Mods for the rest of us

turbodog

I am solidly in the OP's demographics. For me, the priority list is (starting with base model):
1. homelink/compass mirror (1st because I have 3 openers to control. Too many remotes!)
2. mod the blanked switch location(s) (reading glasses holder so far.. showing my age)
3a. Sound deadening
3b. Backup camera (of course, the multimedia HU, upgraded speakers and subwoofer are purely coincidental!)
4. sub-divide the upper cubby for better utilization (sunglasses, etc.. maybe blackberry)
5. Exhaust may get put on the list, but only after I've evaluated post-sound-deadening.
6. Maybe an oil cooler gets put on the list, but only after i see how she does thru a Texas summer.
7. I like the way the DIY headlight LEDs look, but I will probably never get to this one
8. If I see front fog lights that really compliment the car styling, mebbe....
9. If I see a rear spoiler/wing that I REALLY like, mebbe...
10. If I see a really good deal on someone selling their stock Sport wheels, mebbe...

JACKPAC

Not all Z's seem to need an oil cooler. I've driven mine hard for hours, both stop and go, as well as constant 80mph speeds in 105 degree temps, and my car has never seen 220. Highest maybe 215.

SeattleLion

The 2010 Z's don't have a backup camera. I had one installed that displays on my nav screen, just like it did in cars I have owned before. The aftermarket install is just as good as any factory system. The 2011 nav package comes with backup camera and the backup camera is available as an extra-cost option on non-nav Z's. In that case, a small backup window opens on the rear view mirror. My wife has this feature on her Toyota truck and it is acceptable. I prefer the nav screen version.

tsolin01

Only times I've seen temps higher than 220 were during the summer here in Texas when temps were over 100 and that's with just normal driving. I don't think I've actually hit 260 but definitely around 240 driving from Dallas to Houston.

I daily drive my Z and essential mods I think are Tints, Valentine 1 or some sort of radar detector, navigation if you don't have it already and some sound deadening. Exhaust would be up there too but you may not like it if it's too loud.

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TypeOne

I'm in the lower end of the demographic (25)... and I deal with "tuner" cars all day long at work so it's in my nature to mod whatever car I have.

Necessary mods for me...

1. Exhaust. I agree with everyone. The stock exhaust is rather quiet and doesn't remind me of the way a Z car should sound.

2. Stance. The car is a bit high for my taste and the wheels are a little sunk in. I've got springs and spacers on the way to help with that.

3. Audio. The stock base radio is nice... but doesn't do well with an AUX jack when you listen to music louder than normal. (I don't mean like loud rap music or anything, even listening to a football game louder than normal tends to drone out the speakers.)

4. Clear bra is a must. I was lucky to have one already installed on my car when I bought it.

Another thing that is really starting to concern me is the fact that everything in the back hatch area slides around when I drive. Even my laptop case and a book bag full of cleaning supplies... I've heard the cargo net or something don't really work well, so I don't know about that.

Other than that, I'm really happy with the car. I haven't tracked it yet, and haven't had any issues with the oil temps... then again I haven't driven it much.

wilsonp

I like what you've done, planning to do some similar things.

Also suggest an iPod/USB Hard Drive if you don't have one, a black sticker for the fuel gauge, some LED bulb replacements, and the sound deadening in the trunk.

I plan to do Berk HFC/Tanabe Y-pipe at some point, but I want a bit more torque than stock.

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waaaasabi

Replacing the interior lights (map and trunk) and the license plate lights with LEDs from YourLEDshop (forum vendor) is a pretty simple mod that not only makes the car look better, but adds functionality, too.

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BalanBro

Yea, the exhaust was a major disappointment. The 350z had a much more satisfying oem sound. An exhaust may be a nice mod, but since you are on the fence, I would suggest going for a ride in a fellow forum member's car before you purchase one.

It's always best to know what you are getting before you do it so there are no regrets.

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