View Poll Results: What was the first performance mod you did, or would've done first looking back?
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What is the first performance part you bought?
05-31-2007, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bwinter7
That sounds like the best answer I've heard lol.
Anyway, just put the new Berk w/Apexi on, I like the sound, you dont need to hear it unless you want it to be heard, which is key for driving around at 2am in Albany.
With the money I won from the casino this weekend, I'm gonna be buying either a frankencar cat-back (sounds the least ricey I think, it seems to be more of a "classy" performance sound) or a 350z clutch w/ a findanza alum flywheel.
Anyway, just put the new Berk w/Apexi on, I like the sound, you dont need to hear it unless you want it to be heard, which is key for driving around at 2am in Albany.
With the money I won from the casino this weekend, I'm gonna be buying either a frankencar cat-back (sounds the least ricey I think, it seems to be more of a "classy" performance sound) or a 350z clutch w/ a findanza alum flywheel.
05-31-2007, 02:17 PM
#42
Originally Posted by KRRZ350
Put the cat-back on hold for now, get the aluminum flywheel and/or eliminate the pre-cat's first
05-31-2007, 03:35 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I like your thinking. Perhaps we should turn this into a "I've been there before and it wasn't the smartest 1st mod/any mod, and this is how you should do it. And I/we know this from experience.' I guess an intermediate thread vs the newbie thread.
03-03-2008, 02:23 PM
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03-03-2008, 02:40 PM
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My reccomendation is to plan your mods and get the right parts the first time. IE don't buy a crappy tsudo exhaust that'll sound like bees in a can when you get headers when you can get a cattman for a little more and end up happy with your sound.
Also, try to get most of your major breathing mods done before you tune so you don't waste alot of money getting it tuned 4 or 5 times.
Watch the classifieds for a few weeks and see if you can get used parts for 1/2 the price of retail if you want a good deal
Also, try to get most of your major breathing mods done before you tune so you don't waste alot of money getting it tuned 4 or 5 times.
Watch the classifieds for a few weeks and see if you can get used parts for 1/2 the price of retail if you want a good deal
03-03-2008, 04:49 PM
#52
It seems alot of people did the berk intake, so I am planning on doing that first. I was just wondering where people bought theres? I couldn't really find any on ebay. Do i have to buy it from the Berk website or is there somewhere cheaper maybe. I don't really care spending like 140 on an intake, but if i can I like to save some money. Thanks.
03-03-2008, 05:23 PM
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I don't mean to change the topic or anything, but this seems like a good opportunity for me to ask you a question about my brakes. It seems as if I have warped rotors, and I just bought the car a couple months ago from a senior owner. What brake upgrades would you guys recommend as far as rotors and brakes? I'm not looking to spend a whole lot of money, just the best bang for my buck.
03-03-2008, 06:09 PM
#54
1) brake upgrade (not BBK) -- see earlier post
2) Stage 1 clutch and Fidanza flywheel --------- FTW!!!!
3) next, I'll probably get Ksport coilovers as a B-day present (hey, I've been working really hard, right honey?)
2) Stage 1 clutch and Fidanza flywheel --------- FTW!!!!
3) next, I'll probably get Ksport coilovers as a B-day present (hey, I've been working really hard, right honey?)
03-03-2008, 06:45 PM
#55
^^^ dunno why its so funny 1-ksport coilovers
2-catback
3-intake
4-stillen frontlip
5-stillen side skirts
next-rims, motor, rear lip, paint, then performance
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03-03-2008, 07:14 PM
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03-04-2008, 07:20 PM
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03-04-2008, 09:58 PM
#70
The first few times I got on it at a 45 mph roll after doing the OSCAI, I noticed less midrange than stock, especially the first time
The ECU seemed to adjust pretty quickly though, each time got closer to what had been the normal punch from a 45 mph roll. Now it is at least as strong.
I remember reading somewhere (maybe the intake thread?) that the OSCAI + GAB was about 7-8 hp over stock.
03-05-2008, 03:09 PM
#71
idk ive always wanted to go with berk since i had my 4thgen last year...i havent dynoed without the intake but im at 224hp SAE with a BERK intake..plus its cheaper than most intakes
i heard that Place Racing had the best intakes for our cars but ur gunna have to find that somewhere on ebay or here used...
i heard that Place Racing had the best intakes for our cars but ur gunna have to find that somewhere on ebay or here used...
03-08-2008, 02:59 PM
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03-08-2008, 04:10 PM
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03-08-2008, 05:01 PM
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