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

Nismoracer · 10-25-2011, 11:24 PM

Drop ins.

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

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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.

PaulZ370 · 12-01-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

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???

Quote:

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!

11-29-2012, 09:01 PM	#272 (permalink)
Jeff La Force Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 6 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 12	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	#273 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	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	#276 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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	#278 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	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

11-30-2012, 06:00 PM	#281 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	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

10-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#271 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Drop ins.

11-29-2012, 09:35 PM	#274 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 39 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	hfc or testpipes is a good place to start.

11-29-2012, 09:58 PM	#275 (permalink)
gotchu99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ny Posts: 86 Drives: '09 370z black mt, Rep Power: 14	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	#277 (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: 1386	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.

12-03-2012, 06:36 PM	#284 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,016 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 30435	Just ordered Gen 3 CAI, saving up for HFC and CBE next

12-03-2012, 08:16 PM	#285 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	radar detector! __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

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