where to start??
where to start??
ok so as some of yall know i sold my z32 to get a z33... im wanting to hold on to warranty so i will only upgrade with nismo performance parts for now.... what should i do 1st? and what is worth the money? should i go suspension 1st? or engine up grade 1st? i prolly wont being doing much drag (did it all in my z32) but prolly autoX... suspension 1st is what im thinking i should do what yall think?
I usually see LSD and Sways as being popular mods for AutoX. I'd go check that out. I'm sure there's some AutoX guys that will pipe in and give better suggestions. :p
To the warranty concerns:
I keep seeing this stuff about using only NISMO parts (not that there's anything wrong with them), just read the fine print on the warranties:
http://www.nissanusa.com/owning/faqs/warranty.html
Quote »Can I modify my vehicle or add accessories not authorized by Nissan?
Your Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover repairs for damage or conditions which are determined to be due to the installation or use of non-Genuine Nissan Accessories available at the time you order or purchase your new Nissan, as well as after purchase from your Nissan dealer.[/quote]The only advantage to using NISMO parts is that if one of those parts causes damage (which would probably only happen due to a poor install or poor driving habits, like driving in two feet of water) then that part that was damaged is still considered under warranty.
Installing most aftermarket parts will not completely VOID the warranty on all other parts. If you slap on a turbo and blow your engine or wreck your transmission, then it's quite obvious what the dealer will tell you... however, you bolt on a new HKS HiPower exhaust and take your car in for transmission service... they can't just refuse the service the transmission under warranty because of the modded exhaust unless they PROVE that the damaged to the transmission was caused by your exhaust install. Dealerships will probably try to scare you into thinking you have voided your warranty while you have NOT. Check SEMA regulations on aftermarket parts as well if you want more proof about warranties.
The same rules apply for any of the extended warranties.
Modified by Low_Cost at 4:10 PM 3/27/2008
To the warranty concerns:
I keep seeing this stuff about using only NISMO parts (not that there's anything wrong with them), just read the fine print on the warranties:
http://www.nissanusa.com/owning/faqs/warranty.html
Quote »Can I modify my vehicle or add accessories not authorized by Nissan?
Your Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover repairs for damage or conditions which are determined to be due to the installation or use of non-Genuine Nissan Accessories available at the time you order or purchase your new Nissan, as well as after purchase from your Nissan dealer.[/quote]The only advantage to using NISMO parts is that if one of those parts causes damage (which would probably only happen due to a poor install or poor driving habits, like driving in two feet of water) then that part that was damaged is still considered under warranty.
Installing most aftermarket parts will not completely VOID the warranty on all other parts. If you slap on a turbo and blow your engine or wreck your transmission, then it's quite obvious what the dealer will tell you... however, you bolt on a new HKS HiPower exhaust and take your car in for transmission service... they can't just refuse the service the transmission under warranty because of the modded exhaust unless they PROVE that the damaged to the transmission was caused by your exhaust install. Dealerships will probably try to scare you into thinking you have voided your warranty while you have NOT. Check SEMA regulations on aftermarket parts as well if you want more proof about warranties.
The same rules apply for any of the extended warranties.
Modified by Low_Cost at 4:10 PM 3/27/2008
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Re: where to start?? (sonsters)
I'm gonna try out the AutoX this year (at least once) so i am interested in what the autoX guys have to say about this subject.....
My thoughts would be, the cars stock suspension is already made for great handling, add some power then see what you need as far as handling goes.... I hope thats not wrong cuz its what i'm doing, but i am not making my car strictly autoX, its just my toy.... Sway sounds like a good investment for autoX but i wanna see how i handle with how i am first. That and the open race day is in like 2 weeks for autoX (SCCA) here in Columbus, and i don't have money for sway bars....
My thoughts would be, the cars stock suspension is already made for great handling, add some power then see what you need as far as handling goes.... I hope thats not wrong cuz its what i'm doing, but i am not making my car strictly autoX, its just my toy.... Sway sounds like a good investment for autoX but i wanna see how i handle with how i am first. That and the open race day is in like 2 weeks for autoX (SCCA) here in Columbus, and i don't have money for sway bars....
Re: where to start?? (rmezz13)
yeah i saw one of myfriends race an 07 or 08 stock z and got like 3 racing lotus's, miatas, s2000.... which all those cars are like go-karts with a beast of an engine lol but hes a da*m good driver