First modifications?

lilOlympi · 07-01-2016, 12:38 AM

Hi, I am looking for First Modifications I should make to my 370z?

I am sure threads like this exist all over this forum, but imo each Z is unique,

I drive a 2012 Touring 370z A7

Only things I have done was Plastidip the badging and rims.

And switch the badge on the back.

Some Pics of mine..

Now what is some things I can do myself that are easy that you would recommend?

Thank You for any help!!!

Raidernation · 07-01-2016, 01:35 AM

A budget might help narrow down your choices. My vote would be intake. Second would be a front sway bar if you are mechanically inclined. A nice cheap interior mod would be a gtr start button and gtr clear lenses for the map lights. Good luck and have fun with the mods.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-01-2016, 01:56 AM

I do the same first mods on most of my cars: lowering springs and wheel spacers.

lilOlympi · 07-01-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

A budget might help narrow down your choices. My vote would be intake. Second would be a front sway bar if you are mechanically inclined. A nice cheap interior mod would be a gtr start button and gtr clear lenses for the map lights. Good luck and have fun with the mods.

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the GTR lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lilOlympi

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the clear lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Why do an intake if you're putting a SC on later? Also, take a look at this for more info on how to make your SC kit safe, and not a ticking time bomb: Topgunz - air to air upgrade

Plan on another couple thousand for supporting mods with any forced induction kit you go with. Also, if you're not going to do the air-to-air kit for the Stillen SC, the Boosted Performance single turbo kit is a better decision.

Raidernation · 07-01-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lilOlympi

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the GTR lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Also budget for a transmission and LSD upgrade.

Breadz · 07-01-2016, 01:53 PM

Swift springs and fast intentions exhaust

ChaseZ · 07-01-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lilOlympi

Thank you, budget wise, I do not know, I have about $6k saved up for my Stillen Supercharger which cost about $8k, so I am splitting what I am putting that for extra mods, I am thinking of doing the GTR start button mod, and the GTR lenses, that seems like a good idea I will probably do that.

Then performance, first thing I want to do is install my Oil Cooling and then intake.

Thank you for the help!

Doesn't the Stillen SC come with its own intake?

As to the mods, it depends what you want to do with the car. Whatever it is I try to come up with a master plan for my end goal, and make sure each upgrade I do along the way is a part of that.

And that way you are throwing money away such as buying an intake when you will be getting one when you go SC. The stock lens aren't that bad anyways. In your case I'd maybe throw a set of K&N drop-ins into the stock boxes and call it good until you get your SC.

Chuck33079 · 07-01-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Whatever it is I try to come up with a master plan for my end goal, and make sure each upgrade I do along the way is a part of that.

Don't waste money on things that don't fit into the final plan.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-01-2016, 02:02 PM

You mentioned GTR start button and map lens. You should start with those then.

marty31 · 07-01-2016, 04:39 AM

Free and quick....remove the hideous plastic engine cover.

ChopsZ · 07-01-2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by marty31

Free and quick....remove the hideous plastic engine cover.

What?! There's nothing wrong with the engine cover. It sure looks a hell of a lot better than the ugly milk crate looking upper intake manifold. Now that thing is hideous!

The first mod I do with every vehicle is get the windows tinted.

ChaseZ · 07-01-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

The first mod I do with every vehicle is get the windows tinted.

That was my first on this one too.

Didn't have to wait for any parts to show up!

mishuko · 07-01-2016, 08:06 AM

Swap to extra Virgin olive oil.

DeliriousClam · 07-01-2016, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

Swap to extra Virgin olive oil.

That's not necessary until he goes FI. Until then, standard virgin olive oil is good enough. Trying to make him waste money?

07-01-2016, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
lilOlympi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5 Drives: 2012 370z Silver A7 Rep Power: 9	First modifications? Hi, I am looking for First Modifications I should make to my 370z? I am sure threads like this exist all over this forum, but imo each Z is unique, I drive a 2012 Touring 370z A7 Only things I have done was Plastidip the badging and rims. And switch the badge on the back. Some Pics of mine.. Now what is some things I can do myself that are easy that you would recommend? Thank You for any help!!!

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Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 9	A budget might help narrow down your choices. My vote would be intake. Second would be a front sway bar if you are mechanically inclined. A nice cheap interior mod would be a gtr start button and gtr clear lenses for the map lights. Good luck and have fun with the mods. lilOlympi and ChopsZ like this.

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	I do the same first mods on most of my cars: lowering springs and wheel spacers. lilOlympi and ChopsZ like this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	You mentioned GTR start button and map lens. You should start with those then. lilOlympi likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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marty31 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 75 Drives: 19 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rep Power: 24	Free and quick....remove the hideous plastic engine cover. __________________ 2013 370Z Touring Sport M6

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mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	Swap to extra Virgin olive oil. cv129, Kazzan11236, DeliriousClam and 1 others like this.

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