From G to Z -- New 370Z Owner

zhopa · 11-30-2014, 06:28 PM

What's up everyone, name's Jon! I purchased my new girl, a 2013 Nissan 370Z, on October 16th and I'm loving her so far. The situation I had when I bought it was a once in a lifetime deal. It was a repossessed lease, had 12k miles on it. The dealership wanted to get it off the lot as soon as possible. So I basically got this car 20k off MSRP...

Coming from a 2004 G35, this car is like a whole different story. My plan is to make the Z look and drive like a completely different car by next year. I'll update as my build continues, of course.

This was my G35. I owned it for a whole 6 months...

And here she is, my Z.

First mod was tints. (Along with some simple lighting upgrades.)

Headlights stay on with LED DRLs.

Some interior stuff I just finished up:

iPad integrated into the dash.

It's 7AT with a shift boot, yeah... hold the hate. Pretty clean if you ask me!

Since I've been really busy with school, that's it... for now...

Modifications On The Way:

- Stillen Gen 3 Intakes
- Stillen[?] (Still deciding) Headers
- Berk High Flow Cats
- Motordyne Y-Pipe
- AAM S-Line Competition Short Tails
- Uprev Tune
- KW V3 Coilovers
- Eibach Sway Bars
- GTSpec 4 Point Strut Bar "Cage"
- Varrstoen ES5 Wheels + Michelin Pilot Super-Sport Tires
- Varis Front Lip
- AeroJacket DF1 Diffuser
- Evo-R Side-Blades
- AeroJacket Type 3 Duckbill Spoiler

If anyone has advice, modification suggestions, critique, anything! I'd appreciate it!

Cheers!
-Jon

1LIFE · 11-30-2014, 06:48 PM

Very nice!! Congats and welcome!!

zhopa · 11-30-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LIFE

Very nice!! Congats and welcome!!

Thank you!

Trips · 11-30-2014, 06:53 PM

Congrats and Welcome!

zhopa · 11-30-2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

Congrats and Welcome!

Thanks Genaro!

blackcherry20 · 11-30-2014, 06:57 PM

And congrats.

your excitement is very evident.

i still feel that way. I love Harry, I bought him brand new in May 2012.

always.

zhopa · 11-30-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

And congrats.

your excitement is very evident.

i still feel that way. I love Harry, I bought him brand new in May 2012.

always.

Haha really? I tried to keep the excitement minimal. I'm trying to look cool on the forums ya know...

Thank you though!

TerribleONE · 11-30-2014, 07:10 PM

Welcome! Car looks good. Just a heads up the F.I. LTHs are going to eliminate the stock cats and bolt right up to the y-pipe so you should see if you can get out of your order on the berks/return them.

zhopa · 11-30-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Welcome! Car looks good. Just a heads up the F.I. LTHs are going to eliminate the stock cats and bolt right up to the y-pipe so you should see if you can get out of your order on the berks/return them.

Wow good call, didn't even think about that. Good thing I didn't put the order in for the headers yet.

Does anyone know what headers would be second best that aren't long tube?

kynseon · 11-30-2014, 07:18 PM

Nice car bro!

zhopa · 11-30-2014, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kynseon

Nice car bro!

Thanks!

TerribleONE · 11-30-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zhopa

Wow good call, didn't even think about that. Good thing I didn't put the order in for the headers yet.

Does anyone know what headers would be second best that aren't long tube?

I think PPE performance makes a set of shorties. The cost VS HP increase is steep so not many people go that route.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-30-2014, 09:29 PM

Congrats on the purchase, welcome to the family and really nice mods!

zhopa · 12-01-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Congrats on the purchase, welcome to the family and really nice mods!

thanks!

abm89 · 12-01-2014, 12:25 PM

Welcome!

How did you mount your iPad? It looks good.

11-30-2014, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
zhopa Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 54 Drives: 2013 Z34 Rep Power: 11	From G to Z -- New 370Z Owner What's up everyone, name's Jon! I purchased my new girl, a 2013 Nissan 370Z, on October 16th and I'm loving her so far. The situation I had when I bought it was a once in a lifetime deal. It was a repossessed lease, had 12k miles on it. The dealership wanted to get it off the lot as soon as possible. So I basically got this car 20k off MSRP... Coming from a 2004 G35, this car is like a whole different story. My plan is to make the Z look and drive like a completely different car by next year. I'll update as my build continues, of course. This was my G35. I owned it for a whole 6 months... And here she is, my Z. First mod was tints. (Along with some simple lighting upgrades.) Headlights stay on with LED DRLs. Some interior stuff I just finished up: iPad integrated into the dash. It's 7AT with a shift boot, yeah... hold the hate. Pretty clean if you ask me! Since I've been really busy with school, that's it... for now... Modifications On The Way: - Stillen Gen 3 Intakes - Stillen[?] (Still deciding) Headers - Berk High Flow Cats - Motordyne Y-Pipe - AAM S-Line Competition Short Tails - Uprev Tune - KW V3 Coilovers - Eibach Sway Bars - GTSpec 4 Point Strut Bar "Cage" - Varrstoen ES5 Wheels + Michelin Pilot Super-Sport Tires - Varis Front Lip - AeroJacket DF1 Diffuser - Evo-R Side-Blades - AeroJacket Type 3 Duckbill Spoiler If anyone has advice, modification suggestions, critique, anything! I'd appreciate it! Cheers! -Jon TerribleONE, alcheng and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ Zhopa \ JO- Pa \ , Noun; Russian term for booty. i.e. - Did you see that Z's zhopa? Instagram: jon.grinsh Last edited by zhopa; 11-30-2014 at 07:15 PM.

11-30-2014, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
1LIFE Track Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 513 Drives: Fast Lane Rep Power: 61	Very nice!! Congats and welcome!! __________________ Built GReddy TT "I downshift next to Prius so the driver hears me hurting the environment"

11-30-2014, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Congrats and Welcome! __________________

11-30-2014, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	And congrats. your excitement is very evident. i still feel that way. I love Harry, I bought him brand new in May 2012. always. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

11-30-2014, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Welcome! Car looks good. Just a heads up the F.I. LTHs are going to eliminate the stock cats and bolt right up to the y-pipe so you should see if you can get out of your order on the berks/return them. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

11-30-2014, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
kynseon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 183 Drives: 14 370z M6 Rep Power: 11	Nice car bro!

11-30-2014, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Congrats on the purchase, welcome to the family and really nice mods! __________________ 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

12-01-2014, 12:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,383 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Welcome! How did you mount your iPad? It looks good. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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