What did you get on your Z that you see now is no big deal?
 

This is the sister thread to http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...didnt-get.html

Well now that we covered what you WISHED you had, is there anything you got on your Z that turned out to be no big deal after all? I don't mean something you can easily swap out, but is there something you paid extra bucks for, or held out for, that you see now that you could have easily done without?

im expecting a full report of your research on my desk in the morning

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I regret nothing.

No regrets either.

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Now that the C7 is out, my wife is looking to trade in the spring. We'll see but the for the money, the C7 is superior to the Z. Nissan needs to step up to the plate with the next iteration of the Z. The puny 332 HP engine just doesn't measure up these days. Hey, you asked!:p

No regrets, I just wish Navigation was offered on my 40th so I could have gotten it.

i wanted the base with only the sport package in 6MT, so that is exactly wat i got.

the added bonus was that the dealer already installed the illuminated sills and splash guards (which i didnt really need) for free. :p

one serious regret was not installing clearbra 5yrs ago. i have 2 sesame sized dings on the front bumper. i clearbra'ed her last year though. :D

everyone without the sport package, i don't even need to scold you. you kno what u did wrong.. lol

i suppose you get more wheel choices if you went without sport package cause you wont have to worry about caliper clearance as much. :D

The Bose Audio Package is kind of a joke and not worth the money. I could have put an amazing system in for what they wanted for the Bose package.

The bose in my Mercedes and Porsche were much better. I guess this one can be upgraded but at what cost?

you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference.

Someone knows about headroom and car audio. :tup:

I like how integrated everything is with the stock Nav. Granted it is not audiophile grade, it does meet what I basically need. Getting the stock Nav system's guts upgraded to deliver a 4 volt signal and switched to pre outs is do able but at a premium. It'll take a dedicated tech and audiophile with access to quality components to get it done. Speakerworks out of Orange, Ca did quite a few of these in their heyday modifying Alpine 7909's (if my memory serves me right).

Don't suppose you can be a tad more specific for those of us who like music but aren't sound techs?

have an audio guy install if for you. it's not difficult to do, if you know wat you're doing.

No real regrets but the touring package was a waste. Only thing thats left from it is the bose radio which is coming out any day now

The only thing I didn't get with mine that I wanted was the Illuminated Door Sills.

As for the comment about everyone not getting the sport package making the "wrong" choice... I'm not so sure about that.

I did get the sport package, however I have upgraded everything on the brakes, and added an aftermarket wing. The next step would be replacing the VLSD for a real LSD.

Sport Brakes - Upgraded
Sport Wheels - Sold
Sport Aero - Removed or not installed (front chin spoiler)
Sport VSLD - Planned Replacement

So it's not a far stretch for someone planning to mod these areas to not see the sport package as worthwhile... Unless you wanted SRM on the 6MT (I don't believe that comes on a base right? Or yes?) And that doesn't impact me due to being a 7AT. :happydance:

deja vu

Compared to so many other cars, we don't have all that many options to choose from (or regret), which is great!

For the money, I'm pretty happy with what I got stock. Exhaust would use an upgrade no matter what, but it's not like you can do that from the dealer.

If I had anything to add, it would be that I wish I had bought it gently used and not new, but that's a budget thing, not a car thing. Maybe a new head unit so that I can tell both the song AND artist when an XM tune is playing...and cleaner ipod access.

If you're the kind of person who replaces stuff on the car, you probably would wish you hadn't gotten whatever you replace. But that's on you. :)

did anyone not opt for the miata door option?

Pilot's bladder…I could've done without that one.

No regrets here either. :tup:

However, if the Nismo was available in the US with nav and leather, I would have probably gotten one. LOVE Magma Red. LOVE it!

Looking back though, I do like the look of my Sport Touring with the Nismo front bumper conversion and a ducktail spoiler. Maybe the Sport version should include a Nismo front bumper? :stirthepot:

I regret I got everything right on my Z purchase...

now I have nothing to vote or post in here :(

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I regret nothing.....

A bit off topic but related since we are talking about the unit Nissan put in their audio system. Audio section has more info about how "weak" the stock nav unit is. When you set up and tune a high grade audio system, you need to set your h/u and the gains in your processors and amps to reach their maximum clean volume output just before clipping (not max power). Typical setting is 75% of max volume of your h/u with all gains in your processors and amps set to flat. Then begin to increase your gains in your amps first just before clipping and backing off a tad. Do the same with your other amps, balance it off between your sub, midbass, mid, and high amps and do the same with your processors. This is called level matching and maximizes the efficiency of every component in the chain. The head unit has to produce clean signals for clean sound. 2 volt signals are basic and 4 volt signals provide clean output down the chain. Processors and amps simply reproduce and magnify the signal. This is why 4v minimum outputs on h/u are important for good audio reproduction especially in car audio where noise easily comes in. Excellent signals from your your h/u give you more headroom in car audio. Something the stock system cannot provide when compared to aftermarket units.