Are subtle upgrades such as lighter tires and exhaust worth the money?

Zingston · 07-31-2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

OZ’s female counterpart

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TheFinalBoss · 08-03-2020, 03:53 PM

I actually plan on going to a tire shop if I ever decide on getting on getting new rims. Do you guys have any recommendations of affordable rims? Preferably Gun Metal Grey/Black and a Japanese brand. I also been browsing around and came across some exhausts on Ebay for an affordable price. Will do more research on those because I don't want my car to sound raspy and ricey.

s2krazyyy · 08-03-2020, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

I can say with experience that the lighter brakes (2 piece rotors) lighter wheels and lighter tires feel like I freed up some pep and agility in the car. I dont know that it was "worth the money" but its just a hobby so I wasnt thinking about that.

Z1 2 piece rotors are such an underrated mod IMO. If you care about how the car feels through corners this mod literally felt like taking an anchor off the steering and made the car feel more nimble.

-ZS-Carpenter · 08-03-2020, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFinalBoss

I actually plan on going to a tire shop if I ever decide on getting on getting new rims. Do you guys have any recommendations of affordable rims? Preferably Gun Metal Grey/Black and a Japanese brand. I also been browsing around and came across some exhausts on Ebay for an affordable price. Will do more research on those because I don't want my car to sound raspy and ricey.

The cheapest quality wheel you can get for your sedan that fits properly is a set of OEM G35 Rays. A set in good shape will cost less than a new set of cheapo garbage. Or a set in fair shape plus fresh powder coat will be the same as some new junk. I'll post pics in a bit.

Ebay exhaust

It will sound like chit if you go that route. You can not get a cheap good sounding exhaust for the VHR unless you score a deal on a used set. And to top it off there are limited options for the sedan

-ZS-Carpenter · 08-03-2020, 07:24 PM

This is no spacers. Just bolt them on with the correct lugnuts.
Mine is an X so don't mine the 4x4 wheel gap

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OptionZero · 08-03-2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

For the love of god please don’t buy wheels before reading this
Wheel Fitment 101: START HERE

Again...

OptionZero · 08-03-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFinalBoss

I actually plan on going to a tire shop if I ever decide on getting on getting new rims. Do you guys have any recommendations of affordable rims? Preferably Gun Metal Grey/Black and a Japanese brand. I also been browsing around and came across some exhausts on Ebay for an affordable price. Will do more research on those because I don't want my car to sound raspy and ricey.

If you're just gonna get cheap **** don't even bother

stay stock

TheFinalBoss · 08-04-2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

If you're just gonna get cheap **** don't even bother

stay stock

I never said cheap. I said more affordable. I saw an Invidia Q300 up for sale that is more affordable compared to ARK or Magnaflow. I am also considering some Enkei Phoenix rims that are more affordable than the RPF1, but are no where cheap.

TheFinalBoss · 08-04-2020, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

This is no spacers. Just bolt them on with the correct lugnuts.
Mine is an X so don't mine the 4x4 wheel gap

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Those look pretty good. I saw a few Gun Metal Grey Enkeis that would look good on my car. I am also debating if I should get the 18 inch rims of the S models. Will have to wait though when I get new tires.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-04-2020, 11:11 PM

In short. The minor upgrades are the ones that, you need the least. They are the fine touches to a heavily built car.

Intake exhaust aids throttle response and in cert a in weather conditions improved accelerations. It makes it less difficult to get consistent acceleration times. Like if the car goes to 60 5.1 n the quarter 13.3. with intake n exhaust you can achieve that more steadily. Add headers and cams, not that 5.1 may be 4.7ish.
Supercharge it you may be 4.4
Tune the suspension you may get 4.2? Your quarter may drop to mid 11?
Or u can go tt n go even lower. Down to the 10s

But modding is subjective to what you want. Whether its looks, or a smoother ride? Better sound. Only you can determine if its worth it.

OptionZero · 08-04-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFinalBoss

I never said cheap. I said more affordable. I saw an Invidia Q300 up for sale that is more affordable compared to ARK or Magnaflow. I am also considering some Enkei Phoenix rims that are more affordable than the RPF1, but are no where cheap.

No, it's cheap

It is very clear you are going for the lowest priced crap, not stuff that actually works for our cars

for example, did you even look at the available sizes for the Enkei Phoenix?

You are going to end up out whatever amount of money and have a car that is worse the crap because you clearly are either too lazy or too cheap to do things right. You are buying parts JUST TO BUY PARTS

THOSE ******* WHEELS MAX OUT AT 18X8

cooltoy · 08-05-2020, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

OZ’s female counterpart

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCjBCMp...=1i1znjyvul5l5

I am in love.

Wait, maybe that is OZ?

TheFinalBoss · 08-05-2020, 12:41 AM

Cheap in your opinion probably, but I read good things about that exhaust. I read a lot of great reviews about it. If I really was opting for the cheapest options then I would have selected cheap knock offs. No one is lazy here. I don't know what the **** are you talking about. I used a reliable website that was recommended by a tire technician that narrows down options of rims that fit my car. And yes, it claimed those rims will fit my car with 17 inches. I don't see anything wrong that nor how that qualifies as being lazy.

OptionZero · 08-05-2020, 12:55 AM

there's a pandemic, but go ahead and light money on fire

Rusty · 08-05-2020, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFinalBoss

Cheap in your opinion probably, but I read good things about that exhaust. I read a lot of great reviews about it. If I really was opting for the cheapest options then I would have selected cheap knock offs. No one is lazy here. I don't know what the **** are you talking about. I used a reliable website that was recommended by a tire technician that narrows down options of rims that fit my car. And yes, it claimed those rims will fit my car with 17 inches. I don't see anything wrong that nor how that qualifies as being lazy.

What brake calipers do you have on your car? The sport calipers or the base calipers?

08-03-2020, 07:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	This is no spacers. Just bolt them on with the correct lugnuts. Mine is an X so don't mine the 4x4 wheel gap Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk BettyZ likes this.

08-04-2020, 11:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	In short. The minor upgrades are the ones that, you need the least. They are the fine touches to a heavily built car. Intake exhaust aids throttle response and in cert a in weather conditions improved accelerations. It makes it less difficult to get consistent acceleration times. Like if the car goes to 60 5.1 n the quarter 13.3. with intake n exhaust you can achieve that more steadily. Add headers and cams, not that 5.1 may be 4.7ish. Supercharge it you may be 4.4 Tune the suspension you may get 4.2? Your quarter may drop to mid 11? Or u can go tt n go even lower. Down to the 10s But modding is subjective to what you want. Whether its looks, or a smoother ride? Better sound. Only you can determine if its worth it. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-05-2020, 12:55 AM	#29 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	there's a pandemic, but go ahead and light money on fire __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 08-05-2020 at 12:58 AM.

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08-03-2020, 03:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
TheFinalBoss Base Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Beach Posts: 12 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 5	I actually plan on going to a tire shop if I ever decide on getting on getting new rims. Do you guys have any recommendations of affordable rims? Preferably Gun Metal Grey/Black and a Japanese brand. I also been browsing around and came across some exhausts on Ebay for an affordable price. Will do more research on those because I don't want my car to sound raspy and ricey.

08-05-2020, 12:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
TheFinalBoss Base Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Beach Posts: 12 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 5	Cheap in your opinion probably, but I read good things about that exhaust. I read a lot of great reviews about it. If I really was opting for the cheapest options then I would have selected cheap knock offs. No one is lazy here. I don't know what the **** are you talking about. I used a reliable website that was recommended by a tire technician that narrows down options of rims that fit my car. And yes, it claimed those rims will fit my car with 17 inches. I don't see anything wrong that nor how that qualifies as being lazy.