[Official] Which 1st mod(s) for my Z thread.

j.arnaldo · 03-06-2010, 12:43 PM

...K&N air filter???

sideburnZ · 03-06-2010, 02:25 PM

1. oil cooler
2. springs or coilovers
3. rims
4. intake
5. exhaust

Matt · 03-06-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideburnZ

1. oil cooler
2. springs or coilovers
3. rims
4. intake
5. exhaust

zilent_jay · 03-07-2010, 05:29 AM

So what happens when you do all of these mods (breathing mods/oil cooler for example) and then your car suffers from a massive oil consumption problem like mine did? That's one of the main reasons I haven't done any mods to this car yet... and the same reason I didn't mod my 350z within the first year.... I wanted to make sure it was solid before I started making alterations. My 350z turned out to be solid as a rock. The 370... not so much.

Jeff La Force · 11-29-2012, 09:01 PM

I have a base model 2011, and I am in love - but I am interested in investing in a few performance modifications.

Does anyone have insight on the best, most reliable performance updgrades for the dollar?

Is it best to begin with the intake? The exhaust?

Is there a "best" provider among these after market performance modifications?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Jeff

LakeShow · 11-29-2012, 09:16 PM

Exhaust: Fast Intentions
HFC's, Test Pipes, or Long Tube Headers: Fast Intentions
Intake: Stillen Gen 3
After all upgrades: Uprev Tune

lemon-fresh · 11-29-2012, 09:35 PM

hfc or testpipes is a good place to start.

gotchu99 · 11-29-2012, 09:58 PM

If I had to choose just one mod to hold me over until I did more, my vote is a HFC. Really wakes the car up, both sound wise and power. It's raspy though with the stock exhaust. But it's highly unlikely you just stop there anyways.

Chuck33079 · 11-29-2012, 10:11 PM

Sway bars. Cheap, easy to DIY, no warranty concerns, and you notice them every time you turn the wheel.

Haboob · 11-29-2012, 10:15 PM

So, I'm flying up to Vegas next week to purchase my Z. I don't think I'm going to do a dealer installed clear bra, so what should I use to protect the front end on the drive back to Phoenix?

My first thing to do upon getting it home is to get the clear bra installed.

gomer_110 · 11-29-2012, 10:16 PM

Painter's tape. Lots of it.

Haboob · 11-29-2012, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Painter's tape. Lots of it.

3M US: ScotchBlue

The 3M Blue stuff?

gomer_110 · 11-29-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

3M US: ScotchBlue

The 3M Blue stuff?

I'd probably opt for the "delicate surface" variant if you can.

Chuck33079 · 11-30-2012, 06:00 PM

Don't get the edge-lock stuff. It leaves a residue.

Haboob · 12-01-2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Don't get the edge-lock stuff. It leaves a residue.

Gotcha. I saw that, but figured edges wouldn't be an issue if I layer it properly.

03-06-2010, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
sideburnZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: philippines Posts: 25 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG AT Rep Power: 17	1. oil cooler 2. springs or coilovers 3. rims 4. intake 5. exhaust __________________ mine's carbon chin // varis carbon wing // seibon carbon hood// VR G2 hyper silver 20x9 front / 20x11 rear// HKS Legamax // HKS super suction // HKS engine oil cooler // HKS tranny oil cooler // RSR springs // rear foglight // carbon fiber pillars //

11-29-2012, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jeff La Force Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 6 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 13	Best Performance Upgrade for the Dollar I have a base model 2011, and I am in love - but I am interested in investing in a few performance modifications. Does anyone have insight on the best, most reliable performance updgrades for the dollar? Is it best to begin with the intake? The exhaust? Is there a "best" provider among these after market performance modifications? Thank you in advance for your help! Jeff

11-29-2012, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Exhaust: Fast Intentions HFC's, Test Pipes, or Long Tube Headers: Fast Intentions Intake: Stillen Gen 3 After all upgrades: Uprev Tune __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-29-2012, 10:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Sway bars. Cheap, easy to DIY, no warranty concerns, and you notice them every time you turn the wheel. PaulZ370 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-29-2012, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Painter's tape. Lots of it. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

03-06-2010, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	...K&N air filter???

03-07-2010, 05:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
zilent_jay Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 96 Drives: 2009 MB Base Sport Rep Power: 17	So what happens when you do all of these mods (breathing mods/oil cooler for example) and then your car suffers from a massive oil consumption problem like mine did? That's one of the main reasons I haven't done any mods to this car yet... and the same reason I didn't mod my 350z within the first year.... I wanted to make sure it was solid before I started making alterations. My 350z turned out to be solid as a rock. The 370... not so much.

11-29-2012, 09:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	hfc or testpipes is a good place to start.

11-29-2012, 09:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
gotchu99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ny Posts: 86 Drives: '09 370z black mt, Rep Power: 15	If I had to choose just one mod to hold me over until I did more, my vote is a HFC. Really wakes the car up, both sound wise and power. It's raspy though with the stock exhaust. But it's highly unlikely you just stop there anyways.

11-29-2012, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	So, I'm flying up to Vegas next week to purchase my Z. I don't think I'm going to do a dealer installed clear bra, so what should I use to protect the front end on the drive back to Phoenix? My first thing to do upon getting it home is to get the clear bra installed.

11-30-2012, 06:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Don't get the edge-lock stuff. It leaves a residue. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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