Stopping the mods...

MarkGideon · 09-30-2013, 06:16 PM

I was slowly working on mine, and had a few more small mods planned for the near future. BUT, I decided to put my extra money and time into restoring my old 65 Chevy truck, so my Z mods came to an abrupt stop.

Nailzs · 09-30-2013, 06:31 PM

I bought my Z because it unique, among other things I like about it. It's not a car you see in this area every time you're on the road so I really don't have an incentive to personalize or "mod" it. I'm happy with it 100% stock, even though I do see a FI CBE in it's future someday.

alcheng · 09-30-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

No, I don't mean the moderators on here-they do an awesome job...

But modding a car. I find that as my car gets older (year and a half now) and more miles, I kind of lose interest in doing things to it. There are things that I'd still like to do & all, but just not the drive I had when I first got it. Hell, I had a whole shop full of stuff I'd ordered for it before I even took delivery.

I know a lot of guys keep going until the day they sell it, but I'd wondering if anyone else feels this way about it, that you just kind of lose interest in customizing it once it gets a little older?

wondering how do you do your planning when modding a car...

do you:

1) just go to the shop or web and buy whatever is on the shelf and dump them in your car?

or

2) you mod the part/area that you think it needs to be modded??

that makes the whole story and experience totally different.

OldFart · 09-30-2013, 07:43 PM

I'm 50 and can relate to Foundtainhead, that I don't see a TT in my future or an Amuse body kit. I still like to do mods though and am constantly looking for what is out on the market..

Tazicon · 09-30-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fountainhead

Yeah I hear ya, if I had a nickel for every hour I've spent over and under a car (no money no choice) rebuilding/repairing everything I could think of with borrowed/rented tools etc., I'd be rich. But it was a learning experience. Back then I could walk the next day but now at 52 it takes a while longer to recover

. I think I'll leave tha Z alone except for minor tweaky things.
I like to mod but only small stuff. I'll leave the TT to the younger crowd.
I do love to see the mods here though, don't get me wrong.

We are both on the same wave lenght.

10MPlayer · 09-30-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Ya it really does suck spending thousands on bolts to make your car faster, yet still lose to a stock mustang gt 5.0 that costs less.. This car is basically twin turbo or bust and with that kind of money you better be a Z diehard.

I've made the same exact point on this forum more than once. You see guys spending $2-3K on intakes and exhaust to gain a sorry 15-25hp (I may be off a little here but you now what I mean). The car was designed to put out a lot of HP for a small displacement engine. The only way to make huge gains in output is to go with a turbocharger or supercharger and that's $10-15K.

Personally, I like the car the way it is and don't plan on doing any mods. Being 62 years old, I have other priorities like travel and buying new camera stuff to go along with the travel. That's me. If I was 28 I'd have a whole different outlook on life. As you get older your priorities change and that's cool. Nobody's saying modding your car's a bad thing. It's all what you like and what you're willing to spend your limited resources on.

Mike · 09-30-2013, 08:04 PM

I'm getting older now too, 48. I think I am over serious modding at this point, mainly because I never keep a car more than a couple years, and its a never ending cycle. But, I think I may be getting over that (but don't hold me to it).

As for the Z, I'm done modding it, because basically, now that its a racecar, I've done everything I need to it to make it work the way I want. Should the engine ever go, I will replace with a V8, and as any other parts fail, I will replace with better upgraded ones if available, but I won't be replacing or upgrading just to upgrading any more.

On my other cars, I think after a supercharged 350z and supercharged C6, I'll just stick to no more then a CAI, Exhaust, springs and wheels. Back to basics for me.

nmjaxx9 · 09-30-2013, 09:28 PM

The only way ill stop modding is if I sell the car. So ill keep going.

Isamu · 09-30-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Ya it really does suck spending thousands on bolts to make your car faster, yet still lose to a stock mustang gt 5.0 that costs less.. This car is basically twin turbo or bust and with that kind of money you better be a Z diehard.

you sir, are a moron...

axmea? · 09-30-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

you sir, are a moron...

Word.

OP -- different experiences for each us. Shift in priorities, lack of interest, things change. Hope you rediscover your passion for it.

Awwthentic · 10-01-2013, 12:03 AM

I'm a car enthusiast and always will be into modding my cars. I have a long journey ahead of me, but I dont see me with out any kind of mods and special attention I will give my cars in my lifetime lol.

raymondo510 · 10-01-2013, 04:56 AM

When I first got my Z, a little over a year ago, I wanted to do anything and everything to it. But now that I've done some mods and realized that I'm not a future race car driver, I'm happy and have my car setup that fits my needs. I'm not done modding and think I will always love to mod I'm just more realistic.

onzedge · 10-01-2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i have a goals for the cars so once i reach that, i will maintain it (maybe replace the HU every 3yrs just to be up to date to the times), but no longer put in the money or hours to 'mod' it further.

i just save up for the next car.

ProfessorDave · 10-01-2013, 07:58 AM

Like most of the cars I've purchased, I have a mod list in mind right from initial ownership. Then I pick up a couple of ideas from other enthusiasts, but settle down after a couple of years. So my Z has gone without mods for the last year.

I'll keep it until I fall in love with something else. So far, this has been a long love affair by my standards (3+ years). Does that make me a car slut?!

JARblue · 10-01-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Like most of the cars I've purchased, I have a mod list in mind right from initial ownership. Then I pick up a couple of ideas from other enthusiasts, but settle down after a couple of years. So my Z has gone without mods for the last year.

I'll keep it until I fall in love with something else. So far, this has been a long love affair by my standards (3+ years). Does that make me a car slut?!

No. The cars are the sluts, except for the Z, which has proved to be girlfriend material

09-30-2013, 06:16 PM	#31 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	I was slowly working on mine, and had a few more small mods planned for the near future. BUT, I decided to put my extra money and time into restoring my old 65 Chevy truck, so my Z mods came to an abrupt stop. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

09-30-2013, 06:31 PM	#32 (permalink)
Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 12	I bought my Z because it unique, among other things I like about it. It's not a car you see in this area every time you're on the road so I really don't have an incentive to personalize or "mod" it. I'm happy with it 100% stock, even though I do see a FI CBE in it's future someday. 6MT-Z34 and 10MPlayer like this. __________________ 3M Crystalline Tint

09-30-2013, 08:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I'm getting older now too, 48. I think I am over serious modding at this point, mainly because I never keep a car more than a couple years, and its a never ending cycle. But, I think I may be getting over that (but don't hold me to it). As for the Z, I'm done modding it, because basically, now that its a racecar, I've done everything I need to it to make it work the way I want. Should the engine ever go, I will replace with a V8, and as any other parts fail, I will replace with better upgraded ones if available, but I won't be replacing or upgrading just to upgrading any more. On my other cars, I think after a supercharged 350z and supercharged C6, I'll just stick to no more then a CAI, Exhaust, springs and wheels. Back to basics for me. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-01-2013, 04:56 AM	#42 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	When I first got my Z, a little over a year ago, I wanted to do anything and everything to it. But now that I've done some mods and realized that I'm not a future race car driver, I'm happy and have my car setup that fits my needs. I'm not done modding and think I will always love to mod I'm just more realistic. __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

10-01-2013, 07:58 AM	#44 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Like most of the cars I've purchased, I have a mod list in mind right from initial ownership. Then I pick up a couple of ideas from other enthusiasts, but settle down after a couple of years. So my Z has gone without mods for the last year. I'll keep it until I fall in love with something else. So far, this has been a long love affair by my standards (3+ years). Does that make me a car slut?! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

09-30-2013, 07:43 PM	#34 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	I'm 50 and can relate to Foundtainhead, that I don't see a TT in my future or an Amuse body kit. I still like to do mods though and am constantly looking for what is out on the market..

09-30-2013, 09:28 PM	#38 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	The only way ill stop modding is if I sell the car. So ill keep going.

10-01-2013, 12:03 AM	#41 (permalink)
Awwthentic Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SE TX Posts: 55 Drives: 13' 370z Rep Power: 11	I'm a car enthusiast and always will be into modding my cars. I have a long journey ahead of me, but I dont see me with out any kind of mods and special attention I will give my cars in my lifetime lol.

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