How much have you spend modding your 370Z

Voice59 · 11-12-2013, 12:41 PM

Including labor probably in the 15-20k range. It hurts me to spend that much money, but I love everything I've done and am still doing.

Big pocket hurters:

GTM 1.5 SC kit $7k+
Volk VR G2's $3200 (originally $3900)
Rep. Amuse $2200
RS1 Fenders $1000

And that's just the parts themselves... I haven't even mentioned half of the other mods done.

Cell · 11-12-2013, 12:49 PM

At around 12-13k now. Will break 20k in a few years when I go for beefier internals.

7speed · 11-12-2013, 12:56 PM

Spoiler $130, AEM CAI $380, used HFC $150, used Nismo exhaust $400, sport Rays wheels $680, GTR button and swapping of interior, license, parking lights, used floor mats.

Right about $2g's between parts and install for some. Wait damn all of this within a span of 8 months. I hate this thread TROYZ, I just realized I could have paid off 2 grand of car loan.

MJB · 11-12-2013, 12:56 PM

I don't know, I don't like to think about how much I spent. Makes me feel guilty... Since I'm going to be selling the Z soon, I don't want to think about all the money I wasted.

TheGreatOne · 11-12-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

I don't know, I don't like to think about how much I spent. Makes me feel guilty... Since I'm going to be selling the Z soon, I don't want to think about all the money I wasted.

ummm, partout???

I'm such a vulture hehe

GSS138 · 11-12-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Troyz

Anything you added to your 370Z e.g. Nav Bypass Kit, Floor Mats, and Cat Back, Aftermarket Stereo.

I am not counting tires, brakes, and other odds and ends.

How in the hell do tires and brakes, two of the most expensive things you can mod besides the engine, not count?

zeeder · 11-12-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

How in the hell do tires and brakes, two of the most expensive things you can mod besides the engine, not count?

He's not talking about a BBK or brake upgrade, he's talking about brake wear expenses. Also, I don't how you could possibly count tires as a mod. Tires are required and just like any replacement wear items there are various levels of quality replacements but they're still just tires...lol.

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

... Also, I don't how you could possibly count tires as a mod. Tires are required and just like any replacement wear items there are various levels of quality replacements but they're still just tires...lol.

I read that as: Different than stock tires count but replacing tires for wear/tear doesn't. If I change to non-stock tires, that goes on the tally sheet. When I replace tires (stock or not) because of wear/tear, it doesn't. YMMV

GSS138 · 11-12-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

He's not talking about a BBK or brake upgrade, he's talking about brake wear expenses. Also, I don't how you could possibly count tires as a mod. Tires are required and just like any replacement wear items there are various levels of quality replacements but they're still just tires...lol.

I can count tires and wheels as a mod. I swap both of them for track days. Also I do not use the OEM wheels.

So my Foose x 4 chrome steel wheels = 2000+ dollars
My Enkei track wheels = 2000+ dollars
And my extra set of tires for track = ~1500 dollars.

My Endless brake pads on OEM sport calipers = 700? dollars.

That's how. I don't NEED any of them to go do a tack day, but they are modifications. Just not necessarily gadgety do-dads.

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2013, 01:34 PM

Let's see... $160 for the ScanGuageII. $20-30 for an OBD-to-USB adapter. $50 to have the hatch area interior panels R&Red so I could install some free sound dampening material (thank you GTMat). $200 on some exhaust mods. Somewhere around $100 for a GPS/Nav gadget. And $20 for the the370z.com stickers. I'd like to have some tuning software but mainly to tweak the radiator fans and such, not actual tuning, so I haven't been able to justify the expense.

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Let's see... $160 for the ScanGuageII. $20-30 for an OBD-to-USB adapter. $50 to have the hatch area interior panels R&Red so I could install some free sound dampening material (thank you GTMat). $200 on some exhaust mods. Somewhere around $100 for a GPS/Nav gadget. And $20 for the the370z.com stickers. I'd like to have some tuning software but mainly to tweak the radiator fans and such, not actual tuning, so I haven't been able to justify the expense.

geez, how do you remember all those purchases? wow!

i thought the a/c was hooked up to the radiator fans. just run defrost and you got radiator fan control...?

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

geez, how do you remember all those purchases? wow!

i thought the a/c was hooked up to the radiator fans. just run defrost and you got radiator fan control...?

Great tip! I do turn on the A/C for a while (I usually have it set for fan-only) if oil/water temps get too high in stop-and-go traffic but would rather have the car do it for me. I'm pretty lazy and tapping that button is a lot of effort.

tibal · 11-12-2013, 01:42 PM

hmmmm not as much as people think!!

LMBmikeZ · 11-12-2013, 02:30 PM

I dunno good tires make a huge difference

zeeder · 11-12-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I dunno good tires make a huge difference

I agree, just the same as good brake pads make a huge difference compared to the bargain bin. It's definitely an upgrade, I just wouldn't classify it as a mod. That said, it's entirely possible that I'm wrong but, in the grand scheme of things, it just boils down to semantics!

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11-12-2013, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	Spoiler $130, AEM CAI $380, used HFC $150, used Nismo exhaust $400, sport Rays wheels $680, GTR button and swapping of interior, license, parking lights, used floor mats. Right about $2g's between parts and install for some. Wait damn all of this within a span of 8 months. I hate this thread TROYZ, I just realized I could have paid off 2 grand of car loan. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

11-12-2013, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 42 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I don't know, I don't like to think about how much I spent. Makes me feel guilty... Since I'm going to be selling the Z soon, I don't want to think about all the money I wasted. TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

11-12-2013, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Let's see... $160 for the ScanGuageII. $20-30 for an OBD-to-USB adapter. $50 to have the hatch area interior panels R&Red so I could install some free sound dampening material (thank you GTMat). $200 on some exhaust mods. Somewhere around $100 for a GPS/Nav gadget. And $20 for the the370z.com stickers. I'd like to have some tuning software but mainly to tweak the radiator fans and such, not actual tuning, so I haven't been able to justify the expense. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-12-2013, 01:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 18	hmmmm not as much as people think!! __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

11-12-2013, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Including labor probably in the 15-20k range. It hurts me to spend that much money, but I love everything I've done and am still doing. Big pocket hurters: GTM 1.5 SC kit $7k+ Volk VR G2's $3200 (originally $3900) Rep. Amuse $2200 RS1 Fenders $1000 And that's just the parts themselves... I haven't even mentioned half of the other mods done.

11-12-2013, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 22	At around 12-13k now. Will break 20k in a few years when I go for beefier internals.

11-12-2013, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10351	I dunno good tires make a huge difference kenchan and TheGreatOne like this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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