Next mod?

JerWA · 02-10-2011, 01:16 AM

This has probably been asked before but I'm not having much luck with the searches here. Feel free to point me to existing posts or whatever as applicable.

Like my sig says, car is an '09 base sport with AT. Full Nismo S-Tune body kit. Conti DWS 285/35R19 rears probably going to stay on the car awhile since new wheels & tires is a serious investment. Stillen G3 CAI. GT Haus Meisterschaft full CBE (stock cats). It's been tuned by a local shop for ~310 rwhp.

I've got an ARK GRIP coming soon to replace the too-loud-for-me GT Haus setup. I'd be ok with it being this loud if I was making 200 hp more than I am. As it is I'm just advertising a beating I can't deliver.

Looking for HFCs/ART pipes to compliment the ARK GRIP. In the hopes it will make up for any power difference in the systems, and maybe even net me a bit of a gain without going back to being too loud.

Was thinking a pulley set after that, which may conclude my mods for the year due to financial reasons.

My question is should I be looking at something else in the $300-$500 range instead of HFCs/ART pipes/pulley?

And what should I do with the $250-500 after that?

It's a daily driver (and filthy right now, shame on me) and mostly a stoplight warrior. Don't think there's a whole lot of point in upgrading any suspension bits until I can afford some sticky tires, but I could be wrong? This is why I ask.

Any advice, tips, tricks appreciated.

GZ3 · 02-10-2011, 09:33 AM

i think your right on track, especially since you have an exhaust coming. And to be more specific, i would recommend the ART pipes over HFC or test pipes...good luck man, that ARK exhaust is beautiful

02-10-2011, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
JerWA Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 53 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Next mod? This has probably been asked before but I'm not having much luck with the searches here. Feel free to point me to existing posts or whatever as applicable. Like my sig says, car is an '09 base sport with AT. Full Nismo S-Tune body kit. Conti DWS 285/35R19 rears probably going to stay on the car awhile since new wheels & tires is a serious investment. Stillen G3 CAI. GT Haus Meisterschaft full CBE (stock cats). It's been tuned by a local shop for ~310 rwhp. I've got an ARK GRIP coming soon to replace the too-loud-for-me GT Haus setup. I'd be ok with it being this loud if I was making 200 hp more than I am. As it is I'm just advertising a beating I can't deliver. Looking for HFCs/ART pipes to compliment the ARK GRIP. In the hopes it will make up for any power difference in the systems, and maybe even net me a bit of a gain without going back to being too loud. Was thinking a pulley set after that, which may conclude my mods for the year due to financial reasons. My question is should I be looking at something else in the $300-$500 range instead of HFCs/ART pipes/pulley? And what should I do with the $250-500 after that? It's a daily driver (and filthy right now, shame on me) and mostly a stoplight warrior. Don't think there's a whole lot of point in upgrading any suspension bits until I can afford some sticky tires, but I could be wrong? This is why I ask. Any advice, tips, tricks appreciated. __________________ 2009 370Z Base/Sport A7 — Black — [ Stillen G3 CAI • ARK GRIP • NISMO S-Tune Body Kit • +Tune +Nav +Sub +Tint • DWS 255/35R19 Front, 285/35R19 Rear]

02-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	i think your right on track, especially since you have an exhaust coming. And to be more specific, i would recommend the ART pipes over HFC or test pipes...good luck man, that ARK exhaust is beautiful __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD