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98intrigue 02-12-2011 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog (Post 938521)
I'm only interested in go-fast parts. :D

My led lights are lighter then the OEM bulbs...that's my excuse I use to think they are "go-fast" parts. Haha

ThoriumHotdog 02-12-2011 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 938532)
My led lights are lighter then the OEM bulbs...that's my excuse I use to think they are "go-fast" parts. Haha

If you're talking about taillights, well, thats a safety mod! :D Nothing wrong with that.

wheee! 02-12-2011 10:55 AM

Some things bear repeating.....
 
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Originally Posted by BrianMSmith (Post 938190)
no mods here. Aftermarket wheels actually screw up all the hard work and development the manufacturer puts into the car and wreck the handling and suspension.....and this is the most common mod people do next to fart cans. I can understand the reason for an exhaust that adds 20hp, but I rarely run the car to 7k RPM anyway, and with other priorities it doesn't make sense for me to keep throwing money at a car - I'd rather keep it in the money market/ru2k fund/favorite investment and earn 10% on my money to buy the next car, or trip to drive around Europe, or whatever.

Apparently you like your 'condiments' in your bank account, rather than to be viscerally experienced behind the wheel of a fine car.

So I say again, Mr. Plain Hamburger....

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Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 932394)
Modding your car is like garnishing your hamburger. Not everyone likes the same thing.. some people hate ketchup, some hate mustard etc.
Nissan gives you a tasty flame broiled burger and a decent bun and says, "have at her!'

I for one prefer my car modded to my personal tastes and see no issue with that. Much as others have modded their cars to their personal tastes.

As for bone stock.... that's like having just enough money for the hamburger but not enough for cheese, pickles, relish, mustard and ketchup. And don't forget the lettuce and tomatoes! And then saying your happy with your plain burger when you know you really wouldn't mind a few condiments.... :twocents:

:yum:

red6spd 02-12-2011 11:12 AM

When I first got my Z I planned on staying stock for the first summer then doing some stuff come this spring/summer. Wellllllll that didnt happen lol. I had all the stuff in my sig within 4 months of getting her.

Mt Tam I am 02-12-2011 12:34 PM

Initially, I too had no intention of modifying my car. I bought the sports package knowing that forged wheels won't be upgraded for my needs. So I was done right? Not so fast: Then the cars oil kept getting too hot so just an oil cooler (an oversight from Nissan) that doesn't show. Then the drone of the exhaust. I can fix that. Then sways to correct the under steer. Well if I'm doing all this why not get coil overs to address a couple other issues such as getting on the gas earlier without losing the rear end coming out of a turn. CAI's were free as a bonus with the above items from Stillen. Next week I hope to have those installed. The rear camera is so low on my priority list I keep not doing it.

I think I'll have it all after this, so a tune is in my future. I would like to say I am nearing completion, but once you lose your mind who is to say what you'll do next.

Falcor 02-12-2011 01:21 PM

I think that its ridiculous to say that the way the designers built the car is the way the car "should" be. Car designers build their cars the way they do for many reasons, mainly marketing. That is why there are different levels of trim.

Also to say that the way the car designed visually is "ideal" is nonsense who its to say that the way I like my car to look is "ruining" it? It is all a matter of taste and opinion, which is what this forum is mostly about.

GZ3 02-12-2011 01:23 PM

my Z last less than 24hrs without a mod

Falcor 02-12-2011 01:26 PM

Mine came with some mods

GZ3 02-12-2011 01:27 PM

mine was built modded

DrEvil 02-12-2011 07:54 PM

Just got in touch with my tuner guy and set up an install on a Tanabe cat back. Took this long only because of all the snow we had here in central Jersey.
No virgins here in this maternety ward either.

mick 02-12-2011 08:54 PM

i like the car the way it is.
for the money that would be used to modify it, i would rather spend that money to get a more expensive car.

DrEvil 02-12-2011 10:05 PM

This is what is so great about the 370Z. There are so few of them out there( not like Mustangs, Camoros Chargers etc...) , that all of us who own one just like to put a furthur stamp of uniqueness on the car by either leaving it the way Nissan engineers designed it, or improving on greatness. Either way it's an awesome car and all of you, us, have a great time with it, however way you like it!

370zproject 02-12-2011 10:25 PM

does tint count as a mod lol

christian370z 02-12-2011 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor (Post 938694)
I think that its ridiculous to say that the way the designers built the car is the way the car "should" be. Car designers build their cars the way they do for many reasons, mainly marketing. That is why there are different levels of trim.

Exactly, every regular car is always going to be a compromise. It a) has to appeal to a wide audience, b) it has to be relatively inoffensive and compromised because of that target audience, and c) there is a certain issue called cost targets. That is why after market products produce such a drastic difference over OEM parts, these after market companies can focus on each component to maximize its potential and it shows when you can gain 20rwhp with a simple CAI or cat-back exhaust.

Many enthusiasts don't like compromise, like myself, therefore we get rid of the compromising parts. :)

Junior370z 02-12-2011 11:34 PM

Don't mind my signature... I'm stock...


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