The I can't modify it 370Z preservation club!

mab864 · 03-21-2014, 09:51 AM

I'm not going crazy on mods. I'm just looking to optimize the potential already built into the Z. Each person's impression of optimize is different. I mostly wanted to free up the engine a little and improve the exhaust note. The next mods on my list are a light weight under pulley and an Uprev tune. I've really slowed down on the mods because I was pretty happy with the performance out the box and I want to keep the Z looking mostly stock.

Mt Tam I am · 03-21-2014, 09:55 AM

It is a beautiful car as is. I just could not get home without an oil cooler. Then the bug caught me. Added an exhaust as the note needed tweaking, then intakes.

I did get it (mod bug) under control but I am expecting a package as we speak.

onzedge · 03-24-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

It is a beautiful car as is. I just could not get home without an oil cooler. Then the bug caught me. Added an exhaust as the note needed tweaking, then intakes.

I did get it (mod bug) under control but I am expecting a package as we speak.

JARblue · 03-21-2014, 09:59 AM

I purchased my first mod (the intakes) about a year after purchase. It's been downhill ever since. I'm slow and deliberate when it comes to researching and purchasing my mods, but that doesn't mean I can stop

I currently have the RJM clutch pedal assembly sitting in my garage awaiting install

Good luck not modifying your Z

Chuck33079 · 03-21-2014, 10:16 AM

My garage was filled with parts before I had signed the papers on the car.

damian_mb · 03-21-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

My garage was filled with parts before I had signed the papers on the car.

hahah I agree!

Had rims, coilovers, catback and down pipe before I even took delivery

coffeebob · 03-21-2014, 10:19 AM

Would the car turn become too responsive with wider track width from the spacers?

When my stock shocks wear out, I will get firmer shocks and stiffer lowering springs (moderate), just for handling. That's the only mod I would do.

Chuck33079 · 03-21-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebob

Would the car turn become too responsive with wider track width from the spacers?

If you notice one iota of handling difference from reasonably sized spacers, it's the placebo effect.

coffeebob · 03-21-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you notice one iota of handling difference from reasonably sized spacers, it's the placebo effect.

I used to race RC cars where we would tune the cars extensively before every race to suit the tracks. Wider track width did make the car twitchy, and in some cases ended up in over steering. But of course if the car wasn't responsive enough during turns, that's one way to do it.

Chuck33079 · 03-21-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebob

I used to race RC cars where we would tune the cars extensively before every race to suit the tracks. Wider track width did make the car twitchy, and in some cases ended up in over steering. But of course if the car wasn't responsive enough during turns, that's one way to do it.

That's not the case here. Spacers are a visual mod, not a performance mod.

Zteve · 03-21-2014, 10:25 AM

wasn't going to mod anything mechanical until i heard the FI exhaust

Muldoon · 03-21-2014, 11:14 AM

I was pretty much going to leave my new one stock...until I realized the factory exhaust on my Infiniti FX35 sounded meaner than the pipes on the new Z.

Roddy1 · 03-21-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Muldoon

I was pretty much going to leave my new one stock...until I realized the factory exhaust on my Infiniti FX35 sounded meaner than the pipes on the new Z.

Yes I cannot figure this one out. How can they make an SUV sound nicer than the Z. Hence the AAM short tails on their way to me in the Fedex truck. But I fear they will be over the top in terms of volume.

Muldoon · 03-21-2014, 11:36 AM

It'll be too loud? That's like the Trace Adkins song:

Too much fun whats that mean
It's like too much money, theres no such thing
It's like a girl too pretty, with too much class
Being too lucky, a car too fast
No matter what they say I've done, well I ain't never had too much fun

RonRizz · 03-21-2014, 07:28 PM

Oh, and just for the record...

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Originally Posted by Muldoon

It'll be too loud? That's like the DARYL SINGLETARY song:

Too much fun whats that mean
It's like too much money, theres no such thing
It's like a girl too pretty, with too much class
Being too lucky, a car too fast
No matter what they say I've done, well I ain't never had too much fun

Fixed

03-21-2014, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	I'm not going crazy on mods. I'm just looking to optimize the potential already built into the Z. Each person's impression of optimize is different. I mostly wanted to free up the engine a little and improve the exhaust note. The next mods on my list are a light weight under pulley and an Uprev tune. I've really slowed down on the mods because I was pretty happy with the performance out the box and I want to keep the Z looking mostly stock. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

03-21-2014, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	It is a beautiful car as is. I just could not get home without an oil cooler. Then the bug caught me. Added an exhaust as the note needed tweaking, then intakes. I did get it (mod bug) under control but I am expecting a package as we speak. onzedge and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

03-21-2014, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I purchased my first mod (the intakes) about a year after purchase. It's been downhill ever since. I'm slow and deliberate when it comes to researching and purchasing my mods, but that doesn't mean I can stop I currently have the RJM clutch pedal assembly sitting in my garage awaiting install Good luck not modifying your Z Mt Tam I am, muzik212 and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-21-2014, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	My garage was filled with parts before I had signed the papers on the car. TheGreatOne, jlo370z and damian_mb like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-21-2014, 10:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3370	wasn't going to mod anything mechanical until i heard the FI exhaust vh1 likes this. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

03-21-2014, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
coffeebob Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: coffeeland Posts: 42 Drives: coffee grinder Rep Power: 12	Would the car turn become too responsive with wider track width from the spacers? When my stock shocks wear out, I will get firmer shocks and stiffer lowering springs (moderate), just for handling. That's the only mod I would do.

03-21-2014, 11:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Muldoon Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sconny Posts: 12 Drives: Fixed head coupe Rep Power: 12	I was pretty much going to leave my new one stock...until I realized the factory exhaust on my Infiniti FX35 sounded meaner than the pipes on the new Z.

03-21-2014, 11:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Muldoon Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sconny Posts: 12 Drives: Fixed head coupe Rep Power: 12	It'll be too loud? That's like the Trace Adkins song: Too much fun whats that mean It's like too much money, theres no such thing It's like a girl too pretty, with too much class Being too lucky, a car too fast No matter what they say I've done, well I ain't never had too much fun Roddy1 likes this.

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