Good first projects for a beginner

Joe1561 · 06-14-2016, 12:37 PM

I couldn't find a thread like this so post some first things to do to your car such as cold air intakes, Sound deadners etc

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TerribleONE · 06-14-2016, 12:40 PM

Stillen G3
Replace map lights/hatch/license plate lights with LED bulbs
Shift knob

All I can really think of right now

Joe1561 · 06-14-2016, 12:42 PM

Are muffs not considered?

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TerribleONE · 06-14-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe1561

Are muffs not considered?

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They are not hard to change with the proper tools/equipment.

Joe1561 · 06-14-2016, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the input, let's see what other people think

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gomer_110 · 06-14-2016, 12:55 PM

This all depends on what the car is going to be used for.

For performance driving:
Front sway bar (as stiff as you can get)
Clutch-type LSD

and most importantly...

tighten the nut behind the wheel.

Joe1561 · 06-14-2016, 12:57 PM

Hmm DD and going to meets so aesthetics and comfortable driving

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sgosh · 06-14-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

... and most importantly...

tighten the nut behind the wheel.

Solid advice!

sgosh · 06-14-2016, 01:21 PM

Your first week behind the wheel, and your DIY chops, will likely dictate your first project.

For me, it was a swap of the factory audio head-unit, followed by sound-deadening the trunk.

Exhaust work is way out of my league, but I'm currently working towards replacing the anemic-sounding stock exhaust.

So far, I find the Z has more than enough power to keep me entertained, so upping torque is something I will likely leave until much later, if ever.

As has been said, it's all about your personal priorities.

Joe1561 · 06-14-2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgosh

Your first week behind the wheel, and your DIY chops, will likely dictate your first project.

For me, it was a swap of the factory audio head-unit, followed by sound-deadening the trunk.

Exhaust work is way out of my league, but I'm currently working towards replacing the anemic-sounding stock exhaust.

So far, I find the Z has more than enough power to keep me entertained, so upping torque is something I will likely leave until much later, if ever.

As has been said, it's all about your personal priorities.

Deadening the trunk? Only? Why not all the wheel wells and all that jazz

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Duc_Z09 · 06-14-2016, 01:31 PM

Mine was a new shift knob. A buddy of mine has a lathe...

DeliriousClam · 06-14-2016, 01:55 PM

I did the stereo, exhaust, cats, and intakes all at the same time when I first got it

Slartibartfas · 06-14-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

[Muffs] are not hard to change with the proper tools/equipment.

Such as lawyers and cubic yards of money?

Chuck33079 · 06-14-2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe1561

I couldn't find a thread like this so post some first things to do to your car such as cold air intakes, Sound deadners etc

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[Official] Which 1st mod(s) for my Z thread.

It's a sticky, dude. Read threads before making new ones. This forum has been around long enough to already have the answers to your questions. We don't need a new thread for each instance of a new member asking an old question.

SouthArk370Z · 06-14-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe1561

Deadening the trunk? Only? Why not all the wheel wells and all that jazz

The rear area is where most of the road noise comes from. The rear wheel wells are usually considered part of the job. The rear is also pretty easy to access - not so much the doors, &c.

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sgosh Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Westminster, BC Age: 56 Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z 14 X6 12 TL Rep Power: 11	Your first week behind the wheel, and your DIY chops, will likely dictate your first project. For me, it was a swap of the factory audio head-unit, followed by sound-deadening the trunk. Exhaust work is way out of my league, but I'm currently working towards replacing the anemic-sounding stock exhaust. So far, I find the Z has more than enough power to keep me entertained, so upping torque is something I will likely leave until much later, if ever. As has been said, it's all about your personal priorities. __________________ History: Pontiac-> Honda-> Datsun-> Toyota-> Chevy-> Acura. Currently: Acura, BMW and Nissan.

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