Modding... where to start?

HulaGirl · 07-01-2015, 10:14 AM

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

jaytirbhaw · 07-01-2015, 10:17 AM

Exhaust ! open that growl up

GZ3 · 07-01-2015, 10:19 AM

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?

Trips · 07-01-2015, 10:29 AM

GTR Start button for at least 5hp

Theres my more paranoid version DiY.

DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out

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

GTR start button! another alternative..

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

blackcherry20 · 07-01-2015, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

GTR Start button for at least 5hp

Theres my more paranoid version DiY.

DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out

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

GTR start button! another alternative..

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.

DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) - Nissan 370Z Forum

GTR start button very easy and affordable. GL!

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

Blighter · 07-01-2015, 10:35 AM

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?

HulaGirl · 07-01-2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

Do you want to start with looks or power?

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!

GZ3 · 07-01-2015, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HulaGirl

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

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

Trips · 07-01-2015, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HulaGirl

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!

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.

gomer_110 · 07-01-2015, 11:38 AM

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.?

HulaGirl · 07-01-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

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

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.

BC416 · 07-01-2015, 12:30 PM

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.

gomer_110 · 07-01-2015, 12:33 PM

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.

SurfDog · 07-01-2015, 12:51 PM

Appearance:

front splitter (stillen)
headlights(Custom HEADLIGHT Paint & Lighting MODIFICATIONS|Photos & Details|UPDATED SUMMER 2011)
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

kenchan · 07-01-2015, 12:51 PM

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.

07-01-2015, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
HulaGirl Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoutheastOfDisorder NJ Posts: 883 Drives: 370Z Base Man Pearl Rep Power: 62	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 jaytirbhaw likes this. __________________ ~Hula Girl at Heart~ Rear Deck Spoiler, Splash Guards, AFE filters, Weathertech Liners, Xpel, Calipers in VHT Bright Blue, Clazzio Seatcovers

07-01-2015, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	Exhaust ! open that growl up BC416, Memphis370Z, Kazzan11236 and 3 others like this. __________________ 2014 Nismo #350 , Built Motor, Top Mount Single Turbo .... 620 whp/ 500 lbs wtq 2012 Track/Drift Z, build coming soon. Build Thread - http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...70z-build.html

07-01-2015, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	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? wanker and HulaGirl like this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

07-01-2015, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	GTR Start button for at least 5hp Theres my more paranoid version DiY. DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out Or another members easier version that you need to be a little careful with. GTR start button! another alternative.. 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 HulaGirl likes this. __________________

07-01-2015, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Blighter Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 137 Drives: 13Nissan370zBlkM6 Rep Power: 14	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? HulaGirl likes this. __________________ 2013 Base 6 speed MT Magnetic Black Injen CAIs Berk Resonated Cats Swift Springs

07-01-2015, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	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.? HulaGirl likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

07-01-2015, 12:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	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. DeliriousClam and HulaGirl like this. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

07-01-2015, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	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. HulaGirl likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

07-01-2015, 12:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Appearance: front splitter (stillen) headlights(Custom HEADLIGHT Paint & Lighting MODIFICATIONS\|Photos & Details\|UPDATED SUMMER 2011) 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 __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

07-01-2015, 12:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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. lgarcia and HulaGirl like this.

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