Modding... where to start?

BlackZeda · 07-05-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Why are you misquoting me?

jchammond · 07-05-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Reading more and more of this forum and it's starting to get overwhelming. I think I want it all :-)
I've got a 2015 base with a rear deck spoiler. Splash guards are going on next week. My know-how is limited but I'm willing to learn. What next that's not too complicated and overly expensive?
TIA

Manual or auto/trans.?

jchammond · 07-05-2015, 09:50 PM

Get A Good set of wide ramps,a small electric screwdriver w/10mm socket,small flat tip screwdriver & 14mm 6pt. socket (if you plan on doing your own oil changes)
Walmart has all this stuff;including 5w-30 mobil 1 synthetic oil & K&N oil filters.
i use the HP-1010,,,a tad longer to hold a bit more oil. (also used on Titan trucks & GTR's)
A good tire gauge (i use the one made by slime;large dial) i have K&N drop in air filters-but have heard the dry AFE filters perform better? Also use ethanol free premium gas,,best performance..google (Pure-gas.org)

Kazzan11236 · 07-07-2015, 07:22 PM

I would start by putting about $300 down on a Fast Intentions cat back exhuast (14 week wait to make), and in the meantime of that being ready u can pay that off and get small mods. Cuz there is nothing worse than getting everything else, spending hours in the exhuast forums realizing the F.I exhuast is the best, than calling to order and getting told a 14 week wait (in the summer longer)...

Just my 2 cents

jchammond · 07-07-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazzan11236

I would start by putting about $300 down on a Fast Intentions cat back exhuast (14 week wait to make), and in the meantime of that being ready u can pay that off and get small mods. Cuz there is nothing worse than getting everything else, spending hours in the exhuast forums realizing the F.I exhuast is the best, than calling to order and getting told a 14 week wait (in the summer longer)...

Just my 2 cents

waiting on my $ to come in before i start my build.....FI, definitely the best & sexiest!

HulaGirl · 07-09-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Manual or auto/trans.?

Man tranny

Kazzan11236 · 07-09-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Man tranny

Are u saying manual transmission or calling him a tranny?

HulaGirl · 07-15-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazzan11236

Are u saying manual transmission or calling him a tranny?

Manual transmission

HulaGirl · 07-15-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey o

Learn how to keep it clean and swirl free! Adamspolishes.com and see "the junkman" in the detailing section. Then...lower it, get spacers and cat back exhaust.

I've seen a couple of posts suggesting that I lower the car. While I appreciate the suggestion, it's my DD and NJ roads are perceptually under construction. (Plus I'm already so paranoid because to me, it seems low already!)

HulaGirl · 07-15-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

In that case, Id say get some drop in filters from AFE or cosworth. Just pop in and out of your airbox.... 2 mins tops for this mod and its proven to give 5-7 horsepower

Once you feel a little more comfortable...POST maf tubes

The GTR start button is also really easy for interior upgrade and looks great...
flat head screw driver, pop out the button, disconnect old one and insert GTR start button, and connect! **On my list to do**

exterior id say get the bluebat rear valence overlay...really changes the booty of the car. The rear valence is the outlined part of the back bumper above the exhaust tips...Our car sare white and blacking that out looks great

These are the correct air filters, right?

Nissan 370Z 2015 - aFe Power

Not sure why but the GTR start button is not "floating my boat" :-)
Thanks for the air filter suggestions. I think that is next on my list!

grant · 07-15-2015, 07:13 PM

First thing I did to my Z was to have a clear bra installed to prevent paint chips.

HulaGirl · 07-15-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by grant

First thing I did to my Z was to have a clear bra installed to prevent paint chips.

I just got an email from a semi-local installer. That's on tomorrow's list for calls.

jchammond · 07-15-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

I just got an email from a semi-local installer. That's on tomorrow's list for calls.

These cars are a Huge Bug & Rock magnet!

axmea? · 07-15-2015, 08:13 PM

I know you're hesitant about lowering and using performance springs but it does improve the Z in the looks dept. and driving experience.

jchammond · 07-15-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I know you're hesitant about lowering and using performance springs but it does improve the Z in the looks dept. and driving experience.

I know what she means about the suck roads;we have some in SC,,,BTW i'm 6'6" & my ride height is low enough.

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Kazzan11236 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 536 Drives: 2014 370Z TourngSprt Rep Power: 11	I would start by putting about $300 down on a Fast Intentions cat back exhuast (14 week wait to make), and in the meantime of that being ready u can pay that off and get small mods. Cuz there is nothing worse than getting everything else, spending hours in the exhuast forums realizing the F.I exhuast is the best, than calling to order and getting told a 14 week wait (in the summer longer)... Just my 2 cents Darketch, jchammond and HulaGirl like this. __________________ Amuse Kit (arrived, in garage waiting for paint =\ ) \|\| Stillen CAI \|\| Stillen HFC \|\| Stillen CBE \|\| ijdmtoy LED package \|\| ijdmtoy LED 4th Brake Light \|\| Halos (BKNGO #ZDADDY) \|\| Philips Crystal Vision Ultra 5K HIDs \|\| JVC KW-V50BT \|\| Rockford T1s (3200watts max)

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grant Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 128 Drives: AMG C43 Rep Power: 13	First thing I did to my Z was to have a clear bra installed to prevent paint chips. HulaGirl likes this.

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