I've got $8,000 to spend on mods for my 370z. Need some advice.

happytheman · 09-13-2011, 12:05 AM

Ps. And by the way..the Stillen supercharger will run you ~$6k, which does not include installation.

Rui Z · 09-13-2011, 12:07 AM

Most modders get exhausts, intakes, test pipes or high flow catalytic converters, ECU tune, wheels & tires, and springs/coilovers. If you are going to take the car to the track, then you should also get an oil cooler, brake pads, brake lines and fluids, and go to a driving school. $8000 will not be enough to really take advantage of a supercharger, so the best you will do is add about 40 hp with the above mods.

KillerBee370 · 09-13-2011, 12:38 AM

Skeeterbop · 09-13-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

am i missing something here

Lemers · 09-13-2011, 12:44 AM

This is the type of thread that if everyone jumps on the bandwagon and frags the OP for not searching a subject first it will get locked of it goes too far.

KillerBee370 · 09-13-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

This is the type of thread that if everyone jumps on the bandwagon and frags the OP for not searching a subject first it will get locked of it goes too far.

What he said.

pm87 · 09-13-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Wasn't trying to be rude, just in all seriousness, if you are as much of a noob as you self-admittedly claim... Type in the things you don't know and read up on them.

If you're into performance gains, unless you want to go Forced Induction (Supercharger/Turbocharger) the main areas are Intake/Exhaust.

If you want to go for looks and make yours original, then you can look into a good set of wheels/tires.

If you want a comfortable ride, you can look into coil-over suspension or swaybars, or just springs/shocks.

All of this info can be found using the search feature as your friend. Not saying don't ask questions, but just make sure you search and see if there was another noob who wanted to know the same info you do.

i might go that route instead because from what i've read Supercharger mods, etc. require a quite a bit of investment in addition to the mod itself. might just look into better tires/rims and upgrade my sound system. i think i'll be set with that.

Methodical4u · 09-13-2011, 01:10 AM

Hey man, glad you got a Z! In all honesty though, what I would do is save A LOT of that money and put it away for a little while. In this economy just dropping 8 grand all at once is pretty crazy to do. There are some minor mods you can do that will yield great results and will likely surprise you.

Modding gets very addicting and take it from me and many others as well and they will tell you, most of the time the more you mod, the more problems you will have and if a shop knows you don't know anything about cars... they will RAPE you with no lube.

Everyone will have their opinion on this, but putting in say 2 grand into the car and keeping 6 in the bank will do plenty for you right now.

One thing you could do is take your car to a road course where they will teach you to drive the way you should.... it's easy to pick up seconds on another car even if you are completely stock just knowing how to drive better. Ask around or just do a google search in your area and ask about driving classes.

Rooskey · 09-13-2011, 01:12 AM

Well since you cant buy commen sense I recommend you selling your Z, adding your 8K and buying yourself an education. After all that you should be able to change your oil, flat tire, etc.. If not just stick to the next best car with the longest available warranty.

pm87 · 09-13-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Hey man, glad you got a Z! In all honesty though, what I would do is save A LOT of that money and put it away for a little while. In this economy just dropping 8 grand all at once is pretty crazy to do. There are some minor mods you can do that will yield great results and will likely surprise you.

Modding gets very addicting and take it from me and many others as well and they will tell you, most of the time the more you mod, the more problems you will have and if a shop knows you don't know anything about cars... they will RAPE you with no lube.

Everyone will have their opinion on this, but putting in say 2 grand into the car and keeping 6 in the bank will do plenty for you right now.

One thing you could do is take your car to a road course where they will teach you to drive the way you should.... it's easy to pick up seconds on another car even if you are completely stock just knowing how to drive better. Ask around or just do a google search in your area and ask about driving classes.

well tbh i've been sitting on my 8k for a while. it's actually part of what i won in Vegas two years back (won 15k). and i'm itching to do soemthing with it. The Z was actually a present from my dad. his first car was a z too.

XwChriswX · 09-13-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pm87

i might go that route instead because from what i've read Supercharger mods, etc. require a quite a bit of investment in addition to the mod itself. might just look into better tires/rims and upgrade my sound system. i think i'll be set with that.

You could do a simple breakout like this:

Intake: $500
Exhaust: $1000
Tune: $1000
Wheels: $3000
Tires: $1000
Springs: $500
Stereo: $1000
Total: $8000

Numbers are inflated to cover worst case scenario on tune and if you go for looks/quality vs cheap, but more than likely you will have leftovers.

11Thumper · 09-13-2011, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pm87

guys i don't mean to bug you, but i have no idea what a Supercharger is. can someone explain in more detail and list a ball park price. thanks

Holy...

pm87 · 09-13-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

Well since you cant buy commen sense I recommend you selling your Z, adding your 8K and buying yourself an education. After all that you should be able to change your oil, flat tire, etc.. If not just stick to the next best car with the longest available warranty.

pm87 · 09-13-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

You could do a simple breakout like this:

Intake: $500
Exhaust: $1000
Tune: $1000
Wheels: $3000
Tires: $1000
Springs: $500
Stereo: $1000
Total: $8000

Numbers are inflated to cover worst case scenario on tune and if you go for looks/quality vs cheap, but more than likely you will have leftovers.

thanks! any idea what that would add on to performance

Methodical4u · 09-13-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pm87

well tbh i've been sitting on my 8k for a while. it's actually part of what i won in Vegas two years back (won 15k). and i'm itching to do soemthing with it. The Z was actually a present from my dad. his first car was a z too.

How old are you bro?

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Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	Hey man, glad you got a Z! In all honesty though, what I would do is save A LOT of that money and put it away for a little while. In this economy just dropping 8 grand all at once is pretty crazy to do. There are some minor mods you can do that will yield great results and will likely surprise you. Modding gets very addicting and take it from me and many others as well and they will tell you, most of the time the more you mod, the more problems you will have and if a shop knows you don't know anything about cars... they will RAPE you with no lube. Everyone will have their opinion on this, but putting in say 2 grand into the car and keeping 6 in the bank will do plenty for you right now. One thing you could do is take your car to a road course where they will teach you to drive the way you should.... it's easy to pick up seconds on another car even if you are completely stock just knowing how to drive better. Ask around or just do a google search in your area and ask about driving classes.

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Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 15	Well since you cant buy commen sense I recommend you selling your Z, adding your 8K and buying yourself an education. After all that you should be able to change your oil, flat tire, etc.. If not just stick to the next best car with the longest available warranty.