What is going to be your first mod?

SnakeBitten · 12-12-2008, 03:43 AM

^^Those would look great....

Endgame · 12-12-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

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

I plan to get those in Gun Metal!

Sharif@Forged · 12-12-2008, 07:55 AM

Beautiful! I really think the monoblock Volk's like CE28, RE30 and TE37 are going to look the hottness!

RCZ · 12-12-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by g in ny

+2345

shumby · 12-12-2008, 04:15 PM

first mod is HFC's best bang for the buck mod out there.

white_turbo · 12-12-2008, 04:59 PM

Tires and Exhaust and call it a day......done done done.......Hope the car will be competitive in Solo II whereever stock class it falls in.

Otherwise, I think I have to get the s2000 CR......

Namir · 12-13-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

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

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.

shumby · 12-13-2008, 12:22 AM

^^^^^ that makes sense

msl82 · 12-13-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

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

Dang....what rim is that, and does it come with gold??

Namir · 12-13-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by msl82

Dang....what rim is that, and does it come with gold??

Volk CE28, it can be ordered in gold.

Ryephile · 12-13-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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...

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!

xDIEGOx · 12-29-2008, 01:49 PM

RCZ · 12-29-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Well, there is some truth to your statement in theory. However...do you really think the type of seatbelt you are wearing will really affect the effects of the roof of your car collapsing on your head? You still have the seat underneath you and you will get crushed anyway.

The fact of the matter is that a harness is infinitely more effective at keeping you safe in the other 99.99% of accidents. It will hold you in tighter while driving also, which not only feels better, but allows you to "Feel" the car underneath you much better as you are not bouncing around.

If you want to look at it another way, if you roll over, the harness will keep you in your seat, away from the roof. While you may slide up with a regular belt.

Bottom line is don't crash.

LiquidZ · 12-29-2008, 05:17 PM

Suspension components and wheels will probably be my first.

blacknbean · 12-29-2008, 05:42 PM

i will probably drive for a while stock to sort out what needs to be improved with the suspension. maybe coilovers or sways first. or if the overheating problem is really that bad, them maybe an oil cooler

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12-12-2008, 03:43 AM	#31 (permalink)
SnakeBitten Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwood Posts: 232 Drives: 05 DBZ M6 Rep Power: 17	^^Those would look great....

12-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	first mod is HFC's best bang for the buck mod out there.

12-12-2008, 04:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
white_turbo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2 Drives: GTR Rep Power: 17	Tires and Exhaust and call it a day......done done done.......Hope the car will be competitive in Solo II whereever stock class it falls in. Otherwise, I think I have to get the s2000 CR......

12-29-2008, 05:17 PM	#44 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Suspension components and wheels will probably be my first.

12-29-2008, 05:42 PM	#45 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 17	i will probably drive for a while stock to sort out what needs to be improved with the suspension. maybe coilovers or sways first. or if the overheating problem is really that bad, them maybe an oil cooler