what would YOU do...

Nismo89 · 10-24-2011, 10:21 AM

ok.. long story short.... looking into SuperCharging my Z... thats what im leaning towards, but my question to you guys is... is it worth it? is Voiding the Dealership warranties worth the supercharger?

currently have 3,000 in bank and saving up .

i want to get you guys input on this as im still debating and saving up

tried searching this topic, but everytime i search something comes up with nothing so whatever.. lol

thoughts?

Cell · 10-24-2011, 10:24 AM

You are asking the general public to make a decision for you that you should be making yourself. Plus you should look in the turbo section and probably should of posted there too. Many others have asked the same questions.

kenchan · 10-24-2011, 10:52 AM

i thought the op had a nismo and was thinking sc. it's a base 2011... so i would do the brakes and wheels first, then consider FI down the road.

Cell · 10-24-2011, 12:02 PM

I would never change out my nismo wheels. It just goes with the car so well... The brakes are sufficient enough unless he is tracking his car. Oh, and I don't think he has a nismo. His sig says base.

11Thumper · 10-24-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I would never change out my nismo wheels. It just goes with the car so well... The brakes are sufficient enough unless he is tracking his car. Oh, and I don't think he has a nismo. His sig says base.

kenchan is right. If you upgrade to 500hp and don't give yourself better braking that's not a great idea.

tonybui · 10-24-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

kenchan is right. If you upgrade to 500hp and don't give yourself better braking that's not a great idea.

Who needs a brake when u have 500hp

Rui Z · 10-24-2011, 01:26 PM

Unless your car is mostly paid off and you have enough money saved for both the supercharger cost and some repair costs, I dont recommend it. Make sure you have adequate funds.

m4a1mustang · 10-24-2011, 01:30 PM

If you want to keep the car a while and can afford to drop cash on everything you need, and keep a cash reserve of at least the same amount that you put into it for repairs... then sure.

Jordo! · 10-24-2011, 01:43 PM

Unless everyone working on it is a good friend (and even then) you're going to need to have at least 10 grand socked away to cover parts, labor, tune, unexpected stuff that could come up, etc.

So... no. I wouldn't right now if it were me.

But, it's your car and your money, so do what feels right to you...?

Red__Zed · 10-24-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If you want to keep the car a while and can afford to drop cash on everything you need, and keep a cash reserve of at least the same amount that you put into it for repairs... then sure.

This.

Cmike2780 · 10-24-2011, 02:01 PM

I'd say having $10-15k tucked away is a likely safer bet. You need supporting mods and account for any other misc. stuff along the way. If you have the base, w/o the sports package. You should probably upgrade a few things before going FI as everyone has stated. LSD, brakes, clutch, suspension, that sort of thing. As far as being worth it, I'm pretty sure that extra bump in hp is gonna put a smile on your face.

ImportConvert · 10-24-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

ok.. long story short.... looking into SuperCharging my Z... thats what im leaning towards, but my question to you guys is... is it worth it? is Voiding the Dealership warranties worth the supercharger?

currently have 3,000 in bank and saving up .

i want to get you guys input on this as im still debating and saving up

tried searching this topic, but everytime i search something comes up with nothing so whatever.. lol

thoughts?

If you want more power, buy a more powerful car. I am here to tell you though, you will get used to whatever you do. I have over 500hp and I am used to it. It feels like 300hp used to, to me. Keep that in mind before you piss away money on mods and destroy a factory warranty.

Rone · 10-24-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If you want more power, buy a more powerful car. I am here to tell you though, you will get used to whatever you do. I have over 500hp and I am used to it. It feels like 300hp used to, to me. Keep that in mind before you piss away money on mods and destroy a factory warranty.

If you're ballin' outta control like Import' is, then yes, buy a car with more HP.

If I were you, I'd forget about that FI crap. Unless, you don't plan on keeping your car for very long or you are pretty handy with a wrench.

ImportConvert · 10-24-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rone

If you're ballin' outta control like Import' is, then yes, buy a car with more HP.

If I were you, I'd forget about that FI crap. Unless, you don't plan on keeping your car for very long or you are pretty handy with a wrench.

Pffft.

A mustang 5.0 will increase the power by about 80 to the tires over the 370Z.
A used 2008 'vette by a touch more.

Actually contemplating selling my monster and getting into a Z, personally.

Streetlife · 10-24-2011, 02:34 PM

I agree with Rone. For me cbe, y-pipe, and K&N drop in's are all i will need. I've learned from the pros that the more you mod the more trouble you can expect (my dealership has tried to get me to go FI before my girl Vanity is even shipped to the dealer for pick up). To me personally, after test driving the 370Z, it's more than enough power for me, my mods are just changing things i felt Nissan could have done better on.

10-24-2011, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	what would YOU do... ok.. long story short.... looking into SuperCharging my Z... thats what im leaning towards, but my question to you guys is... is it worth it? is Voiding the Dealership warranties worth the supercharger? currently have 3,000 in bank and saving up . i want to get you guys input on this as im still debating and saving up tried searching this topic, but everytime i search something comes up with nothing so whatever.. lol thoughts? __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

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Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	I would never change out my nismo wheels. It just goes with the car so well... The brakes are sufficient enough unless he is tracking his car. Oh, and I don't think he has a nismo. His sig says base. Last edited by Cell; 10-24-2011 at 12:06 PM.

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Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	Unless your car is mostly paid off and you have enough money saved for both the supercharger cost and some repair costs, I dont recommend it. Make sure you have adequate funds. __________________

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If you want to keep the car a while and can afford to drop cash on everything you need, and keep a cash reserve of at least the same amount that you put into it for repairs... then sure. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Unless everyone working on it is a good friend (and even then) you're going to need to have at least 10 grand socked away to cover parts, labor, tune, unexpected stuff that could come up, etc. So... no. I wouldn't right now if it were me. But, it's your car and your money, so do what feels right to you...? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

10-24-2011, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	You are asking the general public to make a decision for you that you should be making yourself. Plus you should look in the turbo section and probably should of posted there too. Many others have asked the same questions.

10-24-2011, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i thought the op had a nismo and was thinking sc. it's a base 2011... so i would do the brakes and wheels first, then consider FI down the road.

10-24-2011, 02:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	I'd say having $10-15k tucked away is a likely safer bet. You need supporting mods and account for any other misc. stuff along the way. If you have the base, w/o the sports package. You should probably upgrade a few things before going FI as everyone has stated. LSD, brakes, clutch, suspension, that sort of thing. As far as being worth it, I'm pretty sure that extra bump in hp is gonna put a smile on your face. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-24-2011, 02:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 15	I agree with Rone. For me cbe, y-pipe, and K&N drop in's are all i will need. I've learned from the pros that the more you mod the more trouble you can expect (my dealership has tried to get me to go FI before my girl Vanity is even shipped to the dealer for pick up). To me personally, after test driving the 370Z, it's more than enough power for me, my mods are just changing things i felt Nissan could have done better on. Last edited by Streetlife; 10-24-2011 at 02:52 PM.