$200 What to do??
12-25-2012, 05:23 PM
#41
Thats all up to your muffler shop man lol yea you can get a resonator in there.
12-25-2012, 05:27 PM
#43
My exhaust set up is stock besides replaced the resonator with a stock diameter straight pipe. Not sure how that affected back pressure but it sounds great (a little raspy but is still throaty)
Anyone done this before?
Btw, no codes.
Anyone done this before?
Btw, no codes.
12-25-2012, 05:28 PM
#46
It was cheap too, labor and all was like $50 bucks! Then put the rest in a gas fund and save your paychecks!!
12-25-2012, 05:34 PM
#48
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Sounds to me like a high-performance muffler would answer your problems. Deleting your resonator and cat is much louder than you think.
12-25-2012, 05:39 PM
#49
Ok so my last step now is figuring out how to keep it monitone around my mom. She hates when I talk about exhaust because she doesnt like loud cars. Your straight pipes are wayyyy to loud for me to stay out of trouble. So now im wondering what im going to need to tell the muffler shop, "I want a 2.5" straight pipe back to a resonator"?? I hope this goes over well
12-25-2012, 05:40 PM
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You dont mind loud huh? Aite go to a muffler shop get your cat cut off and tell them to put a 2.5 inch straight pipe all the way back. No resonator and no muffler. You will get faster for sure and its loud. Check it out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RH6...e_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RH6...e_gdata_player
2. Everyone KNOWS that they chang the sound a lot.
3. Unless you go through the pain of a true CAI you will likely not gain a thing.
4. You are right about one thing. They are very easy to install.
5. This guy might be messing with you too OP. Or he is just plain WRONG.
OP, Tunermax already said it best. Any exhaust for $200 is going to sound horrible. HORRIBLE. I will say it again. If you want sound go SRI. If you want handling go RSB. For $200 you are not going to get some great engine boosting performance. I'm sorry. A little bit more $$$ and the 3-piece spacer kit (not sure how much it is now) would be fine. And might be a challenging install for you to learn on too.
12-25-2012, 05:41 PM
#52
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They allow you to race at a track being 16? You have to be 18 here.
That's exactly the setup I currently have. All stock exhaust minus the resonator. Added a little sound but nothing obnoxious.
That's exactly the setup I currently have. All stock exhaust minus the resonator. Added a little sound but nothing obnoxious.
12-25-2012, 05:46 PM
#53
@t_behr904 - on your 2000 se aswell? So you understand the first gear take off rasp? I love the sound personally, no problems?
12-25-2012, 05:50 PM
#54
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I THINK this guy is messing around with you OP. You do not want that kind of noise and that kind of attention.
1. A true CAI is kind of a pain on this car.
2. Everyone KNOWS that they chang the sound a lot.
3. Unless you go through the pain of a true CAI you will likely not gain a thing.
4. You are right about one thing. They are very easy to install.
5. This guy might be messing with you too OP. Or he is just plain WRONG.
Yup. Just wrong. Just bad advice to give a 16 year old that got $200 from his parents for Christmas.
Yup this one is DEFINATELY playing jokes. Stop falling for it OP. lol.
OP, Tunermax already said it best. Any exhaust for $200 is going to sound horrible. HORRIBLE. I will say it again. If you want sound go SRI. If you want handling go RSB. For $200 you are not going to get some great engine boosting performance. I'm sorry. A little bit more $$$ and the 3-piece spacer kit (not sure how much it is now) would be fine. And might be a challenging install for you to learn on too.
1. A true CAI is kind of a pain on this car.
2. Everyone KNOWS that they chang the sound a lot.
3. Unless you go through the pain of a true CAI you will likely not gain a thing.
4. You are right about one thing. They are very easy to install.
5. This guy might be messing with you too OP. Or he is just plain WRONG.
Yup. Just wrong. Just bad advice to give a 16 year old that got $200 from his parents for Christmas.
Yup this one is DEFINATELY playing jokes. Stop falling for it OP. lol.
OP, Tunermax already said it best. Any exhaust for $200 is going to sound horrible. HORRIBLE. I will say it again. If you want sound go SRI. If you want handling go RSB. For $200 you are not going to get some great engine boosting performance. I'm sorry. A little bit more $$$ and the 3-piece spacer kit (not sure how much it is now) would be fine. And might be a challenging install for you to learn on too.
Your quotes from me, I did say its easy on most cars. I'm going off my install on a Mustang. I'm a noob when it comes to these Maxima's. And as far being bad advice for a 16yo... You're right. LOL. He will probably have it open any time he's not near home, and he will get pulled over. I know I would if I was him.
12-25-2012, 05:51 PM
#55
I THINK this guy is messing around with you OP. You do not want that kind of noise and that kind of attention.
1. A true CAI is kind of a pain on this car.
2. Everyone KNOWS that they chang the sound a lot.
3. Unless you go through the pain of a true CAI you will likely not gain a thing.
4. You are right about one thing. They are very easy to install.
5. This guy might be messing with you too OP. Or he is just plain WRONG.
Yup. Just wrong. Just bad advice to give a 16 year old that got $200 from his parents for Christmas.
Yup this one is DEFINATELY playing jokes. Stop falling for it OP. lol.
OP, Tunermax already said it best. Any exhaust for $200 is going to sound horrible. HORRIBLE. I will say it again. If you want sound go SRI. If you want handling go RSB. For $200 you are not going to get some great engine boosting performance. I'm sorry. A little bit more $$$ and the 3-piece spacer kit (not sure how much it is now) would be fine. And might be a challenging install for you to learn on too.
1. A true CAI is kind of a pain on this car.
2. Everyone KNOWS that they chang the sound a lot.
3. Unless you go through the pain of a true CAI you will likely not gain a thing.
4. You are right about one thing. They are very easy to install.
5. This guy might be messing with you too OP. Or he is just plain WRONG.
Yup. Just wrong. Just bad advice to give a 16 year old that got $200 from his parents for Christmas.
Yup this one is DEFINATELY playing jokes. Stop falling for it OP. lol.
OP, Tunermax already said it best. Any exhaust for $200 is going to sound horrible. HORRIBLE. I will say it again. If you want sound go SRI. If you want handling go RSB. For $200 you are not going to get some great engine boosting performance. I'm sorry. A little bit more $$$ and the 3-piece spacer kit (not sure how much it is now) would be fine. And might be a challenging install for you to learn on too.
12-25-2012, 05:54 PM
#56
I have been ignoring the noobie with his stupid intake suggestions, and I'm aware that an intake gives little to no gains, just sound. 2damax, I appreciate you catching me in my weak state of mind LOL. I was sold on the eBay catback a few hours ago because it seemed like a good deal and I want the sound + the gains a catback supplies. The other thing is this, I WILL NOT have anywhere near this amount of money in the near future so I kinda want to buy something that I will remember and appreciate (Not a Sway Bar) for a while. So now im down to this:
1) SRI
2) Ebay catback
3) Lowering Springs
4) Just an axleback
1) SRI
2) Ebay catback
3) Lowering Springs
4) Just an axleback
12-25-2012, 05:54 PM
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On the maxima...a CAI places the filter right behind the radiator. To make it a CAI I have seen threads where people cut a hole in the fender to stick it out more...that part is why I said it is not easy.
I said it was bad advice for the reason you said. Plus, it is just a poor first mod for a new driver. Start small with something he can do himself. He will get much more enjoyment from a mod he did in his driveway with his money.
I said it was bad advice for the reason you said. Plus, it is just a poor first mod for a new driver. Start small with something he can do himself. He will get much more enjoyment from a mod he did in his driveway with his money.
12-25-2012, 05:59 PM
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I have been ignoring the noobie with his stupid intake suggestions, and I'm aware that an intake gives little to no gains, just sound. 2damax, I appreciate you catching me in my weak state of mind LOL. I was sold on the eBay catback a few hours ago because it seemed like a good deal and I want the sound + the gains a catback supplies. The other thing is this, I WILL NOT have anywhere near this amount of money in the near future so I kinda want to buy something that I will remember and appreciate (Not a Sway Bar) for a while. So now im down to this:
1) SRI
2) Ebay catback
3) Lowering Springs
4) Just an axleback
1) SRI
2) Ebay catback
3) Lowering Springs
4) Just an axleback
2. I cannot stress enough how bad a $200 (with shipping) catback will sound. Not to mention fitment issues and looks and durability.
3. Good idea. Would look nice. Is a job you can do by yourself and feel great about after. You will always notice it and drive different. However, decent springs may be a little over $200 and you will EVENTUALLY need to do struts. I forget how much my H&R springs were but I changed the struts at the same time for good measure.
4. Why? For sound? Just go SRI.
5. Can I ask why no RSB? It is not that I disagree but I am curious what you do not like about it? From what I read it is a huge difference in ride quality. I think you want people to hear you coming and be like DAMNNN!
Last edited by 2damax; 12-25-2012 at 06:02 PM.
12-25-2012, 06:02 PM
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1. I like this idea. You can do it yourself and it will be quick and cheaper than $200 by a fair amount.
2. I cannot stress enough how bad a $200 (with shipping) catback will sound. Not to mention fitment issues and looks and durability.
3. Good idea. Would look nice. Is a job you can do by yourself and feel great about after. You will always notice it and drive different. However, decent springs may be a little over $200 and you will eventually need to struts. I forget how much my h&r springs were but i changed the struts at the same time for good measure.
4. Why? For sound? Just go sri.
5. Can i ask why no rsb? It is not that i disagree but i am curious what you do not like about it? From what i read it is a huge difference in ride quality. I think you want people to hear you coming and be like damnnn!
2. I cannot stress enough how bad a $200 (with shipping) catback will sound. Not to mention fitment issues and looks and durability.
3. Good idea. Would look nice. Is a job you can do by yourself and feel great about after. You will always notice it and drive different. However, decent springs may be a little over $200 and you will eventually need to struts. I forget how much my h&r springs were but i changed the struts at the same time for good measure.
4. Why? For sound? Just go sri.
5. Can i ask why no rsb? It is not that i disagree but i am curious what you do not like about it? From what i read it is a huge difference in ride quality. I think you want people to hear you coming and be like damnnn!
+1
12-25-2012, 06:06 PM
#63
12-25-2012, 06:07 PM
#64
1. I like this idea. You can do it yourself and it will be quick and cheaper than $200 by a fair amount.
2. I cannot stress enough how bad a $200 (with shipping) catback will sound. Not to mention fitment issues and looks and durability.
3. Good idea. Would look nice. Is a job you can do by yourself and feel great about after. You will always notice it and drive different. However, decent springs may be a little over $200 and you will EVENTUALLY need to do struts. I forget how much my H&R springs were but I changed the struts at the same time for good measure.
4. Why? For sound? Just go SRI.
5. Can I ask why no RSB? It is not that I disagree but I am curious what you do not like about it? From what I read it is a huge difference in ride quality. I think you want people to hear you coming and be like DAMNNN!
2. I cannot stress enough how bad a $200 (with shipping) catback will sound. Not to mention fitment issues and looks and durability.
3. Good idea. Would look nice. Is a job you can do by yourself and feel great about after. You will always notice it and drive different. However, decent springs may be a little over $200 and you will EVENTUALLY need to do struts. I forget how much my H&R springs were but I changed the struts at the same time for good measure.
4. Why? For sound? Just go SRI.
5. Can I ask why no RSB? It is not that I disagree but I am curious what you do not like about it? From what I read it is a huge difference in ride quality. I think you want people to hear you coming and be like DAMNNN!
12-25-2012, 06:08 PM
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Let me give you some expert advise from someone who's been there and done that for as long as you have been alive... I'd save your $200 dollars. You never know when your starter or alternator will crap out on you, and it's nice to have that money set aside for things like that. Nothing sucks worse being a young man than having your car break down and not having the money to fix it.
Moral of the story... Keep your car reliable. Maintenance before mods. Always.
12-25-2012, 06:12 PM
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I have nothing against a RSB, but you are EXACTLY right. I just dont like the idea of being stock. With a RSB I can feel it, but I cannot see it or hear it, same with others looking at my car. With springs you can SEE that its dropped flush to the wheel. With an intake you can hear the car coming down the road. I was hoping the catback would provide atleast 10-15hp + it has that deep throaty sound. Which is why I did the GAB mod
12-25-2012, 06:12 PM
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Springs will not have it flush to the wheel but it will be a nice stance. I like my drop. The catback will not provide 15hp. It will provide sound. The only time I can really see the catback assisting in HP is when you do the Y-pipe or headers .
If $200 is definately your max and you are set on a mod that you can see or hear then I suggest the intake. The crappy part is, you alread did the GAB mod. That is all the intake mod you need. But for the money, I'm not sure what other mods fit your criteria.
If $200 is definately your max and you are set on a mod that you can see or hear then I suggest the intake. The crappy part is, you alread did the GAB mod. That is all the intake mod you need. But for the money, I'm not sure what other mods fit your criteria.
12-25-2012, 06:13 PM
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Don't get into that bad habit. I used to do that a long time ago and I got lucky and never got in trouble for it (knock on wood)
Let me give you some expert advise from someone who's been there and done that for as long as you have been alive... I'd save your $200 dollars. You never know when your starter or alternator will crap out on you, and it's nice to have that money set aside for things like that. Nothing sucks worse being a young man than having your car break down and not having the money to fix it.
Moral of the story... Keep your car reliable. Maintenance before mods. Always.
Let me give you some expert advise from someone who's been there and done that for as long as you have been alive... I'd save your $200 dollars. You never know when your starter or alternator will crap out on you, and it's nice to have that money set aside for things like that. Nothing sucks worse being a young man than having your car break down and not having the money to fix it.
Moral of the story... Keep your car reliable. Maintenance before mods. Always.
12-25-2012, 06:17 PM
#72
Let me give you some expert advise from someone who's been there and done that for as long as you have been alive... I'd save your $200 dollars. You never know when your starter or alternator will crap out on you, and it's nice to have that money set aside for things like that. Nothing sucks worse being a young man than having your car break down and not having the money to fix it.
Moral of the story... Keep your car reliable. Maintenance before mods. Always.
Moral of the story... Keep your car reliable. Maintenance before mods. Always.
So I feel like you guys might think im opposing everything you say, but the truth is those of you saying save save for a rainy day, I already am! Half of every single one of my paychecks goes into savings to justify those repairs that need to be made. Then the other half is for gas and my "fun" money. This is why I have no extra money to do anything to my car. So with that being said, this $200 is for my first real modification. Not for gas, I have that covered, not for maintance i've got that down too.
12-25-2012, 06:17 PM
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You've probably had enough from the newbie, but I am "trying" to help. Might I suggest finding a used Megan or Cattman axle-back? I know there's a Megan in the classifieds for 250obo. (Shipping not included) Wait until you get paid and you'll be good.
12-25-2012, 06:22 PM
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I have a Megan catback. If I did not have a 6sp, I would get rid of it. The drone drives me nuts. OP, you sound pretty mature for your age and congrats on the starter job. I'm 24 and enjoy working on my car...well sometimes...but I would not have had the determination you had to change my starter in that weather. I applaud you sir. The way you save your money is also much smarter than myself at 16. I think you have narrowed down your ideas pretty well. You have a good head on your shoulders.... O god I sound old
12-25-2012, 06:24 PM
#75
I have nothing against you my friend, we all started somewhere and you are probably older than I, for which I apologize if I insulted you. I saw that earlier today and questioned if I was able to buy it. It might be feasable, but I guess we'll see! Thanks for your input
12-25-2012, 06:32 PM
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I have nothing against you my friend, we all started somewhere and you are probably older than I, for which I apologize if I insulted you. I saw that earlier today and questioned if I was able to buy it. It might be feasable, but I guess we'll see! Thanks for your input
12-25-2012, 06:32 PM
#77
I have a Megan catback. If I did not have a 6sp, I would get rid of it. The drone drives me nuts. OP, you sound pretty mature for your age and congrats on the starter job. I'm 24 and enjoy working on my car...well sometimes...but I would not have had the determination you had to change my starter in that weather. I applaud you sir. The way you save your money is also much smarter than myself at 16. I think you have narrowed down your ideas pretty well. You have a good head on your shoulders.... O god I sound old
12-25-2012, 06:35 PM
#78
Oh, I'm far from insulted. I'm usually the kind of person who's overly motivated to help people. I didn't realize a true CAI was a hassle on the max. I apologize for that bad info. I'll have to agree with everyone else here, You are far more mature and intelligent than any 16yo I know, Or even myself at that age. Good luck finding that perfect first mod.
12-25-2012, 06:43 PM
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Thanks 2damax, I appreciate your help with my decision. I want you to tell me, after all this, if you were 16, had $200, wanted to make your car sound better/ look better not knowing when you would have $200 again. Would you pick springs, the ebay catback, or a reputable brand of axle-back?
2. At 16 I would pick the reputable catback because at 16 I was not smart enough to consider the negative attention I would get for a little noise...like I get now.
3. At my old age, when my daughter sleeps...I sleep. Good night sir.
12-25-2012, 06:51 PM
#80
1. You are talking like I am old and cannot relate lol. At 24 years old I mod my car if/when I can. If I had to choose between the three I would pick springs with future plans to do the rest.
2. At 16 I would pick the reputable catback because at 16 I was not smart enough to consider the negative attention I would get for a little noise...like I get now.
3. At my old age, when my daughter sleeps...I sleep. Good night sir.
2. At 16 I would pick the reputable catback because at 16 I was not smart enough to consider the negative attention I would get for a little noise...like I get now.
3. At my old age, when my daughter sleeps...I sleep. Good night sir.
Just kiddingMerry Christmas, I cant tell you how much I appreciate the info. I think ill be doing the SRI and getting a test pipe inplace of the resonator and leaving the rest stock. It adds the cool custom look in the engine bay with the intake, the tone of exhaust that I want, and still comes in under budget.