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Old 02-02-2010, 09:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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if you had $700 to spend on your 370z how would you spend it ?
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Old 02-02-2010, 09:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would save up a little more and buy a CBE.
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well you cant get an exhaust for that price, so i'd say intakes/hfc's
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I just remember I need to order my lowering springs & spacers. Maybe HFC later.
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test pipes and sway bars
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I'd put the $700 into a tire fund.

Knowing I had a head start on that, I'd start enjoying some more extreme driving on the stock setup. For instance, why not try some autox or high performance driving events on a non-competitive level to learn how to explore the limits of the car. Then, when you wear your tires out faster, it won't feel like such a hit.

Yeah, I know it's not sexy, but it's a pretty enjoyable bang for your limited bucks.
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I'd put the $700 into a tire fund.

Knowing I had a head start on that, I'd start enjoying some more extreme driving on the stock setup. For instance, why not try some autox or high performance driving events on a non-competitive level to learn how to explore the limits of the car. Then, when you wear your tires out faster, it won't feel like such a hit.

Yeah, I know it's not sexy, but it's a pretty enjoyable bang for your limited bucks.
I like your sugestion. But if the OP is just looking for more power and/or sound, I'd say: HFC's. I got Berk HFC's and eventhough the sound is a tad too raspy for me, I still like the added volume and noticeable power gains.
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I would save up a little more and buy a CBE.
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^^ Whats CBE? I think the only mod I would do is the exhaust but thats ~$2000. I think its worth it though
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a cbe is not 2000. FI goes for much much cheaper than that.
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^^ Whats CBE? I think the only mod I would do is the exhaust but thats ~$2000. I think its worth it though
the exhaust section has plenty of choices from 900 and up...invida is the least expensive from what I've seen and it sounds pretty good
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It depends on what your priorities are.

Do you want yourself and other people to hear and feel your investment? Then get upgrade your exhaust as you get the extra HP and the sound.

Do you want a better handling car? Then upgrade your suspension.

300+ horses is plenty to begin with. Adding a few more helps. But I am a strong believer that the Z in stock form did not handle as it should. Thus I concentrated more on handling.

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Personally I usually like more power but in the case of the Z suspension may be my first choice. Or an oil cooler but I havent had the car long enough to know exactly how big of an issue the oil temps are for my driving habbits.

hey strangler CBE = cat back exhaust HFC= high flow cats and CAI = cold air intake. I think there is a thread some where with this info but I may be thinking of a diffeent forum.
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He is probably looking at HSK's CBE cause I'm pretty sure thouse are around 2000
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Personally I usually like more power but in the case of the Z suspension may be my first choice. Or an oil cooler but I havent had the car long enough to know exactly how big of an issue the oil temps are for my driving habbits.

hey strangler CBE = cat back exhaust HFC= high flow cats and CAI = cold air intake. I think there is a thread some where with this info but I may be thinking of a diffeent forum.
Hmmm.....
We share the same route. I am done with suspension for now and will be doing the oil cooler next.


To be truthful, my priorities are: 1) AUDTION UPGRADE 1st, 2) suspension 2nd, 3) Oil cooler, 4) exhaust......
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