Official Cheap Mod Thread

Evil Sports · 11-03-2012, 08:15 AM

My car is already pretty loud with just the Short tails and Typhoons, does the Y-pipe make it even louder. Not sure Im looking for MORE volume

Z370Z011 · 12-10-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

My car is already pretty loud with just the Short tails and Typhoons, does the Y-pipe make it even louder. Not sure Im looking for MORE volume

Im pretty sure itll make it a bit louder, but shouldn't that much of a difference.

NickTurnon · 12-10-2012, 11:35 PM

I wouldn't think its much louder. Probably more of a raspy throaty sound though...

nmjaxx9 · 12-12-2012, 12:54 PM

headlight tint, got it off R-vinyl for like 30 bucks

raymondo510 · 02-12-2013, 03:57 AM

bump, lets bring this thread back.

raymondo510 · 02-12-2013, 07:56 AM

Well anyways I just order my password JDM Knob type 2 all black for $54 shipped.

Huck · 02-12-2013, 09:08 AM

Carbon fiber license plate cover for $25

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UNKNOWN_370 · 02-12-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

My car is already pretty loud with just the Short tails and Typhoons, does the Y-pipe make it even louder. Not sure Im looking for MORE volume

Just drive around with no exhaust/cats.

Jbwrecked · 02-12-2013, 10:44 AM

Couldn't find a "Random Question" thread so ill post it here since I guess it might be considered a cheap mod.

Would there be any noticeable change in performance, airflow, or sound if I were to install a Y pipe from a 350z HR? I used to have an 03 g35 DE so for that it did get a deeper since the y-pipe did have a smoother flow due to the HR y pipe having a smoother intersection from the curves compared to the DE which had very sharp turns joining the 2 inlets. HR vs VHR (if I'm not mistaken) the HR has 2.75" inlets as the VHR has 2.5". I know it wouldn't make a big difference but wondering if anyone has tried this before. I've had an HR y pipe sittin in my room for the longest time just haven't had the time to install it yet.

JARblue · 02-12-2013, 10:56 AM

I got a can of KAD spray paint from Automotivetouchup.com for ~$20. I also purchased the adhesion promoter and clear coat. With them I have done a custom Z start button, color matched my EVO-R Z emblems and my shift boot trim. Up next is another can (plus a can of KAV probably) to do some more of the silver trim inside the car as well as the door handles and side markers

Huck · 02-12-2013, 01:30 PM

Nice, I need to fix a few spots on my car. Especially the side skirts, those things are torn up. When I took my 370Z emblem off the back it took a small chip of paint with it, and there's a small chip on both sides of my car. :smh:

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JARblue · 02-12-2013, 01:35 PM

For chips, I think Dr. Colorchip is a better solution for DIY. You would have to be very experienced imo to properly blend the spray paint and your PW color makes that even more difficult.

Pintsize725 · 02-12-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

For chips, I think Dr. Colorchip is a better solution for DIY. You would have to be very experienced imo to properly blend the spray paint and your PW color makes that even more difficult.

I thought Dr. Chip didn't work with PW?

DEpointfive0 · 02-12-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I thought Dr. Chip didn't work with PW?

It works just fine!

I know the metallics/pearls are a special 3 coat whatever BS, but I've seen Dr. Colorchip on a PW, and I didn't know it had touch up applied

JARblue · 02-12-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I thought Dr. Chip didn't work with PW?

You've got a PW. You tell me. I have no idea...

11-03-2012, 08:15 AM	#286 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 14	My car is already pretty loud with just the Short tails and Typhoons, does the Y-pipe make it even louder. Not sure Im looking for MORE volume __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

12-10-2012, 11:35 PM	#288 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	I wouldn't think its much louder. Probably more of a raspy throaty sound though... __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

12-12-2012, 12:54 PM	#289 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	headlight tint, got it off R-vinyl for like 30 bucks SterlingDrive likes this.

02-12-2013, 03:57 AM	#290 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	bump, lets bring this thread back. simota1 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

02-12-2013, 07:56 AM	#291 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	Well anyways I just order my password JDM Knob type 2 all black for $54 shipped. __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

02-12-2013, 09:08 AM	#292 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Carbon fiber license plate cover for $25 Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

02-12-2013, 10:44 AM	#294 (permalink)
Jbwrecked Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SA Posts: 240 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Couldn't find a "Random Question" thread so ill post it here since I guess it might be considered a cheap mod. Would there be any noticeable change in performance, airflow, or sound if I were to install a Y pipe from a 350z HR? I used to have an 03 g35 DE so for that it did get a deeper since the y-pipe did have a smoother flow due to the HR y pipe having a smoother intersection from the curves compared to the DE which had very sharp turns joining the 2 inlets. HR vs VHR (if I'm not mistaken) the HR has 2.75" inlets as the VHR has 2.5". I know it wouldn't make a big difference but wondering if anyone has tried this before. I've had an HR y pipe sittin in my room for the longest time just haven't had the time to install it yet. __________________ N/A Solid Red 2009 370z DD - Work Emotion CR-Kai 19x10.5 +22 19x11 +18 - Clutch Helper Spring - NEED MOAR MODZ! 1/4 Mile 13.56 @108.38

02-12-2013, 10:56 AM	#295 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I got a can of KAD spray paint from Automotivetouchup.com for ~$20. I also purchased the adhesion promoter and clear coat. With them I have done a custom Z start button, color matched my EVO-R Z emblems and my shift boot trim. Up next is another can (plus a can of KAV probably) to do some more of the silver trim inside the car as well as the door handles and side markers kenchan and TheGreatOne like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-12-2013, 01:30 PM	#296 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Nice, I need to fix a few spots on my car. Especially the side skirts, those things are torn up. When I took my 370Z emblem off the back it took a small chip of paint with it, and there's a small chip on both sides of my car. :smh: Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

02-12-2013, 01:35 PM	#297 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	For chips, I think Dr. Colorchip is a better solution for DIY. You would have to be very experienced imo to properly blend the spray paint and your PW color makes that even more difficult. ZMan8 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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