Summer 2011 To-Do/Plans Thread
06-02-2011, 06:39 AM
#1
Summer 2011 To-Do/Plans Thread
I just wanted to drop and say whats up to all Nismo lovers like myself. What are some mod project will you be working on this summer. I plan to work a 6-speed trans into my 01 Max and all computer installations required.
06-02-2011, 06:47 AM
#2
06-02-2011, 08:54 AM
#5
nothing really...working on my beat 90 Integra RS and get it up to par. if anything i do to the max is get teh AE rear lip and send it into the shop to get all of it put on/painted/touched up. but my main goal is a 3.5 swap before the year is out
06-02-2011, 12:50 PM
#10
Summer hasn't even started and I've done PUR engine mounts, ETL, subframe bushings, test pipe, HID Fogs, new fog housings and a dyno.
In my possession ready for install, I have SFC's, end links, sway bar bushings, LCA's, ITR's, and a Wilwood BBK.
In my possession ready for install, I have SFC's, end links, sway bar bushings, LCA's, ITR's, and a Wilwood BBK.
06-02-2011, 03:35 PM
#14
Install new exhaust and high flow cat, redo headlights, Z33 clutch, Fidanza flywheel, refinish Z33 Track wheels, new 245/40 UHP tires, QT Racing rear beam link, alcantara steering wheel... Hopefully more.
06-02-2011, 04:36 PM
#16
. Hmm might do some minor mods, just finished wheels and suspension and it wasn't cheap. I need to do a coolant flush, bleed brakes and find out why they are making noise again, tint the burgers, paint engine cover.
06-02-2011, 06:00 PM
#19
06-02-2011, 07:46 PM
#21
I have dreams. Plans? No. Dreams. So little stuff until I finish school. Rice and beans, you know? I'll probably end up with a new stereo, thermal spacers, and perhaps some wheel spacers. Maybe a catback if I can budget it. Maybe.
06-03-2011, 06:31 AM
#22
@Nmex Max; I was told you have to make change the programing in your ECU when making mods like that. My experience would probably put me at using dyno tune.
Last edited by Blaque_Knight2002; 06-03-2011 at 06:34 AM.
06-03-2011, 06:39 AM
#23
If I started a Max Club for the immediate MD, VA, Dc area. Would anyone be interested in joining? I know car clubs are a lot of money but, I believe you do your passion as I do mine. It would be called something in the realm of MD Max Kwel Mods, and only if your serious interested would you put in ideas.
06-03-2011, 08:02 AM
#28
Finally insall the headers and test pipe that's just sittin in my house
Remove the fugly pinstripe that I thought was a sticker but apparently it's painted
Get my hands on some track edition rims
Remove the fugly pinstripe that I thought was a sticker but apparently it's painted
Get my hands on some track edition rims
06-03-2011, 03:01 PM
#30
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 54
Plans this summer: Get my '87 Z up and running along with new wheels and tires, paint, tune up, suspension work etc. For the Maxima, purchasing new rims and tires, new y-pipe, hopefully that's all. I just put on new ES sway bar bushings and MOOG end-links; that was fun.
06-03-2011, 10:46 PM
#33
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 87
Um...intake spacers, subframe collars, grounding kit, some leds for the interior and the turn signals (if i get an electronic flasher lol), new rotors, some cosmic white nokya h1s for the high beams in my ebay headlights 
. I may get some foglights, and a catback if my money allows.
. I may get some foglights, and a catback if my money allows.
06-04-2011, 08:29 AM
#36
Hopefully get the headers and y-pipe installed when I eventually get them. And then some suspension upgrades like new end links, sway bar bushings and maybe get new motor mounts. I have a 2k Auto SE w/ 111k miles on her.
06-04-2011, 08:40 AM
#37
I've been collecting parts since last summer.
Setrab oil cooler with mocal sandwich plate.
ALL new hoses replacing black with blue silicon,
anodized fluid caps for under the hood,
short height shifter,
new clutch slave and SS line,
BBMAF, bigger injectors and a new tune,
new front hubs and bearings, (done)
replace all the black wire loom under the hood with blue.
black out the chrome around the windows
fix rear fender wells
complete the custom stage 2 lower tie bar
rear trailing arm bushings and QT link
custom lit gauges, along with led door handles and other led's
replace both front fenders and bumper
Setrab oil cooler with mocal sandwich plate.
ALL new hoses replacing black with blue silicon,
anodized fluid caps for under the hood,
short height shifter,
new clutch slave and SS line,
BBMAF, bigger injectors and a new tune,
new front hubs and bearings, (done)
replace all the black wire loom under the hood with blue.
black out the chrome around the windows
fix rear fender wells
complete the custom stage 2 lower tie bar
rear trailing arm bushings and QT link
custom lit gauges, along with led door handles and other led's
replace both front fenders and bumper
Last edited by knight_yyz; 06-04-2011 at 08:44 AM.
06-04-2011, 01:42 PM
#39
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Pullman, WA
Posts: 486
First I should preface by saying much of this is dependent upon finding a job here (esp a decent one to where I can afford to have a luxury hobby) I just got my 5.0 in march and it is stock still. At 97.5K miles right now so I did do my 100K tune right when I got the car, that also included the PS hose which was busted. I have bought a new deck but still running stock speakers 
I feel pretty satisfied by what I have for power so my initial upgrades are mostly going to be not on the engine. I want to alter my daily driving experience and while you can only add a few HP here and there with engine mods doing things like wheels, brakes, suspension to me have a much bigger overall affect.
1. BC coilovers (my rear struts will have to be done soon anyway so it makes sense to do this as my first mod. Would also do any of the cheaper upgrades involved in this process at the same time.
2. Door speakers! OEM suck and I know within a few months I will have blown them out anyway. Might do a sub, not really too big on volume, I just want quality sound I love music and roadtrips.
3. Finish my carputer project. I have the computer built and the DC-DC power supply, I still need the touchscreen monitor. I have thought about a second battery and a battery isolator and then using that second battery for carputer/audio etc but that would be extra weight so have not committed to that part.
4. Wheels, haven't done too much research on this. I got a GXE (15in steel) so no matter what I do it'll be an upgrade. (will put winter tires on the steels for snowboarding trips)
5. Engine torque link / engine mounts
6. FSTB/RSB
7. Start on the engine
Now obviously that's all like $10K easy so I doubt I will get all the way down that list this summer but if things go well that would be the plan
I feel pretty satisfied by what I have for power so my initial upgrades are mostly going to be not on the engine. I want to alter my daily driving experience and while you can only add a few HP here and there with engine mods doing things like wheels, brakes, suspension to me have a much bigger overall affect.
1. BC coilovers (my rear struts will have to be done soon anyway so it makes sense to do this as my first mod. Would also do any of the cheaper upgrades involved in this process at the same time.
2. Door speakers! OEM suck and I know within a few months I will have blown them out anyway. Might do a sub, not really too big on volume, I just want quality sound I love music and roadtrips.
3. Finish my carputer project. I have the computer built and the DC-DC power supply, I still need the touchscreen monitor. I have thought about a second battery and a battery isolator and then using that second battery for carputer/audio etc but that would be extra weight so have not committed to that part.
4. Wheels, haven't done too much research on this. I got a GXE (15in steel) so no matter what I do it'll be an upgrade. (will put winter tires on the steels for snowboarding trips)
5. Engine torque link / engine mounts
6. FSTB/RSB
7. Start on the engine
Now obviously that's all like $10K easy so I doubt I will get all the way down that list this summer but if things go well that would be the plan
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