Yea, I had a friend who bought a G35 when he saw my car. I already had it for 2 years and he didn't even know about the 370Z.

Another questioned the logic of buying a 370Z when I had the 350Z for 6 years. He kept asking "WHY!?" Now he knows why :)

Im not sure why you guys are hating, but OP's friend is absolutely right.

If you think this 30 whp gain for 5000 is not a waste then you should ride an EVO or STI to show you what they can do with 5000.

Im speaking from experience, I went from full bolts on with tune except headers all the way to turbo on same car G37 Coupe. I went with TT because I felt nothing.. no harder pulls no neck breaker no nothing!!

"IF" I wanna stay NA, I would sell my intakes and test pipe and go back to stock just leaving aftermarket exhaust and not because of gains but because of sound.

THIS

Go FI or go home.

I wont mod. I dont need the extra sound or power. The car will double the US posted speed limit on any freeway in the US.
I can sit on the limiter here in Germany no problem. The car is more than most people can handle.
Before you mod - get some driver training and enjoy the immense power already under your a--. That is where the fun is. Using and controlling the power you have. More power to sit on cruize control at 65 or 70? Put it in the bank for your next ride.
My input is polite and yes its your ride and your money. Fire at will :)

Honda guys would probably say, shyte....$5000!?, my civic cost haf dat!

In all seriousness, it honestly doesn't matter if you mod or stay stock as long as it makes you happy and can afford it. I've seen people spend $30k in mods and were really happy with thier cars but were flat out broke and miserable.

If you can swing $3k in mods for around 30whp gains, it's not really a "waste" comparing $1/hp on more serious mods like forced induction. It's just more rewarding & responsive on certain cars. A rwd two-door, two-seater isn't exactly the most practical thing to begin with.

OP, I think your friend is a bit jelly cause his car is ugly.....it's an awesome performance car, but come on....the last thing on my mind when someone mentions a subby is a sexy looking car.

well said.

/thread.

He's right. But it's your car and money.

As a DD, I kept my engine stock because I don't think it's worth it in the long run...or short run.

i put hps post-maf tubes in my car cause i was just bored one day.

Here is my main goals for the mods that will be done to my car shortly.

Swift springs with H&R spacers: Looks better

F.I exhaust: Sounds better

Notice performance wasn't the main priority, it just so happens that I'll be getting improved performance out of the mods as well which is little bonus.

Performance is not the only reason people mod.

fixed

No mods are not worth the investment, it only satisfy you the owner. When you sell the car the mods a worth $0.00.

Period, a car is not an investment but a hobby. So if you have the money is up you!

Correction WELL ZED .....can't help it. Self promoting and shameless, I know.

Wow lol. I was not expecting this many comments on this thread. But man you guys gave me a crap load of input that is just amazing. I know what i am going to do now. I cant believe i needed so many people to convince me to do what i wanted to do. Well thanks guys! I would rate Z forums! Friendliest forums ever! I think he might be a lil jelly too though! men's competitive side comes out with these kinda things. I guess i wouldnt feel the difference but their just bragging numbers in the end on the dyno and stuff.

Quoted for truth! :D

a good exhaust note = Priceless

The hiss of your HFC when next to someone and you let off the gas at highway speed= Priceless awesomeness

watching other drivers in crappy cars try to impress you because they see you are modded=More pricessless +1 if they almost wreck doing it

sorry, but 30-40whp is something you can definately feel.