New Z owner in search of mod knowledge

SS_Firehawk

I noticed at least with my brakes that initial braking feels light, almost as if the brakes are weak. But when I press the pedal like I'm trying to push it through the floor, it feels like I'm about to go through the windshield. Is this a common occurance with other Z's using stock pads and sport package? Also, living in Las Vegas definitely makes me worry about my oil temps. Anyone else living in the desert or ridiculously hot climates notice oil temps higher than the standard norm (200-220) driving around town? When I bought it, it was fairly mild over the past two weeks and never got over 75. I'm thinking I will need that oil cooler berfore spring arrives. Also makes a good excuse for the Wife. She was already asking about an exhaust for her car, I think I can woo her into just sinking that into my car haha. Thank goodness I scored a wife with a heavier foot than I and gets her jollies off sexy car sounds and triple digit speeds. Helps feed my new (albeit expensive) hobby.

Skeeterbop

I had my car in central texas for July and August. While not as hot it was definitely over a 100 degrees 99% of the time and my normal oil temps were ~220. It may have strayed to 250 when pushing it, but in normal driving temps were never an issue.

I would do the exhaust first as well.

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I did my mods in the order listed below my sig.

I can't live without the oil cooler. Best mod.

The CBE changed the drone and added a bit of power. Intakes changed the sound for the better as well but I must admit to low, to no, power gains. I love the sound so much I am happy with them anyway.

Sway bars also offered noticeable gains. Well worth it. Better bang for the buck over coil overs.
The coil overs were expensive but also worth it.

When your tires are cooked I would highly recommend the Michelins. The sound on the freeway quiets down coupled with increased performance.


As far as brakes go, I have contemplated these but I never had any brake fade yet, including at the track. I do want cold braking to be high as I am most apt to need this going to work in the morning in my daily driver. So replacing with brakes that are better hot but need to get warmed up is scary too. I continue to down shift.

Good luck, stay safe, and thank you for your service.

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Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber