How many performance mods (non OEM) have you made to your Q

Post by **redmanfx** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:24 am

Performance Mods include things like: RB/NICO ECUBig brake upgradeExternal transmission cooler on 90-93 Q'sJDM trannies/enginesracing rimsNOS

Performance Mods do not include:Tinted windowsWind DeflectorsChrome pilllars

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:29 am

i counted about 20 for my Q

Post by **redmanfx** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:31 am

I had more choices but it only listed 3 in the poll??? I had 7 to 8 and more then 8 as well..

Post by **DrewQ45** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:32 am

elwesso wrote:i counted about 20 for my Q

Yeah.... I think 5-6 is easy to come by. We need a "7 or more" cateogory.

Post by **goody90q45** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:41 am

Can we count handling mods- rear active (or T) sway bar, Jeff's FTSB, maybe Silverstars?

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:42 am

Yes suspension mods count, but headlights dont... Only things that either directly make the car faster (either in a straight line, make the car stop faster, or make it turn faster)

I added a choice

Post by **AZhitman** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:48 am

JWT ECU, Eibach lowering springs, Tokico blues, 4.08 rear diff, NGK Platinum (one step colder) plugs, 20mm Active rear bar, chrome 2004 Q45 Premium wheels, 275/40ZR18 BFG KDW-S, polyurethane bushings, custom front strut tower brace, home-brewed Ram Air system, SS brake lines, Hawk pads, SP rotors, SilverStars, all Mobil 1 fluids.

Exhaust mods coming soon!

Post by **Q45tech** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:18 am

What about as soft [fast wearing] tires ...............tires that only last 15,000 miles [not counting camber errors].

The NUMBER 1 Performance MOD!

After all you can have the best most expensive suspension coilovers shocks adjustable everything and brake mods WITH HARD [400+ tread wear] tires AND NEVER EQUAL the as new performance in Skip pad or braking or acceleration.

Post by **Jesda** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:34 am

Not many...

Jeff's FSTBRob's ECU93 TCU from Rob.

But they all make a huge difference.

I upgraded my headlights, which was the most effective $8 I've spent.

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:35 am

Perf:Tein SpringsKYB New SR Special ShocksTSW Wheels (19")General Exclaim UHP tires 245f, 275rNGK Iridium IXAmsoil engine oilRedline trans fluidStillen front lip (improves aerodynamics according to Stillen)

NON perf:tintcurtainsmirror tasselSylvania Silverstar headlights, fogs and blinkersNissan CIMA GT grillechrome Infiniti steering wheel badge

I can't select a poll because there's no poll for anything between 6 and 10 and I'm on 8.

Post by **ddrumman** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:48 am

Where a few members are concerned, all you gotta do is look at their sig. I guess if you don't want to count the OEM rims of a 2001 Q, it would be 5 for me.

Post by **jamesmost** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:58 am

all in sig. there are more as well - also perfect maintence record

Post by **redmanfx** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:09 am

I had 7-8 on the poll and more than 8 but it didn't show up after it was posted. Maybe if one of the Moderators could add them....

JWT TCURB/NICO ECUNGK platnum plugsJDM transmissionHawk HP padsRussell SS brake linesSlotted RottorsJeffs FSTBSmaller Diameter Drive shaft External transmission cooler for the 1st gen.Subframe Collars and spacersCalifornia Custom springsTokico Blues

Coming soon: O-Z all aluminum racing wheels with Pirelli P Zero's 4:08 rear end with the "5 to a 6 bolt adapter"!SPL adjustable Tension rods

The rest is all cosmetic and replacement OEM parts like "new" knock sensors and hoses.....

Post by **DrewQ45** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:44 am

I'm sure I have more but....

Updated Chain Guides (T3)18” Motoforge racing wheels Sumito HTR+ tiresSS BrakelinesZinc Plated Drilled & Slotted RotorsStillen Solid Tension RodsNico ECU93’ TCU (1st gear start)Jeff’s FSTBRear Sway Bar (from active Q)B&M transmission CoolerJDM TransmissionTociko Shocks all aroundCali Custom lowering springs (in waiting)Mobil 1 full synthetic engine and gear oilPoineer HU, Infinity Kappa fronts, Kenwood rears and Cerwin-Vega Subs

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Tue May 23, 2006 1:36 pm

It seems most of mine slow the Damn thing down!

My FSTBZ32 Calipers, custom ground and paintedZ32 Cross Drilled and slotted ortorsHawk brake padsSS Brake LinesDOT4 brake fluidSynthetic OilSynthetic transmission fluidTokiko BluesCali Custom Lowering SpringsRear Subframe BushingsAdjustable Upper & Lower Control Arms18 x 8 with 245/45/18 front Z rated tires18 x 9 with 275/35/18 rear Z rated tiresNICO ECUStillen POP ChargerCustom 2.25" SS Exhaust with X-pipe and straight through resonators and mufflersHigh-Flow Catalytic ConvertersPunched out Pup Cats

Post by **Q45man1** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:17 pm

I just had minor mods at this time.

magnum cross drilled rotorsAkebono padsK&N filter

Future mods:20" rimsSwift lowering springs

Post by **Rex** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:21 pm

I just bought one after someone did all the (hard) work ... 'cause I'm lazy.

Rob listed about 14 mods .

Post by **louiegz** » Wed May 24, 2006 5:55 pm

Let's see. FSTB, Active rear sway bar, Blues and 97 Q rims with 255/60/16 on them. That's 4.

Post by **maxnix** » Thu May 25, 2006 2:02 am

Q45tech wrote:What about as soft [fast wearing] tires ...............tires that only last 15,000 miles [not counting camber errors].

The NUMBER 1 Performance MOD!

After all you can have the best most expensive suspension coilovers shocks adjustable everything and brake mods WITH HARD [400+ tread wear] tires AND NEVER EQUAL the as new performance in Skip pad or braking or acceleration.

Well, it depends if one is considering modifications that actually produce real world performance gains or just alterations that satisfy owners fantasies!

Few have the data, many have the faith.

Post by **Rex** » Thu May 25, 2006 2:34 am

Q45tech wrote:What about as soft [fast wearing] tires ...............tires that only last 15,000 miles [not counting camber errors].

The NUMBER 1 Performance MOD!

After all you can have the best most expensive suspension coilovers shocks adjustable everything and brake mods WITH HARD [400+ tread wear] tires AND NEVER EQUAL the as new performance in Skip pad or braking or acceleration.

My current tires are 280 rated (Continental & Yokohama's), previous set was 140 (Bridgestone RE040's). I replace tires annually (or more often) which equates to <10k per set. Oddly enough, people are more than willing to buy a tire that used?!?!

Of course, I also do not believe you can compare wear ratings across manufacturers . So, it's really hard to say how much harder/softer a tire is using the wear rating alone. Though I can agree anything >300 is going to be noticeably harder netting less performance.

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