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thelynx
12-03-2007, 01:57
From a absolute standard williams.. What would be your first mod you would do.. Not on about kits or tack like that.. Performance or handling wise.

DaveH
12-03-2007, 02:01
de-cat and/or filter (not induction kit, standard airbox with uprated filter)

MAXIBOY
12-03-2007, 02:07
exhaust

Martin
12-03-2007, 11:26
de-cat

J o n
12-03-2007, 11:48
rebuild with forged pistons etc and a turbo from a bus 8)

stan
12-03-2007, 12:02
make sure your std brakes and suspension are in tip-top condition, maybe include Ferrodo DS2500 pads and Brembo Max discs.

From there on you want to concentrate on the engine, and this is really dependent on your budget.

J o n
12-03-2007, 12:04
must say, the Ferrodo DS2500's have really impressed me!

Scougar
12-03-2007, 12:07
Be aware that ds2500 are known for excessive brake dust (but are very highly rated).

Matthew

stan
12-03-2007, 13:26
ive never experienced excessive brake dust.

a brake pad is an abbrasive material...it wears..this is how they work...consequently you get dust. Im always weary of "low-dust" pads...

J o n
12-03-2007, 13:45
ditto, mine seem like standard pads for dust... even so, I'd rather have more dust and more braking power

northy
12-03-2007, 13:47
decat
airfilter
cat back exhaust
manifold
brakes
cams
headwork
chip

in that order

J o n
12-03-2007, 13:52
decat
airfilter
cat back exhaust
manifold
brakes
cams
headwork
chip

in that order

would do decat after the stainless for 2 reasons:

1) decat on stock system sounds bloody horrible

2) decat will blow the baffles out the exhaust! lol

stan
12-03-2007, 15:19
I'd get it running how it should be first.

worn bushes/joints etc would be my first port of call...then modifying.

ollie16v
12-03-2007, 15:22
stainless brake lines :D

Scougar
12-03-2007, 16:47
ive never experienced excessive brake dust.

a brake pad is an abbrasive material...it wears..this is how they work...consequently you get dust. Im always weary of "low-dust" pads...

I don't want to turn this into the "brake dust thread", but DS2500 in Nissans guise (and I assume it is the same material used) produce excessive brake dust compared to many other brands. Perhaps it's the heavier car = more wear. Whatever it is, they are still awesome pad, although others prefer 'porterfields'.

Anyway...
Exhaust/filter/decat (decat = more high end torque, less low end torque).

Then move onto brakes before making any more power. I agree with stan that replacing worn bushes/parts first will yield great results :) Any car over 10 .
years old (and some under that) will benefit vastly from new bushes)
Matthew

Hulio
12-03-2007, 17:30
Neons 8)

Andy P
12-03-2007, 17:57
Service!!

Decat, filter brakes if needed then strip! 8)

Mr.AdamB
12-03-2007, 18:40
1blatently 1st mod should be a supercharger

lol

fasterthanjesus
12-03-2007, 20:39
after a hefty wax and polish, my first mod was a williamsclio.co.uk window sticker.

(still waiting for my replacment mr northy) :wink:

ive done exhaust and decat, and am now still going through the process of getting the standard things done.

clutch, pas, rust (tailgate, drivers door, rear arch (second time - first bodyshop used filler and its a shite job) gearbox refurb on thursday).

if i get a good couple of months, i will have some pennies to look into cams.

i will have spent over 4k after the gearbox and arch is done. :oops: that doesnt include the purchase price.

but its still the best looking/performing car pound for pound.

Daz.
12-03-2007, 20:59
Brakes, Exhaust.

That'll do 8)

Scougar
13-03-2007, 01:01
Depending on the brakes used... they may add more unsprung weight and rotating mass, so will help your car go slowly, less handling but awesome braking hehe.

(but seriously, uprating to better discs is worthwhile if you plan to drive fast all the time ;) , if you can do a 4/6 pot conversion on the cheap (that is lightweight) then excellent :))

As first mods go, making the most of the engine first filter/exhaust/decat would still be the best option imho (declaring on insurance of course).

Matthew

thelynx
13-03-2007, 01:01
Neons 8)

I did say no tack lol :lol: :lol:

Hulio
13-03-2007, 01:34
sorry, couldnt resist it.......

Purple
13-03-2007, 01:52
A cheap go-fast chip that beef up the flat spot round about 3.5k rpm.