best mods for a limited budget

FL 4Motion · 08-16-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I had the clear-bra put on my Z06 on the showroom floor. They roped it off and allowed my guy to come in and install it then and there when the car arrived.

So far, it has taken several good hits that have marred the film and sounded like a bullet impact on the inside of the car. The film is not broken and I have every confidence that the paint is pristine underneath. VERY sound investment. I really recommend the clear-bra for ANY new car, as when it comes time to sell it, your "I babied her..." claim will hold SO MUCH more water if the car LOOKS like it was babied. That means paint that isn't chipped on the roofline/hood, and a nose-clip that isn't sand-blasted.

If OP is serious, he will put a sticky tire on the car, and those will sling crap into the bodywork on the rocker-panel area, and other spots (I don't know the 370Z's "trouble" areas). Either way, the film will take a LOT of abuse off the paint. Also, if he does any kind of driving around cones, the film will keep them from smearing onto/scraping/smearing the paint.

/\ IP is right, the clear bra is (as far as non performance mods go) hands down the first thing to do (see sig

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Where can I go to buy/have the clear bra installed? also, how much is the clear bra? IS it difficult to remove in the future if needed?

/\ my clear bra came w/a 5 year warrantee, our installer (take this for what it's worth) said beyond five years, you might mess up the paint taking it off to replace and I also consider the clear bra a non permanent wear item like tires, brakes etc. My plan is every 5 years just get a new one, plan on keeping this car 10 years, so two clear bra applications over the life of the car.

Def have the same guy (ie. a clear bra installer) remove it since you don't want to mess up anything accidentally and if he does, then it's on him/his $$.

brucelidat · 08-17-2011, 12:47 AM

So if I understand correctly from some things I've read on the forums, the first mod will give me the most yield. Can anyone give me some gain estimates for the following options?

1. Stillen Intake + Berk HFCs

2. Stillen Intake + Stillen or Greddy exhaust (or maybe the Top Speed Pro-1, if I hear enough good things about it to save money)

3. Stillen intake + Berk HFCs + exhaust

brucelidat · 08-17-2011, 01:06 AM

How much for Spectrum Elite shipped to 91780?

ncheung85 · 08-17-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

How much for Spectrum Elite shipped to 91780?

I see you're in so cal. I would check with lou at amplified motorsports. After seeing his prices, you might not go anywhere else for parts.

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scottIN · 08-17-2011, 06:45 AM

Can't believe that nobody has done a $ per HP table for the most common mods (or maybe they have and I've missed it). On another forum I was on it was a sticky that was constantly updated as new products hit the market. Makes it real easy to pick & choose what you want to do based on how much you want to spend. Of course it's not 100% accurate since in power mods 1+ 1 doesn't always equal 2, but it gives you a baseline for each component. I know the one rule on that forum was that any mod listed had to have an accompanying dyno sheet showing nothing but that mod.

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08-17-2011, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	So if I understand correctly from some things I've read on the forums, the first mod will give me the most yield. Can anyone give me some gain estimates for the following options? 1. Stillen Intake + Berk HFCs 2. Stillen Intake + Stillen or Greddy exhaust (or maybe the Top Speed Pro-1, if I hear enough good things about it to save money) 3. Stillen intake + Berk HFCs + exhaust

08-17-2011, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	How much for Spectrum Elite shipped to 91780?

08-17-2011, 06:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 57	Can't believe that nobody has done a $ per HP table for the most common mods (or maybe they have and I've missed it). On another forum I was on it was a sticky that was constantly updated as new products hit the market. Makes it real easy to pick & choose what you want to do based on how much you want to spend. Of course it's not 100% accurate since in power mods 1+ 1 doesn't always equal 2, but it gives you a baseline for each component. I know the one rule on that forum was that any mod listed had to have an accompanying dyno sheet showing nothing but that mod.