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Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:14 pm
I just joined Nicoclub. My name is Ted Paisley aka TheCablePro. I bought a 2006 M35S in August of 2015 with 150,000 miles on it. Brakes were shot, ran sluggish, but 2nd owner had a stack of receipts from the dealer. Every time the car hiccuped he took it in. Figured it was something fixable and bought it cheap. Immediately installed midrange Powerstop rotors and pads, stops well now! Discovered the air cleaner was in there way too long, replaced it with K&N unit, runs like a champ.
Just received Tein H series springs today as well as KYB struts/shocks all the way around. Wasn't going to pony up $1400 for the OEM stuff. Called local dealer to verify that the non-sport struts/shocks would be compatible. I hope he's right. Guess I'll find out when I do the install this weekend. Want it just a bit lower with more stability but I hope it retains its relatively smooth ride.
Almost forgot, installed TBW engine tray in black. Wow! Love it! Stabilizes most of the plastic including the bumper cover. Took the silly, minuscule, broken front spoiler off and filed it in the round file under miscellaneous (trash can). Replaced front sway bar bushings and stabilizer links, feeling much more solid now. Went with the Moogs, like the smooth quiet ride. Am doing the same in the rear when I install the other new suspension parts.
Trying like hell to improve the mpg. The thing needs another gear or two. 3000 RPM at 80mph, not real efficient. Lotta fun for a pretty big car though. Hasta la vista.
Will post pictures when this round of upgrades is done. Looking forward to all that Nicoclub has to offer. Hope I can contribute as well.