Stock or Modded???

speedlover

Does everyone mod their Zs? I'm not a big fan of modding, probably because I love my Z the way it is. Although, there are some really sick rims i've seen on other member's Zs.

shadoquad

I've modded it quite a bit, although I've kept most of my stock components, just in case I need them.

Click my signature pic to see what all I've had done. My seats and door card are wildly modded, one-of-a-kind, but nothing far over the top. I have visual mods inside, and performance mods where they matter. I started with a base Z, so I have the Akebono BBK, thanks to a raffle. I also got an oil cooler so I could track and/or thrash the car in warmer temperatures. I have 19" rims, but I kept my stock 18's for winter tires. And I have intakes for the sound and tiny bit of extra grunt. I also got the fog lamp, because it rocks in heavy rain or fog.

I bought the very cheapest Z I could, so that I could mod it and personalize it as I liked.

JungleZ

modding is something eventually you cant really deny. These are mods i feel like are essential for the Z. Oil cooler of course if you dont have one already

#1 Sound System-worst in the business
#2 ClearBra. Paint worst in the business
#4 Exhaust- Stock Note is borderline embarrassing for a sports car, quieter than a 350z..

Tires is up to you, a nice set of aftermarket tires really bring the car to life.

shadoquad

I haven't upgraded my sound system, but I agree, it's pretty awful.
I did also get clearbra, and I'm glad I did.
I have toyed with the idea of an aftermarket exhaust, but I kinda like being quiet and stealthy.

speedlover

I don't mind the sound system, it isn't great but i can live with it.
My Z didn't have the clear bra when I bought it (i bought it used), any ideas of where I can go to get this done? Or should I just head to the dealer?
It's too quiet for my taste, I don't want to mod it. Unless I can make it sound like the g35 coupe, then I would mod it in an instant

shadoquad

There are shops that will do it. I'd ask ppl from my area for who's best.

w0rM

Maybe you just haven't heard the right exhaust yet. Check out my stock to Fast Intentions exhaust comparison.



370z Fast Intentions Exhaust w/ 12" Resonators vs. Stock Exhaust - YouTube

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speedlover

Damn! That sounds sexy, how much did that set you back?

forza370z

I can't agree with you more on the stock g35 coupe exhaust note! Even after I sawpped back the stock exhaust with the Fast Intentions carbon fiber CBE on my g35 I never looked back(Although I do love the FI exhaust too).

1st

FI is so sick the look the sound well worth the money.

UNKNOWN_370

#2 is dependent on car. My 09 paint sucked. My 11 is chip proof thus far. Just mild scratches in the clear on the front bumper. I fix that with scratch 2.0. I've driven over 130mph in my car as well.

NewtoZ's5

It is hard for me not to mod any vehicle. Every time I get a new one I say that I am not, but a few months down the road the bug bites

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nmjaxx9

I wonder if there is anyone here who has a complete stock Z and has kept it like that for more than 2-3 years like that. I bet there are.

Tazicon

Mine is a 2011...............my paint sucks..............

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nmjaxx9

Guess every car is diff, mines a 2011 and mine is finee.