Question for all you modders about your stock equip

Kones · 11-15-2009, 05:49 PM

What do you do with the stock exhausts and intakes, etc. after you put on better stuff? Is it worth anything to sell? Do you just store it somewhere in case you want to put it back on later? Do you leave it with the installers? Yes, I know, newb questions, but I just don't know. I assume people store the gear somewhere in case they want to sell or change later on . . .

school me please

dcrew1x · 11-15-2009, 05:56 PM

I keep all my stock stuff just in case I want/need to revert back.

Sold a few stock items as well.

Zerafian · 11-15-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dcrew1x

I keep all my stock stuff just in case I want/need to revert back.

Sold a few stock items as well.

This is a good idea if you dont plan on keeping the car indefinetly.

You can easily throw a sale up on ebay, craigslist, or here...it will sell if ya do.

RCZ · 11-15-2009, 06:40 PM

You send it all to me.

6MT · 11-15-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kones

What do you do with the stock exhausts and intakes, etc. after you put on better stuff? Is it worth anything to sell? Do you just store it somewhere in case you want to put it back on later? Do you leave it with the installers? Yes, I know, newb questions, but I just don't know. I assume people store the gear somewhere in case they want to sell or change later on . . .

school me please

It's a pretty small market for this stuff (the OEM stuff). I keep mine in storage until it's needed. It's like my OEM 19" wheels.... I wouldn't sell them. Just keep them in storage until needed.

nogoodname · 11-15-2009, 07:15 PM

i'm keepin my OEM parts, never know when u might need it.

PyroCustoms · 11-15-2009, 07:18 PM

Yup, I stored all of my OEM stuff, I'm in the process of putting it all back on my car for when I do the trade in.

kannibul · 11-15-2009, 07:23 PM

So far, I'm keeping everything. I'll probably toss it eventually. Except the cats, those are typically worth something to recyclers since they contain platinum.

kenchan · 11-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Stock parts are labeled and put away in my storage for later use.

Often times places like CarMax will give you more for your stock car vs modded car...so best to have parts you can use to revert back to stock.

Kones · 11-15-2009, 08:10 PM

Thanks all for the replies

theDreamer · 11-15-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

You send it all to me.

Tempting...

I keep mine, depending on what happens in the next few years I might sell some of the items (around the time the warranty runs out).

Holliday · 11-16-2009, 01:24 AM

KEEP THEM!

You should store them fo sho!

-If you sell your car put the stock parts back on and sell the aftermarket parts. You will get more $ this way.

-If your aftermarket part gets damaged or you want to change it out you have a replacement on the spot and can take your time replacing it.

-If you have financial problems and need some money, BOOM, sell some parts.

You get my point. There are many reasons to keep your stock parts so choose wisely!

Trips · 11-16-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

KEEP THEM!

You should store them for sure!

-If you sell your car put the stock parts back on and sell the aftermarket parts. You will get more $ this way.

-If your aftermarket part gets damaged or you want to change it out you have a replacement on the spot and can take your time replacing it.

-If you have financial problems and need some money, BOOM, sell some parts.

You get my point. There are many reasons to keep you stock parts so choose wisely!

speedoflife · 11-16-2009, 08:42 PM

If you have warranty issues, it can also be less expensive to put your stock stuff back on than to have them void your warranty for an aftermarket part.
I.E. - your check engine light comes on for a fouled O2 sensor, but the dealer won't fix your car because you have aftermarket exhaust. Didn't cause the problem, but your warranty is void anyway.

Holliday · 11-17-2009, 12:14 AM

Very Very good point!

11-15-2009, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kones Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 125 Drives: 2009 370z Yellow 6MT Rep Power: 16	Question for all you modders about your stock equip What do you do with the stock exhausts and intakes, etc. after you put on better stuff? Is it worth anything to sell? Do you just store it somewhere in case you want to put it back on later? Do you leave it with the installers? Yes, I know, newb questions, but I just don't know. I assume people store the gear somewhere in case they want to sell or change later on . . . school me please

11-15-2009, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I keep all my stock stuff just in case I want/need to revert back. Sold a few stock items as well. __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

11-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
PyroCustoms A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,510 Drives: Rides: A Pale Horse Rep Power: 22	Yup, I stored all of my OEM stuff, I'm in the process of putting it all back on my car for when I do the trade in. __________________ I'll figure something out later. Who are you? where am I? Stop! I need an adult! The feathers in the rear are softer than you think.

11-16-2009, 01:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 39 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	KEEP THEM! You should store them fo sho! -If you sell your car put the stock parts back on and sell the aftermarket parts. You will get more $ this way. -If your aftermarket part gets damaged or you want to change it out you have a replacement on the spot and can take your time replacing it. -If you have financial problems and need some money, BOOM, sell some parts. You get my point. There are many reasons to keep your stock parts so choose wisely! __________________ Last edited by Holliday; 11-16-2009 at 02:51 AM.

11-17-2009, 12:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 39 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	Very Very good point! __________________

11-15-2009, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	You send it all to me.

11-15-2009, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	i'm keepin my OEM parts, never know when u might need it.

11-15-2009, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	So far, I'm keeping everything. I'll probably toss it eventually. Except the cats, those are typically worth something to recyclers since they contain platinum.

11-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Stock parts are labeled and put away in my storage for later use. Often times places like CarMax will give you more for your stock car vs modded car...so best to have parts you can use to revert back to stock.

11-15-2009, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kones Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 125 Drives: 2009 370z Yellow 6MT Rep Power: 16	Thanks all for the replies

11-16-2009, 08:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 16	If you have warranty issues, it can also be less expensive to put your stock stuff back on than to have them void your warranty for an aftermarket part. I.E. - your check engine light comes on for a fouled O2 sensor, but the dealer won't fix your car because you have aftermarket exhaust. Didn't cause the problem, but your warranty is void anyway.

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