| I would take out all the emission controls (air pump, charcoal canister, exhaust gas recirculation, etc.) and gut the cat or grab a catless midpipe. Doing this frees up some space for a catch can (most of the time), so I would install one of those second. I would hook up a wideband AFR gauge and play around with an Access Port* (*only on OBD2 cars, if it is OBD1 or earlier I would leave it alone b/c I don't want to pay it out the butt for a proper standalone). I would relocate as many things in the engine bay as possible (battery, fluid reservoirs, etc.) to get a clean and freed-up look. I would go CAI, not necessarily for increased performance, but it's just that stock intakes are big and ugly with the airbox and everything. I would try to tuck/remove/rework some of the wires and hoses in the engine bay to get it looking even cleaner (I am not an electrical engineer or anything, so I would never go as far as to do my own wiring). Lastly, I would scrap the ABS if I am really after a super clean look. |
NWSSep 5, 2015 6:40 PM
| I'm definitely doing coilovers and wheels first for my Maxima. That's just while I'm in college, but I plan to install a turbo after college. Those would technically be my first mods, speaking of just my plans. On the other hand, I'm thinking about not.....I kinda want an E46. |
| Just need to find out how to quote this every time so I can dodge the stupid 30-character limit. |
| Tires. Anyone (meaning you three above me) who says different is fucking retarded. That is, of course, if I'm driving the car every day. If it's a project,like my 240Z, engine/suspension/drivetrain/wheels/tires/interior shit is all happening at once so it doesn't really matter. Basically whatever fits on the car first during reassembly becomes the first modification. |
Negative-TravisSep 9, 2015 8:09 PM
| I'm dead. Don't come looking for me. |
hardhitta71194 said: And most people don't have the money to do engine/suspension/drivetrain/wheels/tires/interior all at once. Lol Neither do I. I'm just stockpiling shit as I can afford it. |
| I'm dead. Don't come looking for me. |
| In order of most important with basic budget: 1) Tires> Upgrade to Touring or High wet performance Z rated. Wheels too if needed. 2) Brakes> Pads and rotors, rear drum swap to rotors, larger but no need for slots or holes. 3) Suspension. Probably coil-overs and new sway bars. 4) Engine bushings for FWD. Gotta loose the torque steer. Definitely an LSD if $$ permits. 5) Performance> CAI, less restrictive exhaust. Can't gut the pipe since I live in an emission state. Flashed ECU/ chip for now. 6) Cosmetic upgrades (modernized appeal). For me, Safety first, then handling, then performance, then cosmetics based on experience. |
| First mod for me would be tints! it's feels like everyone is staring if I don't have tints. after that exhaust or intakes. |
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