Modding... where to start?
 

Reading more and more of this forum and it's starting to get overwhelming. I think I want it all :-)
I've got a 2015 base with a rear deck spoiler. Splash guards are going on next week. My know-how is limited but I'm willing to learn. What next that's not too complicated and overly expensive?
TIA

Exhaust ! open that growl up

id start with drop in air filters and post maf tubes.... cheap and comparable gains to a CAI
id recommend AFE, cosworth, as they are dry....i dont recommend K&N to anyone, ever.


Do you want to start with looks or power?

GTR Start button for at least 5hp :icon17:

Theres my more paranoid version DiY.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-swap-out.html

Or another members easier version that you need to be a little careful with.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ternative.html

We do have an extensive DiY section with many things covered that you could do yourself if you have the tools and time and some help.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d.../?daysprune=-1

:iagree:

GTR start button very easy and affordable. GL!

My first mod was K&N drop ins.... :)

Performance before appearance :P

At least in my opinion...

I am planning on doing the stillen intakes, then catback exhaust, with HFC here in the future and in that order. Then maybe a 1" drop with springs and nice shocks?

Honestly, I've always just taken cars to dealerships and not thought much about it. I'd like to become much more acquainted with this car. I'm looking to start with simple things that I can do. IOW, I don't want to start something that's complicated and become discouraged. Combination of looks/power mods of course!

In that case, Id say get some drop in filters from AFE or cosworth. Just pop in and out of your airbox.... 2 mins tops for this mod and its proven to give 5-7 horsepower:tup: Once you feel a little more comfortable...POST maf tubes

The GTR start button is also really easy for interior upgrade and looks great...
flat head screw driver, pop out the button, disconnect old one and insert GTR start button, and connect! **On my list to do**

exterior id say get the bluebat rear valence overlay...really changes the booty of the car. The rear valence is the outlined part of the back bumper above the exhaust tips...Our car sare white and blacking that out looks great

I highly recommend IF there are local Z meet n greets? To attend

This will give you in person exposure to members mods and pick up some tips as well meet pretty cool people.

The correct answer is always suspension but it is a little pricier than some of the basic breather mods.

Real question for you OP is what do you want out of the car? show car, weekend fun car, autox/track car, etc.?

It's my DD. I don't anticipate showing and have no plans to put it on a track but I reserve the right to change my mind :icon17:
I want it to look nice, a little different than every other stock Z on the road and to the degree that I can, maximize the performance for the most enjoyable ride possible.

I'd also suggest a Catback first. Makes the car sound amazing.

I see you are in NJ. Check out one of our upcoming meets. Looking at stuff online is one thing but seeing a bunch of modded Z's in person really helps you when it comes to making very expensive decisions.

Based on that I'd say an eibach front sway bar, a set lowering springs, camber arms/toebolts if needed to correct the alignment, and maybe a set of spacers if you're into the flush look.

Appearance:

front splitter (stillen)
headlights(http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...er-2011-a.html)
window tint (3m)
shift knob (nismo or TT)
clear bra!!!!!!
Plastidip!!!!!!!!

performance:

Diff
lowering springs
ss brake lines
Z1 400 hp kit
stillen gen 3 CAI
lighter clutch/flywheel

most do fixes!

steering lock cb pull
Tune (put in a few fun maps like: valet, kill switch, 94 vrs 91 pump gas...)
increase camber to OEM max (2degrees?)
DOT 4 brake fluid
stronger hatch springs
hatch weight removal
Dynamat in hatch area

hulagirl- a tad expensive but an easy mod that will for sure work properly is getting nismo wheels with nismo size tires. no need to lower your ride. ur ride will not only look nice, it will ride properly too.

where does thou get these "stronger hatch springs" you speak of??????

I am about to have a CBE amongst other things installed, but my favorite, first, less-expensive upgrade so far has been a performance clutch/flywheel.

K&Ns are a no brainer.

Wheels and suspension first............... ALWAYS!!! Who cares about going fast if your not looking good while your doing it, besides, you already bought a performance car in the Z itself, it's not like you bought a Civic and wanna go fast and depending on your previous cars a Z is pretty quick out the box for most.

My Z is quick for sure! Let's see, my last 3 rides were:
PT Cruiser
Nissan Rogue
Honda Civic :rofl2:

wheels/lowered/exhaust for sure.

wheels and lowered will make your Z stand out from the standard ones, and exhaust is a given, stock exhaust is just not suited to a sports car, first time my niece's dad was like awesome car! start her up and let me have a listen, it was basically silent haha.

Now it sounds like a real sports car!

my 2014 touring sport 6mt
heres what i did from first mod till now
rjm adjustable clutch pedal system
gtr start
stillen g3 cold air intakes + motordyne e370 cat back exhaust
z1 25 row oil cooler with all the upgraded options
swift springs + SPL rear camber arms + toe bolts + wheel alignment

did all that and my car just hit 5k miles lol

.. mod list to be continued, I'm soo broke right now lmao

Dealer has them! They gave em to me for free! (kinda fudged my warranty to do it) I put them in myself! (it took about 30 seconds lol)

I thought chops was selling those clear rubber shoes to improvise?
Check the FS section.

Speaking of a no-brainer, I just ordered a RJM Clutch Pedal System.

It seems like a very reasonable upgrade.

Thank you sir... I will be doing this to fix my bouncy hatch!

Mods
 

I heavily modded my last car but my Roadster is so nice stock, there is not a lot I want to do to it.

However, I am addicted to modding so...

1- Hood struts. Why, oh, why did Nissan not go with these stock. I really dislike that silly prop bar.
2- Windows tinted.
3- I just ordered wheel spacers. HR 20 front and 25 rear. I am waiting for them.
4- Blacked out front and back emblems.

I think there really is not any "best mods" and seeing as everyone is different, you should go with what you want. Only you could know that.

Oh and welcome to Z land!

Swift Spec R + SPL Rear Camber Arms + SPC Toe Bolts
20mm DRS + 25mm DRM H&R Spacers

Boom you should be set for a bit!

After that, maybe an exhaust :)

Learn how to keep it clean and swirl free! Adamspolishes.com and see "the junkman" in the detailing section. Then...lower it, get spacers and cat back exhaust.

:ugh:

How about start modding with this for $20 open up the throttle of your Z all the way to your husbands bank account.


http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/...psunuvcjsq.jpg

Why are you misquoting me?

Manual or auto/trans.?

Get A Good set of wide ramps,a small electric screwdriver w/10mm socket,small flat tip screwdriver & 14mm 6pt. socket (if you plan on doing your own oil changes)
Walmart has all this stuff;including 5w-30 mobil 1 synthetic oil & K&N oil filters.
i use the HP-1010,,,a tad longer to hold a bit more oil. (also used on Titan trucks & GTR's)
A good tire gauge (i use the one made by slime;large dial) i have K&N drop in air filters-but have heard the dry AFE filters perform better? Also use ethanol free premium gas,,best performance..google (Pure-gas.org)

I would start by putting about $300 down on a Fast Intentions cat back exhuast (14 week wait to make), and in the meantime of that being ready u can pay that off and get small mods. Cuz there is nothing worse than getting everything else, spending hours in the exhuast forums realizing the F.I exhuast is the best, than calling to order and getting told a 14 week wait (in the summer longer)...

Just my 2 cents

waiting on my $ to come in before i start my build.....FI, definitely the best & sexiest!

Man tranny

Are u saying manual transmission or calling him a tranny?

:eek:

:roflpuke2:

Manual transmission :icon18: :icon18: :icon18:

I've seen a couple of posts suggesting that I lower the car. While I appreciate the suggestion, it's my DD and NJ roads are perceptually under construction. (Plus I'm already so paranoid because to me, it seems low already!)

These are the correct air filters, right?

Nissan 370Z 2015 - aFe Power

Not sure why but the GTR start button is not "floating my boat" :-)
Thanks for the air filter suggestions. I think that is next on my list!