new to Z's help please

Red__Zed · 02-17-2011, 09:43 AM

Both companies are kind of hit-or-miss if you mod the car. In general, you can get away with minor stuff on both and still get stuff covered. On the Subaru, you'll see more of a gain outta small mods.

Throwing an AP and a catback actually adds significant power, vs similar mods on a Z.

Fairlady-Z · 02-17-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Both companies are kind of hit-or-miss if you mod the car. In general, you can get away with minor stuff on both and still get stuff covered. On the Subaru, you'll see more of a gain outta small mods.

Throwing an AP and a catback actually adds significant power, vs similar mods on a Z.

Then i guess its down to a drivers feel of each car, time to schedule some test drives from both companys.

I noticed that on the Z's for bolt on's it dosent give hudge gains unless FI, is the Z expensive to mod as well?

kielbasa16 · 02-17-2011, 12:05 PM

1 - I wouldnt list winter as a reason to not get the Z. I live in NY and have driven the car every day this winter even with the crazy amount of snow we have gotten, granted snow tires are a must. Besides, if its city driving you are doing odds are you arent traveling far, NYC is relatively flat, and theres always public transportation on really bad days. Only deterrant might be that winter will take a toll on the exterior of the car.

2- For 30k Id prefer to get a new base + sports package rather than touring just for a navi system. +1 on contacting Koeppel Nissan.

Good luck!

Red__Zed · 02-17-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairlady-Z

Then i guess its down to a drivers feel of each car, time to schedule some test drives from both companys.

I noticed that on the Z's for bolt on's it dosent give hudge gains unless FI, is the Z expensive to mod as well?

Like everything, it's all relative. Comparatively, the Z is pricey to mod. Relative to other, nicer cars, it's pretty cheap. The lack of an established aftermarket, and the fact that it is a fairly maxed out motor limit the modification options.

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kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 19	1 - I wouldnt list winter as a reason to not get the Z. I live in NY and have driven the car every day this winter even with the crazy amount of snow we have gotten, granted snow tires are a must. Besides, if its city driving you are doing odds are you arent traveling far, NYC is relatively flat, and theres always public transportation on really bad days. Only deterrant might be that winter will take a toll on the exterior of the car. 2- For 30k Id prefer to get a new base + sports package rather than touring just for a navi system. +1 on contacting Koeppel Nissan. Good luck! __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Both companies are kind of hit-or-miss if you mod the car. In general, you can get away with minor stuff on both and still get stuff covered. On the Subaru, you'll see more of a gain outta small mods. Throwing an AP and a catback actually adds significant power, vs similar mods on a Z.