If you had $5,000 ....

gmag21 · 07-03-2009, 12:53 AM

What would you do to your Z ?

I just got a new 370z sports package and Ive saved 5 grand for future mods. I wanna know what other people would buy with that money and see what the best stuff for my buck would be.

Im thinking maybe..

Stillen exhaust
Stillen headers
Berk hfc
*Not sure what suspension setup
Pulleys
Cams?
Gen 3 intake
A new set of rims and tires after my current ones need change

anyone else know what else i could do? im not very knowledgeable about cars; i just want my car to be as badass as it can get

Thanks crew,

Grant

import111 · 07-03-2009, 12:58 AM

I already have...
-BC BR series coilovers
-Rear camber arms
-Berk HFC's (not installed yet)
Deciding on an exhaust and oil cooler next, along with track ready brake pads to swap around for track duty. That isn't quite $5k but this is the path I am taking.

I guess if you take into account that I will be getting better tires when the stockers go bald then it would be close to $5k.

My 2 cents

gmag21 · 07-03-2009, 01:00 AM

Where can you purchase

-BC BR series coilovers
-Rear camber arms

import111 · 07-03-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gmag21

Where can you purchase

-BC BR series coilovers
-Rear camber arms

Link to coilovers: Coilovers

Link to rear camber arms: Arms + Links

gmag21 · 07-03-2009, 01:06 AM

Cool; I'll look into it!

Anyone know any good auto shops to tune at around Houston, TX?

2theextreme · 07-03-2009, 01:07 AM

Just look at the items listed in my signature....plus the labor hours.....and I've already spent a total of $4853.23. Not including the fact the coilovers and the rear fog light are still pending installation so more labor hours @ $99 coming so I'll be exceeding the $5K mark shortly.

gmag21 · 07-03-2009, 01:09 AM

Cool man, thanks

What does that grounding kit actually do for the car?

2theextreme · 07-03-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gmag21

Cool man, thanks

What does that grounding kit actually do for the car?

From the Stillen website:

You are losing horsepower and torque without STILLEN's new Grounding Kits. Today's engine management systems utilize hundreds of sensors and in some cases over 12 onboard computers that constantly monitor all parameters of the engine and powertrain.

Installing STILLEN's Grounding Kit ensures that sensors and computers are not affected by power surges that can drain performance. This ensures that all wire diameters are optimal for amperage and current travel distance.

These kits feature 8-gauge copper wire, gold plated connectors along with 4-gauge & 8-gauge ring connectors, and are developed specifically for your application. Available in silver or red.

These grounding kits will also improve the shifting on automatic transmission vehicles, and in most cases noticeably improve shift times and reduce lag.

Direct link:

STILLEN : STILLEN Grounding Kit

I had it installed just yesterday along with the lightweight pulley and it does seem to shift a bit easier and smoother. As I put more miles on it I'm sure I'll notice more of a difference. Hope this helps!

gmag21 · 07-03-2009, 01:49 AM

Where you get your stuff installed? Just a random place or what

Thats my problem; i dont know where to take my car to get it tuned/dyno'd

2theextreme · 07-03-2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmag21

Where you get your stuff installed? Just a random place or what

Thats my problem; i dont know where to take my car to get it tuned/dyno'd

I wondered about that myself for my area but luckily one of the sponsors on this site is in Maryland (about 30 miles from me) called Altered Atmosphere. I sent them a few pm's and actually visited their place before I started purchasing my upgrade items. They've been really great.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure about the TX area but I bet if you posted a new thread under the Texas section I bet someone will be able to help. I have photos of my car after the upgrade in my profile and also Altered uploaded some pictures here:

Altered Atmosphere: 370Z Stillen CAI, Berk HFC, Stillen Exhaust Install

GingaBreadMan · 07-03-2009, 11:12 AM

Import111 what tires would u consider bedda?

nogoodname · 07-03-2009, 11:19 AM

for 5000 dollars,

i would get HFC's from berk
an exhaust from Fast Intentions Inc
an intake system and grounding wires also.
and a set of headers.

that's all i would want, not much left for a new set of rims...lol...or maybe buy used

import111 · 07-03-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Import111 what tires would u consider bedda?

Any extreme performance summer tire is going to have more grip than these max performance summer tires.

As of right now I plan to go with:
-Bridgestone RE-11 265/35/19 up front
-Nitto NT-05 275/35/19 in the rear

theDreamer · 07-03-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gmag21

Cool; I'll look into it!

Anyone know any good auto shops to tune at around Houston, TX?

Welcome, another Houston owner, not really sure on the best shops in town yet either. If you want to talk to a few 370z owners & some 350z owners you should come out to Coffee & Z's. A few guys there have had some good work done on their cars and might know some solid shops in town, plus you get to meet some other owners.

If I was dropping 5k right now, I would try to find a solid balance between performance and handling. You probably will not be able to go all out for 5k but you can get a solid base going and add more later.

gmag21 · 07-03-2009, 12:27 PM

Whats good for suspension setup for the Z? I was thinking maybe a hotchki suspension kit and some springs (maybe eibach); anyone?

07-03-2009, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	If you had $5,000 .... What would you do to your Z ? I just got a new 370z sports package and Ive saved 5 grand for future mods. I wanna know what other people would buy with that money and see what the best stuff for my buck would be. Im thinking maybe.. Stillen exhaust Stillen headers Berk hfc *Not sure what suspension setup Pulleys Cams? Gen 3 intake A new set of rims and tires after my current ones need change anyone else know what else i could do? im not very knowledgeable about cars; i just want my car to be as badass as it can get Thanks crew, Grant

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07-03-2009, 12:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I already have... -BC BR series coilovers -Rear camber arms -Berk HFC's (not installed yet) Deciding on an exhaust and oil cooler next, along with track ready brake pads to swap around for track duty. That isn't quite $5k but this is the path I am taking. I guess if you take into account that I will be getting better tires when the stockers go bald then it would be close to $5k. My 2 cents

07-03-2009, 01:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Where can you purchase -BC BR series coilovers -Rear camber arms

07-03-2009, 01:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Cool; I'll look into it! Anyone know any good auto shops to tune at around Houston, TX?

07-03-2009, 01:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Cool man, thanks What does that grounding kit actually do for the car?

07-03-2009, 01:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Where you get your stuff installed? Just a random place or what Thats my problem; i dont know where to take my car to get it tuned/dyno'd

07-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 16	Import111 what tires would u consider bedda?

07-03-2009, 11:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	for 5000 dollars, i would get HFC's from berk an exhaust from Fast Intentions Inc an intake system and grounding wires also. and a set of headers. that's all i would want, not much left for a new set of rims...lol...or maybe buy used

07-03-2009, 12:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Whats good for suspension setup for the Z? I was thinking maybe a hotchki suspension kit and some springs (maybe eibach); anyone?