciatic problems so I need to sit more comfortably.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by TallTom
I'm 6'7" with supermodel long legs and have sciatic problems so I need to sit more comfortably.
Do a search I saw a few months ago a thread that a guy put in homemade seat rails to put the seat way back.... seems a little unsafe though
Old May 25, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Whatever that makes power and a reasonable price!!
Old May 26, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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a heat shield for those who have berk style intakes or made their own.. something like this.. http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-2-li...ir-intake.html .. rubbermaid FTW!
Old May 26, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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a heat shield for those who have berk style intakes or made their own.. something like this.. http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-2-li...ir-intake.html .. rubbermaid FTW!
That was pretty interesting reading.

Added to the list in the first post.
Old May 26, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Since Aaron's specialty is machined products, I'll stick my vote to intake piping, 3" MAF housings, scoops, heat shields, etc... If there could be venturing into fender bracing, suspension or even exhaust products, I'd seriously consider it.
I still have to get on the ball and get the spacers and engine brace, haha.
Old May 26, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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^agreed.. definitely, if they made some headers and y pipe i'd be all over it
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1) Under-hood, Roots-style Supercharger Kit or an kit to adapt the 3.0 supercharger to the 3.5 i don't know why know bodys came up with this yet

2) Y-PIPE for the 3.5 that deletes the pre-cats priced around the same as the other guys y-pipes or cheaper

3) Affordable Headers that fit good and are priced below obx

4) larger Throttle Bodys

5) ram air snooks like the one 2slow posted up

6) Front-Lip (better then Stillen) something more noticeable but nothing like the touring lip an NWP original new style......and how about some maxxtunning look a likes

Thats it for now that i can think of

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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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UDP

Short throw shifter kit

FSTB

RSB

so many acronyms...
Old Nov 25, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 95VQ30
Short throw shifter kit
That one speaks directly to NWP's sweet-spot, which is making small and unique machined parts. And as far as I know right now, the only one on the market for the 5.5 6MT is the Ralco STS. Somebody confirm that if you can, with pricing. I think it goes for something like $60 - $80. Of course, it competes with the Free-STS Mod, which is, well, free.

Now, some years back there was a 2-piece, anodized aluminum kit which was custom made and sold here on the Org. It was called the Watkins STS... again, someone confirm or correct that if you've a mind to.

My point is that I have the Free STS, and knight_yyz has the old Watkins STS kit, so I had a chance to feel the difference some months ago. Now, my free mod is pretty awesome, but the Watkins Kit was noticeably better. If I could buy one, I would. I'd happily use the Watkins instead of my free STS.

Yeah, I'd like to see NWP make a 2-piece STS Kit, like the old Watkins Short-Throw Shifter.

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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Y-PIPE for the 3.5 that deletes the pre-cats is a good option why make a y-pipe at all for the 3.5 if it don't delete the pre cats it makes no sense Rochester you have to agree with me on this
it's like a condom with no lubrication
Old Nov 25, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Honestly, IDK about deleting the pre-cats or not. You might want to PM Brian Catts and ask his opinion. I'm nearly positive he'll have a direct answer. No one knows exhausts for the 5th gen as well as Catts does.
Old Nov 25, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
That one speaks directly to NWP's sweet-spot, which is making small and unique machined parts. And as far as I know right now, the only one on the market for the 5.5 6MT is the Ralco STS. Somebody confirm that if you can, with pricing. I think it goes for something like $60 - $80. Of course, it competes with the Free-STS Mod, which is, well, free.

Now, some years back there was a 2-piece, anodized aluminum kit which was custom made and sold here on the Org. It was called the Watkins STS... again, someone confirm or correct that if you've a mind to.

My point is that I have the Free STS, and knight_yyz has the old Watkins STS kit, so I had a chance to feel the difference some months ago. Now, my free mod is pretty awesome, but the Watkins Kit was noticeably better. If I could buy one, I would. I'd happily use the Watkins instead of my free STS.

Yeah, I'd like to see NWP make a 2-piece STS Kit, like the old Watkins Short-Throw Shifter.
Two companies make them: Ralco and TWM Performance. Ralco is cheaper and the better buy. I accidentally bought TWM for I didn;t know about Ralco at the time and didn't want to do the free STS mod.
Old Nov 25, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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It would be interesting to see a photo of all 4 approaches: free STS, Watkins, Ralco and TWM. If the Watkins is clearly better than the others, it would be nice to see it revived by a trusted manufacturer; (patent issues aside, maybe.)
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Rear independent suspension kit removing the rear beam =) lolol I know, not happening.
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Here is another idea...

Pedal covers and a proper dead pedal.
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 95VQ30
Here is another idea...

Pedal covers and a proper dead pedal.
Dead pedal. That's a good one. There are tons of dead-pedals out there. And although I personally like the 350Z dead-pedal mod, a NWP-branded dead pedal wouldn't be too shabby.
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Rear BBK that doesn't cost a grand.
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Thicker front sway bar
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Rear independent suspension kit removing the rear beam =) lolol I know, not happening.

THIS
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Max0224
Rear independent suspension kit removing the rear beam =) lolol I know, not happening.
Only if it was less expensive than a set of NWP spacers or else Maxima.org won't buy it.
Old Nov 27, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Does anyone make an "A" pillar gauge cluster for our Maxima's? I know that electronics is not NWP's cup of tea, but it would be nice to have.
Old Nov 27, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Does anyone make an "A" pillar gauge cluster for our Maxima's? I know that electronics is not NWP's cup of tea, but it would be nice to have.
look online plenty of different company's make them i just ordered one Monday

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/00-03...illar-pod.aspx
$58.99 plus free ground shipping
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Only if it was less expensive than a set of NWP spacers or else Maxima.org won't buy it.
Yeah I know, just like the torque brace. "that little piece of metal isn't worth $150+" smh
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Yeah I know, just like the torque brace. "that little piece of metal isn't worth $150+" smh
I think the Torque Link is worth the asking price.

You're trivializing this device and the design effort that went into it.

Old Nov 29, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Yea they should be more like 120 shipped at most, but i guess they can ask what ever they want it's a cool little device . Has their been any independent test if these things really work. I'm get mine powder coated
Rochester tested it, and it works.

Will you make and ship them for $120? That's be great!
Old Nov 29, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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You cant tell a company how to price their own product. Thats like walking into a store, picking up a soda and saying, "I dont think this is worth $1.25, you should make it $.50"

If you think it's not worth the price, just dont buy it. Go find a shop, show them an illustration of the product and have them make an exact replica. Chances are, it's gonna cost you more than NWP is charging unless your getting a hook up because you know them.
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Mini necro bump.

I just installed the spacers(correctly) and I have a Check Engine Light. I haven't had time to see the code but I was wondering if this is common and if the ECU will correct itself automatically?

Thanks~

Edit- problem corrected itself.

PS- I notice a small difference in the feel and can hear that more air is being rushed into the engine. Very happy with the spacers so far- my mechanic even mentioned that it is a real nice kit.

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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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BBMAF housing with integrated 6" Velocity stack at the end.

Could be some nice machining and welding to make an attractive and effective engineered piece.

Made too order might be best since this is the .org, but still it could work out with the number of guys running headers/tunes.
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I think the Torque Link is worth the asking price.

You're trivializing this device and the design effort that went into it.

I'm personally not saying it isn't worth it, I have one and it was worth every penny. I was quoting other members from this forum (check the GD thread for the torque link). If it was up to them that piece would be worth $19.99 with shipping and handling included.

...wait... unless you are saying it isn't worth it...
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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...wait... unless you are saying it isn't worth it...
Not at all. It's priced right, IMO.
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How about seeing NWP built a Ram Air intake kinda like the Mopar 6 pack shaker hood with a built in heat sheild for SRI type intakes, but in the location just above the intake , kinda similar to the infamous 1983 280ZX Turbo scoop/grill.....



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