dunstopnow's Progression Thread :)
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dunstopnow's Progression Thread :)
Finally decided to actually take the time and write up an up to date progression thread. ![laugh011](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/laughing-smiley-011.gif)
I've been addicted to reading progression threads, and I love to see how people have changed their cars over time. Looking at Hellaflush and Stancenation makes me jealous. I told myself I want in, so I've been devoting every single paycheck to mod my car. I want my car to be heavily modded before I get out of highschool.
Background Info: I drove the family car that we've kept since 1997 in Kansas (We drove this baby to California), A 1997 Nissan Quest
. After months of searching for cars on craigslist (November 2011 - June 2012), I finally found this 5AT 2005 Lakeshore Slate G35 Coupe for sale. Stalked and Copped. It only had 45k miles and we got it for $13k. ![Big Grin](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Miles (Updated 1/2/13) : 51,445![Driving](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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First order of business was to Darth Vader the car
(Turn all the light colors dark). I bought Black side markers (Ebay), painted the headlight housing black, and blacked out my grill. Also got a Stillen Z-tube.
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Decided to get the reflecting black side markers instead of the clear (Again from Ebay). And went Matte black on the grill instead of Gloss.
This is the part when I start the heavy modding.![Dance](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif)
Actually started to save my paychecks (working part time because of school), and bought an M2 Exhaust (HKS Replica). I fell in LOVE
once I laid it all out and stared at it.
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Exhaust has some leaks, still does; but it doesn't bother me. I'll fix it once I start caring.![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Got around to buying the JWT pop charger, and also an Ebay Neochrome Oil cap.
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Got dyno'd with these mods on a Dynocom DC-15000 we have at my work.
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The A/F was not set. The RPM sensor fell, so the torque was messed up on the third run. Numbers looked low, don't know the reason.
Got a fat paycheck and decided to save another to get these bad boys.
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Stance GR+ coilovers from THMotorsports.
Got them installed and maxed out the rear. Anna rides low. I have to raise her 0.5" to get through the school parking lot
. Scraped everywhere that day. ![Icon30](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/icon30.gif)
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So... I found out why my numbers looked so low on the dyno run. The computer wasn't calibrated right.
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Washed
I was trying out some Burning Blue SR48 Lug nuts. I didn't like the open end.
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Bought those SR48's cause my Lug nut got cross threaded![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Bought B2Designs' 20mm and 25mm spacers. The spacers are top-notch quality. They're beautiful.
![laugh011](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/laughing-smiley-011.gif)
I've been addicted to reading progression threads, and I love to see how people have changed their cars over time. Looking at Hellaflush and Stancenation makes me jealous. I told myself I want in, so I've been devoting every single paycheck to mod my car. I want my car to be heavily modded before I get out of highschool.
Background Info: I drove the family car that we've kept since 1997 in Kansas (We drove this baby to California), A 1997 Nissan Quest
![Biggthumpup](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif)
![Big Grin](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Miles (Updated 1/2/13) : 51,445
![Driving](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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First order of business was to Darth Vader the car
![Icon41](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/icon41.gif)
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Decided to get the reflecting black side markers instead of the clear (Again from Ebay). And went Matte black on the grill instead of Gloss.
This is the part when I start the heavy modding.
![Dance](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gif)
Actually started to save my paychecks (working part time because of school), and bought an M2 Exhaust (HKS Replica). I fell in LOVE
![Stick Out Tongue](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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Exhaust has some leaks, still does; but it doesn't bother me. I'll fix it once I start caring.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
Got around to buying the JWT pop charger, and also an Ebay Neochrome Oil cap.
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Got dyno'd with these mods on a Dynocom DC-15000 we have at my work.
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The A/F was not set. The RPM sensor fell, so the torque was messed up on the third run. Numbers looked low, don't know the reason.
Got a fat paycheck and decided to save another to get these bad boys.
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Views: 49
Size: 77.9 KB](https://g35driver.com/forums/attachments/media-share-g35-coupe-v35/208938d1501363513-dunstopnow-s-progression-thread-photo1-1_zps05a1c6b4.jpg)
Stance GR+ coilovers from THMotorsports.
Got them installed and maxed out the rear. Anna rides low. I have to raise her 0.5" to get through the school parking lot
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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So... I found out why my numbers looked so low on the dyno run. The computer wasn't calibrated right.
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![Icon38](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/icon38.gif)
Washed
I was trying out some Burning Blue SR48 Lug nuts. I didn't like the open end.
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Bought those SR48's cause my Lug nut got cross threaded
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Bought B2Designs' 20mm and 25mm spacers. The spacers are top-notch quality. They're beautiful.
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Last edited by dunstopnow; 01-27-2013 at 02:55 PM.
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Haha yeah my front bumper is on. Intake spacer is coming in after I get some rims. The car has no tune, so it was dyno'd as is.
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New rims coming soon with the next paycheck!!!!! Don't know what to get though. Trying to spend 200$ less a piece
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The exhaust is really loud in the car. It's not annoying to me (bearable). I think the mechanic (I had it installed prof.) did some weld bends. He didn't completely relocate the hanger.