Spoiler or wheels first?

ZeeBabar · 01-02-2014, 10:09 PM

Bought a magnetic Black, 2010 stock Z. Trying to decide what would enhance the looks more, a spoiler or wheels? What should be my first buy?

In reading up, I have seen where I can order the spoiler but I am not good at DIY, will probably have TP pay someone to drill/install one (though I have read of some who have used 3m tape).

Z-Girl 12 · 01-02-2014, 10:11 PM

Spoiler!!! Save for a really nice wheel/tire combo, burn up the rubber that is already on it!

zae757 · 01-02-2014, 10:17 PM

…I'd go with a good cold air intake first but if thats out of the picture, go with wheels. The spoiler is overrated honestly (personal opinion). If you happen to get open wheels that show the calipers, your definitely going to want to replace them with something more attractive (not just painting them, Honda owners do that)...

7speed · 01-03-2014, 10:37 AM

Spoiler, it's the cheapest mod that you can buy that to me enhances the look. Actually I was in your same shoes, I bought a base that only had tint. I ordered the factory spoiler from ebay for like $130 shipped/painted. I got in like 3 days, I didn't drill it though, it comes with 3m tape and 1 year later it's still holding fine. (but I had my own tape also)

1st · 01-03-2014, 10:39 AM

Motor ,Motor ,Motor (CAI,CBE). Suspension then tire and wheel combo.

NickTurnon · 01-03-2014, 10:42 AM

$130-400 vs $1500-5000 hmmm...

ZeroZeta · 01-03-2014, 10:48 AM

I was in the same boat and went with wheels first. Of the two options I felt it had the most overall impact on the car. Secondly, I wanted to see how the car looked with the new rims before deciding on the type of spoiler. Some set ups look better with the factory spoiler others with the Nismo, Amuse, or duckbill etc.

1st · 01-03-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

$130-400 vs $1500-5000 hmmm...

Hmmm save and enjoy your new car.

ZeeBabar · 01-03-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7speed

Spoiler, it's the cheapest mod that you can buy that to me enhances the look. Actually I was in your same shoes, I bought a base that only had tint. I ordered the factory spoiler from ebay for like $130 shipped/painted. I got in like 3 days, I didn't drill it though, it comes with 3m tape and 1 year later it's still holding fine. (but I had my own tape also)

Is it difficult to do it myself with the tape deal. Some hints on how you did it. Have you driven fast after putting it on with tape? Do you check it often to see if it is holding on strong? My fear is driving 100 mph on the highway and the spoiler coming off and ....

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 11:55 AM

for looks drop your car (swifts), then get wheels.

spoilers should come last.

ZeeBabar · 01-03-2014, 12:03 PM

I asked about choice between spoiler and wheels and just thought of something else. Spoiler or tint since both are about the same cost. The local places will do the legal limit (35% on sides, 5% on back and front, I guess) for $150-$180

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

I asked about choice between spoiler and wheels and just thought of something else. Spoiler or tint since both are about the same cost. The local places will do the legal limit (35% on sides, 5% on back and front, I guess) for $150-$180

yah, i know, just suggesting how a car guy would go about it.

swiss370Z · 01-03-2014, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

for looks drop your car (swifts), then get wheels.

spoilers should come last.

I went the same way

Riptide67 · 01-03-2014, 12:52 PM

Forget the spoiler.

If you are ballin' on a budget, get tint. It changes the whole look of the car.

If you have a little extra Christmas dough, get a quality intake.

ufoz8mycow · 01-03-2014, 01:19 PM

If you're going to do them all anyway just do them in the order that your funds allow. Most people start off small and work their way up to the bigger mods like wheels.

01-02-2014, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Spoiler or wheels first? Bought a magnetic Black, 2010 stock Z. Trying to decide what would enhance the looks more, a spoiler or wheels? What should be my first buy? In reading up, I have seen where I can order the spoiler but I am not good at DIY, will probably have TP pay someone to drill/install one (though I have read of some who have used 3m tape).

01-02-2014, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Spoiler!!! Save for a really nice wheel/tire combo, burn up the rubber that is already on it! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

01-02-2014, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	…I'd go with a good cold air intake first but if thats out of the picture, go with wheels. The spoiler is overrated honestly (personal opinion). If you happen to get open wheels that show the calipers, your definitely going to want to replace them with something more attractive (not just painting them, Honda owners do that)... M3Lv0 likes this.

01-03-2014, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Spoiler, it's the cheapest mod that you can buy that to me enhances the look. Actually I was in your same shoes, I bought a base that only had tint. I ordered the factory spoiler from ebay for like $130 shipped/painted. I got in like 3 days, I didn't drill it though, it comes with 3m tape and 1 year later it's still holding fine. (but I had my own tape also) __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

01-03-2014, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	$130-400 vs $1500-5000 hmmm... __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

01-03-2014, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Motor ,Motor ,Motor (CAI,CBE). Suspension then tire and wheel combo.

01-03-2014, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	I was in the same boat and went with wheels first. Of the two options I felt it had the most overall impact on the car. Secondly, I wanted to see how the car looked with the new rims before deciding on the type of spoiler. Some set ups look better with the factory spoiler others with the Nismo, Amuse, or duckbill etc.

01-03-2014, 11:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for looks drop your car (swifts), then get wheels. spoilers should come last.

01-03-2014, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	I asked about choice between spoiler and wheels and just thought of something else. Spoiler or tint since both are about the same cost. The local places will do the legal limit (35% on sides, 5% on back and front, I guess) for $150-$180

01-03-2014, 12:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Forget the spoiler. If you are ballin' on a budget, get tint. It changes the whole look of the car. If you have a little extra Christmas dough, get a quality intake. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-03-2014, 01:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	If you're going to do them all anyway just do them in the order that your funds allow. Most people start off small and work their way up to the bigger mods like wheels. Jordo! likes this.

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