To Mod Or Not To Mod???

40TH4ME · 02-10-2012, 11:02 AM

I have a huge dilemma. I'm starting to get the mod bug, but I just can't get past how great she looks stock! There's a part of me that says just leave her alone, she'll look GREAT rolling down the highway. Then, the other half wants to start with drop springs and exhaust. Just wondering if any others on the board have had this same thought?

Doug&Michelle · 02-10-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 40TH4ME

I have a huge dilemma. I'm starting to get the mod bug, but I just can't get past how great she looks stock! There's a part of me that says just leave her alone, she'll look GREAT rolling down the highway. Then, the other half wants to start with drop springs and exhaust. Just wondering if any others on the board have had this same thought?

I woud say if you plan on keeping your car for a long time, then mod away. I don't think the general public wants to buy a modded car. The masses are asses. I have done a few things to mine and am glad I did. I like the fact that it feels more like my car now and looks different from the rest.

theDreamer · 02-10-2012, 11:08 AM

There are simple mods you can do which will keep the car looking as it does but enhance some features.
Springs/Coilovers are a great way to make it a little more aggressive stance, and combined with some spacers you will keep the stock look of wheels. If you want a little more sound out of the exhaust, you can put on some high flow cats and this will retain the OEM exhaust but add a bit of growl.

TheGreatOne · 02-10-2012, 12:04 PM

If you want to be close to stock then I think you should just do:

- Drop
- Spacers
- Exhaust

You'll have a more agressive stance, slightly better handling and better exhasut note all while retaining a lot of the beauty of the Z in stock form

Mt Tam I am · 02-10-2012, 12:10 PM

I do not want to change the looks either. I do want more performance. Look at my sig to see what I've done and would do again.

I could drop it more but not for my local roads.

kenchan · 02-10-2012, 12:45 PM

Mine is basically stock. Changed out some minor things to make her mine.

TerribleONE · 02-10-2012, 12:46 PM

Mod!!!!!

vividracing · 02-10-2012, 01:41 PM

Of course most of the members here are going to tell you to mod it. I'd drive the car for a few thousand miles before deciding what you want to enhance.

nmjaxx9 · 02-10-2012, 01:59 PM

If you are happy with the way your Z is now by all means leave her be, you can always add mods when you're 100% sure

ZMan8 · 02-10-2012, 02:05 PM

Most mods you do can be reversed if you get tired of them/need to sell.

kenchan · 02-10-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Most mods you do can be reversed if you get tired of them/need to sell.

keep stock parts.

Mt Tam I am · 02-10-2012, 02:20 PM

I modified nothing until I had too (oil cooler) and then found the body roll could be improved. I tried each mod for a couple weeks before adding another. When I was satisfied I stopped.

kenchan · 02-10-2012, 02:29 PM

yah, im pretty much done too. will do some very minor accessory/convenience items this year which i dont really consider as mods.

40TH4ME · 02-11-2012, 10:50 PM

I would like to do some small things to her, just to make her mine like Doug posted. I took her out today and the exhaust is PERFECT! K&N twin intakes is all but it sounds sweet! I'm working on a project for the sunglass cubby. If it ever takes shape, I'll share with everyone.

PapoZalsa · 02-11-2012, 11:04 PM

If is a 40th I'll say keep it stock.

02-10-2012, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
40TH4ME Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Texas Lubbock Posts: 68 Drives: 2011 PPW Rep Power: 15	To Mod Or Not To Mod??? I have a huge dilemma. I'm starting to get the mod bug, but I just can't get past how great she looks stock! There's a part of me that says just leave her alone, she'll look GREAT rolling down the highway. Then, the other half wants to start with drop springs and exhaust. Just wondering if any others on the board have had this same thought?

02-10-2012, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	There are simple mods you can do which will keep the car looking as it does but enhance some features. Springs/Coilovers are a great way to make it a little more aggressive stance, and combined with some spacers you will keep the stock look of wheels. If you want a little more sound out of the exhaust, you can put on some high flow cats and this will retain the OEM exhaust but add a bit of growl. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-10-2012, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	If you want to be close to stock then I think you should just do: - Drop - Spacers - Exhaust You'll have a more agressive stance, slightly better handling and better exhasut note all while retaining a lot of the beauty of the Z in stock form __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

02-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I do not want to change the looks either. I do want more performance. Look at my sig to see what I've done and would do again. I could drop it more but not for my local roads. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-10-2012, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Mod!!!!! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-10-2012, 12:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Mine is basically stock. Changed out some minor things to make her mine.

02-10-2012, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Of course most of the members here are going to tell you to mod it. I'd drive the car for a few thousand miles before deciding what you want to enhance. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

02-10-2012, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	If you are happy with the way your Z is now by all means leave her be, you can always add mods when you're 100% sure

02-10-2012, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Most mods you do can be reversed if you get tired of them/need to sell. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I modified nothing until I had too (oil cooler) and then found the body roll could be improved. I tried each mod for a couple weeks before adding another. When I was satisfied I stopped. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-10-2012, 02:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, im pretty much done too. will do some very minor accessory/convenience items this year which i dont really consider as mods.

02-11-2012, 10:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
40TH4ME Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Texas Lubbock Posts: 68 Drives: 2011 PPW Rep Power: 15	I would like to do some small things to her, just to make her mine like Doug posted. I took her out today and the exhaust is PERFECT! K&N twin intakes is all but it sounds sweet! I'm working on a project for the sunglass cubby. If it ever takes shape, I'll share with everyone.

02-11-2012, 11:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	If is a 40th I'll say keep it stock. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs