Nissan Shifted

ZeroZeta · 09-05-2013, 12:04 AM

Hello all. I recently purchased my first Z - 2013 GM Base 7AT. This is my second Nissan in a row. I had traded in a mid 2000's xterra. That was one of the most rock-solid cars I have ever owned. I don't know if many of you can relate but I seem to alternate owning sports car and then the daily driver family wagons. In the end always coming back to the sports car! ha ha.

I have danced around with a few other vehicles but never found a good fit. Acura RSX, F-Body GM cars etc.

The Z is by far one of the better rounded cars I have owned and I can't tell you how amped up I am about having joined an active car community with a robust after-market.

Nothing sucks more than looking for parts for an unpopular car.

Anyway, I have spent a lot of time staring at the car lately and I am still not sure how I feel about the 2013 fascia update and the 18 inch OEM wheels.

They sometimes look ok from certain angles and other times I want to replace them in a heart beat. Very on the fence about it. Kind of reminds me of how people can have a distinct "good side" when taking photos.

However, the rest of the car sold me and I saw this as an opportunity to have a new "canvas" to work on.

I am starting to mod with the usual cosmetic changes and want to see how the car looks after a slight drop and adding spacers.

FYI the forum has been a tremendous resource for a new owner and I thank everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences!

-ZZ

Trips · 09-05-2013, 12:07 AM

Congrats and Welcome

DEpointfive0 · 09-05-2013, 12:08 AM

ZZ Top?

Welcome!

Felix 808 · 09-05-2013, 12:28 AM

Hey congrats & welcome. As you mentioned there is a lot of good info & good people as well that are always looking to help out. Enjoy

Shadezz · 09-05-2013, 10:07 AM

Getting the wheels will make you fall in love all again...!! Welcome..the reason I went with the 12 was the fangs....had to have them.

XiP · 09-05-2013, 10:10 AM

welcome

Arrvaxx · 09-05-2013, 10:26 AM

Yeah get 19" wheels, drop her with Swift springs, go with 15/20 or 20/20 spacers, and don't look at the front unless the view of the fangs is obscured by something...a hot chick in a bikini is always a good investment.

And welcome!

6MT · 09-05-2013, 10:43 AM

Hi

SOUTH-BRONX · 09-07-2013, 12:09 AM

welcome home slice!

ZeroZeta · 09-09-2013, 04:36 PM

Thanks all! Think my issues surrounding the 2013 front will be solved soon. I saw the good folks at Varis and CS are working on some nice lip options!

binary0x01 · 09-09-2013, 08:56 PM

I do like the fangs i must that. Adds a bit of a bite!

Leuz · 09-10-2013, 03:05 AM

Welcome... And that's why the sports package is considered kinda the must-have

blackcherry20 · 09-10-2013, 05:57 AM

Welcome and congrats!

09-05-2013, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Nissan Shifted Hello all. I recently purchased my first Z - 2013 GM Base 7AT. This is my second Nissan in a row. I had traded in a mid 2000's xterra. That was one of the most rock-solid cars I have ever owned. I don't know if many of you can relate but I seem to alternate owning sports car and then the daily driver family wagons. In the end always coming back to the sports car! ha ha. I have danced around with a few other vehicles but never found a good fit. Acura RSX, F-Body GM cars etc. The Z is by far one of the better rounded cars I have owned and I can't tell you how amped up I am about having joined an active car community with a robust after-market. Nothing sucks more than looking for parts for an unpopular car. Anyway, I have spent a lot of time staring at the car lately and I am still not sure how I feel about the 2013 fascia update and the 18 inch OEM wheels. They sometimes look ok from certain angles and other times I want to replace them in a heart beat. Very on the fence about it. Kind of reminds me of how people can have a distinct "good side" when taking photos. However, the rest of the car sold me and I saw this as an opportunity to have a new "canvas" to work on. I am starting to mod with the usual cosmetic changes and want to see how the car looks after a slight drop and adding spacers. FYI the forum has been a tremendous resource for a new owner and I thank everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences! -ZZ

09-05-2013, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Congrats and Welcome __________________

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09-05-2013, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Hey congrats & welcome. As you mentioned there is a lot of good info & good people as well that are always looking to help out. Enjoy __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

09-05-2013, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Getting the wheels will make you fall in love all again...!! Welcome..the reason I went with the 12 was the fangs....had to have them. PaulZ370 and binary0x01 like this. __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

09-05-2013, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 534	welcome __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

09-05-2013, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Yeah get 19" wheels, drop her with Swift springs, go with 15/20 or 20/20 spacers, and don't look at the front unless the view of the fangs is obscured by something...a hot chick in a bikini is always a good investment. And welcome! __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

09-05-2013, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

09-07-2013, 12:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
SOUTH-BRONX Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: DA BRONX Posts: 42 Drives: GRAY2010370Z6MT Rep Power: 12	welcome home slice!

09-09-2013, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Thanks all! Think my issues surrounding the 2013 front will be solved soon. I saw the good folks at Varis and CS are working on some nice lip options!

09-09-2013, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	I do like the fangs i must that. Adds a bit of a bite! __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	Welcome... And that's why the sports package is considered kinda the must-have __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

09-10-2013, 05:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Welcome and congrats! __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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