What is going to be your first mod?

AK370Z

I think these wouldn't look too bad the Z either...

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RCZ

1) Intake + Full exhaust w/ headers. Cobb AP.
1.5) Oil and transmission oil Coolers, big ones.
2) KW V3's depending on when they come out.
3) Cobalt Friction Brake Pads, DBA Rotors, Motul Lines and RBF600 fluid.
4) Any chassis Bracing available as well as sway bars.
5) Brides
6) The Volk RE30s that Diego put up.
7) Vented Hood to let heat scape.
8) More Downforce everywhere.
9) A real LSD.
10)JDM Tails
11) Koyo Radiator

Namir

What... no roll cage? How will you hook up the 5 point harness to your brides

RCZ

No 5 point, probably just a 4 point. With the Harness bar thats going to be behind the seats.

Namir

I might be wrong but I've always understood it (a roll cage) as a necessity if you were planning on using racing seats with racing harnesses. The reason I was given was that factory cars will definitely deform in the case of a serious roll over accident, in which case a seat belt will keep you from flying out of the car but also allow you some play to avoid being completely crushed in the cabin. If your car rolls over and your roof collapses.... you aren't moving an inch with a 4 point harness, and your neck/head/spine could be severely injured.
So it seems like it would be better to run stock safety restraints until/unless you install a roll cage, in which case a racing harness would definitely be safer.

I'm not trying to tell you what to do or anything, I'm just sharing information that I have been told so that you might be aware of any possible dangers. If I'm mistaken, feel free to correct me.

M.Bonanni

You are 100% correct. Racing harnesses were not designed for street cars. They were designed for cars with racing seats, roll cages, and drivers with helmets and neck braces or HANS type head restraints. If they were safer than they would be used in street cars.

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RCZ

Ryephile, you want to do what companies like KW and Cusco do for you hehe. I would opt for a nice set of damper adjustable coilovers like the KW's to do some suspension tuning. In the end you wont be building the springs yourself, but buying them from a company like these so all your calculations would only go to choosing one or the other...

I definitely like your approach though, keep us updated on which path you take...

Ryephile

You're right, it's impractical to build your own homebrew coilover set unless you're buds with Truechoice et al. That said, all too often there is crap splattered on the market that hurts performance in the name of subjective "I got those, yo" modders. I love a good stance and a sexy exhaust note, but it must have quantifiable gains for it to be truly an upgrade. Like you said, the better suspension companies actually do their homework with good wisdom. I'll still want to know what I'm getting myself into, regardless!

At the moment, I just look forward to my first test drive of the new Z!

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bboypuertoroc

My first mods will all be done at the same time.

I guess technically it's going to be suspension, but that plus wheels will be on there same day.

Depending on how much money I have from the possible part out of my Evo I'll prolly pick up all available bolt-ons as well.

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batman_4

1) i think i will get a small drop on springs to start off until coilovers start coming out and maybe some small spacers to push out the stock 19s to hold me off on rushing into a rim purchase (want to check out how the 370 will look with diff. wheels).
2) also smoke out certain details on lights (not whole lights)
3) intakes (if they help)
4) exhaust or rims which ever i feel like 1st

RCZ

How come you are going to push out the stock wheels with spacers?

batman_4

just to aesthetic reasons while i save up money for some rims (college owns me), i hate when a car is dropped and the tire seems to be tucked in under the fender, the spacer will make the wheel sit flush which i can live with while i save money for aftermarket wheels

sensi09

Spacers are primarily for look but can increase stability due to a wider track. If the wheels are flush with the fenders, it looks much better.

RCZ

Damnit sensi lol, I wanted to see what he was going to say...