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Bauran 04-19-2013 12:28 PM

Avid browser/new owner
 
About my new purchase, I just upgraded from a peppy slightly modded 2008 Honda Civic Si. The 350/370z line has been a target car of mine for a while and test drove quite a few prior to purchasing a 2012 gunmetal grey base 370z (no nav, no rev match, which I like, 18" rims, wish it had 19s).

I plan on this to be my first serious tuner car because I think the platform warrants the extra dollars my previous cars didn't. My question to the forum (lots of great info and research BTW) I wanted to get your opinion on what order my dream parts should be purchased as I will not be able to gather them all at once. I have a pretty good list of what items I've settled on I just need to know what your suggestions are for most noticeable upgrades, as in the things I will feel best about purchasing first by seeing noticeable increases to both performance and feel as I continue on to the next piece. All that said here is the list. A simple 1,2,3 list of 1 being best most noticeable to etc. In your opinion:

AEM 41-1001C intake (chose this because it seems to be the one with the most care to incorporate the MAFS rather than trick it via progressive tube diameters)
Stillen short throw shifter
Stopteck cross drilled brakes and pads and upgraded brake lines
KM V3 coil over kit( still optioning the idea of V1 simply because I have no intention of taking this car to track, this is a DD)
Fast intentions CBE 18" res with HF cats
Eibach anti roll Sway bars ( would consider stillen if someone could direct me why they would be better)
Cusco RS LSD?
Kinetix racing camber kit if needed
Kinerix racimg traction links camber/traction
Nismo gear shifter knob
NST pulley set w/ suggeated belt (dunno if these are still available, stillen of not)
19" rims on the cheap. Stock sport rims would be perfect for me

I want to close by saying I respect the continued advice you guys provide. Been lurking here for a good month prior to my purchase. Lots of info, thank you

2010ZilverZ 04-19-2013 12:35 PM

Wel-come to the club ... :hello:

Bauran 04-19-2013 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ (Post 2274933)
Wel-come to the club ... :hello:

Thank you! :tup:

Z-Girl 12 04-19-2013 06:41 PM

welcome to the family...

SS_Firehawk 04-19-2013 07:13 PM

First of all, welcome :) Now about your list... Don't buy the kinetix stuff, if you are going to buy camber kits and traction links, look at SPL. I think SPC is the only real player in the front camber arm market right now (hopefully changes soon). I have the AEM'a and NST pulleys, I highly recommend them. That would be the first two things as they are inexpensive and have good gains. Buy the Nismo version of the AEM's, they made slight tweaks and they make more power. Order the F.I. exhaust when you get the AEM's and NST pulleys. By the time it's done, you should (dependingon financial situation) be able to finish paying it off and ready to ship. NST pulleys are usually on back order so prepare to wait on those as well. If you can't foot the bill on the exhaust, buy the HFC's first. Berks are a forum fav, but F.I. and GTM's are good choices as well. BUY AN OIL COOLER!!! 25 row minimum... it will keep the fun lasting longer.

dP3NGU1N 04-19-2013 07:15 PM

Welcome. Seem to have a lot of handling mods for someone not interested in the track... makes me wonder why you need all that stuff.

blackcherry20 04-19-2013 07:37 PM

Welcome :tup:
Anddddd :worthless: ;)

Leuz 04-19-2013 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2275573)
Welcome :tup:
Anddddd :worthless: ;)

:iagree: but welcome :icon17:

6MT 04-19-2013 10:34 PM

Hi

Bauran 04-20-2013 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2275573)
Welcome :tup:
Anddddd :worthless: ;)



Sorry for grain, taken with cameraphone. As it sits...bone stock, 8k miles

:tiphat:

Bauran 04-20-2013 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N (Post 2275556)
Welcome. Seem to have a lot of handling mods for someone not interested in the track... makes me wonder why you need all that stuff.

While I have no track intentions I at heart am a driver who loves to feel stuck to the road. daily driver yes, but I daily drive aggressively. Not illegally mind you, I just love the feel of a rigid car that transfers roads to the driver as much as possible. Want to drive street...just not on a street track...if that makes sense.

Bauran 04-20-2013 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 2275553)
First of all, welcome :) BUY AN OIL COOLER!!! 25 row minimum... it will keep the fun lasting longer.

the 2012 comes with a factory cooler, is that not going to be enough? Car now runs a 180-220 deg tops as it sits.

Doesn't mean im against getting it, had one on my civic, a dual filter unit so its not a bad idea, just wondering if still nessesary?

SS_Firehawk 04-20-2013 11:52 AM

Any backroads driving will not keep the car cool with the stock unit, especially during summer months. If you ever want to tackle the Dragon, get an oil cooler

Bauran 04-21-2013 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 2276251)
Any backroads driving will not keep the car cool with the stock unit, especially during summer months. If you ever want to tackle the Dragon, get an oil cooler

GTM Competition and Z1 seems to be in the same price range and quality but I also found a site that has Stillen for about $150 less. Any major differences in the three?

While we're at it any other suggestions for quality on a budget?

SS_Firehawk 04-21-2013 05:36 PM

not sure what size the Stillen one is, but both GTM and Z1 are similar. I would spend extra to get a thermostatic plate. I don't have personal experience with either though. I have an AE Performance oil cooler, don't bother looking, it's 2x as expensive

Bauran 04-21-2013 08:36 PM

On the subject of kw v3 vs v1, I know v3 is a fan favorite here but for my uses, slightly stiffer handling and a bit of lowering is the v3 worth the extra cost? If anyone has specs on OEM vs v1 difference in feel and possible rebound spec comparrison it'd be a great help. I don't mind researching it but if someone knows it right off hand to save e a little research it would be greatl appreciated.

So anyone have experience with kw v1 setup?

nmjaxx9 04-21-2013 08:57 PM

Welcome and congrats!! :tup:

Bauran 04-24-2013 06:33 AM

Thanks all for the warm welcomes, I'm sure that I will find this forum to be my top place to visit for info related to my new 370z. Very nice.

Bauran 09-26-2013 05:57 PM

Got some good and bad news followed by good news...

The good news, I'm fine...

The bad news, my baby wasn't...


but from the ashes arose a new, good news!


Same year, similar mileage Nismo, and it only took 5 terrifying 360s going down the interstate in the rain to get it. Fair trade?

Not quite, but I am enjoying the Nismo vs. The stock one I had...seriously night and day in experience. I mean its the same car but oh so much different.

To clarify I was breaking no laws and didnt even get a ticket, but hydroplanning can be a bish. First time ever I was unable to recover from one.

blackcherry20 09-26-2013 06:20 PM

Wow and WOW!!
Congrats again....happy to hear you were ok!

SS_Firehawk 09-26-2013 09:09 PM

I sooooo almost cried, I was hurting looking at those pics. Then I saw the Nismo and I was filled with joy. I am happy to see you stuck with a Z. Ok dedicate this Captain Black and Gingerale to your old ride. RIP

Edit: F'n autocorrect

Bauran 09-27-2013 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2506505)
Wow and WOW!!
Congrats again....happy to hear you were ok!

Thanks so much. The wife saw the car before she saw me and seriously just broke down. Needless to say she has been super nice to me since. Is it bad to abuse it to get parts??? :stirthepot:

blackcherry20 09-27-2013 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bauran (Post 2507426)
Thanks so much. The wife saw the car before she saw me and seriously just broke down. Needless to say she has been super nice to me since. Is it bad to abuse it to get parts??? :stirthepot:

:tup: use all available tools.
( Click to show/hide )
when it comes to the Z :tup:


Never let'em se ya sweat! ;) lol!!!

Bauran 09-27-2013 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2507443)
:tup: use all available tools.

Now see I love me some good ol double entendre, hehe :tup: Especially when referring to her.

I am double lucky, she's pretty with a level head, understands & accepts/supports my car obsession.

That's like 3 or 4 things but what the hell it's Friday, worrying about accurate numbers is for weekdays, right?

Bauran 09-27-2013 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk (Post 2506642)
I sooooo almost cried, I was hurting looking at those pics. Then I saw the Nismo and I was filled with joy. I am happy to see you stuck with a Z. Ok dedicate this Captain Black and Gingerale to your old ride. RIP

Edit: F'n autocorrect

The shop it got towed to let me get the shift knob as a reminder of how lucky I was after I requested it. Wife got a little glass case with wood base to put it in.

Sitting on my TV table in our game room now.

blackcherry20 09-27-2013 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bauran (Post 2507537)
Now see I love me some good ol double entendre, hehe :tup: Especially when referring to her.

I am double lucky, she's pretty with a level head, understands & accepts/supports my car obsession.

That's like 3 or 4 things but what the hell it's Friday, worrying about accurate numbers is for weekdays, right?

Lucky man-you are ;)

my husband likes to torment me about my Z obsession but he is always cognizant of things I want and they usually show up in their own good time.
And yes, i do use ALL tools available too!

axmea? 09-30-2013 10:00 PM

That is scary bro! Hydroplaning sucks akin to giving your keys to the water on the road and saying "here, it's all yours". Glad to see the positive outcome.

You made a wise choice....

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