what to get first?

sojirovskensi · 01-29-2011, 04:50 PM

I am going to get three mods eventually, but I am debating what to get first.
1. Coilover
2. Decent 19' wheel (volk or advan)
3. Supercharger kit

Assuming I can spend 1k per month, what would you do first?
I would want S/C kit the first, but then I would have to wait until the end of this year.

Should I just powdercoat my sports package rays wheel and do coilover or springs first and wait for the s/c?

I love both aesthetic and power, so it is a very tough decision for me.

Any inputs will be appreciated!!!

Updates
I've done HKS exhaust, AEM CAI, Berk HFC, dynamat, and a few light bulb changes so far.
I want to go to track but not without the oil cooler.

I know I will be more happy to get S/C, but the wait time is a killer!

Guavazo · 01-29-2011, 04:54 PM

if its me i'll go with Coilover first, and see where you want to go from there.

LuckyJinx · 01-29-2011, 05:07 PM

S/C

Baer383 · 01-29-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guavazo

if its me i'll go with Coilover first, and see where you want to go from there.

definitely coil overs

SPOHN · 01-29-2011, 06:09 PM

Save and get wheels and coilovers at the same time.

spearfish25 · 01-29-2011, 06:10 PM

What are your goals? Did you just get your car (otherwise stock?)? If you're more interested in looks, coilovers can give you the dropped look and you can do the wheels to get a better offset with your coilover setup.

If you're interested in track performance, I'd say the S/C is a better place to start for a few reasons. 1) You'll have 6-8 months during the time you're saving to actually track your car and see what it can do without changing anything. 2) The stock suspension is quite good for the track. Sure you can do better with coilovers that are properly setup, but an S/C will put a much bigger grin on your face and improve your lap times much more significantly.

If you're worried at all about your warranty, I wouldn't S/C until the power train portion expires (5 years).

LunaZ · 01-29-2011, 06:23 PM

Dynamat.

Xan · 01-29-2011, 06:24 PM

I would start with a good exhaust system...

PapoZalsa · 01-29-2011, 09:05 PM

There is a BIG different from coilovers, wheels to the price of a SC!

Red__Zed · 01-29-2011, 09:51 PM

start small, build your way up. I'd snag some coils to get things going.

Lemers · 01-29-2011, 10:55 PM

K&N air filters

jaedub · 01-30-2011, 01:43 AM

i'd get a miata door first

ProfessorDave · 01-30-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaedub

i'd get a miata door first

Everyone knows Miata doors cost at least 5x's the price of a supercharger!

Seriously, I'd say coilovers since you've done some performance mods already.

GZ3 · 01-30-2011, 10:20 AM

get the nismo package from your local dealer, it will prob run you more than a supercharger...but from what i hear its the end all set up

Bodytechz · 02-01-2011, 10:23 AM

So you are happy with your K&N's? Getting my Z delivered in April and beside tinking the windows, the intakes are what I will change first and Dynamat the trunk to reduce the rear tire road noise. I would appreciate your input on the K&N's though. hmm did you do the full intakes or just swap out the filters?? Thanks!

01-29-2011, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 14	what to get first? I am going to get three mods eventually, but I am debating what to get first. 1. Coilover 2. Decent 19' wheel (volk or advan) 3. Supercharger kit Assuming I can spend 1k per month, what would you do first? I would want S/C kit the first, but then I would have to wait until the end of this year. Should I just powdercoat my sports package rays wheel and do coilover or springs first and wait for the s/c? I love both aesthetic and power, so it is a very tough decision for me. Any inputs will be appreciated!!! Updates I've done HKS exhaust, AEM CAI, Berk HFC, dynamat, and a few light bulb changes so far. I want to go to track but not without the oil cooler. I know I will be more happy to get S/C, but the wait time is a killer! Last edited by sojirovskensi; 01-29-2011 at 10:11 PM.

01-29-2011, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	S/C __________________

01-29-2011, 06:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Save and get wheels and coilovers at the same time. __________________

01-29-2011, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	What are your goals? Did you just get your car (otherwise stock?)? If you're more interested in looks, coilovers can give you the dropped look and you can do the wheels to get a better offset with your coilover setup. If you're interested in track performance, I'd say the S/C is a better place to start for a few reasons. 1) You'll have 6-8 months during the time you're saving to actually track your car and see what it can do without changing anything. 2) The stock suspension is quite good for the track. Sure you can do better with coilovers that are properly setup, but an S/C will put a much bigger grin on your face and improve your lap times much more significantly. If you're worried at all about your warranty, I wouldn't S/C until the power train portion expires (5 years). __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-29-2011, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Dynamat. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

01-29-2011, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guavazo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ME Posts: 61 Drives: 10 370Z PG+Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	if its me i'll go with Coilover first, and see where you want to go from there.

01-29-2011, 06:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I would start with a good exhaust system... __________________

01-29-2011, 09:05 PM	#9 (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	There is a BIG different from coilovers, wheels to the price of a SC! __________________ 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

01-29-2011, 09:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	start small, build your way up. I'd snag some coils to get things going.

01-29-2011, 10:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	K&N air filters __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-30-2011, 01:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	i'd get a miata door first

01-30-2011, 10:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	get the nismo package from your local dealer, it will prob run you more than a supercharger...but from what i hear its the end all set up __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

02-01-2011, 10:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 14	So you are happy with your K&N's? Getting my Z delivered in April and beside tinking the windows, the intakes are what I will change first and Dynamat the trunk to reduce the rear tire road noise. I would appreciate your input on the K&N's though. hmm did you do the full intakes or just swap out the filters?? Thanks! Last edited by Bodytechz; 02-01-2011 at 10:25 AM.