Planned Modifications

radtech · 07-05-2005, 06:02 PM

What mods (interior/exterior/performance) are you guys planning?

Delnari · 07-05-2005, 07:37 PM

Mallet Conversion. Maybe the LS7 over the LS2, not sure which one I can afford at this time. Like the carbon fiber hood, trunk, and wing kit being made too.

radtech · 07-05-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Delnari

Mallet Conversion. Maybe the LS7 over the LS2, not sure which one I can afford at this time. Like the carbon fiber hood, trunk, and wing kit being made too.

You mentioned you like the hood, trunk, and wing kit being made. Have you seen them? You have pics?

Also, did you leave a deposit with Malllet yet?

Snowy_Beast · 07-06-2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by radtech

What mods (interior/exterior/performance) are you guys planning?

I plan on changing the turbo, increasing the psi, playing with the fuel injector, the computeur and that would be about it

Maybe forged piston... but will see if the are reliable the way they are

sky_vue · 07-06-2005, 09:50 AM

First thing on my list will be to upgrade the driving lights. Get a HID kit in there so that I ca see at night. The in accordance with my friend above.. milk the turbo for all it's got.

Snowy_Beast · 07-06-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sky_vue

First thing on my list will be to upgrade the driving lights. Get a HID kit in there so that I ca see at night. The in accordance with my friend above.. milk the turbo for all it's got.

Righ On buddy!

theirishgonzo · 07-06-2005, 03:29 PM

i am getting a harnes 4 or 5 point proabley a 5 but just running 4 on dailey drives.
engine
cold air intake
new bov
and
a cf hood

nyguy · 07-06-2005, 04:24 PM

Hmm..

Well, as for what i'm DEFINATELY doing..

Cold Air Intake
HID Conversion
Giovanna Rims
Pirelli Tires
1" drop
Replace front and rear speakers with MB Quarts

As for what i'm NOT sure yet..

Possibly a body kit.. but it depends what they look like, and what type of clearance I will have after already lowering it.

And I want to do something with the stereo. Every car I had, I made it into a competition system, but i'm not sure if that will be possible with the room in the SKY. I know I will replace all the stock speakers. But, I gotta see if I can maybe fit a bass tube, and 2 amps. I really don't want to change the stock headunit, because I like the look of it in the car. I'm wondering if the stock unit will have 2 preouts, or even one if it already comes with a amp, although I doubt the stock deck will have a sub preout. Then again, I heard possibly a sub will be optional, so maybe I can change the stock sub behind the seats with JL Audio sub or something. I'll probably end up changing the stock unit anyways.. which will suck!!. Does anyone know the details of the stereo in the car?

radtech · 07-06-2005, 04:48 PM

I know this is a fantasy, but it would be great if someone offers LS2/LS7 conversion kits with crate motor and all the necessary hardware to do the job yourself. Just like, for example, in a supercharger kit. And Mallet has already confirmed that the stock tranny and differential can withstand +600HP. A ready made kit would save a hell of allot of money. But I guess there are too many variables, besides the tranny & differential, for such a kit to be possible.

Whynot · 08-04-2005, 05:40 PM

first, alaram and I.C.E.
next, lower it maybe an inch.
maybe new wheels to match.
But, I'll stop there.
Too much money wasted on mods on previous/current cars. It's fun, but you don't get your money's worth on some mods. And the resale value is nothing if you want to switch out or upgrade.

marklynn70 · 08-07-2005, 02:10 AM

Wheels seem like the easiest of all changes that can be made with out affecting the bodies beautiful curves.

brentil · 08-07-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by marklynn70

Wheels seem like the easiest of all changes that can be made with out affecting the bodies beautiful curves.

Very true, however they're one of the easiest things to change that will also drastily alter the way the car handled and performs.

marklynn70 · 08-07-2005, 09:49 PM

I will see what stock wheels they have availible before I ever consider changing them out. Most I might do is go wider at tire change time.

DuSpinnst · 08-07-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by marklynn70

I will see what stock wheels they have availible before I ever consider changing them out. Most I might do is go wider at tire change time.

If you go wider you have to watch out for suspention components, depending on the design of them you may experiance rubbing.

marklynn70 · 08-07-2005, 10:33 PM

Had that problem with my 1989 Nissan Pulsar. I went with 195/40 in front and 205/40 in the back. I made it about 2 miles down the road and had to turn around. On curves the car would lean and the tops of the tires would rub the shock towers. So long story less long I ended up with 195/40s all the way around.

DuSpinnst · 08-07-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by marklynn70

Had that problem with my 1989 Nissan Pulsar. I went with 195/40 in front and 205/40 in the back. I made it about 2 miles down the road and had to turn around. On curves the car would lean and the tops of the tires would rub the shock towers. So long story less long I ended up with 195/40s all the way around.

205's do that on a lot of cars.

marklynn70 · 08-07-2005, 10:53 PM

I played around with various side wall going from 40s up to 60s. I went back to 40s.

Rick Tinley Park · 08-08-2005, 04:33 PM

I buy it the way I like it...
It stays the same

RacerX · 08-10-2005, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by radtech

What mods (interior/exterior/performance) are you guys planning?

I may get custom paint.

sky_vue · 08-10-2005, 09:49 AM

black sky (hopefully) then black pearl fire on the side.. whatchathink? (oh yeah.. and HID but I've mentioned that already)

sky_line · 08-11-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by radtech

What mods (interior/exterior/performance) are you guys planning?

NO MODS, FOR ME! AT LEAST FOR THE FIRST YEAR OR SO.....THEN....WHO KNOWS?????

**rick112** · 08-11-2005, 10:21 PM

Same here. This car may become a classic. I want to keep it origional.

Jack_kow · 08-12-2005, 07:13 AM

I think that a detachable hard top would be nice. Especailly in the winter! Stow the soft top away in the trunk and snap on the hard top, what a nice option or after market add-on. What do you think?

You can't always get what you want, but you just might find, you get what you need! - Mick Jagger

07-05-2005, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
radtech First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81 My Photos: (4)	Planned Modifications What mods (interior/exterior/performance) are you guys planning?

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radtech First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81 My Photos: (4)	LS2/LS7 conversion kits? I know this is a fantasy, but it would be great if someone offers LS2/LS7 conversion kits with crate motor and all the necessary hardware to do the job yourself. Just like, for example, in a supercharger kit. And Mallet has already confirmed that the stock tranny and differential can withstand +600HP. A ready made kit would save a hell of allot of money. But I guess there are too many variables, besides the tranny & differential, for such a kit to be possible. Last edited by radtech : 07-06-2005 at 04:52 PM.

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Whynot First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DC Posts: 39 My Photos: (0)	first, alaram and I.C.E. next, lower it maybe an inch. maybe new wheels to match. But, I'll stop there. Too much money wasted on mods on previous/current cars. It's fun, but you don't get your money's worth on some mods. And the resale value is nothing if you want to switch out or upgrade. __________________ Cars: 2002 Honda S2000 2002 Honda Civic

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marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	Wheels seem like the easiest of all changes that can be made with out affecting the bodies beautiful curves. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

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marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	I will see what stock wheels they have availible before I ever consider changing them out. Most I might do is go wider at tire change time. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

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07-05-2005, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Delnari First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 554 My Photos: (1)	Mallet Conversion. Maybe the LS7 over the LS2, not sure which one I can afford at this time. Like the carbon fiber hood, trunk, and wing kit being made too.

07-06-2005, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
sky_vue First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 248 My Photos: (0)	First thing on my list will be to upgrade the driving lights. Get a HID kit in there so that I ca see at night. The in accordance with my friend above.. milk the turbo for all it's got.

07-06-2005, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
theirishgonzo First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: outside of detroit Posts: 205 My Photos: (0)	i am getting a harnes 4 or 5 point proabley a 5 but just running 4 on dailey drives. engine cold air intake new bov and a cf hood

07-06-2005, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
nyguy First 2000 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 16 My Photos: (0)	Hmm.. Well, as for what i'm DEFINATELY doing.. Cold Air Intake HID Conversion Giovanna Rims Pirelli Tires 1" drop Replace front and rear speakers with MB Quarts As for what i'm NOT sure yet.. Possibly a body kit.. but it depends what they look like, and what type of clearance I will have after already lowering it. And I want to do something with the stereo. Every car I had, I made it into a competition system, but i'm not sure if that will be possible with the room in the SKY. I know I will replace all the stock speakers. But, I gotta see if I can maybe fit a bass tube, and 2 amps. I really don't want to change the stock headunit, because I like the look of it in the car. I'm wondering if the stock unit will have 2 preouts, or even one if it already comes with a amp, although I doubt the stock deck will have a sub preout. Then again, I heard possibly a sub will be optional, so maybe I can change the stock sub behind the seats with JL Audio sub or something. I'll probably end up changing the stock unit anyways.. which will suck!!. Does anyone know the details of the stereo in the car?

08-07-2005, 10:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	Had that problem with my 1989 Nissan Pulsar. I went with 195/40 in front and 205/40 in the back. I made it about 2 miles down the road and had to turn around. On curves the car would lean and the tops of the tires would rub the shock towers. So long story less long I ended up with 195/40s all the way around. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

08-07-2005, 10:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	I played around with various side wall going from 40s up to 60s. I went back to 40s. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

08-08-2005, 04:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Changes??? I buy it the way I like it... It stays the same

08-10-2005, 09:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
sky_vue First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 248 My Photos: (0)	black sky (hopefully) then black pearl fire on the side.. whatchathink? (oh yeah.. and HID but I've mentioned that already)

08-11-2005, 10:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Same here. This car may become a classic. I want to keep it origional.

08-12-2005, 07:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jack_kow First 2000 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20 My Photos: (0)	Add-on I think that a detachable hard top would be nice. Especailly in the winter! Stow the soft top away in the trunk and snap on the hard top, what a nice option or after market add-on. What do you think? You can't always get what you want, but you just might find, you get what you need! - Mick Jagger Last edited by Jack_kow : 08-12-2005 at 07:15 AM.