Opinions needed from my fellow 370z enthusiasts

Apoc370z · 08-31-2011, 02:42 PM

Sorry for the long pose and possible mistakes cause i am typing this with my phone. Any opinions or criticisms are welcome.

I have the car for about 4 months now and i think its time for me to start on some visual mods, follow by various performance mods.

I am kinda thorn between kits that i think looks good (personal opinion). Right now i am leaning towards the fujimura front bumper and the aero jacket rear addons. Problem is i have no idea how the combination will work, the aero jacket parts flow well if the car have all the pieces (rear addon, skirts, lip) but i am only interested in the rear addons. So what do you guys think? Will the fuji front and aero rear and possibly a different side skirt flow?

Another kit that i have considered is the amuse full kit. To me its kind of a love and hate thing so i am not sure i will consider it. I love the amuse rear but i kinda wish it is more rounded instead of cutting off in an angle (side view)

After the visual mods i am planning to get a new exhaust and the rest would be performance parts.

I am waiting for my tyres to ware so i can do the wheels/coils/rotor/calipers all at once. Then intake/cooler when i get the GTM supercharger.

What do you guys think?

kenchan · 08-31-2011, 02:44 PM

i think you should do the wheels/coils first for visual mods, followed by aero kits.

doing elaborate aero kit first with your stock 18's will look like a riced out civic with stock wheel covers. well, not that bad but you get the idea.

6MT · 08-31-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Sorry for the long pose and possible mistakes cause i am typing this with my phone.

What do you guys think?

Use a laptop or desktop.

Apoc370z · 08-31-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think you should do the wheels/coils first for visual mods, followed by aero kits.

doing elaborate aero kit first with your stock 18's will look like a riced out civic with stock wheel covers. well, not that bad but you get the idea.

Really? Will it be that bad? Reason why i am waiting is cause it would be a waste if i change them when they are this new, but i will put your advice into consideration

UTAMAV · 08-31-2011, 03:24 PM

I have to go with ken on this one. If your wanting to mod the exterior first, my opinion would be start with the rims. I would personally start with basic bolt ons first. It's more bang for your buck IMHO. CBE, HFC, pulleys, Headers/Intake, with a tune....then work on the body.

kenchan · 08-31-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Really? Will it be that bad? Reason why i am waiting is cause it would be a waste if i change them when they are this new, but i will put your advice into consideration

yes. i didnt start this hobby today... more like over 3 decades ago and there are others with even more experience that will say the same.

UTAMAV brings up a good point about using some spacers on your stock wheels to kick things off. 20mm bolt-on type should work well with your car and folks are lking the swift springs for their dressup needs.

cheshirecat · 08-31-2011, 03:39 PM

Stance first. Body after.

Jamaica · 08-31-2011, 04:04 PM

If I had to do it all over again.. I would engine first. Complete that, then go for Coils/suspension then body.

Plus nothing goes arounding to planned

Waiz · 08-31-2011, 04:25 PM

The 370z looks really good just with a nice set of wheels and a good drop.

If I ever get one in the future that is all I would do with it exterior-wise.

fuct · 08-31-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Use a laptop or desktop.

christian370z · 08-31-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Really? Will it be that bad? Reason why i am waiting is cause it would be a waste if i change them when they are this new, but i will put your advice into consideration

Trust me, I started out as a base plus Touring and those base 18" wheels do the car no favors. Stepping up to the Sport Package wheels is the cheapest way to get a set of very good looking quality wheels and tires.

I would also do wheels, drop, then worry about the body. In fact, this is also what I did for my car and it turned out very nicely albeit not quite as elaborate as your plans.

Alchemy · 08-31-2011, 05:04 PM

Performance first, imo. But as a few have said if you are goin visual get rims first. Those base wheels would look laughable paired w an Amuse kit. There is NOTHING I hate more than a car w a full body kit rollin on stock wheels

Plus, you gotta BE fast before you LOOK fast. My advice, performance mods before visual. Trust me the performance will be much more fulfilling and fun.

Apoc370z · 08-31-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

If I had to do it all over again.. I would engine first. Complete that, then go for Coils/suspension then body.

Plus nothing goes arounding to planned

Is your set of venaci wheels still up for grabs? If so can you please pm me the price?

Alchemy · 08-31-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yes. i didnt start this hobby today... more like over 3 decades ago and there are others with even more experience that will say the same.

UTAMAV brings up a good point about using some spacers on your stock wheels to kick things off. 20mm bolt-on type should work well with your car and folks are lking the swift springs for their SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE needs.

fixed that for ya ken, your welcome

Apoc370z · 08-31-2011, 05:43 PM

Alright guys greatly appreciate the advice. Wheels and coils it is. Now i still need to decide which kit i wanna do

08-31-2011, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Opinions needed from my fellow 370z enthusiasts Sorry for the long pose and possible mistakes cause i am typing this with my phone. Any opinions or criticisms are welcome. I have the car for about 4 months now and i think its time for me to start on some visual mods, follow by various performance mods. I am kinda thorn between kits that i think looks good (personal opinion). Right now i am leaning towards the fujimura front bumper and the aero jacket rear addons. Problem is i have no idea how the combination will work, the aero jacket parts flow well if the car have all the pieces (rear addon, skirts, lip) but i am only interested in the rear addons. So what do you guys think? Will the fuji front and aero rear and possibly a different side skirt flow? Another kit that i have considered is the amuse full kit. To me its kind of a love and hate thing so i am not sure i will consider it. I love the amuse rear but i kinda wish it is more rounded instead of cutting off in an angle (side view) After the visual mods i am planning to get a new exhaust and the rest would be performance parts. I am waiting for my tyres to ware so i can do the wheels/coils/rotor/calipers all at once. Then intake/cooler when i get the GTM supercharger. What do you guys think?

08-31-2011, 05:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Performance first, imo. But as a few have said if you are goin visual get rims first. Those base wheels would look laughable paired w an Amuse kit. There is NOTHING I hate more than a car w a full body kit rollin on stock wheels Plus, you gotta BE fast before you LOOK fast. My advice, performance mods before visual. Trust me the performance will be much more fulfilling and fun. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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08-31-2011, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think you should do the wheels/coils first for visual mods, followed by aero kits. doing elaborate aero kit first with your stock 18's will look like a riced out civic with stock wheel covers. well, not that bad but you get the idea.

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UTAMAV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 104 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z GM A7 Rep Power: 13	I have to go with ken on this one. If your wanting to mod the exterior first, my opinion would be start with the rims. I would personally start with basic bolt ons first. It's more bang for your buck IMHO. CBE, HFC, pulleys, Headers/Intake, with a tune....then work on the body.

08-31-2011, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
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Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	If I had to do it all over again.. I would engine first. Complete that, then go for Coils/suspension then body. Plus nothing goes arounding to planned

08-31-2011, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,257 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	The 370z looks really good just with a nice set of wheels and a good drop. If I ever get one in the future that is all I would do with it exterior-wise.

08-31-2011, 05:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Alright guys greatly appreciate the advice. Wheels and coils it is. Now i still need to decide which kit i wanna do