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Jay Wood · 09-29-2001, 03:12 AM

I finally got my new parts put on. An apex n1 exhaust, tokico shocks, and eibach springs. Next to come is an intake and brake upgrade.  Just thought id keep everybody posted. Oh...i like the parts and i recomend them to any who are planning similar upgrades.

mrace240sx · 09-29-2001, 01:01 PM

Congrats Jay, come on lets get some reviews on that stuff.
Give us the details, how does the car feel?
Need more info hehe

*drifterx* · 09-29-2001, 08:57 PM

which brake upgrade are u doing? 300ZX or just slot/x drilled?
for pads i would advise Axxis cuz it is a good price for good performance and will last through street driving....

for intake, r u going with CAI or just Injen? how much money are u looking to spend... they have some good ones from I'ven or OBX for a really good price... or u can get hotshots for like $130-150... for Injen for over $200

*transient* · 09-29-2001, 11:04 PM

actually, enjuku racing has the Injen for 180.

Jay Wood · 09-30-2001, 02:16 AM

As far as the suspension goes, the ride is a whole lot stiffer and i can take turns a little faster without hearing my tires start to break loose. The car does not sit as low as i wanted it too but i still have the stock rims so if I ever get something a little bigger (like 17's) it will probably look better. Also, it will take time to fully break in the suspension so i hope that it will end up a little lower and the handeling will get a little more agressive. As far as the exhaust...well the car is louder,  the highend feels a lot more powerful, and the best part, i dont notice any low end power loss.  
      As far as the intake, i plan on getting the injen w/c.a.e. For brakes, sloted roters and hopefully some endless brake pads. I was also looking into a gude complete head for my engine. Thats gonna have to wait till christmas time though. But yeah,  brakes and intake should be done by early to mid november.  Any reccomendation on brands for brake rotors?

*drifterx* · 09-30-2001, 11:37 AM

my ride has the 1.8" drop from sprint and i think it is done settlin... 2 months now.... it is pretty good... perfect for racing however i do bottom out some time and often scratch my exhuast.... but it is not too much.. like once a week....

09-30-2001, 11:52 AM

I bottom out and scratch my exhaust and my suspension is completely stock. No matter how careful I am. So, it's nothing that's gonna change.
Congrats, Jay!

09-29-2001, 03:12 AM	#1
Jay Wood Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I finally got my new parts put on. An apex n1 exhaust, tokico shocks, and eibach springs. Next to come is an intake and brake upgrade.  Just thought id keep everybody posted. Oh...i like the parts and i recomend them to any who are planning similar upgrades.

09-29-2001, 01:01 PM	#2
mrace240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats Jay, come on lets get some reviews on that stuff. Give us the details, how does the car feel? Need more info hehe

09-29-2001, 08:57 PM	#3
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	which brake upgrade are u doing? 300ZX or just slot/x drilled? for pads i would advise Axxis cuz it is a good price for good performance and will last through street driving.... for intake, r u going with CAI or just Injen? how much money are u looking to spend... they have some good ones from I'ven or OBX for a really good price... or u can get hotshots for like $130-150... for Injen for over $200

09-29-2001, 11:04 PM	#4
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	actually, enjuku racing has the Injen for 180.

09-30-2001, 02:16 AM	#5
Jay Wood Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As far as the suspension goes, the ride is a whole lot stiffer and i can take turns a little faster without hearing my tires start to break loose. The car does not sit as low as i wanted it too but i still have the stock rims so if I ever get something a little bigger (like 17's) it will probably look better. Also, it will take time to fully break in the suspension so i hope that it will end up a little lower and the handeling will get a little more agressive. As far as the exhaust...well the car is louder,  the highend feels a lot more powerful, and the best part, i dont notice any low end power loss.         As far as the intake, i plan on getting the injen w/c.a.e. For brakes, sloted roters and hopefully some endless brake pads. I was also looking into a gude complete head for my engine. Thats gonna have to wait till christmas time though. But yeah,  brakes and intake should be done by early to mid november.  Any reccomendation on brands for brake rotors?

09-30-2001, 11:37 AM	#6
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my ride has the 1.8" drop from sprint and i think it is done settlin... 2 months now.... it is pretty good... perfect for racing however i do bottom out some time and often scratch my exhuast.... but it is not too much.. like once a week....

09-30-2001, 11:52 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	I bottom out and scratch my exhaust and my suspension is completely stock. No matter how careful I am. So, it's nothing that's gonna change. Congrats, Jay!