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Howdy, this is my first post so I apologize if it is a bit redundant (I checked the archives, I promise), but I am wondering what some thoughts are for what to do first as far as mods go. I just purchased my first Z (2003 Touring) and am looking to get the most bang for my buck. I'm not trying to build a racer, I'd just like to have a few ideas to begin a plan with.
Also, is ClearBra recommended? My car must have been a garage queen as it only has 9,600 miles on the odometer. Everyone who sees it
assumes it is a new car until I tell them it is an '03; I'd like to keep it that as long as possible.
Thanks for any responses,
dustwun
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CLEARBRA IS A MUST
after that you should invest in a good alignment for your 03. :p
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'05 350Z Chrome Silver Touring
'73 240Z
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350ZTT
'86 300zx N/A (SLOW!)
"All your base are belong to us" - God
Suck. Squeez. Bang. Blow.
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Most bang for the buck?
1) Intake cone filter
2) Replace upper plenum
3) Lightweight flywheel
4) Exhaust
and then when thats not enough:
5) Forced induction (turbos)
In that order (at least if it were me, I'd do it in that order)
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1985 300ZX n/a
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id do that list up until 5, i would do suspension and brake upgrades then forced induction, but that is just me
93 z32 convertible=pearl white, 5 speed
jwt pop-charger, hks hypers, asp underdrive pulley
86 z31 na=super white, 5 speed
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really good point ssm86, I forgot about handling entirely. I was thinking strictly numbers, but you're right. You want a car that can turn and stop before you throw 600 HP its way.
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1985 300ZX n/a
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If you replace the upper plenum, does it void any warranty?
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Yes...I am afraid it does. Modding any engine part will void warranty. However, if you keep your originial, what is to stop you from putting it back on if you had problems...?
I would suggest driving the car until the warranty runs out, then mod it. But that is the boring, geezer, super conservative way to live (what can I say, I am a republican).
Previously owned: 2005 Z Enthusiast, Super Black, 6 spd.
Currently lease: 2006 Pathfinder S, Silver, Auto
"She is (and always will be) my little deuce coupe, you don't know what I got!"
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Modding the car at all will void the warranty, unless you buy Nismo parts for a premium price, and have the dealership install them.
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1985 300ZX n/a