First modifications?

lilOlympi · 07-01-2016, 12:38 AM

Hi, I am looking for First Modifications I should make to my 370z?

I am sure threads like this exist all over this forum, but imo each Z is unique,

I drive a 2012 Touring 370z A7

Only things I have done was Plastidip the badging and rims.

And switch the badge on the back.

Some Pics of mine..

Now what is some things I can do myself that are easy that you would recommend?

Thank You for any help!!!

Raidernation · 07-01-2016, 01:35 AM

A budget might help narrow down your choices. My vote would be intake. Second would be a front sway bar if you are mechanically inclined. A nice cheap interior mod would be a gtr start button and gtr clear lenses for the map lights. Good luck and have fun with the mods.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-01-2016, 01:56 AM

I do the same first mods on most of my cars: lowering springs and wheel spacers.

marty31 · 07-01-2016, 04:39 AM

Free and quick....remove the hideous plastic engine cover.

mishuko · 07-01-2016, 08:06 AM

Swap to extra Virgin olive oil.

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 08:16 AM

Dude, it's a sticky in the very subforum you posted this in.

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

cv129 · 07-01-2016, 09:10 AM

swap to JDM Fairladyz badge and plasti dip emblems.

lilOlympi · 07-01-2016, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raidernation

A budget might help narrow down your choices. My vote would be intake. Second would be a front sway bar if you are mechanically inclined. A nice cheap interior mod would be a gtr start button and gtr clear lenses for the map lights. Good luck and have fun with the mods.

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the GTR lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilOlympi

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the clear lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Why do an intake if you're putting a SC on later? Also, take a look at this for more info on how to make your SC kit safe, and not a ticking time bomb: Topgunz - air to air upgrade

Plan on another couple thousand for supporting mods with any forced induction kit you go with. Also, if you're not going to do the air-to-air kit for the Stillen SC, the Boosted Performance single turbo kit is a better decision.

370ZBlk · 07-01-2016, 09:39 AM

Lets see..

Springs (Can do it yourself if with proper tools) or Coils
Spacers
Interior LED
GTR Start Button
Exterior LED (Within tails/headlights)
Upgrading headunit
Radar system (hardwired to rearview mirror)
Exhaust (Axle back or full catback)
Intake
Spacers

and the list goes on and on and on.. haha.

SouthArk370Z · 07-01-2016, 09:47 AM

There are already a LOT of threads about mods on this site. Drivetrain, exterior, audio, the list goes on and on. Pics, vids, DIYs. Scan through those and see what catches your eye.

I don't like this site's search function, so I go to one of the major web search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to my search string.

madeinjapan · 07-01-2016, 10:40 AM

I am sure threads like this exist all over this forum, but imo each Z is unique,

you should start a build thread instead ?

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-01-2016, 12:06 PM

I couldn't see pics of your car when I first posted, but now that I have, and you mentioned you have a few thousand to spend, I suggest getting the Sport Akebono BBK. Of course, you could always go with a different and more expensive brand if you want.

jaedub · 07-01-2016, 12:15 PM

Twin Turbo

Raidernation · 07-01-2016, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilOlympi

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the GTR lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Also budget for a transmission and LSD upgrade.

07-01-2016, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
lilOlympi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5 Drives: 2012 370z Silver A7 Rep Power: 10	First modifications? Hi, I am looking for First Modifications I should make to my 370z? I am sure threads like this exist all over this forum, but imo each Z is unique, I drive a 2012 Touring 370z A7 Only things I have done was Plastidip the badging and rims. And switch the badge on the back. Some Pics of mine.. Now what is some things I can do myself that are easy that you would recommend? Thank You for any help!!!

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Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 10	A budget might help narrow down your choices. My vote would be intake. Second would be a front sway bar if you are mechanically inclined. A nice cheap interior mod would be a gtr start button and gtr clear lenses for the map lights. Good luck and have fun with the mods. lilOlympi and ChopsZ like this.

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	I do the same first mods on most of my cars: lowering springs and wheel spacers. lilOlympi and ChopsZ like this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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marty31 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 75 Drives: 19 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rep Power: 24	Free and quick....remove the hideous plastic engine cover. __________________ 2013 370Z Touring Sport M6

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mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	Swap to extra Virgin olive oil. cv129, Kazzan11236, DeliriousClam and 1 others like this.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Dude, it's a sticky in the very subforum you posted this in. [Official] Which 1st mod(s) for my Z thread. SouthArk370Z, JARblue and lilOlympi like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,271 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	swap to JDM Fairladyz badge and plasti dip emblems. lilOlympi likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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370ZBlk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: GA, USA Posts: 53 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	Lets see.. Springs (Can do it yourself if with proper tools) or Coils Spacers Interior LED GTR Start Button Exterior LED (Within tails/headlights) Upgrading headunit Radar system (hardwired to rearview mirror) Exhaust (Axle back or full catback) Intake Spacers and the list goes on and on and on.. haha. lilOlympi likes this. __________________ -14 MB 370Z Touring Sport 6MT-

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	There are already a LOT of threads about mods on this site. Drivetrain, exterior, audio, the list goes on and on. Pics, vids, DIYs. Scan through those and see what catches your eye. I don't like this site's search function, so I go to one of the major web search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to my search string. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	I am sure threads like this exist all over this forum, but imo each Z is unique, you should start a build thread instead ?

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	I couldn't see pics of your car when I first posted, but now that I have, and you mentioned you have a few thousand to spend, I suggest getting the Sport Akebono BBK. Of course, you could always go with a different and more expensive brand if you want. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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