I'm afraid of mods because a later mod may make this mod outdated

H2O_Doc · 11-27-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Another good advice. To your point, this qualifies as shopping like a chic and mickey mouse stuff!!!!!

Duhhhhhh! Those are laser jammers. Like a C-130 dropping chaff. Brilliantly dressed up like chick mods. Totally stealth.

gurneyeagle · 11-27-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Another good advice. To your point, this qualifies as shopping like a chic and mickey mouse stuff!!!!!

In the spirit of the holidays, I will assume that this isn't a disparaging post as I recently installed the new EVO-R carbon fiber versions of the eyelashes on my Z. I find they perfectly compliment my Nismo bumper conversion and add just that small bit of flair/pizazz that we all want in our rides.

Did I just say that?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING All!

Spend your Black Friday money wisely at Stillen and Z1!

Riptide67 · 11-26-2013, 11:29 PM

It's the nature of the beast.

So far I have only managed to change a couple of things, which didn't cost me a lot out of pocket

FuTuRe is Z · 11-27-2013, 12:23 AM

I've modded my previous car and I am someone who spent plenty of money fixing things here and there.

My best advice is this, have an objective for your purchase and research.

My first modification is to get the car to sound aggressive and actually get a tone out of the exhaust. I noticed AAM short pipes sound great, but it's a muffler delete at the end of the day I want to gain some hp with my purchase as well. With current black Friday deals I was able to get a great price on an Agency Power exhaust, so I looked it up on YouTube and I will proceed with purchase.

As for the intakes, I know that my exhaust being 2.5" will be able to work with a FI kit if I go FI in the future, don't think I'll want to exceed 425whp. So I will be purchasing Z1 tubes as an engine dress up mod and K&N filters, this has been proven to add 8whp or so. Given that the filters will inevitably need to be replaced the filter cost is a wash and the tubes I found for very cheap.

As for the suspension, I will always have a desire to be low, but I drove a very low vehicle previously and I understand the hassle it can be to drive around town especially getting stuck taking right turns when the tire is off the ground. I realized the swift springs are the right purchase for me.

For the brakes, I have the sport package and I feel as though the stock brakes and pads will suffice for now, perhaps upgraded pads in the future.

alcheng · 11-27-2013, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Another good advice. To your point, this qualifies as shopping like a chic and mickey mouse stuff!!!!!

^that.... is the result of low quality chic mickey mouse shopping

Gadgetech · 11-27-2013, 01:56 AM

Be content with the mods you do to your car and don't worry about what everyone else is doing. It's easy to get in that mode of the next bigger, better thing. And don't ever buy lashes for your car.

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Jordo! · 11-27-2013, 05:06 AM

Car = Money Pit

N/A Modified Car = Bottomless Money Pit

Boosted/Blown Modified Car = Money Black Hole

Custom Project Modified Car = Never mind the cost, you can't afford it, and it will never get completed anyway. Just get in the car, assuming it's currently even running, and drive off of a cliff while simultaneously stabbing yourself in the heart.

Individual results may vary (but not by much).

Fantastic Z · 11-27-2013, 08:38 AM

I sometimes feel as the OP does. One day my goal for the Z is clear till the end aaand then the next I want to change it all up. I feel that the mods I've made (listed in sig) are pretty good so far. I am about to buy the next BIG mod which is going to be a Motordyne exhaust. I fear its ALL down hill from there

When I bought the Z. All I wanted was window tint, GTR button and air intakes :'(

winnre · 11-27-2013, 11:16 AM

Reindeer mod.

zeeder · 11-27-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Reindeer mod.

The red nose needs to be on top of the Nissan emblem!

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onzedge · 11-29-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Reindeer mod.

TheGreatOne · 11-27-2013, 11:38 AM

I think a few people on here actually like switching out the same part multiple times.

I'm pretty sure members like KEV have changed their exhaust like 3-4 times lol. Some people really like to experiment or keep things fresh.

I do my best to stick to my plan, I usually have a list. Pretty much everything I've bought I really wanted and have kept.

At worst I'll change small things like Tow hook colors, lug nuts, bolts etc..

winnre · 11-28-2013, 10:46 PM

Okay here is my mod plan. I want cat-backs and a better intake. That's all. Recommendations?

And if bitcoins hit $3k I'm getting a GT-R. :-)

LMBmikeZ · 11-29-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Okay here is my mod plan. I want cat-backs and a better intake. That's all. Recommendations?

And if bitcoins hit $3k I'm getting a GT-R. :-)

IMO…….

Intakes either:
Stillen gen 3's or
Takeda long tube CAI

Exhausts you will find many opinions on here personally I like
FI
HKS
Ark
Berk

Ill · 11-29-2013, 03:28 PM

My first mods were Takeda long tube CAI and MXP exhaust. Wasn't too expensive and gave a sound that I loved. It's not overly obnoxious driving around town casually but sounds mean as hell when you get on it. I received numerous compliments on it.

11-26-2013, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 38 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 70	It's the nature of the beast. So far I have only managed to change a couple of things, which didn't cost me a lot out of pocket __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

11-27-2013, 01:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Be content with the mods you do to your car and don't worry about what everyone else is doing. It's easy to get in that mode of the next bigger, better thing. And don't ever buy lashes for your car. Sent from my Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club

11-27-2013, 05:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	Car = Money Pit N/A Modified Car = Bottomless Money Pit Boosted/Blown Modified Car = Money Black Hole Custom Project Modified Car = Never mind the cost, you can't afford it, and it will never get completed anyway. Just get in the car, assuming it's currently even running, and drive off of a cliff while simultaneously stabbing yourself in the heart. Individual results may vary (but not by much). LMBmikeZ, gurneyeagle, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-27-2013, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fantastic Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 36 Posts: 197 Drives: 10' T/S 7AT Rep Power: 12	I sometimes feel as the OP does. One day my goal for the Z is clear till the end aaand then the next I want to change it all up. I feel that the mods I've made (listed in sig) are pretty good so far. I am about to buy the next BIG mod which is going to be a Motordyne exhaust. I fear its ALL down hill from there When I bought the Z. All I wanted was window tint, GTR button and air intakes :'( __________________ Rays GramLights 57Fxx BM w/red centers-Michelin Pilot Sport tires-Motordyne CBE-Nismo red calipers-Z1 (SS lines/Slotted rotors)-Motul fluids-Whiteline diff bushings-Redline fluids-JDM fog lamp-GTR start button-Optima Yellow Top-EVO-R B pillars-Custom GPS mount

11-27-2013, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Reindeer mod. onzedge likes this.

11-27-2013, 12:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
FuTuRe is Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Posts: 263 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 12	I've modded my previous car and I am someone who spent plenty of money fixing things here and there. My best advice is this, have an objective for your purchase and research. My first modification is to get the car to sound aggressive and actually get a tone out of the exhaust. I noticed AAM short pipes sound great, but it's a muffler delete at the end of the day I want to gain some hp with my purchase as well. With current black Friday deals I was able to get a great price on an Agency Power exhaust, so I looked it up on YouTube and I will proceed with purchase. As for the intakes, I know that my exhaust being 2.5" will be able to work with a FI kit if I go FI in the future, don't think I'll want to exceed 425whp. So I will be purchasing Z1 tubes as an engine dress up mod and K&N filters, this has been proven to add 8whp or so. Given that the filters will inevitably need to be replaced the filter cost is a wash and the tubes I found for very cheap. As for the suspension, I will always have a desire to be low, but I drove a very low vehicle previously and I understand the hassle it can be to drive around town especially getting stuck taking right turns when the tire is off the ground. I realized the swift springs are the right purchase for me. For the brakes, I have the sport package and I feel as though the stock brakes and pads will suffice for now, perhaps upgraded pads in the future.

11-27-2013, 11:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	I think a few people on here actually like switching out the same part multiple times. I'm pretty sure members like KEV have changed their exhaust like 3-4 times lol. Some people really like to experiment or keep things fresh. I do my best to stick to my plan, I usually have a list. Pretty much everything I've bought I really wanted and have kept. At worst I'll change small things like Tow hook colors, lug nuts, bolts etc.. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

11-28-2013, 10:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Okay here is my mod plan. I want cat-backs and a better intake. That's all. Recommendations? And if bitcoins hit $3k I'm getting a GT-R. :-) DEpointfive0 likes this.

11-29-2013, 03:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 14	My first mods were Takeda long tube CAI and MXP exhaust. Wasn't too expensive and gave a sound that I loved. It's not overly obnoxious driving around town casually but sounds mean as hell when you get on it. I received numerous compliments on it. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

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