What’s your take on add ons?

[SophiaZ]

As some of you know, I’m finally back into my Z after 9 long awaited years and I got into a 2020 50th anniversary edition. I’ve been struggling with the thought of adding a rear spoiler but would like yalls opinions on if it’s a bad idea or not. I probably won’t have the car for more than 2 years and if it becomes a collectors edition, I don’t want to ruin the value of it by adding a spoiler it didn’t come with. I already have plans on changing out the exhaust, HFCs, cold air intake and adding window tint but I will be keeping all the original parts if/when I trade in. What do you guys think? Adding a spoiler or no?

[Optimiser]

Originally Posted by SophiaZ

As some of you know, I’m finally back into my Z after 9 long awaited years and I got into a 2020 50th anniversary edition. I’ve been struggling with the thought of adding a rear spoiler but would like yalls opinions on if it’s a bad idea or not. I probably won’t have the car for more than 2 years and if it becomes a collectors edition, I don’t want to ruin the value of it by adding a spoiler it didn’t come with. I already have plans on changing out the exhaust, HFCs, cold air intake and adding window tint but I will be keeping all the original parts if/when I trade in. What do you guys think? Adding a spoiler or no?

No spoiler

[SOUTHZZ]

You could be overly optimistic on the "collectors" value of your 2020Z.
Many thought the same about the 2005 Z33 anniversary edition.
Make the car yours.You want add-ons. Go for it.
Enjoy.

[crazy4oldcars]

Fora car I'm only going to keep for 2 years, I wouldn't bother with any mods. Of course, I've never only kept a car for 2 years, plus, I'm a 60-year-old tightwad, lol.


Kirk B.

[SouthArk370Z]

Unless you plan on racing, you don't need a rear spoiler. But if you like the way a spoiler looks, go for it - I doubt the 50th Anniversary model will be worth much more than any other 370Z (ie, not a collector car), so it's not like you will ruin the car. YMMV

[viiv]

If you don't want to hurt the potential collectors value of a car (you never know, maybe a future Fast and Furious type movie will feature our car, causing it's value to skyrocket) Did people who brought bitcoin for a dollar a piece know it was going to be $10,000 plus, doesn't hurt to preserve.

Anyways if you don't want to hurt the value of any car, rule #1: Don't drill holes in the sheet metal.

I am a fellow owner of a 2020; a base Passion Red, I debated on getting the OEM spoiler, and even though we are dealing with OEM parts here, couldn't bring myself to drill holes. Then I realized, the spoiler doesn't make it look better. It just looks different, and the spoiler-less model has it's own unique, almost Porsche like beauty.

If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, and you are itching to spend money on upgrading your baby, honestly, start with the fluids. I have an engineering background, and let me tell you, uprated fluids can cover or mask design flaws and limitations. This is what I recommend:

1. Motul RBF600 in clutch. DO THIS NOW. I had the dealer change this fluid before I drove off the lot. Each mile you drive right now with your crappy factory fluid, is wearing out your CSC. Our CSC's are weak, but if you change out your fluid religiously every year with fresh RBF600, your CSC may last you 200000+ km. Also RBF600 in brakes.

2. After you finish the break in period of 2000km, change out the rest of the fluids with the following full synthetics: Motul ATF VI in power steering. Redline 5W-30 in engine. Redline MT-85 in transmission. Redline 75W90 in rear differential.

As for parts, the truth of the matter is the only upgrades that generally don't hurt (and could slightly enhance) a car's value are first-party OEM performance parts (such as Nismo for Nissan for example). I may upgrade to a Nismo R-tune exhaust, as I get a bump in sound, performance and build quality. I just want a bit louder, but not cop magnet loud and I don't want to tank the value of my car.

PS. Instead of getting a spoiler, get the OEM front lip. I got it for my base, makes the front end look so much better and more aggressive and its only like $120 and doesn't hurt your resale.

[Cyber370]

Add a Nissan spoiler purchased through Nissan dealer and you'll be fine. But, I doubt there'll be any short term collectability for your car. Unless, Nissan royally screws up the new 400Z by making it electric or turning it into a SUV. That doesn't seem the case.

[axmea?]

Wait for 50 years and enjoy the show. That's if you have the time and a wife who won't bug you to get rid of it for whatever reason. Mod it to you heart's content.

[cooltoy]

Add the spoiler.

[dave11]

Originally Posted by viiv

If you don't want to hurt the potential collectors value of a car (you never know, maybe a future Fast and Furious type movie will feature our car, causing it's value to skyrocket) Did people who brought bitcoin for a dollar a piece know it was going to be $10,000 plus, doesn't hurt to preserve.

Anyways if you don't want to hurt the value of any car, rule #1: Don't drill holes in the sheet metal.

I am a fellow owner of a 2020; a base Passion Red, I debated on getting the OEM spoiler, and even though we are dealing with OEM parts here, couldn't bring myself to drill holes. Then I realized, the spoiler doesn't make it look better. It just looks different, and the spoiler-less model has it's own unique, almost Porsche like beauty.

If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, and you are itching to spend money on upgrading your baby, honestly, start with the fluids. I have an engineering background, and let me tell you, uprated fluids can cover or mask design flaws and limitations. This is what I recommend:

1. Motul RBF600 in clutch. DO THIS NOW. I had the dealer change this fluid before I drove off the lot. Each mile you drive right now with your crappy factory fluid, is wearing out your CSC. Our CSC's are weak, but if you change out your fluid religiously every year with fresh RBF600, your CSC may last you 200000+ km. Also RBF600 in brakes.

2. After you finish the break in period of 2000km, change out the rest of the fluids with the following full synthetics: Motul ATF VI in power steering. Redline 5W-30 in engine. Redline MT-85 in transmission. Redline 75W90 in rear differential.

As for parts, the truth of the matter is the only upgrades that generally don't hurt (and could slightly enhance) a car's value are first-party OEM performance parts (such as Nismo for Nissan for example). I may upgrade to a Nismo R-tune exhaust, as I get a bump in sound, performance and build quality. I just want a bit louder, but not cop magnet loud and I don't want to tank the value of my car.

PS. Instead of getting a spoiler, get the OEM front lip. I got it for my base, makes the front end look so much better and more aggressive and its only like $120 and doesn't hurt your resale.

viiv

I also have a 2020. I had the R-Tune installed. It truly makes it a different car. It makes beautiful music.

[SophiaZ]

Originally Posted by axmea?

Wait for 50 years and enjoy the show. That's if you have the time and a wife who won't bug you to get rid of it for whatever reason. Mod it to you heart's content.

Well, considering how I don’t have to worry about a wife bugging me, I do as I please as I AM the wife

[OptionZero]

the issue is drilling holes for a spoiler on a trunk/hatch that does not have holes

frankly, the no-holes hatch is sort of valuable, esp to a 2015+ nismo owner that wants to swap spoilers

[axmea?]

Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Well, considering how I don’t have to worry about a wife bugging me, I do as I please as I AM the wife

I love it!!!!

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Well, considering how I don’t have to worry about a wife bugging me, I do as I please as I AM the wife

If you are only going to keep the Z for 2 years. Don't do anything to it. You won't get your money back. If you're going to keep it longer. Do what your heart wants. It's not going to be increasing in value for quite some time. It's more like after 30 years or more.

[sx moneypit]

Originally Posted by Rusty

If you are only going to keep the Z for 2 years. Don't do anything to it. You won't get your money back. If you're going to keep it longer. Do what your heart wants. It's not going to be increasing in value for quite some time. It's more like after 30 years or more.