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Old 02-22-2009, 07:18 PM   #1
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5th Gen Modifications

Under construction....

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Suspension, Chassis, Handling

General 5th Gen Suspension Thread:

5th Gen Suspension Thread

Strut/Shock and Spring Information

http://www.shiftice.com/spring_strut_decision.html

Pictures of Lowered 5th Gens

5th Gens "Dropped" Thread

How long to Tokico Illuminas typically last?

Average Life of Tokico Illuminas

Tein Super Street Coilover discussion:

Tein SS Coilovers...Inputs!!!

See also the Stickies in the Advanced Handling forum for more information:

http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...is-braking-68/

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Exhaust

Exhaust setups and sound clips:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...und-clips.html

General headers discussion:

5th Gen / 5.5 Gen Header Thread

"New Version" OBX headers discussion:

New v2OBX headers?

Megan Racing Catback discussions:

Megan Racing Cat Back Pictures and Video

Anyone else still waiting for their Megan Racing catback?

Who's got it? Megan Racing OE-RS catback!!
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Intakes

Too many to list... j/k... working on finding a good summary.

Ghetto Air Box (GAB):

GAB - minus the ghetto

Using a Landrover MAF (or just bigger MAF housing in general):

Land rover MAF housing
Big Bore MAF (technical discussion)
Big Bore MAF (general discussion)

Intake manifold spacers:

Phenolic Spacer Development for VQ35s

More to follow on this topic....

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Brakes

Brake Pads and Rotors:

The Great Brake Pad And Rotors Thread.

http://www.shiftice.com/brake_choice.html

Z32 Brakes on 5th - 5.5 Gen:

300ZX TT Brakes on...thoughts, comments, and pics
300zx BBK questions

6th Gen Brakes on 5th - 5.5 Gen

6th gen rotors/calipers installed...pics and thoughts
6th gen brakes in 5th gen..GOOD news and BAD news
all the info. you need for the 6th gen front brake upgrade
6th gen brakes on a 5.5 HOW TO?

Wilwood Brake Kits
Wilwood/fastbrakes install
Reinstalled wilwoods + 2pc rotors (oh, and have a new baby too)

Other Big Brake Kit Options

Any have the Stillen BBK?
Stillen BBK w/13" 1pc rotor and 2-piston caliper for <$950?

Look for AP Racing, Brembo, and K Sport options as well.

Other Brake Discussions

Car&Drivers' "BOOST" mag article on BBKs negative side-effects(LOOOONG)

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Rims and Tires

5th Gen rims and tires thread:

5th Gen Wheel/Tire Specs Thread
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Body Kits, Spoilers, etc

Pictures of Exterior Mods:

5th Gen Bodykits, Lighting, Exterior Modifications Pictures

Stillen Classic Lip Pictures

$tillen classic lip 02-03

G35 Spoiler on a 5th Gen:

http://forums.maxima.org/2978032-post17.html
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/686837

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Lighting

More to follow....

HID:

Post your HID retrofit how-to HERE

Fog light information:

How happy are you with your fogs & which do you have?

Sticky? Fog Light/Headlight Comparison Thread

LED License Plate Lights:

LED License plate lights

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Interior

More to follow....

Metal Maxima's Project

INTERIOR OVERHAUL WORKLOG (V1.2): Corrections & Upgrades

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Electronics, Audio, Video, other ICE

More to follow....

ICE Pictures:

5th Gen Aftermarket Headunit and Other ICE Pictures


Ashtray navi mod (sorry, don't know what else to call it):

The last time Navi ashtray mod. (Clear pictures)


Grounding

OEM Electrical System Upgrade II of II: BIG THREE, Grounding Kit Big Brother (HOW-TO)

Much more information and discussion here:

http://forums.maxima.org/audio-electronics-21/

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Transmissions, Clutches, Flywheels, VB Mods

More to follow....

350Z Clutch on a 2002-2003

350Z Clutch, 03 Tranny, Rear Main Seal...(Pics)
vq35hr clutch with fidanza flywheel

Free Short Throw Shifter (2002-2003)

Free Sts........
Free STS - Improved version. Perfect parts list.

Shifter Bushings (2002-2003)

ES Shifter Bushings & Watkins STS
Installing ES Bushings under the Shifter Assembly

Clutch and Flywheel combination discussion:

Flywheel/Clutch

6th Gen Transmission in a 5.5 Gen:

6th gen transmission ?
Getting my 6mt tranny replaced with a 6th gen one

Fidanza Flywheel in a 5.5 Gen:

Fidanza Flywheel w/ Stock Clutch

Transgo Shift Kit for Automatics:

TransGo Shift Kit

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Engine Management, Piggybacks, Reflashes

More to follow...

General Piggyback Information:

Thread to consolidate info about SAFC/VAFC, SMT-6/7 and EU
http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/ecu.asp

ECU Pinouts:

ECU Pinout cheat-sheets (large images, 1000+px wide)

UTEC in a 5.5 Gen:

UTEC Plug and Play harness for the 5.5 !!!!
UTEC is in..........

Apexi SAFC/VAFC Wiring Diagrams:

http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/images/ecu-safc.jpg
'01 VAFC Diagram
VAFC-II Wiring Diagram
VAFC-II setup template
VAFCII Questions + Tuning Advice


Timing Advance:

Timing Advance - Definitive Proof
How to Advance Timing using the Nissan consult tool??

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