G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

to mod or not to MOD!!!

Old Apr 16, 2006 | 04:22 AM
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to mod or not to MOD!!!

HMM want to mod my 06 coupe but im thinking itll be a waste of money...
Im planning on buying a sport bike
wouldnt it be a better idea to use the money to buy a bike instead of mods?

what bikes look good but are cheap....

I am plannin ong getting a HKS HI-POWER TI dual exhuast..ikno itll cost a lot...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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Depends on what are your goals if you modify the coupe.

CAI/exhaust for the sound? Sure go for it. For performance? I won't bother as they won't do very much. And since you mentioned getting a bike, it sounds like if you were to mod your coupe it would've been for acceleration performance. I did a bunch of NA mods on my old Z4. They helped a bit, but very little, I regretted bothering to mod the car in the first place. Either get a quicker car/bike, or save the money and leave the car stock. Or get a turbo/supercharger.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GP20
Depends on what are your goals if you modify the coupe.

CAI/exhaust for the sound? Sure go for it. For performance? I won't bother as they won't do very much. And since you mentioned getting a bike, it sounds like if you were to mod your coupe it would've been for acceleration performance. I did a bunch of NA mods on my old Z4. They helped a bit, but very little, I regretted bothering to mod the car in the first place. Either get a quicker car/bike, or save the money and leave the car stock. Or get a turbo/supercharger.
I agree with you. I am planning on getting a SP grill and maybe a lip iono... IMO id rather get a bike instead of a supercharger/turbo...because of GAS PRICES lol...there is no end to it!! and what u gonna do with 400+ hp car.. its not like ur gonna race it.. THERE are always cars that are faster than urs...

Heard that modding ur car is addicting! once u startu cant stop

BTW..which bike looks best and is reliable for the cheapest and reasonable prices? honda, kawasaki, suzuki what?
I do want a louder engline sound though lol.. maybe get me some HKS hiti dual, plenum, grounding, and weapon R intake... itll be damn louder than stock rite?
 

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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mod it
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by truplay8
mod it
cant get any clearer than that +1
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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do body mods, make it look unique, and get the HKS all i can say to describe it is...............****in hotness
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Naw. Do audio mods for the car. It's the area that needs improvement the most.

Save the performance mods for the bike!

I like the yamaha R6 or GSX-R600 or 750. Those bikes are real performers but won't necessarily kill you.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Skip the mod for now and buy a bike! I'm kinda in the same boat and looked at the Honda CBR600RR .

But, I might do neither and just save it for a crib of my own....someday .
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Forget the performance mods, and just go cosmetic. Start with wheels -- it's amazing the difference they can make.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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IMO, just mod the car until it "feels" good... just don't bother modding it to be a beast - the option to get a bike or a project car is always there if you want speed...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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I'd wait until your are bored with your coupe or it just doesn't 'seem to pick up like it used to'

then get some preformence mods.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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LOL . . . Just continue to hang around here. Before you know it, you'll be installing stuff you never thought you would.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by nightrider
BTW..which bike looks best and is reliable for the cheapest and reasonable prices? honda, kawasaki, suzuki what?
That all depends on how much $$$ you are going to spend, if you've ever ridden a street bike before, and how heavy you are. If you're light and new to riding get a 600cc, you will grow out of it if you really get into riding though, or if you are over 200lbs. If you are on a budget go for a Suzuki GSXR 600, they are so common, you can get them cheap and parts are everywhere. Spend a lot on your helmet and leathers and what-have-you, and spend some money on some track time to get used to the bike. Be ready to lay it down and have FUN!!!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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thanks for the posts... well rite now im leanning towards on getting a bike.... and minor mods to the g35 lol
 
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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get the bike! i have the black 06 coupe and a Raven (black) R1. I used to have a CBR 600rr but that got stolen. If your new to riding bikes definitely take the msf course. A lot of people suggest starting on a used 250cc bike which is a great idea. You won't spend a lot of cash, can use it on gear and track time. And it's a fun bike to learn on and you can concentrate better on technique rather than trying to have the bike do the work for you. But...you probably won't listen ( i know i didn't hehe). Just be level headed and respect it because it'll put you on your A** in no time if you don't.

Of course if you do know how to ride, then disregard the information and get a Yammie! hehe. R6's are looking good and with the way they were ran, they came close to putting down the same time's as some superbikes. Have fun!
 
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