The age old question...

[Frosty_spl]

Im trying to figure out what my next mod should be. Im gonna do what matters more, weather it be coils or a diff.

My car is on stock suspension now, so Im leaning towards coils because my car looks like a donk. But everyone says get a diff before anything else because it makes the most difference.

what do you guys think?

[bigOdom1]

you left this very open, like what do you already have? as far a being able to tell you what is the most beneficial more info is needed.

[projectRDM]

A differential won't do shit if you can't control the car. OE suspension, especially 15 year old OE suspension, is about as solid a wet noodle.

[TravisSW]

Silly, but.
K&N Filter (believe me, best bang for buck, helped my problems out at least)

Tires if you don't already have a good pair. Suspension is a good start.
Maybe brakes or at least new pads. Endless I heard are pretty good.
Kill switch or some kind of security is a good one as well.

Upgrade clutch,flywhee, pressure disc. Hell, maybe even a better battery.

There's a lot really. =x
Just my two cents at least.

[Frosty_spl]

Im stock everywhere + open diff.

I getting a clutch and z brakes soon.

[130sx]

Originally Posted by Frosty_spl

Im stock everywhere + open diff.

I getting a clutch and z brakes soon.

what's this car going to be used for?? zbrakes might be overkill if you're car isn't for the track and it seems you are on a budget since you didn't buy a bunch of mods right off and you made this thread....

I'd do:
suspension (bushings especially)
brakes (if they need work, if not wait until they do and then upgrade)
drivetrain (clutch/flywheel)
engine mods

basically I'd go over the car and anything that's wrong with it replace and upgrade whenever something breaks or requires maintenance...should save you some $$$ since you cant really sell the stock brakes or most other stock part for a whole lot.

[chmercer]

coils and/or wheels and tires

[CKAMC]

coils
wheels and tires
diff

in that order... then you can look into other things

[thepest]

Originally Posted by CKAMC

coils
wheels and tires
diff

in that order... then you can look into other things

thats what I did and now I have a sr20det just waiting to go in.

[Frosty_spl]

cool thanks!

I have 350z wheels i bought for 150 on there now, I will probably use those as daily wheels when I get baller ones.

[ThatGuy]

Suspension > Everything else

[Ameer]

Coilovers are most important. Then you get sway and strutbars with some control arms. If you have any money left over, get your diff welded.

[Mdl_Pin0y]

Yeah get your diff welded by this guy. http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=103145

[kandyflip445]

Bushing kit!

[bigOdom1]

coils/springs and shocks. bushings then diff the 350z wheels are nice get tires as needed. in that order then

[Ca_laurier]

coilovers for sure. if you want a diff just pick up a vlsd for cheap as well.

[Farzam]

Coilovers
Strut bars/sway bars/candy bars
Wheels/tires
bolt ons
welded diff or N/A z32 diff or whatever you decide on

[ms!3]

1-fix what wrong with the car
2-Coils
3-wheels, tires
4-diff
5-what ever else you want, in that order

[95Kouki]

coils...diff...seat...and save all the extra cash and buy tires and enter a ton of events....learn to drive and have a fuck load of fun....enough said

[CA18_S13]

1. I say get it running right. So you don't have to be on the side of the road.
2. I would say suspension and brakes since your in that region any way.
3. Diff
4. Wheels and a decent set of tires unless you know your going past 150mph.
5. Enjoy what you have for a while and expect many more mods to come like motor swaps, different colors, and a whole hell of alot of stares from all kinds of people.

[Flipzide]

honestly, i'd get the diff before the suspension. peg legging sucks.

i had more fun with my car after the diff before i got my suspension. the suspension just added more to the fun.

either way you wont go wrong, but i stand behind the route i took.

[95Kouki]

doin burnouts just aint that fun...with coils you can atleast do some grip drivin...much more fun then just doin burnouts...buy the best coilover system that you can afford...then get a VLSD...r get a bucket so you dont slide out of your seat...and have fun...diff before coils...that is absolutely retarded...well i guess that is what i would expect out of people on the internet...

[Flipzide]

Originally Posted by 95Kouki

diff before coils...that is absolutely retarded...well i guess that is what i would expect out of people on the internet...

or maybe just had different priorities than you.

[Matej]

If you drift and want to have more fun, get a diff, otherwise, get coils.

[breakindrifts]

id get the diff before coils, if you slam your car you might get stuck, the car 3-wheels up driveway if its low.

[95Kouki]

/\/\/\/\/\/\ - offically dumbest excuse to buy a diff before coils...

[breakindrifts]

Originally Posted by 95Kouki

/\/\/\/\/\/\ - offically dumbest excuse to buy a diff before coils...

Thanks for the neutral rep.

Honestly, DIFF is critical. Driving without a diff is like having 1 fucking leg. If you dont plan to drift, or lower your car a lot then get it's not as important sure. But when it comes to bang for buck, LSD makes the most difference.

If you plan to do anykind of roadracing/drifting, then get a damn welded diff for $50 bucks. Then when you learn more you can drop $1000+ on coilovers. Think about how much money you are dumping into suspension if you dont even track your fucking car.

You obviously have open diff...

[TheSquidd]

Originally Posted by breakindrifts

You obviously have open diff...

You obviously are dumb. You can drift open diff, and be fine, in fact the challenge of it will probably help you as a driver. Suspension will truely make the greatest difference. Thanks in advance for that neg rep, sizzle chest.

1. coils
2. track time
3. tires
4. track time
5. welded
6. track time
7. seat
8. track time
9. more tires
10. track time.


10 steps to success.


You can weld your diff at any time for like 20$ at some crappy auto shop. It's not nearly on the level of planning and saving of money that coilovers are.

[Matej]

Originally Posted by TheSquidd

You can weld your diff at any time for like 20$ at some crappy auto shop. It's not nearly on the level of planning and saving of money that coilovers are.

Exactly, that's why you might as well do that first, and have fun with it while saving up for coilovers.

[switchflip]

i got eibach springs and tokico shocks used for 200$ and a welded diff for 100$ i love it... im saving for parts but this is fun till then works great