money&mods

discorpio · 02-02-2010, 09:44 PM

if you had $700 to spend on your 370z how would you spend it ?

m4a1mustang · 02-02-2010, 09:47 PM

I would save up a little more and buy a CBE.

Red370 · 02-02-2010, 09:47 PM

well you cant get an exhaust for that price, so i'd say intakes/hfc's

PapoZalsa · 02-02-2010, 10:33 PM

I just remember I need to order my lowering springs & spacers. Maybe HFC later.

NYBladeZ · 02-02-2010, 10:46 PM

test pipes and sway bars

dalparadise · 02-02-2010, 11:13 PM

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.

JB1 · 02-03-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dalparadise

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.

Trips · 02-03-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would save up a little more and buy a CBE.

Strangler · 02-03-2010, 12:48 AM

^^ Whats CBE? I think the only mod I would do is the exhaust but thats ~$2000. I think its worth it though

tbonesteak · 02-03-2010, 12:51 AM

a cbe is not 2000. FI goes for much much cheaper than that.

Trips · 02-03-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler

^^ 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

cab83_750 · 02-03-2010, 01:59 AM

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.

"Power is nothing if it can't be handled.".IMHO.

magisky · 02-03-2010, 09:51 AM

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.

dang370z · 02-03-2010, 01:38 PM

He is probably looking at HSK's CBE cause I'm pretty sure thouse are around 2000

cab83_750 · 02-03-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by magisky

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......

02-02-2010, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-02-2010, 11:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

02-03-2010, 12:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	^^ Whats CBE? I think the only mod I would do is the exhaust but thats ~$2000. I think its worth it though

02-03-2010, 12:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	a cbe is not 2000. FI goes for much much cheaper than that.

02-03-2010, 01:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	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. "Power is nothing if it can't be handled.".IMHO. Last edited by cab83_750; 02-03-2010 at 11:20 AM.

02-03-2010, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
magisky Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 18 Drives: 09 370z touring 6sp Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/images/smilies/iagree.gif

02-03-2010, 01:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
dang370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoLA Posts: 242 Drives: 2013 MBlack Rep Power: 16	He is probably looking at HSK's CBE cause I'm pretty sure thouse are around 2000

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