can you really ever be finished modding?

azn370z · 10-21-2011, 05:18 PM

So anyone else finished modding their z? I'm more of a minimalist, and think less is better.I thought about installing test pipes and nismo intakes but decided against it. What do you do when you're done? I look forward to my monthly z wash and the unveiling of the next z.

moto_italia · 10-21-2011, 05:20 PM

For many, once the modding slows down and they get settled in to the car, they get anxious, get new car fever again, and then trade the car for something else. Then, the modding starts all over again.

Mt Tam I am · 10-21-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by moto_italia

For many, once the modding slows down and they get settled in to the car, they get anxious, get new car fever again, and then trade the car for something else. Then, the modding starts all over again.

I agree. If you can stop modding and learn to drive the finished car, seems better than learning all over with a new vehicle, then start pouring money into it too.

I want HFC's now. I am trying to resist the urge.

azn370z · 10-21-2011, 06:28 PM

Yeah I have been wanting another car but I wouldn't trade in the z.

phelan · 10-21-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

So anyone else finished modding their z? I'm more of a minimalist, and think less is better.I thought about installing test pipes and nismo intakes but decided against it. What do you do when you're done? I look forward to my monthly z wash and the unveiling of the next z.

Enjoy it?

There's also another way to tell when you're done modding...when your wallet is completely empty

Streetlife · 10-21-2011, 07:16 PM

I think so, speaking for myself. I have been very patient waiting for my 2012 370z (still waiting for Vin#). My salesman and another guy that works at the dealership i'm getting my 370z from really tried to convince me to just get a 2011, checked their 370z inventory numbers at auto trader's website and they have 17 sitting on the lot, no 2012's of course. With the changes that have been made to the 2012, i am so glad i waited. My mods will be K&N drop ins, Tanabe cbe, Tanabe y-pipe ( i chose Tanabe after months of researching cbe's), and GTR Button (here at home waiting for installation). I was going to go with Tanabe sway bars too but the 2012 model is supposed to have a more refined suspension, as one of the changes for next years model, i think it's the same changes that Nissan made on the 2011 nissan GT Edition in Europe.

onzedge · 10-21-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by moto_italia

For many, once the modding slows down and they get settled in to the car, they get anxious, get new car fever again, and then trade the car for something else. Then, the modding starts all over again.

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I agree. If you can stop modding and learn to drive the finished car, seems better than learning all over with a new vehicle, then start pouring money into it too.

I want HFC's now. I am trying to resist the urge.

Ztoon · 10-21-2011, 07:39 PM

I know I'm done cause I've run out of OEM parts to replace, paint, or things to bolt on!

bleufiend · 10-22-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by moto_italia

For many, once the modding slows down and they get settled in to the car, they get anxious, get new car fever again, and then trade the car for something else. Then, the modding starts all over again.

Exactly. Once I stop with a car I'm content for about 6 months then I get the itch for a new car.

Red__Zed · 10-22-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Enjoy it?

There's also another way to tell when you're done modding...when your wallet is completely empty

This

m4a1mustang · 10-22-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Enjoy it?

There's also another way to tell when you're done modding...when your wallet is completely empty

Partially true. It's when your wallet is completely empty and your credit lines are all maxxed, and the mob is threatening to "break your fricken' legs!"

98intrigue · 10-22-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Partially true. It's when your wallet is completely empty and your credit lines are all maxxed, and the mob is threatening to "break your fricken' legs!"

Yeah, credit line is getting there. Haha

Red__Zed · 10-22-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Partially true. It's when your wallet is completely empty and your credit lines are all maxxed, and the mob is threatening to "break your fricken' legs!"

At that point, you better hope you invested well in going fast

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-22-2011, 10:36 AM

NEVER! Unless you are so rich you can buy every dream mod in one order? The answer is no. Lol

kenchan · 10-22-2011, 12:53 PM

ive not done much of any real mods on my Z as the car is setup pretty well for street in stock form. i just customized areas that bothered me...and dressed her up a little to make my Z my own.

10-21-2011, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	can you really ever be finished modding? So anyone else finished modding their z? I'm more of a minimalist, and think less is better.I thought about installing test pipes and nismo intakes but decided against it. What do you do when you're done? I look forward to my monthly z wash and the unveiling of the next z. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

10-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
moto_italia Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 131 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 14	For many, once the modding slows down and they get settled in to the car, they get anxious, get new car fever again, and then trade the car for something else. Then, the modding starts all over again. __________________ Kevin Borla CBE + Z1 Post-MAF Tubes + AFE Dropins + Llumar CTX35

10-21-2011, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Yeah I have been wanting another car but I wouldn't trade in the z. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

10-21-2011, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	I think so, speaking for myself. I have been very patient waiting for my 2012 370z (still waiting for Vin#). My salesman and another guy that works at the dealership i'm getting my 370z from really tried to convince me to just get a 2011, checked their 370z inventory numbers at auto trader's website and they have 17 sitting on the lot, no 2012's of course. With the changes that have been made to the 2012, i am so glad i waited. My mods will be K&N drop ins, Tanabe cbe, Tanabe y-pipe ( i chose Tanabe after months of researching cbe's), and GTR Button (here at home waiting for installation). I was going to go with Tanabe sway bars too but the 2012 model is supposed to have a more refined suspension, as one of the changes for next years model, i think it's the same changes that Nissan made on the 2011 nissan GT Edition in Europe. Last edited by Streetlife; 10-21-2011 at 08:29 PM.

10-21-2011, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	I know I'm done cause I've run out of OEM parts to replace, paint, or things to bolt on! __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof Last edited by Ztoon; 10-21-2011 at 08:38 PM.

10-22-2011, 10:36 AM	#14 (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	NEVER! Unless you are so rich you can buy every dream mod in one order? The answer is no. Lol

10-22-2011, 12:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive not done much of any real mods on my Z as the car is setup pretty well for street in stock form. i just customized areas that bothered me...and dressed her up a little to make my Z my own.

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