M35 Mods

[Philr32]

What would you guys consider the basic mods that are like a must have for M35s? Coilovers, seats, exhaust, intake, wheels, brake cut mod, boost controller? Other stuff? Say you bought a standard one, what would be the first things you would be buying? Likewise, what do see as pointless or a waste? An example I think I read somewhere was a strut tower bars don't really work with M35s?

[Daleo]

Shift kit, and a large external transmission cooler.

Brake cut mid is really nice, and a full dump to tip 3" exhaust.

Those 4 would be my start point; work your way up from there.

[Artwear]

As above. And the m35 exhaust is restrictive as hell, so dump and cat work helps. Also depending on ks, watch the stock turbo, they tend to starve n cook, so a highflo helped me.

They tend to run hot, so any additional cooling cant hurt longevity.

Also, have money,if no one mentioned that before u got one, start saving. They're a unique lux cruiser that are hard to fault after some coin. At least thats been my experience

[Philr32]

Thanks guys. Any recommendations with the transcooler? Is therea kit or just buy all the bits separately? eBay stuff good or steer clear?

[conan7772]

The stock sway bars are almost useless, and the bushes will probably be worn too.

SuperPro make some solid bars, huge improvement for $250 each.

For me, I like the comfortable stock suspension, though I've never driven one with BC's.

Careful choosing hardness if you do, it's a heavy car and the shock mounts rip out from fatigue.

[joshm35]

Use search function and read through 'what have you done to your stagea lately'

[Philr32]

I have skimmed that thread and will read it in more detail but this was a little different (I thought) as I was looking specifically at the basic "must haves" not at anything and everything people have done.

[joshm35]

Basic must have - sell the stagea and buy an evo

[joshm35]

Mods depend on your needs and driving conditions.

[Philr32]

Hahaha, an Evo wagon would be ideal, quite pricey and rare though.

[Burger]

Hahaha, an Evo wagon would be ideal, quite pricey and rare though.

Haha, pretty sure you're not allowed to import them. Unless they're a personal import. Supposedly 4 in Australia according to a few ads.

(Don't take my word for it though).

[conan7772]

oh and do a HID conversion, cause the factory headlights suck ass

[Philr32]

Haha, pretty sure you're not allowed to import them. Unless they're a personal import. Supposedly 4 in Australia according to a few ads.

(Don't take my word for it though).

Pretty sure you are right on all accounts, I know 2 are in the country.

[Burger]

Pretty sure you are right on all accounts, I know 2 are in the country.

I've only ever seen one. In the 2 ads i've seen over the last 6 months or so, both have stated that there are only 4 in the country.

Edited December 6, 2015 by Burger

[joshm35]

oh and do a HID conversion, cause the factory headlights suck ass

i have the oem hids in my m35.....

[stripey]

i have the oem hids in my m35.....

same... low beams good with height adjustment buuut high beams leave alot to be desired

[joshm35]

Yeah very true. Think i need a whiter bulb

[DrLui]

Before i got my M35 i pre ordered a few things. When i go it i installed Coilovers, HDi intercooler, cat back exhaust, Boost controller, and an ajustable BOV.

All of those combined made a huge difference, but after a day on the track the Stag showed a few weak spots. Overheating, no grip with current tyres and a lot of understeer.

I am now changed the direction which i was going and looking at improving cooling (Alloy radiator, trans cooler, oil cooler, thermo fans etc), after all that I'll be looking at bracing and sway bars and tyres obviously.

[joshm35]

Best upgrade is a new dump pipe to get rid of restriction.

[Philr32]

Sweet