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

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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!