What now?

JesseG805 · 02-05-2016, 12:27 AM

I have run out of modifications to do on my Z, yet this tax return is burning a hole in my pocket. Without going for forced induction, what would you recommend?

I have a 2012 Pearl White Base Coupe with:

-Garageline Catback Exhaust
-K&N Short Ram Intakes (also have MAF tubes and drop ins)
-OEM Aero package
-20mm hub-centric spacers
-Invidia test pipes (took them off)
-Uprev Tune
-Pioneer Double din with backup camera and upgraded sound

I would get myself a set of sport rays, but i recently got new tires...

edk370 · 02-05-2016, 12:39 AM

LS3 swap.

90 ST · 02-05-2016, 01:38 AM

LSD!! Stat
Also based on what you have done I wouldn't say you've run out of mods....there is a lot more you could do.

Z_ealot · 02-05-2016, 01:43 AM

Suspension modifications go a long way towards improving on the fun to drive factor too

JesseG805 · 02-05-2016, 01:57 AM

I use my Z as my daily. Don't think i'd make it to the track any time soon. I can't go lower for two reasons. 1. my driveway is way too steep. 2. CSUN (My school) has super high speed bumps and awkward lot entrances. I scrape my exhaust as it is.

JesseG805 · 02-05-2016, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

LSD!! Stat
Also based on what you have done I wouldn't say you've run out of mods....there is a lot more you could do.

Hows your Z holding up?

JC-Nismo · 02-05-2016, 04:08 AM

Tax Return + Bank Account = Savings

Just because you have money don't mean you HAVE to spend it, LOL.

scottIN · 02-05-2016, 06:14 AM

401K.
Take that money, invest it for a tax deferred 10% return for the next 25 years. You could buy a couple of 370s at that point.

Dirk McGurck · 02-05-2016, 06:17 AM

Ported and polished intake manifold/throttle bodies and a re-tune. Or pay towards any debt you have.

gbrettin · 02-05-2016, 02:43 PM

I was writing a list of stuff and then I deleted the list. Part of the fun in modifying cars is the research.

birdman71 · 02-05-2016, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseG805

I have run out of modifications to do on my Z, yet this tax return is burning a hole in my pocket. Without going for forced induction, what would you recommend?

I have a 2012 Pearl White Base Coupe with:

-Garageline Catback Exhaust
-K&N Short Ram Intakes (also have MAF tubes and drop ins)
-OEM Aero package
-20mm hub-centric spacers
-Invidia test pipes (took them off)
-Uprev Tune
-Pioneer Double din with backup camera and upgraded sound

I would get myself a set of sport rays, but i recently got new tires...

no... just no... you have lots to do.

Sell the Garageline and get an ARK CBE or FI CBE
Sell the K&N Short ram intakes and look at a long tube CAI (Nismo or Stillen are best)
Put some HFC's or TP's back onto the car lol.

YOU NEED CARBON FIBER LOL!

kenchan · 02-05-2016, 03:13 PM

front swaybar, BBK, wheels, tires, new driver, front lip.

Chuck33079 · 02-05-2016, 03:14 PM

Ditch the K&Ns, put the drop ins and maf tubes back on. LSD and gears.

TerribleONE · 02-05-2016, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Ditch the K&Ns, put the drop ins and maf tubes back on. LSD and gears.

+ a front sway bar

90 ST · 02-05-2016, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseG805

Hows your Z holding up?

Good, back on the road for work soon, should be hitting the 250k mark mid April.

02-05-2016, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 10	What now? I have run out of modifications to do on my Z, yet this tax return is burning a hole in my pocket. Without going for forced induction, what would you recommend? I have a 2012 Pearl White Base Coupe with: -Garageline Catback Exhaust -K&N Short Ram Intakes (also have MAF tubes and drop ins) -OEM Aero package -20mm hub-centric spacers -Invidia test pipes (took them off) -Uprev Tune -Pioneer Double din with backup camera and upgraded sound I would get myself a set of sport rays, but i recently got new tires...

02-05-2016, 01:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	LSD!! Stat Also based on what you have done I wouldn't say you've run out of mods....there is a lot more you could do. gbrettin likes this. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

02-05-2016, 04:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 12	Tax Return + Bank Account = Savings Just because you have money don't mean you HAVE to spend it, LOL. gbrettin and Ghostvette like this.

02-05-2016, 06:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 54	401K. Take that money, invest it for a tax deferred 10% return for the next 25 years. You could buy a couple of 370s at that point. onzedge, 2011 Nismo#91, MarkGideon and 4 others like this.

02-05-2016, 06:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	Ported and polished intake manifold/throttle bodies and a re-tune. Or pay towards any debt you have. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

02-05-2016, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 12	LS3 swap.

02-05-2016, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,044 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10090	Suspension modifications go a long way towards improving on the fun to drive factor too

02-05-2016, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 10	I use my Z as my daily. Don't think i'd make it to the track any time soon. I can't go lower for two reasons. 1. my driveway is way too steep. 2. CSUN (My school) has super high speed bumps and awkward lot entrances. I scrape my exhaust as it is.

02-05-2016, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	I was writing a list of stuff and then I deleted the list. Part of the fun in modifying cars is the research.

02-05-2016, 03:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	front swaybar, BBK, wheels, tires, new driver, front lip. TerribleONE likes this.

02-05-2016, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Ditch the K&Ns, put the drop ins and maf tubes back on. LSD and gears. TerribleONE, Ghostvette and ramoszx12r like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent