If you could do anything with MY Z!

NickTurnon · 09-05-2011, 11:59 AM

I decided that I would submit my car to a community charity CAR SHOW.

Unfortunately, I will not have enough time to do what I want with the car in time for the show.

If you could do any mods for under $1000 to improve "CAR SHOW APPEAL"
What would they be?

My first thoughts would be-
1) Rims
2) Spoiler
3) Headlights?
4) Audio?

I am not sure what "Car Shows" look out for. WOW FACTOR?

Let me know since this is my first time!

Here is what my car looks like right now..

Red__Zed · 09-05-2011, 12:26 PM

for car show appeal under a grand, I think either audio or blacked out headlights are your best options.

phelan · 09-05-2011, 12:29 PM

audio. car show appeal --> judging? you'll need to get points in all areas, leaving audio alone is a big nono.

TheGreatOne · 09-05-2011, 12:57 PM

Hmm, drop and headlights might be the best you can do with $1000

NickTurnon · 09-05-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

audio. car show appeal --> judging? you'll need to get points in all areas, leaving audio alone is a big nono.

I have a Pioneer Avic F900bt Nav & Upgraded Speakers..

Thats about it though..

jaedub · 09-05-2011, 02:38 PM

get the LED light set up with a black housing

onzedge · 09-05-2011, 02:58 PM

For $1,000 you could probably get a couple of nice looking escorts for an hour or so. They would definitely "pretty" things up if you picked the right ones. Just a thought.

You could also charge people 10 - 20 dollars per shot if they want their picture taken with them and the Z -- thus enhancing net proceeds for the charity event.

alb84z31t · 09-05-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

For $1,000 you could probably get a couple of nice looking escorts for an hour or so. They would definitely "pretty" things up if you picked the right ones. Just a thought.

You could also charge people 10 - 20 dollars per shot if they want their picture taken with them and the Z -- thus enhancing net proceeds for the charity event.

Best idea yet!

NickTurnon · 09-06-2011, 09:50 AM

Where can i pick up a spoiler for a good price. Or which website has a broad selection? I think the nismo spoiler is a little big for me..

Recommendations?

kenchan · 09-06-2011, 10:01 AM

get lowering springs installed, pay a friend who has wheels and borrow it for a day for a fee + pizza or something. save the rest to get your own nice wheels in the future.

pty370z · 09-06-2011, 10:02 AM

What I would do is get an Intake system (Injen or Stillen Gen3) and then go to Z1 Motorsports and get all the Silicone engine hoses they offer (radiator, overflow reservoir, intake hoses, ports MAF tubes, etc.) in red or blue (red is better but ssshhhhh..) and pop the hood!

Also, get the silver part of the engine cover painted the same color as the silicone hoses, maybe get new radiator and oil caps.. You could also add a grounding kit in red, blue or silver (Stillen)..

That will surely attract people!

And, if you still have some cash left, or are willing to spend a bit more, you could get Password:JDM Carbon Fiber Engine Covers or get the OEM engine covers wrapped in Carbon Fiber by Carbon Fiber Element.

I think showing off a very good looking engine compartment will be better than just 1 or 2 exterior additions..

SPOHN · 09-06-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

For $1,000 you could probably get a couple of nice looking escorts for an hour or so. They would definitely "pretty" things up if you picked the right ones. Just a thought.

You could also charge people 10 - 20 dollars per shot if they want their picture taken with them and the Z -- thus enhancing net proceeds for the charity event.

That would do it. Plus you might get lucky

09-05-2011, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	If you could do anything with MY Z! I decided that I would submit my car to a community charity CAR SHOW. Unfortunately, I will not have enough time to do what I want with the car in time for the show. If you could do any mods for under $1000 to improve "CAR SHOW APPEAL" What would they be? My first thoughts would be- 1) Rims 2) Spoiler 3) Headlights? 4) Audio? I am not sure what "Car Shows" look out for. WOW FACTOR? Let me know since this is my first time! Here is what my car looks like right now..

09-05-2011, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	audio. car show appeal --> judging? you'll need to get points in all areas, leaving audio alone is a big nono. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-05-2011, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Hmm, drop and headlights might be the best you can do with $1000 __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	For $1,000 you could probably get a couple of nice looking escorts for an hour or so. They would definitely "pretty" things up if you picked the right ones. Just a thought. You could also charge people 10 - 20 dollars per shot if they want their picture taken with them and the Z -- thus enhancing net proceeds for the charity event. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

09-06-2011, 10:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	What I would do is get an Intake system (Injen or Stillen Gen3) and then go to Z1 Motorsports and get all the Silicone engine hoses they offer (radiator, overflow reservoir, intake hoses, ports MAF tubes, etc.) in red or blue (red is better but ssshhhhh..) and pop the hood! Also, get the silver part of the engine cover painted the same color as the silicone hoses, maybe get new radiator and oil caps.. You could also add a grounding kit in red, blue or silver (Stillen).. That will surely attract people! And, if you still have some cash left, or are willing to spend a bit more, you could get Password:JDM Carbon Fiber Engine Covers or get the OEM engine covers wrapped in Carbon Fiber by Carbon Fiber Element. I think showing off a very good looking engine compartment will be better than just 1 or 2 exterior additions.. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

09-05-2011, 12:26 PM	#2 (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	for car show appeal under a grand, I think either audio or blacked out headlights are your best options.

09-05-2011, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	get the LED light set up with a black housing

09-06-2011, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Where can i pick up a spoiler for a good price. Or which website has a broad selection? I think the nismo spoiler is a little big for me.. Recommendations?

09-06-2011, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	get lowering springs installed, pay a friend who has wheels and borrow it for a day for a fee + pizza or something. save the rest to get your own nice wheels in the future.