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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

Right now, my car has all the mods that i want to get so far. and i am kind of stock about which way should i continue with. the performance?? such as y-pipe and rsb stuff. or should i go for appearance? like body kit. what do u guys think??
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:59 PM
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Re: Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

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Right now, my car has all the mods that i want to get so far. and i am kind of stock about which way should i continue with. the performance?? such as y-pipe and rsb stuff. or should i go for appearance? like body kit. what do u guys think??
Help us out here skyjay617...what mods do you have on your car currently...you know, it helps us give good advice.
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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do both!
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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Re: Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

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Right now, my car has all the mods that i want to get so far. and i am kind of stock about which way should i continue with. the performance?? such as y-pipe and rsb stuff. or should i go for appearance? like body kit. what do u guys think??
Springs.
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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Re: Re: Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

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Springs.
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 06:05 PM
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Suspension: Handling is the most lacking out of the box

Performance: Big HP #'s and stock or sleeper look gets a surprised look every time

Appearance: Stillen aero kit is nice in my opinion. Very clean, classy look.

I think if you go for appearance before performance more ppl will try to engage you in a race. If the car's HP is fine you can go straight to appearance.

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Re: Re: Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

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Springs.
eh....i think he already has Maxspeeds...
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

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eh....i think he already has Maxspeeds...
Oh. Didn't know that.

Dude, list what you already have.
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 07:01 PM
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Oh. Didn't know that.

Dude, list what you already have.
IMO, get bite before bark. I finally got springs on mine.
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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I'll share with you my "Modding Route" and you can take it as my advice to you if you want:

1. Suspension Mod- Maxima's Weakest Link.

-FSTB,RSTB, and RSB
-Shocks & springs
-Dump those Potenza RE92s!!
-Get wider and bigger wheels if you have money.(18 or 19)

2. Minor appearence MOD (cheap and look great)

-Clear lenses
-replace stock bulbs w/ your new more attractive bulbs.
-Interior trim (Carbon Fiber or Aluminum dash trim)

3. Minor engine MOD (For that few extra punch)

-Intake
-Go all out of you have money (Y-pipe, Cat, B-pipe, muffler)

4. Exterior appearence

-Body kit of your choice
-Some nice graphic if you want( Its a little harder to get ricey if you have some HP under your hood, but its still possible to become one) Remember the key word is "NICE GRAPHIC"

5. Release all the potential of your engine.

-Supercharger, Turbo, NOS.
-Racing pistons
-Pully
- and whatever part is available in the future.


Sorry for the long post.
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haha sorry guys...hmm...dont know what happen to my sig!

here is my mods:
JWT Popcharger
FSTB
Apex i universal muffler
maxpseed springs
enkei 18" rims

That's it!!

Old Dec 1, 2002 | 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by skyjay617
haha sorry guys...hmm...dont know what happen to my sig!

here is my mods:
JWT Popcharger
FSTB
Apex i universal muffler
maxpseed springs
enkei 18" rims

That's it!!

Kev decided to lock down all the sig pics until he has a new one

well..i guess u could get

body kit for your car
new shocks(actually get this first)
maybe some minor cosmetic stuff like nismotech mentioned
and oh yeah...air freshers!
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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Originally posted by irvine78


Kev decided to lock down all the sig pics until he has a new one

well..i guess u could get

body kit for your car
new shocks(acutally get this first)
maybe some minor cosmetic stuff like nismotech mentioned
and oh yeah...air freshers!
ha...that's true!!
Old Dec 2, 2002 | 04:37 AM
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Re: Performance? Appearance?? what do you think??

Originally posted by skyjay617
Right now, my car has all the mods that i want to get so far. and i am kind of stock about which way should i continue with. the performance?? such as y-pipe and rsb stuff. or should i go for appearance? like body kit. what do u guys think??
The performance route. It won't go out of fashion anywhere near as quickly as appearance mods have been known to nor does it have to attract unwanted law enforcement or criminal attention by its mere existence . . .

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