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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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The first five mods any max owner should do is...

Since Im one of the few new maxima owners around, there are plenty of mods I am thinking of doing, but I wanna prioritize them. Im starting out with a clean surface to work(2006 SE red/black leather, non navi).

If you were to list the first five things that should be done what would they be?

Ones I thought of:

1. Tint(gonna be done this weekend)
2. order 07 spoiler
3. shop for rims
4. get headunit
5. LED tail lights

Im probably missing a few, so I need your help...
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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Huge Exhaust
Huge Spoiler
Huge Rims
Huge Type-R Stickers
Huge Subwoofer


Hahahahaha nah, I'd go for performance mods first (although the list I just gave should give you about 500hp extra at the ground) But if you wanna start off with just aesthetics/interior, what you've got listed sounds about right. Maybe: speakers w/ head unit & body kit
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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agreed, you just listed cosmetic additions, if it was me i would spend the $800 or so for new wheels for some performance mods.. how often do you really look at your Spoiler or Wheels? i enjoy the sensation of driving my maxima muuuuuch more than checking out her exterior.

And what do you mean by few new maxima owners? an 06 is not so new my friend....
and why u posting a new thread at 5 am ???
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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IMO

1. Lowering Springs
2. Struts
3. Front Strut Tower Bar
4. High Flow Intake
5. Cat Back Exhaust
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by maximadave
IMO

1. Lowering Springs
2. Struts
3. Front Strut Tower Bar
4. High Flow Intake
5. Cat Back Exhaust
haha that is what my list is...but the order would be intake (already have), catback (ordering in a few days), FSTB, then springs and struts at the same time.

although i might do the SSIM, get an underdrive pulley, and advance my timing before i get the FSTB and springs/struts.
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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EVERYONE should get 07 spoiler??

My list...
1. 91+ octane gas
2. y-pipe
3. suspension mods
4. hid projector retro
5. tint
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by baylormax02
agreed, you just listed cosmetic additions, if it was me i would spend the $800 or so for new wheels for some performance mods.. how often do you really look at your Spoiler or Wheels? i enjoy the sensation of driving my maxima muuuuuch more than checking out her exterior.

And what do you mean by few new maxima owners? an 06 is not so new my friend....
and why u posting a new thread at 5 am ???
lol when I said new I meant a new nissan owner, not a new(2009 maxima) owner. I am a honda/acura lifer who just converted.
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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1) suspension
2) intake/headers/catback
3) tune
4)
5)

the last two are up to you
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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1. Struts/Springs/Coilovers
2. Wheels/Tires
3. Upgrade in air intake
4. Cat-back
5. Tune/at least Tune-up
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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1. rims
2. springs/suspension
3. intake
4. exhaust
5. tint/alarm

And that goes for every car...
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Yeah i've got a K/N on mine , cheap-o $40 up grade, but i'm not gonnna plunk down $$ thousands into a $10,000 car
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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first thing on my list of mods is always a good set of performance brake pads. the rest are based on budget and necessity.
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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1.Tint 2.Rims/tires (while u have rims and tires off, put on ceramic brake pads) 3.Lower it(Springs) 4. Intake/exhaust 5. Grillzzzzzzz
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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where do i get ceramic brake pads from and how much do they cost?
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Tint
Wheels
Suspension
Tunes
Hid fogs
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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where do i get ceramic brake pads from and how much do they cost?
Go to tire rack and when you pull up your make and model it will tell you what the pad material is. I strongly recommend the hawk hps pads i know others around here like the akebono pads too. I dont remember off hand which ones but do some searching and i am sure you will find your answer
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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face it...maxima brakes blow ****!!!

caliper/rotor upgrade
springs/struts/rsb
wheels
tint
bolt ons

thats right, go fast parts last. Because maximas are slow, even after FI so I don't see the point in wasting money on making our cars quick but to each his own.
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Feldman
Go to tire rack and when you pull up your make and model it will tell you what the pad material is. I strongly recommend the hawk hps pads i know others around here like the akebono pads too. I dont remember off hand which ones but do some searching and i am sure you will find your answer

Thanks alot!

Oh yeah should update, havent had my car 18 hours, but I can check one of the first five mods done

tint was finished at 10am this morning. 160 for the job, lifetime warranty and a good job, will post pics once I get my first five mods done.
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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I see the Hawk HPS has great stopping power, will be ordering up those
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Ummmmm..... You posted in the general forum and titled your thread with '........any max owner should do' yet you list a 07 spoiler.


The first 5 mods anyone should do is too subjective IMO.

and....

A person's budget and goals decides.....


Old Sep 27, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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I just bought one a month ago, work has kept me busy....

First thing on my list is a nice Tint Job and then it should pick up from there....
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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where do order the .org sticker?
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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first thing on my list is good set of performance brake pads.

the other things are according to budget and necessity

cheers
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jetsfan2008
where do order the .org sticker?
From erty67. See link.

http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...-stickers.html
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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4DSC sticker
^^^ Only if you have a 3rd gen

My list:
1. Y-pipe
2. Intake
3. Exhaust
4. Lowering Springs
5. Struts

then aesthetics...
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard


Thanks
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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1 shave the hamburgler sign.. aka DEBAGE THE MAX
2 suspension
3 exhaust
4 get rid of the fugly tails
5 nice system/tints

From there what ever your pockets can afford.
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Well for 4th gens...

1. Y-pipe
2. MEVI/00VI
3. Tune
4. Suspension (Springs, Struts, FSTB, RSB)
5. Wheels/Tires
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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deffinetaly performance mods first.

reward the senses before the eyes.
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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well

1. maintenance before mods thats most important
2.air intake
3.headers & exhaust
4.led tails
5. then last but not least S/C that beast
Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JonBlz
well

1. maintenance before mods thats most important
2.air intake
3.headers & exhaust
4.led tails
5. then last but not least S/C that beast
The SC kit was my very first mod right after I bought it and did all the maintenance! Never looked back!
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^^damn you sound like me a beast i just learned my lesson u can say that lol
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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so simple:

1)turbo
2)custom wheels
3)customer interior
4)customer sound w/ nav sat radio hd etc
5)fully bolted suspension

thats you you ever need to do. maybe some exterior stuff but meh...
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Torgus
so simple:

1)turbo
2)custom wheels
3)customer interior
4)customer sound w/ nav sat radio hd etc
5)fully bolted suspension

thats you you ever need to do. maybe some exterior stuff but meh...
Turbo's are so simple your right You dont have a turbo, so how can you make your statement?

I dont really think of custom interior when i think of first mods.. Im more for go go go than INSIDE SHOW!

Nor do i think of "customer sound w/ nav sat radi hd etc "...

My list...

1.Cai/Wai
2.Exhaust
3.Rims
4.Tint
5. (Open)------

We can sit here all day though and rip each others ideas , but its really up to the person...

Thats the great thing about owning a car! You do what you choose to it and 98% of the time your not wrong for doing it ...

unless its some HUGE Spoiler and Windshield washer LED's

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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Tints
Suspension
Alarm
Rims
Exhaust... yes i did exhaust before all other performance mod, it changes the look and the perception of the car
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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1.SUPER Black tint(check)
2.Angel Eye HID Black halo headlight
3.Custom one-off Black Mesh grille(Wish ActiveTuning made 5thgen)
4.Black Rims
5.And Turbo if you have the Time and Money(niether of which i have yet)

CAI, F/U Sway, BlackTint, Catback, D/S Brakes, (Check)
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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^^^ ........ (whispering) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7... (cont. whispering) i though the OP said 5 mods n not your whole mod list???



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