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

PaulZ370 · 12-01-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chitown1863

So...I've had my Z for 3 weeks now and I've done some research on different modification but what do you think the best first mod is???

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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

1- Oil Cooler: you live in Orlando FL, so hot Ambient Temps during most of the year will drive your Oil Temps north of 220F in a hurry. I have the 19 Row Stillen and my Temps stay at 200F normal day driving, spirited driving they sit at 220F. $350

2. Sway Bars: Definite improvement on cornering when doing spirited Driving. I have the Eibach's with three different settings (Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling )to suit your style. Granted no HP gains yet, but a better running, better handling car so far. $350

3. Cold Air Intake (CAI): better breathing engine, better sound ... and HP Gains for a few bucks. $350 (seem to be stuck on that figure ..LOL!)

4. Now the big mama: High Flow Cat + Cat Back Exhaust - Most HP gain so far coupled with the CAI above. I chose Fast Intentions for looks and sound - did not want an obnoxious sounding exhaust, plus my engineering background tells me straight pipes equals less back pressure, equals better breathing + a little more HP, but the price ($2K)... and the wait (12 weeks approx)... It was very worth it in the end though.

Now that you have a well running, well handling, fine sounding, NISMO HP in a Touring 370Z, well - any other mods are icing on the cake...

My $0.02 worth...

By the way, never saw the Sway Bar Mod as necessary or needed. I pretty much had ZYCOPTH twist my arm (well, kinda) to getting them as him and I were going to The Dragon in TN. Once I put them on and discovered the amazing difference, I appreciated him convincing me!! The Dragon, and the Devil's Triangle, and any other road I tackle now, is turned into a straight line practically...

Long winded... sorry!

xxAGAVExx · 12-03-2012, 06:36 PM

Just ordered Gen 3 CAI, saving up for HFC and CBE next

tonythetiger · 12-03-2012, 08:16 PM

radar detector!

PaulZ370 · 12-03-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

radar detector!

LOL... YEP!

gurneyeagle · 12-03-2012, 09:19 PM

Clear bra

nmjaxx9 · 12-03-2012, 09:21 PM

I think the best first performance mod is an intake

the best cosmetic mod is proabably tint.

370ZBG · 03-19-2011, 09:09 AM

So last weekend I just bought a new black 2010 Coupe touring, sports and nav packages.
Other than window tint I dont plan on doing any type of appearance modifications to the car.
So with this information in mind, my question to you guys is what is the first few things I should do to this car? Keep in mind that I dont want to void the warranty!

Thanks
Ed

Red__Zed · 03-19-2011, 09:15 AM

I like exhaust as a first mod. The car sounds entirely too tame from the factory.

ProfessorDave · 03-19-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I like exhaust as a first mod. The car sounds entirely too tame from the factory.

cc370z · 03-19-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I like exhaust as a first mod. The car sounds entirely too tame from the factory.

I have the Agency Power exhaust and love it.

Mt Tam I am · 03-31-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I like exhaust as a first mod. The car sounds entirely too tame from the factory.

I love my Stillen exhaust.

370ZBG · 03-19-2011, 09:18 AM

Yeah I was thinking intake and exhaust. I believe neither one of those should affect the warranty on the car.

MVPTonyD · 03-19-2011, 12:25 PM

Twin Turbo

kenchan · 03-19-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MVPTonyD

Twin Turbo

b1adesofcha0s · 03-19-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MVPTonyD

Twin Turbo

I haven't done any performance mods yet, but I'm planning on getting HFC's as my first mod. It's not too expensive and gives you good gains too. If you can do the full exhaust, go far that and just have HFC/test pipes/headers and intakes as you next two mods after that. Good luck and Congrats on the new Z

12-03-2012, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
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12-03-2012, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
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03-19-2011, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
370ZBG Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 25 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	Looking for first mod advice So last weekend I just bought a new black 2010 Coupe touring, sports and nav packages. Other than window tint I dont plan on doing any type of appearance modifications to the car. So with this information in mind, my question to you guys is what is the first few things I should do to this car? Keep in mind that I dont want to void the warranty! Thanks Ed

03-19-2011, 12:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
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12-03-2012, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	Just ordered Gen 3 CAI, saving up for HFC and CBE next

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	I think the best first performance mod is an intake the best cosmetic mod is proabably tint.

03-19-2011, 09:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	I like exhaust as a first mod. The car sounds entirely too tame from the factory.

03-19-2011, 09:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
370ZBG Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 25 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	Yeah I was thinking intake and exhaust. I believe neither one of those should affect the warranty on the car.