RSB or SAFC-II: What Should Be My Last Mod?
#1
RSB or SAFC-II: What Should Be My Last Mod?
Well guys, it's been quite a while since I've (a) posted and (b) modified the Maxima. The biggest/most recent change was an audio overhaul. Otherwise, with 150k on the clock and only about 2 years left of owning it, the mods have stopped. I do want to do one last modification to it, and it's come down to:
1) a RSB
or
2) SAFCII
I am torn because while I feel using the SAFCII as a piggyback for a proper dyno tune would do wonders with my mods list, the Illumina/H-Tech, FSTB set up isn't enough for me for handling. I love rounding corners, but am always a little apprehensive and I feel a RSB would restore the confidence.
Price not a factor, do I get the piggyback and tune or up my handling? I know my AFR is out of wack and it'd be nice to get all bolt ons, timing and AFR all synced up. But the RSB just seems more practical at the current moment, whether its to help avoid a collision, or hug corners a little tighter. I'd also be less inclined to hit the gas knowing I don't have yet another mod to keep the speed junky in my head saying "go go go!"
Keep in mind I have 150k, am planning on selling it in about 2 years and am fairly content with the acceleration as of current. I am also in the mindset of tranny/clutch preservation, that of which a tune may not be most beneficial.
Thanks guys.
1) a RSB
or
2) SAFCII
I am torn because while I feel using the SAFCII as a piggyback for a proper dyno tune would do wonders with my mods list, the Illumina/H-Tech, FSTB set up isn't enough for me for handling. I love rounding corners, but am always a little apprehensive and I feel a RSB would restore the confidence.
Price not a factor, do I get the piggyback and tune or up my handling? I know my AFR is out of wack and it'd be nice to get all bolt ons, timing and AFR all synced up. But the RSB just seems more practical at the current moment, whether its to help avoid a collision, or hug corners a little tighter. I'd also be less inclined to hit the gas knowing I don't have yet another mod to keep the speed junky in my head saying "go go go!"
Keep in mind I have 150k, am planning on selling it in about 2 years and am fairly content with the acceleration as of current. I am also in the mindset of tranny/clutch preservation, that of which a tune may not be most beneficial.
Thanks guys.
#4
Any suggestions?
#5
First you get the RSB, because it's something you should have bought years ago... and how the hell could you have gotten to this point with your Maxima without one anyway?
Then you get the SAFC-II... because it's the only thing left on your list.
/done (hi mike)
Then you get the SAFC-II... because it's the only thing left on your list.
/done (hi mike)
#7
There seems to be a reoccurring theme here...and this summer internship has been good to me financially, so I may end up doing both and as Rods03Max619 said, be optimally happy for these last 2 years.
Mods effected by tune:
Cattman 3" cat-back
Cattman Gen III headers/y-pipe (ceramic coated)
3" 240sx Testpipe
NWP phenolic spacers
NWP block plate
Berk Intake w/ Apexi Filter
17 degree timing advance
02 simulator
#8
Well guys, it's been quite a while since I've (a) posted and (b) modified the Maxima. The biggest/most recent change was an audio overhaul. Otherwise, with 150k on the clock and only about 2 years left of owning it, the mods have stopped. I do want to do one last modification to it, and it's come down to:
1) a RSB
or
2) SAFCII
I am torn because while I feel using the SAFCII as a piggyback for a proper dyno tune would do wonders with my mods list, the Illumina/H-Tech, FSTB set up isn't enough for me for handling. I love rounding corners, but am always a little apprehensive and I feel a RSB would restore the confidence.
Price not a factor, do I get the piggyback and tune or up my handling? I know my AFR is out of wack and it'd be nice to get all bolt ons, timing and AFR all synced up. But the RSB just seems more practical at the current moment, whether its to help avoid a collision, or hug corners a little tighter. I'd also be less inclined to hit the gas knowing I don't have yet another mod to keep the speed junky in my head saying "go go go!"
Keep in mind I have 150k, am planning on selling it in about 2 years and am fairly content with the acceleration as of current. I am also in the mindset of tranny/clutch preservation, that of which a tune may not be most beneficial.
Thanks guys.
1) a RSB
or
2) SAFCII
I am torn because while I feel using the SAFCII as a piggyback for a proper dyno tune would do wonders with my mods list, the Illumina/H-Tech, FSTB set up isn't enough for me for handling. I love rounding corners, but am always a little apprehensive and I feel a RSB would restore the confidence.
Price not a factor, do I get the piggyback and tune or up my handling? I know my AFR is out of wack and it'd be nice to get all bolt ons, timing and AFR all synced up. But the RSB just seems more practical at the current moment, whether its to help avoid a collision, or hug corners a little tighter. I'd also be less inclined to hit the gas knowing I don't have yet another mod to keep the speed junky in my head saying "go go go!"
Keep in mind I have 150k, am planning on selling it in about 2 years and am fairly content with the acceleration as of current. I am also in the mindset of tranny/clutch preservation, that of which a tune may not be most beneficial.
Thanks guys.
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#12
Mods usually lead to more mods.
Assuming you don't already have anything mentioned below.
SAFCII, potential for adding a WB, LRMAF, larger injectors to potentially and cost effectively add even more area under the curve.
RSB, possibly going with coilovers, ES bushings, SFC's, to aid in handling even more.
Assuming you don't already have anything mentioned below.
SAFCII, potential for adding a WB, LRMAF, larger injectors to potentially and cost effectively add even more area under the curve.
RSB, possibly going with coilovers, ES bushings, SFC's, to aid in handling even more.
#13
Get the RSB it's an awesome mod that will give you better cornering abilities. Where I live, in the Appalachian mountains, it's probably the best mod I could have done... Plenty of twisty roads over here
#15
Alright guys, I'm sold. Both it is.
And honestly, I don't know why I didn't consider both. The hunt for these two things shall begin. I haven't done any significant mods for a while now, so I'm fairly certain no snowball effect with future mods will occur. The climbing mileage should keep my future modding at bay - although I faintly remember a couple 5.5 geners in the 12 sec N/A with near or greater than my mileage...
Thanks for the input guys. And John, the 335i is a car that has fascinated me for quite a while, but I plan to go even bigger and better after the max.
My goal is a compounded TT awd v6/v8 6spd set up and a daily driver for all legal forms of driving.
And honestly, I don't know why I didn't consider both. The hunt for these two things shall begin. I haven't done any significant mods for a while now, so I'm fairly certain no snowball effect with future mods will occur. The climbing mileage should keep my future modding at bay - although I faintly remember a couple 5.5 geners in the 12 sec N/A with near or greater than my mileage...
Thanks for the input guys. And John, the 335i is a car that has fascinated me for quite a while, but I plan to go even bigger and better after the max.
My goal is a compounded TT awd v6/v8 6spd set up and a daily driver for all legal forms of driving.
#16
Fully warrantied, of course.
#17
Oh, forgot to mention the most important part!
It'll have 4 doors....of course
I certainly wouldn't mind a Mineral Grey or Alpine White 2013 M-sport F30 though - assuming it'd be released as a x-drive model. Yum.
It'll have 4 doors....of course
I certainly wouldn't mind a Mineral Grey or Alpine White 2013 M-sport F30 though - assuming it'd be released as a x-drive model. Yum.
#18
Something about both the front and rear lower section of each bumper... it's like BMW is trying too hard, and creating busy style lines out of thin air.
But overall, yes... Yum. And while I still find the G a more attractive car, it's not by much.
But overall, yes... Yum. And while I still find the G a more attractive car, it's not by much.
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#21
Nmex, I agree, that would ideally be the route, as the combination of all of those really do make a good complete system. Really wish I had about a 100k less than what I do on here, or that'd be the track I'd head down for sure.
I remember a while back there were mixed reviews about the gains from a LRMAF and which MAF ID was optimal. I know you showed gains, but for those who weren't able to or loss power, was there a consensus as to why that happened? Just out of curiosity.
I remember a while back there were mixed reviews about the gains from a LRMAF and which MAF ID was optimal. I know you showed gains, but for those who weren't able to or loss power, was there a consensus as to why that happened? Just out of curiosity.
#22
Well, it's not the most complete or best system out there, but it's cost effective.
There were a few that were doing it wrong.
You may want to read into the 4" MAF/intake idea, that is my current project.
I never let mileage play a role in my decisions though. Seems like an excuse
I modded my 4th gen until 220k, this one currently has 130k and I'm still at it.
There were a few that were doing it wrong.
You may want to read into the 4" MAF/intake idea, that is my current project.
I never let mileage play a role in my decisions though. Seems like an excuse
I modded my 4th gen until 220k, this one currently has 130k and I'm still at it.
#23
Speed mods tend to make me drive faster which is not a good thing whereas suspension mods tend to improve my driving. I would go with the RSB. I started a thread a ways back titled something like "rear sway bar to improve understeer" that has a centralized location for all the available sway bars with pictures as well
#24
Well, it looks like peer pressure to get both was effective. Thanks to a couple members here, I have a Progress RSB and SAFC-II on their way. I appreciate the input here guys.
I'll now have to do some research on good tune shops in southern California and see what those optimal AFRs are. Dynojet, here I come
I'll now have to do some research on good tune shops in southern California and see what those optimal AFRs are. Dynojet, here I come
#28
RSB's should be one of the first mods. I have always been one to mod the suspension first and have a good base in which to make faster as opposed to the opposite way of thinking so many other decide to do....
#30
Suspension Mods > Power Mods, every day of the week.
Literally... because you will always appreciate the suspension, but only appreciate the little bit of extra grunt when you ask for it.
Literally... because you will always appreciate the suspension, but only appreciate the little bit of extra grunt when you ask for it.
#31
I appreciate the extra power every day.
I hear more people say "damn that's a fast four door" as opposed to "damn that Maxima corners so well"- unless they track or autoX the car. Other people's experiences may differ
It comes down to the epic debate of T or A...
But which is the funbags, and which is the rump???
I hear more people say "damn that's a fast four door" as opposed to "damn that Maxima corners so well"- unless they track or autoX the car. Other people's experiences may differ
It comes down to the epic debate of T or A...
But which is the funbags, and which is the rump???
#35
and in often cases better MPG
#36
I' am going to admit, I still do not have a RSB after 5 yrs.
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