First Z, Newbie

OOCRacing · 10-24-2010, 12:53 PM

So, I've shopped around, gone on test drives and I've decided on the Z. I know the problems, the positives, the negatives, now it just comes down to finding the right car. I have a few months to work with, so this is not a huge concern. What I need to know about now are upgrades.

I know that on big concern with the 370z is running temperature, which is why I plan on installing an oil cooler, probably one of these:
370ZTUNE.com

Besides that I plan on installing a few cosmetic pieces, namely the Mines add on the the sport package spoiler and a Top Secret Front Diffuser, plus TE37s all around and probably some good brake lines

I plan on taking the car to the strip a few times a year and probably doing a NASA HPDE once or twice, what upgrades (bolt ons) would you all recommend for this kind of use, a bit of show and some spirited street driving?

Cell · 10-24-2010, 01:47 PM

You are from chicago too. Very nice. What part of chicago are you from?

OOCRacing · 10-24-2010, 01:56 PM

Barrington Area, you?

ProfessorDave · 10-24-2010, 02:59 PM

Check the Intake/Exhaust section. Several good optons for intakes, cat back exhausts and HFCs that will get you 20-30 WHP.

have fun finding the Z you want!

spearfish25 · 10-24-2010, 03:37 PM

I'm in the West Loop.

If you're going to the track, I'd recommend an oil cooler, track brake pads, and changing the brake fluid with racing fluid. If you don't have the sport brakes, consider a big brake kit as well. You'd have a sound track car for any HPDEs you do.

For aesthetics, I'd recommend a catback exhaust to open up the engine note and wheel spacers (the improved look is dramatic in person). Most other mods (short of coilovers or SC/TT kits) won't make you much faster and are more for personal satisfaction.

jaedub · 10-24-2010, 03:50 PM

i think the first upgrade you should get is to replace your OEM door with a miata door. It should add a good 50hp+ and 600-720 lbs. off your car.

PapoZalsa · 10-24-2010, 09:42 PM

I hope you have a lot of $$$ when you are talking about Mines....

OH, and the oil cooler will void your powertrain warranty.

Guard Dad · 10-24-2010, 09:50 PM

Your sure that an oil cooler will cause warranty issues? Seems almost counter productive.

PapoZalsa · 10-24-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guard Dad

Your sure that an oil cooler will cause warranty issues? Seems almost counter productive.

That is the way that Nissan works!

Guard Dad · 10-24-2010, 10:23 PM

Wow! Does Nissan have problems with cold air intakes like the Stillen Long Tube Intake?

OOCRacing · 10-25-2010, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the advice, so, what mods can I make without voiding my warranty?

ProfessorDave · 10-25-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaedub

i think the first upgrade you should get is to replace your OEM door with a miata door. It should add a good 50hp+ and 600-720 lbs. off your car.

I forgot about this mod.

spearfish25 · 10-25-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

and the oil cooler will void your powertrain warranty.

Not true. It will cause an engine failure due to oil starvation to be uncovered (or most anything else oil related save consumption). How would having an oil cooler void the warranty on your transmission, rear diff, etc etc?

Cell · 10-25-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OOCRacing

Barrington Area, you?

Northside chicago by the lake.

10-24-2010, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
OOCRacing Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3 Drives: Pending Rep Power: 14	First Z, Newbie So, I've shopped around, gone on test drives and I've decided on the Z. I know the problems, the positives, the negatives, now it just comes down to finding the right car. I have a few months to work with, so this is not a huge concern. What I need to know about now are upgrades. I know that on big concern with the 370z is running temperature, which is why I plan on installing an oil cooler, probably one of these: 370ZTUNE.com Besides that I plan on installing a few cosmetic pieces, namely the Mines add on the the sport package spoiler and a Top Secret Front Diffuser, plus TE37s all around and probably some good brake lines I plan on taking the car to the strip a few times a year and probably doing a NASA HPDE once or twice, what upgrades (bolt ons) would you all recommend for this kind of use, a bit of show and some spirited street driving?

10-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Check the Intake/Exhaust section. Several good optons for intakes, cat back exhausts and HFCs that will get you 20-30 WHP. have fun finding the Z you want! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-24-2010, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I'm in the West Loop. If you're going to the track, I'd recommend an oil cooler, track brake pads, and changing the brake fluid with racing fluid. If you don't have the sport brakes, consider a big brake kit as well. You'd have a sound track car for any HPDEs you do. For aesthetics, I'd recommend a catback exhaust to open up the engine note and wheel spacers (the improved look is dramatic in person). Most other mods (short of coilovers or SC/TT kits) won't make you much faster and are more for personal satisfaction. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

10-24-2010, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I hope you have a lot of $$$ when you are talking about Mines.... OH, and the oil cooler will void your powertrain warranty. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-24-2010, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	Wow! Does Nissan have problems with cold air intakes like the Stillen Long Tube Intake? Last edited by Guard Dad; 10-24-2010 at 10:26 PM.

10-24-2010, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	You are from chicago too. Very nice. What part of chicago are you from?

10-24-2010, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
OOCRacing Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3 Drives: Pending Rep Power: 14	Barrington Area, you?

10-24-2010, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	i think the first upgrade you should get is to replace your OEM door with a miata door. It should add a good 50hp+ and 600-720 lbs. off your car.

10-24-2010, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	Your sure that an oil cooler will cause warranty issues? Seems almost counter productive.

10-25-2010, 07:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
OOCRacing Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3 Drives: Pending Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the advice, so, what mods can I make without voiding my warranty?

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