Mod order: Wheels or Kit?

zilverbullet · 08-19-2013, 11:18 AM

Hi all, as a recently new Z owner I wanted to see what the forums thoughts were on what they modded first. Obviously these are opinions and there are variable factors in what would look best first, but just want to see if there was a general consensus is.

What would you rather first mod? wheels or aero?

For me I am running base 18" wheels lowered on Swifts and flushed with 25mm F/ 20mm R spacers. Debating whether I want to keep this setup and pick up the new Carbon Signal lip and skirts or save up for some wheels first.

kenchan · 08-19-2013, 11:27 AM

for dress up, wheels and lowering springs at the same time.

then body kit.

Jasonle · 08-19-2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

for dress up, wheels and lowering springs at the same time.

then body kit.

I agree

Wiggins3377 · 08-19-2013, 12:11 PM

I say kit then wheels. The only reason is because i believe 20" wheels look better with a body kit, 20' wheels without a kit... is just to much. Lowering springs or coils are a must though.

Vichtz · 08-19-2013, 12:15 PM

I agree with kit then wheels. This is one of the only cars that has sexy wheels stock. Even the base wheels look good. Use em while you can, then upgrade wheels and tires when the current tires wear out

Apoc370z · 08-19-2013, 12:27 PM

Wheels for sure. Unless you are planning to do minor body mods.

1st · 08-19-2013, 12:29 PM

Engine mods 1st!!!!!

FairladyZ10PG · 08-19-2013, 01:36 PM

Get the big stuff out of the way first. Wheels.

1st · 08-19-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st

Engine mods 1st!!!!!

You can't be show with no go!

Z-Girl 12 · 08-19-2013, 02:17 PM

Wheel and coils then kit

FairladyZ10PG · 08-19-2013, 02:18 PM

1st. He asked wheels or kit. Not wheels or kit or engine mods.

kenchan · 08-19-2013, 02:19 PM

lowered stock Z with spacers > Z with odd looking pieces with sunken wheels...

zilverbullet · 08-19-2013, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the input guys! I do like how my car is sitting swift+spacer combo but I guess I was trying to jump the gun since Carbon Signal just released their new '13 lip.

Now to save $$$ and think about what wheels to get..

@1st, Totally agree with you on the engine mods which is where my monies has been going into.

kenchan · 08-19-2013, 02:39 PM

honestly i would give the 2013's facia a tad more time and i am sure there will be others offering different lips and splitters for your car.

fonzo179 · 08-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Body for me. Mine wasn't by choice though, as I hopped a curb and ruined the right skirt. The stock skirts were significantly more expensive, so I went aftermarket. Worked out for the best though. Even NISSAN of FIFE (my dealership) said the new look was very oohh-la-la!

View Poll Results: What did you mod first?
Wheels	27	62.79%
Body	10	23.26%
Neither, stock FTW!	6	13.95%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

08-19-2013, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	Mod order: Wheels or Kit? Hi all, as a recently new Z owner I wanted to see what the forums thoughts were on what they modded first. Obviously these are opinions and there are variable factors in what would look best first, but just want to see if there was a general consensus is. What would you rather first mod? wheels or aero? For me I am running base 18" wheels lowered on Swifts and flushed with 25mm F/ 20mm R spacers. Debating whether I want to keep this setup and pick up the new Carbon Signal lip and skirts or save up for some wheels first. __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne Last edited by zilverbullet; 08-19-2013 at 01:14 PM.

08-19-2013, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	I say kit then wheels. The only reason is because i believe 20" wheels look better with a body kit, 20' wheels without a kit... is just to much. Lowering springs or coils are a must though. __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

08-19-2013, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I agree with kit then wheels. This is one of the only cars that has sexy wheels stock. Even the base wheels look good. Use em while you can, then upgrade wheels and tires when the current tires wear out __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

08-19-2013, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	Engine mods 1st!!!!! DEpointfive0 likes this.

08-19-2013, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	for dress up, wheels and lowering springs at the same time. then body kit.

08-19-2013, 12:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Wheels for sure. Unless you are planning to do minor body mods.

08-19-2013, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 254	Get the big stuff out of the way first. Wheels. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-19-2013, 02:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Wheel and coils then kit __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

08-19-2013, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 254	1st. He asked wheels or kit. Not wheels or kit or engine mods. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-19-2013, 02:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	lowered stock Z with spacers > Z with odd looking pieces with sunken wheels... FairladyZ10PG likes this.

08-19-2013, 02:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the input guys! I do like how my car is sitting swift+spacer combo but I guess I was trying to jump the gun since Carbon Signal just released their new '13 lip. Now to save $$$ and think about what wheels to get.. @1st, Totally agree with you on the engine mods which is where my monies has been going into. 1st likes this. __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

08-19-2013, 02:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	honestly i would give the 2013's facia a tad more time and i am sure there will be others offering different lips and splitters for your car.

08-19-2013, 02:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 19	Body for me. Mine wasn't by choice though, as I hopped a curb and ruined the right skirt. The stock skirts were significantly more expensive, so I went aftermarket. Worked out for the best though. Even NISSAN of FIFE (my dealership) said the new look was very oohh-la-la! __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

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