STOCK... How many of us have them?

littlejuanito · 03-13-2015, 07:14 PM

STOCK... engines we can depend on.

Who here has or has decided to keep their Z stock? Can you truly enjoy this vehicle to the fullest if left unmodified? Please chime in your pros and cons.

Trutactix · 03-13-2015, 07:17 PM

So being 22 this was the (realistic) car of my dreams and I said I wouldn't touch it. A few months in a have a complete exhaust system. And a dozen other cheap mods and I'm only getting started. The fact you signed up for a forum shows you have interest in modding. Just do iiiiit.

littlejuanito · 03-13-2015, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trutactix

So being 22 this was the (realistic) car of my dreams and I said I wouldn't touch it. A few months in a have a complete exhaust system. And a dozen other cheap mods and I'm only getting started. The fact you signed up for a forum shows you have interest in modding. Just do iiiiit.

More than anything, my main interest to joining any forum has always been to get advice, tips on the vehicle overall mechanics and to learn how to fix and/or replace parts as they fail or need replacement, etc. While my interest in modding, has only been minimal.

With that said, can this Z be left untouched and still have fun with it?

Trutactix · 03-13-2015, 07:28 PM

I mean it's still a sports car. And fun is opinionated. Depends on what you would like to do for "fun"

Trutactix · 03-13-2015, 07:30 PM

You won't be drifting. Or racing. Daily driving Is still enjoyable. But modding is half of w.e fun you look for so....

Spooler · 03-13-2015, 07:51 PM

What fun is stock????????

DYNAZOR · 03-13-2015, 10:41 PM

I had my 2012 sport for 3 years, stock; now I drive a 2015 sport, stock. Each one was/is plenty enough fun for this old man (64).

For extra kicks via mods, I ride a 2003 Harley-Davidson SuperGlide with 147,000 miles, 95" big bore kit, high compression heads, .510" lift Anderson TW37 gear drive cams, 42mm Mukuni flat slide carburetor, Cycle Shack high flow mufflers, RNK Billet high flow air intake, and Daytona TwinTech programmable ignition. BTW, this bike still uses the original drive belt, original clutch, and original primary chain, and the bottom end and transmission have never needed servicing except for oil changes.

TerribleONE · 03-13-2015, 11:17 PM

Nope. Not if you count a oil cooler as a mod

T.lynch · 03-13-2015, 11:20 PM

I have a 40th anny. And plan to do only minimal mods. Illuminated kick plates, stillen exhaust and tint will probably be the extent of the mods I do. Also, it really bothers me when I see other 40th models highly modded. Why not just buy a sport model if you're going to completely change the integrity of the anniversary model to the point you can't tell its an anniversary outside of badges and red interior? Just my opinion

ccs68 · 03-13-2015, 11:29 PM

I planned on keeping mine stock but after reading some of the exhaust and intake mods which seem very easy I am leaning more to the (light mod) side. The real thing that keeps pushing me is the youtube videos showing the installs and the great sounds. Not only the sounds but the HP increase you get makes it fun to do.

Datsun240Z71 · 03-14-2015, 08:03 AM

I put a Z emblem on front in place of the NISSAN badge.

Not even doing K&Ns.

The only real mod was at 16k replacing the stock Bridgestones for Michelin Pilot AS/3s... now I can actually hear the exhaust!

lgarcia · 03-14-2015, 09:12 AM

Mine still stock, but the intakes, exhausts, and carbon add ons to the exterior are tempting me on a daily basis! I've added the fujimura rear diffuser so far...

macwest · 03-14-2015, 09:57 AM

I never touch nothing until the warranty is over. 350 hp is plenty when you can disable the nanny ****. I have a 2015 5.0 Genesis and its useless I cant shut anything off. That's why you should buy this z and not wait for the next it will have 400hp and no fun. Mac

HEK · 03-14-2015, 11:05 AM

I bought a 2013 Sports/ touring /Navi/ Bose 6 speed Z, would I like to mod it to make it sound different because really a CAI/ Exhaust will add a few ponies that you will not be able to tell the difference while driving but sure will make you engine bay pretty and your rear end even cuter

, so on that note my Z is staying stock for now (unless you count the winter rims and tires I bought as a mod...

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BeemaaZ · 03-14-2015, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.lynch

I have a 40th anny. And plan to do only minimal mods. Illuminated kick plates, stillen exhaust and tint will probably be the extent of the mods I do. Also, it really bothers me when I see other 40th models highly modded. Why not just buy a sport model if you're going to completely change the integrity of the anniversary model to the point you can't tell its an anniversary outside of badges and red interior? Just my opinion

those modded 40ths that you saw probably was purchased by the owners back in 2010/2011.

I once told myself not to change anything to my 40th until one day we had a 40th AE meeting and there were 8 of us showed up! Suddenly deep inside your heart you know your is car is no longer "unique".

One 40th owner I know personally is KarotZ who is really passionate about modding his car and he has won many awards. I have big respect for those guys for their hard work and passion.

03-13-2015, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	STOCK... How many of us have them? STOCK... engines we can depend on. Who here has or has decided to keep their Z stock? Can you truly enjoy this vehicle to the fullest if left unmodified? Please chime in your pros and cons.

03-13-2015, 07:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	What fun is stock???????? nomodsjk and JC-Nismo like this.

03-13-2015, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Nope. Not if you count a oil cooler as a mod fzgood likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-13-2015, 11:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
ccs68 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 20 Drives: 12 Sport or 89 YJ Rep Power: 10	I planned on keeping mine stock but after reading some of the exhaust and intake mods which seem very easy I am leaning more to the (light mod) side. The real thing that keeps pushing me is the youtube videos showing the installs and the great sounds. Not only the sounds but the HP increase you get makes it fun to do. littlejuanito and Kzonts like this.

03-14-2015, 08:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 13	I put a Z emblem on front in place of the NISSAN badge. Not even doing K&Ns. The only real mod was at 16k replacing the stock Bridgestones for Michelin Pilot AS/3s... now I can actually hear the exhaust! __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

03-13-2015, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trutactix Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 225 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 11	So being 22 this was the (realistic) car of my dreams and I said I wouldn't touch it. A few months in a have a complete exhaust system. And a dozen other cheap mods and I'm only getting started. The fact you signed up for a forum shows you have interest in modding. Just do iiiiit.

03-13-2015, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trutactix Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 225 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 11	I mean it's still a sports car. And fun is opinionated. Depends on what you would like to do for "fun"

03-13-2015, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trutactix Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 225 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 11	You won't be drifting. Or racing. Daily driving Is still enjoyable. But modding is half of w.e fun you look for so....

03-13-2015, 11:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
T.lynch Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wilmington, de Posts: 45 Drives: '10 Anniversary #705 Rep Power: 11	I have a 40th anny. And plan to do only minimal mods. Illuminated kick plates, stillen exhaust and tint will probably be the extent of the mods I do. Also, it really bothers me when I see other 40th models highly modded. Why not just buy a sport model if you're going to completely change the integrity of the anniversary model to the point you can't tell its an anniversary outside of badges and red interior? Just my opinion

03-14-2015, 09:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Mine still stock, but the intakes, exhausts, and carbon add ons to the exterior are tempting me on a daily basis! I've added the fujimura rear diffuser so far...

03-14-2015, 09:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
macwest Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: nyc Posts: 57 Drives: 2015 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	I never touch nothing until the warranty is over. 350 hp is plenty when you can disable the nanny ***. I have a 2015 5.0 Genesis and its useless I cant shut anything off. That's why you should buy this z and not wait for the next it will have 400hp and no fun. Mac Last edited by macwest; 03-14-2015 at 10:38 AM.*

03-14-2015, 11:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	I bought a 2013 Sports/ touring /Navi/ Bose 6 speed Z, would I like to mod it to make it sound different because really a CAI/ Exhaust will add a few ponies that you will not be able to tell the difference while driving but sure will make you engine bay pretty and your rear end even cuter , so on that note my Z is staying stock for now (unless you count the winter rims and tires I bought as a mod...) littlejuanito likes this. Last edited by HEK; 03-14-2015 at 11:28 AM.

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