I require your Aussie feedback, advice & experience please

Majestik · 03-29-2010, 11:07 PM

*There is a similar non-Aussie specific thread in the main Discussion section*

Hi Guys,

I will be getting delivery of a replacement 370Z 40th Quartz MT6 in a few weeks, and have some extra funding left over for performance and cosmetic mods.

I will not be tracking it as it will be a daily driver.

Would you please be able to have a look at the list below and:
- Advise me if I missed/added anything that is required/not required for that mod.
- Give me your feedback on my choices +/-
- Tell me your +/- experience(s) with any of the mods.
- Feedback if you know I can get a better price and from where.
- Your experience with delivery and delivery costs.
- Where would you recommend (in Melbourne) that I could get installation done.

PERFORMANCE MODS:
[From Fast Intentions]
- F.I TDX CBE = $1100USD
- F.I CF Muffler Addon = $175USD
- F.I 18" Resonated Addon = $160USD
- F.I HFC = $500USD

[From Stillen]
- Stillen UD Pulley = $195USD
- Stillen UD Pulley Belt = $38.80USD
- Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs = $231USD
- Eibach Pro-Kit Alignment Kit (Rear Only) = $166.07USD
- Eibach Pro-Alignment Kit Rear Toe Bolts = $95.86USD

[From Concept Performance]
- Ichiba 20mm Type 2 Bolt-On Wheel Spacers (Front) = $125USD
- Ichiba 25mm Type 2 Bolt-On Wheel Spacers (Rear) = $125USD

[From TheZStore]
- K&N Drop in Filters x2 = $79.90USD a pair.

COSMETIC MODS:
[From TheZStore]
- CF 'Z' Badge - Front & Rear (From TheZStore).
- Fairlady 'Z' Badge.
- CF 'Nismo' Shift Knob.
- CF Front Lip (Upper Trim)
- CF Front Lip (Fangs)
- Stealth Rear Signal Bulbs.

[From Evo-R]
- CF Rear Diffuser.

Thanks in advance for your time with this guys!

Lord Kain · 03-29-2010, 11:35 PM

Man you did score some cash.
You know you will just have to take all this stuff back of the car when you write it off don't you.

jekel · 03-30-2010, 12:42 AM

F1 Exaust is that what Waqar and Erfan have? If so maybe look at the Stillen CBE looks less likely to scrape.

Mr370z · 03-30-2010, 12:43 AM

you forgot a Z umbrella for those "rainy days" haha

Majestik · 03-30-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jekel

F1 Exaust is that what Waqar and Erfan have? If so maybe look at the Stillen CBE looks less likely to scrape.

Yup. The guys in the forum reckon 3" clearance from the lowest point.

Worst case after CBE install, I might just resell the springs and camber kit and retain the supposed 4" clearance.

I just cant go past the way it looks and sounds..

Also Carbon Fiber mufflers!!

jekel · 03-30-2010, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majestik

Yup. The guys in the forum reckon 3" clearance from the lowest point.

Worst case after CBE install, I might just resell the springs and camber kit and retain the supposed 4" clearance.

I just cant go past the way it looks and sounds..

Also Carbon Fiber mufflers!!

lets be honest here ronnie the way you drive you will have half a carbon fibre exaust in no time.........hahaha jk jk......yeh does look good, me personally i'd still go stillen just harder to scrape........get some stillen g3 intakes while your at it hehe, nice gains

Majestik · 03-30-2010, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr370z

you forgot a Z umbrella for those "rainy days" haha

Already on order!

Nissan Z Fairlady Folding Umbrella

I figured I've got the cash to spare....

....now

Majestik · 03-30-2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jekel

lets be honest here ronnie the way you drive you will have half a carbon fibre exaust in no time.........hahaha jk jk......yeh does look good, me personally i'd still go stillen just harder to scrape........get some stillen g3 intakes while your at it hehe, nice gains

It's not worth the price vs gains for intakes at the moment. There are only gains above 7K rpm and you all know I'm the safest driver out there..

Mr370z · 03-30-2010, 05:57 AM

ahahah @ the umbrella!!!

EVL370 · 03-30-2010, 04:52 PM

Spacers are illegal in Vic. 20inch and 25inch will stand out like dogs balls. Go for 15inch and 20inch.

Stillen UD Pulley? I wouldnt under drive it. Light weight OEM is the way to go. For 2hp, I want my sterio, lights and so on working correctly.

------------------
COSMETIC MODS:
[From TheZStore]
- CF 'Z' Badge - Front & Rear (From TheZStore).
- Fairlady 'Z' Badge.
- CF 'Nismo' Shift Knob.
- CF Front Lip (Upper Trim)
- CF Front Lip (Fangs)
- Stealth Rear Signal Bulbs.
-----------------------------------------TACKY

K&N is good for the sleeper look. But if you want performance go for Stillen or Injen.

I love the F.I exhaust. However is it the exhaust you can drive around Melbourne in?

Sounds like you should buy a evo

You Carbon Slut! lol

Majestik · 03-30-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVL370

Spacers are illegal in Vic. 20inch and 25inch will stand out like dogs balls. Go for 15inch and 20inch.

Stillen UD Pulley? I wouldnt under drive it. Light weight OEM is the way to go. For 2hp, I want my sterio, lights and so on working correctly.

------------------
COSMETIC MODS:
[From TheZStore]
- CF 'Z' Badge - Front & Rear (From TheZStore).
- Fairlady 'Z' Badge.
- CF 'Nismo' Shift Knob.
- CF Front Lip (Upper Trim)
- CF Front Lip (Fangs)
- Stealth Rear Signal Bulbs.
-----------------------------------------TACKY

K&N is good for the sleeper look. But if you want performance go for Stillen or Injen.

I love the F.I exhaust. However is it the exhaust you can drive around Melbourne in?

Sounds like you should buy a evo

You Carbon Slut! lol

Hehe

Yup, I'm a CF slut bad! You shouldve seen my original list but I had to cut back cause it was more than 10K exc delivery!

I didn't know spacers were illegal damn it! Why is that??

EVL370 · 03-30-2010, 05:19 PM

People still use spacers!

It's to do with people trying to make the wrong size wheels fit.

It's been around for awhile now. I'll try to find a link where it offically says.

evse82 · 03-30-2010, 06:33 PM

Yeah I was sure they were illegal too. Then again the 3 inch clearance on the exhaust isn't exactly legal either

EVL370 · 03-30-2010, 08:03 PM

Agreed. I'm still thinking of the F.I exhaust due to the great support behind it.

However If they had a muffler design like the berk's. I would of ordered it by now. I'm going to see how the next batch of berks come in. I might have to copy you evse and go for Berk/Stillen.

Majestik

You after the performance side of things with your springs or just to lower it?

Majestik · 03-30-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVL370

Agreed. I'm still thinking of the F.I exhaust due to the great support behind it.

However If they had a muffler design like the berk's. I would of ordered it by now. I'm going to see how the next batch of berks come in. I might have to copy you evse and go for Berk/Stillen.

Majestik

You after the performance side of things with your springs or just to lower it?

Hi mate. Nah, just for looks mainly.

I'm mainly concerned about insurance vs illegal mods more so than cops.

03-29-2010, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Majestik Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SE Melbourne, Australia Posts: 800 Drives: '13 Jet Black R35GTR Rep Power: 17	I require your Aussie feedback, advice & experience please There is a similar non-Aussie specific thread in the main Discussion section Hi Guys, I will be getting delivery of a replacement 370Z 40th Quartz MT6 in a few weeks, and have some extra funding left over for performance and cosmetic mods. I will not be tracking it as it will be a daily driver. Would you please be able to have a look at the list below and: - Advise me if I missed/added anything that is required/not required for that mod. - Give me your feedback on my choices +/- - Tell me your +/- experience(s) with any of the mods. - Feedback if you know I can get a better price and from where. - Your experience with delivery and delivery costs. - Where would you recommend (in Melbourne) that I could get installation done. PERFORMANCE MODS: [From Fast Intentions] - F.I TDX CBE = $1100USD - F.I CF Muffler Addon = $175USD - F.I 18" Resonated Addon = $160USD - F.I HFC = $500USD [From Stillen] - Stillen UD Pulley = $195USD - Stillen UD Pulley Belt = $38.80USD - Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs = $231USD - Eibach Pro-Kit Alignment Kit (Rear Only) = $166.07USD - Eibach Pro-Alignment Kit Rear Toe Bolts = $95.86USD [From Concept Performance] - Ichiba 20mm Type 2 Bolt-On Wheel Spacers (Front) = $125USD - Ichiba 25mm Type 2 Bolt-On Wheel Spacers (Rear) = $125USD [From TheZStore] - K&N Drop in Filters x2 = $79.90USD a pair. COSMETIC MODS: [From TheZStore] - CF 'Z' Badge - Front & Rear (From TheZStore). - Fairlady 'Z' Badge. - CF 'Nismo' Shift Knob. - CF Front Lip (Upper Trim) - CF Front Lip (Fangs) - Stealth Rear Signal Bulbs. [From Evo-R] - CF Rear Diffuser. Thanks in advance for your time with this guys!

03-29-2010, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lord Kain Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 112 Drives: 09' 370z Titanium MT Rep Power: 16	Man you did score some cash. You know you will just have to take all this stuff back of the car when you write it off don't you. __________________ 15% Tint\| HiTech CBE \| Front & Rear Park Assist\| K&N Drop In's \| C.F. - B Pillers & Stage 2 Mirrors \| 19" Optional Nissan Rims

03-30-2010, 04:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
EVL370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 209 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Spacers are illegal in Vic. 20inch and 25inch will stand out like dogs balls. Go for 15inch and 20inch. Stillen UD Pulley? I wouldnt under drive it. Light weight OEM is the way to go. For 2hp, I want my sterio, lights and so on working correctly. ------------------ COSMETIC MODS: [From TheZStore] - CF 'Z' Badge - Front & Rear (From TheZStore). - Fairlady 'Z' Badge. - CF 'Nismo' Shift Knob. - CF Front Lip (Upper Trim) - CF Front Lip (Fangs) - Stealth Rear Signal Bulbs. -----------------------------------------TACKY K&N is good for the sleeper look. But if you want performance go for Stillen or Injen. I love the F.I exhaust. However is it the exhaust you can drive around Melbourne in? Sounds like you should buy a evo You Carbon Slut! lol Last edited by EVL370; 03-30-2010 at 04:58 PM.

03-30-2010, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
EVL370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 209 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	People still use spacers! It's to do with people trying to make the wrong size wheels fit. It's been around for awhile now. I'll try to find a link where it offically says. Last edited by EVL370; 03-30-2010 at 05:21 PM.

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03-30-2010, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
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03-30-2010, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
EVL370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 209 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Agreed. I'm still thinking of the F.I exhaust due to the great support behind it. However If they had a muffler design like the berk's. I would of ordered it by now. I'm going to see how the next batch of berks come in. I might have to copy you evse and go for Berk/Stillen. Majestik You after the performance side of things with your springs or just to lower it?