Non-Mod Owners Unite!

wishihadnav · 02-15-2011, 04:15 PM

damn i wanted to stay away from any mods as well..

wheee! · 02-15-2011, 05:39 PM

My question is.....

If you have no interest in modding, why are you on this forum?

Aside from the camaraderie, the only useful purpose of forum creeping is to find out how to do this or that, or what to do next and has it already been done or how do I fix this issue etc.

Non-modders or non-DIY'ers would normally be talking to their service department...

just my

ps: I'm still building my 'stock' car....

SVTNate · 02-16-2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

My question is.....

If you have no interest in modding, why are you on this forum?

1. Learning about potential issues

2. Might find out about a mod I actually want to do (I did get a catback)

3. Learning about things that have been discussed at length already, like which oil to use

4. Seeing other peoples' modded cars. I appreciate mods, my BMW had engine mods/suspension/body kit/stereo/etc. I just don't want to live with the headaches of install issues, fit/finish issues, decreased comfort, etc. anymore for a daily driver.

I guess I'm not firmly in the "no mods" camp, rather, for now I just have the catback and I'm not interested in anything else at this time. I might do carbon fiber interior bits and stereo stuff later, but I certainly won't ever touch the wheels/suspension and likely not the engine bay either.

I'm buying a Ducati Diavel Carbon next month and I have a 911 Turbo. The Z is just a workday car for me, because I didn't want the maintenance and repair costs of an M3 nor did I want something like that sitting in courthouse parking lots while I'm working.

LunaZ · 02-16-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SVTNate

I guess I'm not firmly in the "no mods" camp, rather, for now I just have the catback and I'm not interested in anything else at this time...

So what you're saying is, "I'm modded".

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that 99.99% of the members on any kind of forum are "enthusiasts" of the forum's subject. The other .01% are spammers.
Even if a non-enthusiast needed to know about issues with their vehicle, they could go to the manufacturer's website or check the NHSTA database and skip the hassle of joining a community of enthusiasts.
With the exception of restoring a "numbers matching" car for Barrett-Jackson, I don't know any enthusiast who can resist putting their own personal touch on their car.

LunaZ · 02-15-2011, 08:50 PM

Here's an idea: Create a sub-forum for Stock 370Z's where non-mod owners can unite.

Then, those of with mods can start a pool on how many threads there will be in that section.
Additionally, mods (I mean moderators) can ban anyone who posts about window tint or synthetic oil.

ProfessorDave · 02-16-2011, 08:57 AM

Dr. Evil, what does the roof spoiler do? First one I've seen on a Z. Just curious.

DrEvil · 02-16-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dr. Evil, what does the roof spoiler do? First one I've seen on a Z. Just curious.

Here, check it out.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Solar Wing II, 09-10 370Z Coupe

ProfessorDave · 02-17-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrEvil

Here, check it out.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Solar Wing II, 09-10 370Z Coupe

Looks good. I didn't know if it also helped cut down on sun and glare until I read the description.

DrEvil · 02-16-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dr. Evil, what does the roof spoiler do? First one I've seen on a Z. Just curious.

Um... looks real cool. I guess it keeps the car cooler in the Jersey February cold.
Oh sometimes I can't resist fluffing my Japanese girlfriend.

kenchan · 02-16-2011, 10:00 AM

It keeps the roof from flying off.

ImportConvert · 02-16-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

It keeps the roof from flying off.

Can I get one of these for my corvette?

rambunctious · 02-16-2011, 07:22 PM

Does a shift knob count as a mod?

LunaZ · 02-17-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rambunctious

Does a shift knob count as a mod?

Did you replace the original knob with a stock OEM shift knob?

Jeffblue · 02-17-2011, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Did you replace the original knob with a stock OEM shift knob?

maybe he bought it and just left it on a shelf

Mt Tam I am · 02-17-2011, 08:17 AM

Does removing the 4th cup holder on day one count as a mod?

02-15-2011, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	so.... My question is..... If you have no interest in modding, why are you on this forum? Aside from the camaraderie, the only useful purpose of forum creeping is to find out how to do this or that, or what to do next and has it already been done or how do I fix this issue etc. Non-modders or non-DIY'ers would normally be talking to their service department... just my ps: I'm still building my 'stock' car.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	Here's an idea: Create a sub-forum for Stock 370Z's where non-mod owners can unite. Then, those of with mods can start a pool on how many threads there will be in that section. Additionally, mods (I mean moderators) can ban anyone who posts about window tint or synthetic oil. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	Dr. Evil, what does the roof spoiler do? First one I've seen on a Z. Just curious. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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