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waky53
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 06-2005
Location: Barossa Valley
TOTAL POSTS: 286
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Re: What to do first? Personalising the Exy
1. K&N Air filter- helps the engine breathe better so probably better economy & you are not filling the environment with lots of discarded air filters. $120
2. Cat-back exhaust system. better performance, better economy too if you drive carefully & dont use all that extra performance. Better ground clearance at the back if you are off roading. $800
3. Alutec strut bar - was amazed at the difference it made, no more wallowing feeling, makes the car feel safer & corner better.
4. for personalisation of the car visit the X-trail online shop & get things that appeal to you. If you like chrome you''l be in heaven.
--- Regards Dave, X162 Oct 04 Series 2 ST
Mods Strut bar_Fuel cap holder_earth wires_No door beep_Bonnet Struts_TBS_bash plate_16" Alloys_Rear sway bar_ F&R fogs
High Range 4WD Club
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1/Sep/2006, 10:07 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: What to do first? Personalising the Exy
Melissa,
Send me your exy for a couple of weeks with a blank cheque book and I'll do some magic to it that will leave you both impressed and satisfied
That way you don't have to worry about what to do first LOL
Last edited by jalalski, 1/Sep/2006, 10:48 pm
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1/Sep/2006, 10:48 pm
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BRETT72
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 10-2005
Location: Orange. NSW.
TOTAL POSTS: 1999
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Re: What to do first? Personalising the Exy
quote: Astrofreak80 wrote:
My dilemma is where to start! So what would you do first? Please post what you would do, why you would do it, and what it would cost.
You can buy mine and add your personalised plates.
In all seriousness, my order if starting out fresh would be:
0.5 Alutec strut bar.
1. Change engine oil to Caltex 5w-30 synthetic. $45 from Autobarn.
2. K&N air filter. $110 from Autobarn.
3. IPF Fatboy H4 headlight upgrade. $120 from ARB.
4. Iridium spark plugs. $75 from Autobarn.
5. Run only on Premium Unleaded and do a ECU reset to get the maximum performance. Shell Optimax.
6. Exhaust system improvement to remove the large muffler. Whether the Hi-Tech design or not, just get rid of that damn 44gallon drum from under the rear. $250 - $1500.
7. Chuck the tyres for better ones. Everyone knows my views on the BFG's , so consider the 225/70r16. $1000 - $1250
8. If you have a nudgebar (or not), get a decent set of spotlights. $100 - $500.
9. Pedders Trakryder 40mm spring lift , to give added clearance and more presence amoung the bigger trucks. $550 from Pedders.
10. Aparently by adding as much chrome to your car as possible, the bling factors is unbelieveable. Just ask Jalal.
This list goes on and on, depending on your budget but the simplest ways to get a noticable improvement is the air filter, engine oil and fuel upgrade. All the best.
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2/Sep/2006, 8:29 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: What to do first? Personalising the Exy
Brett,
You left-out one of THE main and most important upgrades and that is the Strut Bar!
That was my #1 mod and I never regretted it.
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2/Sep/2006, 8:33 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: What to do first? Personalising the Exy
quote: Astrofreak80 wrote:
PS - Jalal, u should get your own show on community TV and call it 'Pimp my Exy' LOL. Seriously, ur ride is fabby
hahaha. Nah, the forum is more than enough LOL otherwise am gonna get kicked out of the house
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3/Sep/2006, 6:37 pm
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NPC73
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 12-2004
Location: Mount Isa, QLD
TOTAL POSTS: 1247
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Re: What to do first? Personalising the Exy
Hi Melissa,
My advice on your very first mod is by far over everything else the K&N Air Filter. This mod alone is what has driven me to want more power to which I never thought was possible from an X-Trail. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed. These are available from Jalal's On-Line X-Trail Shop
I'm not sure if you have seen this thread or not, but lets you what we have all done to our rides, Show us your modifications
--- Noel...
Member ID: X-072 (Retired Administrator)
2003 X-trail, TI, Manual, (Series 1) - (with the works)
2013 Toyota Prado, Manual, Turbo Diesel - (Snorkel-K&N-Full Exhaust, 20" Low Profiles, Chrome Bullbar, HID Spots, + All the Bling!)
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3/Sep/2006, 8:50 pm
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