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*brndck* · 03-22-2009, 05:56 AM

so i've got about $1500 to blow on parts rite now and i need to get rid of it before i get wise and pay bills instead.

my dilemma is whether to buy:

cams, t28, head gasket, z32 maf, and injectors ( i already have a power fc waiting to be installed)

or

powered by max super angle kit, rear toe rods, and rear traction rods.

i already have:

redtop sr
greddy custom mid mount intercooler
walbro 255
blitz bov
greddy ras
stock t25
stock injectors
circuit sports cobra downpipe
3" test pipe
greddy dd exhaust
t-pros exhaust manifold
greddy oil cooler and filter relocation
koyorad
greddy coolant swirl pot

and

kts coilovers with z32 uprights
5 lug conversion with 30mm z brakes in front and z brakes in rear with ebrake
power by max ruca
s14 front lca
tein s14 inner tie rods
circuit sports drop outer tie rod ends.
tanabe tension rods
largus sway bars f & r
tanabe strut tower bars

suggestions are welcome, but please offer reasons why, not just 3 words.

LongGrain · 03-22-2009, 01:03 PM

dang thats a tough one. you already have a pretty well rounded setup. its hard to choose.

do you feel like your car is lacking power? or that your suspension is holding you back?

i would make a decision that will suit your driving style best.

Marc240 · 03-22-2009, 01:07 PM

I would go with more power, but try to include Toe links to help you alignment....OR some baller rims

don_bagz · 03-22-2009, 03:27 PM

i say suspension.. whats power if you cant control it.. i mean, you already have suspension stuff, but, im sure there is still room for upgrades..

soreballz · 03-22-2009, 04:59 PM

I voted strip club.

*GSXRJJordan* · 03-22-2009, 07:23 PM

Get the toe rods, cams, t28, HG and injectors - forget the angle for now, and traction rods are never needed.

Should come in under budget.

usdm180sx · 03-22-2009, 08:56 PM

I say finish the suspension after going to the strip club =)

aoiken3 · 03-22-2009, 11:04 PM

take care of the bills before they come back and bite you in the ass. then do what ^^ said

adrians_s13 · 03-23-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdm180sx

I say finish the suspension after going to the strip club =)

this man has priorities of gold!

unlegendary · 03-24-2009, 01:26 PM

yeah moron, get wise and pay bills lol or else. you wanna sell your whole car later on due to bills like most people on the for sale section? just a suggestion.

180sExy · 03-24-2009, 03:22 PM

I say pay bills don't let blow off when you can pay them now. Pay them off an free up cash in the future. I wish I would have payed off my bills instead of blowing them off now I'm trying to get my credit back in the good.

zenki.life · 03-24-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unlegendary

yeah moron, get wise and pay bills lol or else. you wanna sell your whole car later on due to bills like most people on the for sale section? just a suggestion.

oooooooo he got a point!!!!!!

*brndck* · 03-25-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unlegendary

yeah moron, get wise and pay bills lol or else. you wanna sell your whole car later on due to bills like most people on the for sale section? just a suggestion.

anyone who is stupid enough to blow that much $ on a car while ignoring their finances to the point where they're forced to sell their car deserves it.

i am not that moron.

now go fuck yourself.

my bankroll is locked down like james brown

Sonic Motor · 03-26-2009, 12:23 AM

zomg, STRIPE CLUB! Get crunked and wreckless!

ruudbwoy · 03-31-2009, 01:50 AM

this is probably going to sound gay but the way the economy is i would at least takea third to pay bills. then use another third for some less expensive parts, and save the rest......and go to the strip club...lol. but seriously dont spend it all at the strip club

gotspins13 · 03-31-2009, 03:31 AM

i would go to suspension! cus then you get more power and your suspension isnt at its best then you crash and your new power upgrades are a bust!
i always think suspension b4 power

91240sil80 · 04-02-2009, 07:11 AM

count to 10 and the first thing that come to your head, do it

and if you got any extra buy a mcdouble lol

blasting_speed · 04-02-2009, 05:39 PM

It doesn't say if you daily this car or just track it. Do you drift or grip???

I say depending on your situation and the information you gave. You should pay bills.

XperienceM5G · 04-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Sell the car and try to buy the strip club.
That's my vote.

MannylovesLian · 04-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Go With Z32 ($100) and Bigger injectors (555 or 740 both are about $5-600). More Air and More Gas = More Power!

Then Just use the rest on stuff like toe links or nismo power brace. What ever.

Bubba · 04-03-2009, 02:00 PM

I'll read everyones replies later...

I say go power and TUNE.

Your suspension is rather dependable from what I see. Getting that Power FC installed and tuned would be my priority though, and you may as well throw a larger turbo on while you're at it.

Or pay bills and pick up more shifts at work.

bblack_91240 · 04-03-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XperienceM5G

Sell the car and try to buy the strip club.
That's my vote.

Get rid of your debt and enjoy a nice relaxing cruise to the strip club..

aNskY · 04-04-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannylovesLian

More Air and More Gas = More Power!

Not if that air is going through a t25

i voted pay bills, but that makes me a hypocrite, so... put it under the hood

looking4-240 · 04-05-2009, 07:27 PM

I would say do suspension before power but that would also me a hypocrite..... but after a few power modifications i ordered coilovers.....

Enna · 04-06-2009, 08:07 PM

Fuck that shit, get some bitches at the club. Have fun and take your mind off of everything else.

racerocket · 04-15-2009, 11:50 AM

dont pay the bills go to the club...
i say go for more power!!!!

bigOdom1 · 04-15-2009, 04:31 PM

i say the turbo, injectors and maf. save the rest for the little shit that always comes up (whether it be car related or financial shit)
around 300hp in an s chassis is lots of fun.

*bardabe* · 04-15-2009, 06:35 PM

get suspension, I dynoed over 380whp and can't have much fun because of all the god damn body roll of the stock Z32 suspension.

get some real coilovers, subframe collars, tension rods, rucas, power brace, lighten up the drive train, and strengthen the chassis

Om1kron · 04-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

anyone who is stupid enough to blow that much $ on a car while ignoring their finances to the point where they're forced to sell their car deserves it.

i am not that moron.

now go fuck yourself.

my bankroll is locked down like james brown

can I get a JOB then homie haha

*brndck* · 04-15-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardabe

get suspension, I dynoed over 380whp and can't have much fun because of all the god damn body roll of the stock Z32 suspension.

get some real coilovers, subframe collars, tension rods, rucas, power brace, lighten up the drive train, and strengthen the chassis

thats what u get for having a z32! lol j/k.

u no likey kts coilovers? so far i haven't had any issues with em.
i have subframe collars, tanabe tension rods, pbm rucas, nismo power brace, a nismo lightweight flywheel and dss aluminum driveshaft.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

can I get a JOB then homie haha

ya the company i work for is always hiring, but you hafta travel. out of state. for at least a month at a time. pm me if u want details.

View Poll Results: which direction to go
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03-22-2009, 05:56 AM	#1
brndck Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: north san diego county, ca Age: 31 Posts: 6,754 Trader Rating: (95) Rides Gallery: brndck Feedback Score: 95 reviews	which direction to go? moar hp or moar suspension so i've got about $1500 to blow on parts rite now and i need to get rid of it before i get wise and pay bills instead. my dilemma is whether to buy: cams, t28, head gasket, z32 maf, and injectors ( i already have a power fc waiting to be installed) or powered by max super angle kit, rear toe rods, and rear traction rods. i already have: redtop sr greddy custom mid mount intercooler walbro 255 blitz bov greddy ras stock t25 stock injectors circuit sports cobra downpipe 3" test pipe greddy dd exhaust t-pros exhaust manifold greddy oil cooler and filter relocation koyorad greddy coolant swirl pot and kts coilovers with z32 uprights 5 lug conversion with 30mm z brakes in front and z brakes in rear with ebrake power by max ruca s14 front lca tein s14 inner tie rods circuit sports drop outer tie rod ends. tanabe tension rods largus sway bars f & r tanabe strut tower bars suggestions are welcome, but please offer reasons why, not just 3 words. __________________ I am the future Eric Castro http://outslidersandsmokeproduce.blogspot.com/

03-22-2009, 07:23 PM	#6
GSXRJJordan Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 8,910 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Get the toe rods, cams, t28, HG and injectors - forget the angle for now, and traction rods are never needed. Should come in under budget. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

03-22-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,757 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I say finish the suspension after going to the strip club =) __________________ -Norm!

03-22-2009, 11:04 PM	#8
aoiken3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: monterey bay, ca Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	take care of the bills before they come back and bite you in the ass. then do what ^^ said __________________ おれのシルビア大好きだよ！！！

03-22-2009, 01:03 PM	#2
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,724 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	dang thats a tough one. you already have a pretty well rounded setup. its hard to choose. do you feel like your car is lacking power? or that your suspension is holding you back? i would make a decision that will suit your driving style best.

03-22-2009, 01:07 PM	#3
Marc240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would go with more power, but try to include Toe links to help you alignment....OR some baller rims

03-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
don_bagz Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colton in SanBernardoo (socal) Age: 27 Posts: 1,529 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	i say suspension.. whats power if you cant control it.. i mean, you already have suspension stuff, but, im sure there is still room for upgrades..

03-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#10
unlegendary Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SDEEZ! Cali Posts: 609 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah moron, get wise and pay bills lol or else. you wanna sell your whole car later on due to bills like most people on the for sale section? just a suggestion. __________________ Full Time Student for Life

03-24-2009, 03:22 PM	#11
180sExy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Your mother's bedroom!!! So go tell your dad! Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 180sExy Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I say pay bills don't let blow off when you can pay them now. Pay them off an free up cash in the future. I wish I would have payed off my bills instead of blowing them off now I'm trying to get my credit back in the good. __________________ "We have chosen hope over fear."

03-26-2009, 12:23 AM	#14
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03-31-2009, 01:50 AM	#15
ruudbwoy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ft.lauderdale, FL Age: 30 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	this is probably going to sound gay but the way the economy is i would at least takea third to pay bills. then use another third for some less expensive parts, and save the rest......and go to the strip club...lol. but seriously dont spend it all at the strip club

03-31-2009, 03:31 AM	#16
gotspins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorCAl//Sacramento Posts: 942 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would go to suspension! cus then you get more power and your suspension isnt at its best then you crash and your new power upgrades are a bust! i always think suspension b4 power __________________ perfectly said! FJ20ET 16 valve - the holy grail of Nissan engines

04-02-2009, 07:11 AM	#17
91240sil80 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: san diego Age: 26 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	count to 10 and the first thing that come to your head, do it and if you got any extra buy a mcdouble lol __________________ need my aim or phone number ask your mom im sure she still has it

04-02-2009, 05:39 PM	#18
blasting_speed Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Treno di mezzanotte di amore Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	It doesn't say if you daily this car or just track it. Do you drift or grip??? I say depending on your situation and the information you gave. You should pay bills. __________________

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04-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#19
XperienceM5G Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WA Age: 23 Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: XperienceM5G Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sell the car and try to buy the strip club. That's my vote.

04-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#20
MannylovesLian Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LA County Age: 28 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Go With Z32 ($100) and Bigger injectors (555 or 740 both are about $5-600). More Air and More Gas = More Power! Then Just use the rest on stuff like toe links or nismo power brace. What ever.

04-03-2009, 02:00 PM	#21
Bubba Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Age: 29 Posts: 340 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'll read everyones replies later... I say go power and TUNE. Your suspension is rather dependable from what I see. Getting that Power FC installed and tuned would be my priority though, and you may as well throw a larger turbo on while you're at it. Or pay bills and pick up more shifts at work. __________________ Good at wrenching, terrible at electrical. Lord help me... HAHAHA

04-05-2009, 07:27 PM	#24
looking4-240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal OC/LA Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I would say do suspension before power but that would also me a hypocrite..... but after a few power modifications i ordered coilovers.....

04-15-2009, 11:50 AM	#26
racerocket Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: fountain valley Age: 25 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont pay the bills go to the club... i say go for more power!!!! __________________ the beast is runing

04-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#27
bigOdom1 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Auburn/Birmingham AL Age: 29 Posts: 1,821 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: bigOdom1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i say the turbo, injectors and maf. save the rest for the little shit that always comes up (whether it be car related or financial shit) around 300hp in an s chassis is lots of fun. __________________ my car domain that good review thread

04-15-2009, 06:35 PM	#28
bardabe Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCali 951 Age: 23 Posts: 4,351 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 9 reviews	get suspension, I dynoed over 380whp and can't have much fun because of all the god damn body roll of the stock Z32 suspension. get some real coilovers, subframe collars, tension rods, rucas, power brace, lighten up the drive train, and strengthen the chassis __________________ Review Thread RPS CLUTCHES ON SALE! RPS FLYWHEELS ON SALE!! New Products for 2012!

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