Upgrades

weezal657 · 07-11-2011, 08:39 PM

So I am finally thinking about spending some money on some upgrades to my stock 09' Touring 7AT Sport. I can't really decide which I should start with and what would give me the most bang for the buck. I am thinking about:

Intake: Typhoon or G3, I know everyone is going to say G3 but I was just thinking the Typhoon because of the lower cost and ease of reverting if for some reason I decide to sell in the future. Also with the intake I could most likely do it myself.

Exhaust: Ark, I really like the sound and look, though the pictures make it look like it is lower to the ground and do not know if I like that. Also I do not really know if I could do it myself or not.

Exterior 1: Carbon Fiber accents: fangs, handles, etc.

Exterior 2: Clear Bra and or Optium Coat

I think it almost seems like I go for sound and power or looks, and its tough to decide. Thanks for all the help and comments.

Econ · 07-11-2011, 09:37 PM

you need to get an exhaust first.

i was in the same boat as you, and i went with the ARK. I am also lowered and i dont have any issues, ill scrape a little every once and a while, but thats life. (its the flanges that scrape, not the mufflers).

370zFORme!! · 07-11-2011, 11:08 PM

FI Exhaust ftw. It was my first mod and I never regretted it.

roplusbee · 07-11-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zFORme!!

FI Exhaust ftw. It was my first mod and I never regretted it.

Ditto!

Matthew · 07-12-2011, 12:19 AM

Be warned!!! Once you start this you can't stop.
And go with exhaust I just ordered the Ark today.

red6spd · 07-12-2011, 01:13 AM

FI exhaust and the G3's

djpathfinder · 07-12-2011, 01:39 AM

GO before SHOW, brotha! Having said that, if you plan to protect the paint, do the clear bra ASAP.

FairladyZ10PG · 07-12-2011, 04:08 PM

If you ever plan on getting Clearbra I would do that first. I regret not doing mine when I first got my car. By the time I got mine done I already had several rock chips that drives me crazy every time I wash my car.

TypeOne · 07-12-2011, 04:11 PM

Stillen G3s were the first thing that I bought, performance wise for my car. They were great and don't regret getting them. I've got muffler deletes as well so I love the way they sound... no need for a cat-back just yet.

Paladinjc · 07-12-2011, 06:26 PM

Go for the exhaust or Intakes, the easier a NA engine breathes the more power it generates.

I would start with the exhaust.

Red__Zed · 07-12-2011, 06:29 PM

Exhaust first. I recommend the invidia Gemini.

weezal657 · 07-12-2011, 07:36 PM

I love the exhaust idea, but right as I make up my mind about an exhaust I start to question it because of suggestions and research. Thanks so far for everyone's comments and suggestions.

View Poll Results: Upgrade Poll
Intake	4	15.38%
Exhaust	20	76.92%
Exterior 1	0	0%
Exterior 2	4	15.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

07-11-2011, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
weezal657 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD Posts: 51 Drives: 09' 370Z PG Touring Rep Power: 13	Upgrades So I am finally thinking about spending some money on some upgrades to my stock 09' Touring 7AT Sport. I can't really decide which I should start with and what would give me the most bang for the buck. I am thinking about: Intake: Typhoon or G3, I know everyone is going to say G3 but I was just thinking the Typhoon because of the lower cost and ease of reverting if for some reason I decide to sell in the future. Also with the intake I could most likely do it myself. Exhaust: Ark, I really like the sound and look, though the pictures make it look like it is lower to the ground and do not know if I like that. Also I do not really know if I could do it myself or not. Exterior 1: Carbon Fiber accents: fangs, handles, etc. Exterior 2: Clear Bra and or Optium Coat I think it almost seems like I go for sound and power or looks, and its tough to decide. Thanks for all the help and comments.

07-11-2011, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	you need to get an exhaust first. i was in the same boat as you, and i went with the ARK. I am also lowered and i dont have any issues, ill scrape a little every once and a while, but thats life. (its the flanges that scrape, not the mufflers). __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-11-2011, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	FI Exhaust ftw. It was my first mod and I never regretted it. __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

07-12-2011, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	Be warned!!! Once you start this you can't stop. And go with exhaust I just ordered the Ark today. __________________

07-12-2011, 01:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	FI exhaust and the G3's __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

07-12-2011, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	GO before SHOW, brotha! Having said that, if you plan to protect the paint, do the clear bra ASAP. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD Last edited by djpathfinder; 07-12-2011 at 01:42 AM.

07-12-2011, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 254	If you ever plan on getting Clearbra I would do that first. I regret not doing mine when I first got my car. By the time I got mine done I already had several rock chips that drives me crazy every time I wash my car. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

07-12-2011, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Stillen G3s were the first thing that I bought, performance wise for my car. They were great and don't regret getting them. I've got muffler deletes as well so I love the way they sound... no need for a cat-back just yet.

07-12-2011, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paladinjc Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 130 Drives: M3 Rep Power: 14	Go for the exhaust or Intakes, the easier a NA engine breathes the more power it generates. I would start with the exhaust.

07-12-2011, 06:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Exhaust first. I recommend the invidia Gemini.

07-12-2011, 07:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
weezal657 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD Posts: 51 Drives: 09' 370Z PG Touring Rep Power: 13	I love the exhaust idea, but right as I make up my mind about an exhaust I start to question it because of suggestions and research. Thanks so far for everyone's comments and suggestions.

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