Long time lurker, first time poster just wanting to introduce myself.

[weavinghost]

Hey all,

I've been browsing through these forums for quite sometime now, finally thought I've make a thread.

I bought my first Nissan, new 2014 Solid Red 370Z back in August last year. It's a base model with sports package and a 6-MT. Here are a couple of pictures from the day I first got it, sitting next to my old 2009 GTI that got traded in:


Next morning pic:


My first "mod", the GTR button, a few days afer:


My first 1000 miles:


Parked next to my coworkers Camaro:


Parked next to my daily, 1988 Golf GL:


And just a random pic:


I really like the 370Z so far, it looks great, it handles really well, I wish I was just a tiny bit faster but I am thinking about throwing a few bolt ons in the Spring. I love the way it shifts and how firm the shifter is, reminds me of a Corvette for some reason. The base model sound system is pretty crappy and the sound insulation isn't very good, but it's a sports car so I can't expect much. Currently I don't drive it much, I live in Chicago and we get snow here. I take it out every now and then but I just wait for Spring. Definitely planning on getting Stillen Gen 3 intake, Meisterschaft exhaust, Berks HFCs, and eventually a UpRev tune. I was wondering how is these 3 mods will mess with my AFR too much if I don't get the tune right away? Also looked at Z1 Motorsports intake manifold but I don't know if it's worth the gains. Lastly, Stillen headers, is that something that could be installed in the garage without a lift? I got all the tools and I usually work on my own cars but the engine bay seems so packed that I am worried it will be kinda tough.

Thanks everyone!

[Leroydsouza]

Congrats on the new Car. Looks great

I wish the pictures were bigger. :P

[weavinghost]

Originally Posted by Leroydsouza

Congrats on the new Car. Looks great

I wish the pictures were bigger. :P

Thanks!

I didn't even realize they uploaded full size... oopps lol

Fixed.

[Memphis370Z]

Congrats and welcome!

[axmea?]

Congrats on your new Z. Awesome color choice. Don't waste your money on a meistersomething. Get a fast intentions instead. But that is entirely up to you.

[Trips]

Congrats!!

[Agent K]

Congratulations and welcome to the club. That's a mighty fine red Z you got there; nice pics.

[TxBlueZ34]

congrats

[sunkist350z]

Congrats on the z these engines will start to break in once you hit mid 20k miles...you will feel a difference, I do and I only have 16k on her

[Leroydsouza]

Originally Posted by weavinghost

I really like the 370Z so far, it looks great, it handles really well, I wish I was just a tiny bit faster but I am thinking about throwing a few bolt ons in the Spring. I love the way it shifts and how firm the shifter is, reminds me of a Corvette for some reason. The base model sound system is pretty crappy and the sound insulation isn't very good, but it's a sports car so I can't expect much. Currently I don't drive it much, I live in Chicago and we get snow here. I take it out every now and then but I just wait for Spring. Definitely planning on getting Stillen Gen 3 intake, Meisterschaft exhaust, Berks HFCs, and eventually a UpRev tune. I was wondering how is these 3 mods will mess with my AFR too much if I don't get the tune right away? Also looked at Z1 Motorsports intake manifold but I don't know if it's worth the gains. Lastly, Stillen headers, is that something that could be installed in the garage without a lift? I got all the tools and I usually work on my own cars but the engine bay seems so packed that I am worried it will be kinda tough.

Thanks everyone!

I dont have personal experience with the headers, But ill let you know what everyone will anyway tell you.

Our headers are pretty good. If you do want to change and notice any gains, You will have to get Long Tube Headers (PPE has LTH i think)
Meisterschaft (personally) is overpriced and i do not think that exhaust brings out the sound that fits the VQ (Personal opinion) And its way too overpriced.
Everyone here will let you know that Fast Intentions makes One of the best exhausts. Motordyne and ARK are also great.(Most people on this forum will back one of these 3 up all day)
If you do go with LTH, you wont need HFC's as these LTH will replace them too.
These mods might mess with your AFR, But like everyone says to get the best out of More than 3 mods to get a tune. If you are looking for faster throttle response, Tuning is key. If you are looking for power, TT FTW
I dont have any mechanical knowledge but LTH should be a pain in the *** to install and i assume it would need a lift. I am sure someone more capable of answering this will chime in.

Congrats again on your car.