Upgrade suggestions
 

Hello, I am finding it quite overwhelming with the many upgrade options available for the Z. I'd like some suggestions on good quality exhaust systems that sound a little more aggressive than factory, and wheels for my stock base 2013 White Pearl Z. I daily the car and go on road trips at least twice a year, so not interested in performance mods; just something to keep the Z looking great and running smooth. I may consider to add a low spoiler as well. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Ark, Motordyne, Fast Intentions, GThaus, Tomei

Not in any particular order. Do you research to determine which is right for you.

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Fyi, I have a GThaus catback (also comes in axle back) it’s quiet when driving normally, but when you mash on the gas, it screams. It is LOUD when wot. But it has a very unique sound. And a low deep tone under 3k rpms. But it is expensive.

Very much personal choice.

Everyone has different opinion exhaust and wheels.My car has a free flowing 3" exhaust.Would be to loud for some people.

Enjoy the car.

Mods are like tattoos. You get one and can't stop getting more.

Thanks, Sway! I will do some research. Out of curiosity, what is the price for GThaus catback? The other day, a witch drove side by side with me trying to merge in my lane to get all the way left to the highway entrance. She kept speeding up and never thought so much as pulling back because there was no other cars behind. When I stopped to let her go she threw a fit and went on her way to line up. I got so annoyed by her stupidity, that I stepped on the gas pedal hard and felt embarrassed it wasn't loud enough to tell her off. I want the Z to sound aggressive like that, not like on my street where guys love to rev their V8 mustangs or the modded velositers that sound like 50's muscle cars.

LOL! That is what I am afraid of. Once I start, I can't stop! I've enjoyed my Z for 6 years and plan on keeping her for life, but after this long, time for some changes to keep it exciting! My entire street where I live is crazy, obnoxiously loud with those exhausts. I just need enough to tell idiots off and get out of my way!

It's only 1 or 2 mods man...and like all your friends are doing it and they totally don't have a problem at all

:iagree::iagree::iagree: best. addiction. ever.

GThaus is the best sounding my opinion by far...
The axle back is $1,500 ish, for the full catback it’s the axle plus the y pipe and midpipe, which are $500-600ish a piece.

Mine is now beyond ridiculous as it’s paired with art pipes.

You got a sound link? I have Art pipes with aam, definitely looking for a deeper sound.

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Read my build thread. It starts off alright. Then it doesn't take long to start going down the rabbit hole. One mod leads to another, which leads to another.

http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

Until you wake up one morning and think to yourself, “wtf was I thinking”, and with tattoos, you can’t exactly do a part-out sale.

OP, do what you think is right for you, but in reference to the tattoo comment, be tasteful about it. Don’t turn it into a rice mobile.

Ever see a person who had a tattoo inked in their 20's. But now are in their 60's? :icon14: It's even worse when they're in their 70's.

Rusty
That is me.Got Tats in my early 20s And I'm now in my 60s.
Depends on what you choose and who does the work.

And where you put it :rofl2:

Nice work.

You don't live in Fayette Nam either. :eek:

Wow
What a classic fail.
What was he thinking.

I'm sure you'd have to visit him in prison to ask him.

I have nothing against tattoos, just not my thing. I’ve seen some where it looked good, but others where I was like “wtf?”. To each their own.

Check out my build thread in my sig, I think I have one in there somewhere.

Why would anyone want to make it easier for the cops to identify you? :icon14:

To the OP definitely do a search as exhaust on this forum is so subjective everyone here likes something else as mentioned. There is nothing worse than dying with bad tattoos same applies to your Z.

You wouldn’t regret the Fast Intentions exhaust; as they are custom built to order & have different options on resonators as well...can choose from test pipes to high flow cats...fitment is excellent,along with good looks & sound.
Wheels are plentiful - find one you like & these huge wheel wells accept about anything.
$$$$ will play a role in this decision :tup:

Exhaust also depends on how you use your car. Mine is DD, 35 minutes commute. Didn't want extra loud or drone for over an hour per day. New job is 3 miles from home so I'm re-thinking going to a noisy fun sound

Lol might as well get rid of your fingerprints and also get facial plastic surgery :icon17:

..............and don't do any of that 23 and Me stuff either. Easy way for someone to get your DNA.

funny how we all start somewhere. I made a promise to myself to keep the Z stock as I thought it had everything that a sports car should have. I broke that promise a long time ago and ...I'm happy...:driving:

The only vehicle that I haven't done ANYTHING to is my Grand Cherokee. I even played around with the motorhome.

What’s 23 and me stuff?

:icon14:

23 and Me, Ancestry.com. That's the DNA testing to find out who you are related to and where your family roots come from. Split into a tube and mail it in. Costs about $90.00. Can't believe you haven't heard of it.

You sure its spit?

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Hi all, these services seem to get you your history but, I worry what they do with the results afterwards ? Do they sell the DNA results ? With all the privacy issues today its worth thinking about.

Only if he didnt swallow... the spit i mean.. the spit!!!

My favorite exhaust systems and with out a doubt are Motordyne and Fast Intentions. I have had the stillen and now have FI cat back with the carbon fiber cans and Motordyne ART pipes, but love the Motordyne cat back also

Yeah, wifey and me already did the test.

I already know where I come from, why would I want to do a test and pay for it. You guys are gullible.

My gf did this just a few weeks ago. She doesnt know her biological father. Her stepdad is Finnish/Russian, and her mom is from the Ukraine. Shes pretty excited to see the results.

OP keep in mind that a lot of upgraded exhausts do produce some drone in the cockpit at highway speeds (road trips). There are some dynamat threads in here that have proven to be worth the time, tho.

Wife did it couple years back. Her sister gave us kits for Christmas. Found out they have an older half brother no one knew about. Good stuff.

Found out that wifey is 25% Native American Indian, 50% Hispanic, the rest mix of Irish and Euro. Everyone here thinks she is an Italian. :shakes head: