A few questions!

NissanUSA · 11-20-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Honestly, there is nothing wrong for a driver to drive a modded car, a Ferrari or whatever, as long as you drive within your limit and be responsibe.

The things is what you, as a 16 years old, will face in real world. are prejudgements from other people and extra comments/fingers pointing at you if you done anything wrong, such as accident, speeding or cutting off people lane. It's gonna be VERY VERY HARSH on you.

The other thing is, when other people see a 16 years old driving a modded import, exhaust noise and stuffs, they gonna thought you are a spoiled kid, cops gonna choose to stop you rather than a 40 yrs old driving the same Z, you will have to expect that's gonna happen alot, and you gonna hold your breath and stay calm.

Nobody will know you earn your own money to make this happen except us in this forum.

It sounds ridiculous and shallow, but sadly it is what it is.

Of course, we forum Z members always welcome any new Z owner.

It's just from looking at you background, 16 with 70k looking for a sport car with heavy mod in mind, it just makes us raise our eyebrows, but be expect it will happen to you in real world too.

Have fun on the buying, you might not need to mod it right away, an orginal Z is very very enjoyable to drive!!!

note: as long as you drive responsiblely, ppl gonna respect you.

cheers

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it

And I will try to be responsible when I drive it, and save it for the track

But I have one question left for everyone. I researched the forced injection forums a little like *Forgot his name* said. And I still don't get the difference between twin-turbo and supercharged. Is their like a simple way to explain the differences or is it more complex than that? I did find this TT kit
GTM Motorsports*::*FORCED INDUCTION*::*GTM 370Z (TURN KEY) TWIN TURBO KIT
But I can't find any numbers for it and don't know if this is better than the GTM supercharger or what? Sorry for my confusing writing but basically, GTM supercharger vs GTM TT? And on the TT page. It has "Turbo Kit Stages" and they say 500hp, 700hp, 900hp, 1000hp. Can someone explain this for me? And what would be like the 0-60 times with the TT or supercharger? (Yes, I know 0-60 doesn't matter to most people but jw.) Thanks again

Hermitns · 11-24-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanUSA

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it

And I will try to be responsible when I drive it, and save it for the track

But I have one question left for everyone. I researched the forced injection forums a little like *Forgot his name* said. And I still don't get the difference between twin-turbo and supercharged. Is their like a simple way to explain the differences or is it more complex than that? I did find this TT kit
GTM Motorsports*::*FORCED INDUCTION*::*GTM 370Z (TURN KEY) TWIN TURBO KIT
But I can't find any numbers for it and don't know if this is better than the GTM supercharger or what? Sorry for my confusing writing but basically, GTM supercharger vs GTM TT? And on the TT page. It has "Turbo Kit Stages" and they say 500hp, 700hp, 900hp, 1000hp. Can someone explain this for me? And what would be like the 0-60 times with the TT or supercharger? (Yes, I know 0-60 doesn't matter to most people but jw.) Thanks again

NissanUSA, nice to see you earning your own bread. (I see 20 somethings driving Enzos around Tampa and turbo'd Lambos on youtube and I admit my first thought is TRUSTFUND) Looks like you may be able to sustain that income for a long time to come. I also understand your attraction to this car. I'm 49 and just HAD to have it when I saw it....BUT (and this is a BIG but...) you REALLY need to start with a lesser vehicle (or buy a second, cheaper car to gain experience with) because you WILL wreck. First let me point out Nick Bollea (or Hogan if you like). Youth+$$$+invincibility= getting in over your head. Second, I've always hotrodded American V8s (older cars...60s thru 80s) they are predictably lazy and easy to "drift" or fishtail on the street. I've had my 370 for 7 months now, still screw around on vacant lots or lonely roads and these cars can get away from you QUICKLY. Start a slide and just once lift off the throttle and the snap steer will either spin you out or put you in the ditch. Please consider the sage advice of the members here.

jordan3720 · 11-20-2011, 11:34 PM

alcheng is right, it's good to enjoy the car for awhile as it sits, to create an appreciation for it. Get to know it before doing the heavy mods, and make sure it is what you really want. Great care must be taken while driving it though. It's hard enough being attentive driver at age 16, much less in a small sports car with low visibility that many people on the road try to bully. Good luck. ibtl

sfearl1 · 11-20-2011, 11:46 PM

Good luck kid. The guys on here have been very helpful. Take their advice and do some research before you buy anything. You've got a LOT of reading to do. Just be glad you're not getting a 350Z and posting this thread on my350z.com... they're ruthless over there lol.

Ibtl

NissanUSA · 11-20-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Good luck kid. The guys on here have been very helpful. Take their advice and do some research before you buy anything. You've got a LOT of reading to do. Just be glad you're not getting a 350Z and posting this thread on my350z.com... they're ruthless over there lol.

Ibtl

Your avatar is the background on my phone

Trips · 11-20-2011, 11:53 PM

Op, here's something to read.

Forced Induction for Noobs...

Sodapopopopop · 11-21-2011, 12:08 AM

Wish I was smart enough to have started investing at a young age. I believe I was playing Starcraft at that time

Mandingo · 11-22-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodapopopopop

Wish I was smart enough to have started investing at a young age. I believe I was playing Starcraft at that time

Ha! We must be roughly the same age and nerdiness level

sfearl1 · 11-21-2011, 06:31 AM

I wish I was that good at gold

Edit: meant to say good at golf, but gold fits here too lol

EazyD · 11-21-2011, 08:34 AM

Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here.

onzedge · 11-21-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here.

Alchemy · 11-21-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here.

I would have to agree.

RiCharlie · 11-21-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanUSA

Hey everyone!

My limits around 50k . .. I have around 10-20k to spend on it. I want to get some aftermarket rims,

I applaud the fact that someone so young should be so careful with his limited funds.. a lot of youngsters your age would waste their money on video games and such...I could only wish that the rest of today's youth were as frugal as you....

KaienZ34 · 11-21-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I applaud the fact that someone so young should be so careful with his limited funds.. a lot of youngsters your age would waste their money on video games and such...I could only wish that the rest of today's youth were as frugal as you....

Rep for super sarcasm.

Zaggeron · 11-21-2011, 10:20 AM

^^ Hmmm, I'm not sure that he is actually being careful with his money. Careful with his money would be buying a 20k car or a used car and saving the rest to defray college expenses. But it is his money and he can do with it as he likes I guess. It's up to him to decide whether money will come as easily in the future.

added: lol I didn't catch the sarcasm in RiCharlie's post. Guess I'm not quite the cynic I think I am.

11-20-2011, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Op, here's something to read. Forced Induction for Noobs... __________________

11-21-2011, 12:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sodapopopopop Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 188 Drives: PW 370z - Manual Rep Power: 16	Wish I was smart enough to have started investing at a young age. I believe I was playing Starcraft at that time __________________ Exhaust // Headunit // Springs // Side Markers & HID // filters // Rear Fog Light // Front Lip // Rear Spats // Side Skirts // Sways // Lines

11-21-2011, 08:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 27	Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

11-21-2011, 10:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 20	^^ Hmmm, I'm not sure that he is actually being careful with his money. Careful with his money would be buying a 20k car or a used car and saving the rest to defray college expenses. But it is his money and he can do with it as he likes I guess. It's up to him to decide whether money will come as easily in the future. added: lol I didn't catch the sarcasm in RiCharlie's post. Guess I'm not quite the cynic I think I am. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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11-20-2011, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
jordan3720 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 98 Drives: 11 370Z MB S/P Rep Power: 16	alcheng is right, it's good to enjoy the car for awhile as it sits, to create an appreciation for it. Get to know it before doing the heavy mods, and make sure it is what you really want. Great care must be taken while driving it though. It's hard enough being attentive driver at age 16, much less in a small sports car with low visibility that many people on the road try to bully. Good luck. ibtl

11-20-2011, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 19	Good luck kid. The guys on here have been very helpful. Take their advice and do some research before you buy anything. You've got a LOT of reading to do. Just be glad you're not getting a 350Z and posting this thread on my350z.com... they're ruthless over there lol. Ibtl

11-21-2011, 06:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 19	I wish I was that good at gold Edit: meant to say good at golf, but gold fits here too lol

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