As-is - un-modified....not for track ........

WShade · 06-08-2009, 03:33 PM

Outside of breaking down for a cat back exhaust I am essentially done with modding. With family, kids and other related activities I just do not have the time to tinker like I use to. Maybe at the tender age of 37 I am turning into my dad.

Modshack · 06-08-2009, 03:55 PM

Nope...Can't do it, but The car really doesn't need much...

Done: Stillen Exhaust, Custom Oil Cooler, 15mm spacers

In process: Custom CAI system with front feeds, Adapting my Sparco seats to the Z, Blacked out grill

Soon: Swaybars

TX_370 · 06-08-2009, 04:12 PM

Kid still in (and paying for) college.... I dont have the time or money at the moment.

My Z will remain stock for a little while

SDWayne · 06-08-2009, 05:31 PM

Put me down for not much. Added illuminated kick panels and tinted the windows. This little rocket has sufficient power to get me in trouble as is. I'm just waiting to get the break in period over, it's just miserable putting those initial miles on. Looking to keep this long term=reliability.

Wayne

theDreamer · 06-08-2009, 04:04 PM

I will keep mine simple, as this is my first sports car and the power with stock is already enough. Currently have done a rebadge to Fairlady Z, might pick up the rear fog light, spacers on the stock wheels to make them flush, added a short shifter (which is great). Performance wise I have on my list the standard intake, exhaust, HFC, but I want to enjoy the stock for as long as possible and then go and add those features in.

FlashBazbo · 06-08-2009, 05:33 PM

Stock here. Street only. It's a great car as it is.

initialgemini · 06-08-2009, 05:37 PM

I think for right now I'm sticking with mods that won't test the warranty should something arise. Its the first year this car is out, and if any bugs should come about I would want to be able to get it fixed.
So for now its tint, clear bra, exhaust. When things pan out i'll probably add more to the list.

IDZRVIT · 06-09-2009, 03:56 PM

Nope. Love it the way it came from the builder.

edeeZee · 06-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Nope. Love it the way it came from the builder.

+1

VCuomo · 06-08-2009, 07:17 PM

No mods for me for the time being...

Robert Z · 06-08-2009, 07:23 PM

Had a 240, 260, 300 and a 350 no mod "but" my 370 is starting with cat back, have the clear bra on now and maybe the flow...

frost · 06-08-2009, 07:33 PM

Doubt i'll do too much to mine. Not that I don't want to, I just had a hard enough time convincing myself I should spend money on the z in the first place, much less mods. This will be the 2nd car ive owned for a couple months without at least doing some bolt-ons.

zZSportZz · 06-08-2009, 07:45 PM

Z is my daily driver. I will probably never track it. I'm pretty sure most of the people on this site will never track their car.

I will still get all the bolt on's even though I'll never track it.

OnCallZ · 06-08-2009, 08:01 PM

I already tinted and clear bra'd so I am done with modding,
I am satisfied with how the car is stock, the only thing I am considering getting is an oil cooler

, even though I will probably never track it I like to keep the possibility open.

Robert_Nash · 06-08-2009, 08:25 PM

I typically make very few modifications to any of my vehicles. There are times that I’ll do relatively minor things (such as when I made the rear fog light on my 370 functional) and I’ll do very minor “dress up” things such as a Nismo billet oil filler cap, chrome valve stem caps, etc. and if I have a vehicle long enough that I have to start replacing things (brakes, exhaust, etc) then I’ll usually opt for something better than what came on the car. However, I rarely make major modifications to my vehicle; especially while it’s new/under warranty.

I appreciate vehicles that have had major and well thought out modifications but let’s face it, modifications very often make a vehicle less reliable and making significant modifications to a vehicle essentially kills its resale value – most people wanting to buy a used car, especially a “performance” car want one that hasn’t already been modified. After all, the modifications one person makes will likely not be the same someone else might want and even if they are, how would the new owner ever know if the modifications were done well/right?

When all is said and done, if I want better performance from my vehicle than it can offer in stock form, I’d rather go out and buy the car from the factory that gives me the level of performance I want rather than try to make the car I have something it’s not.

That said, to each his own of course!

06-08-2009, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	Outside of breaking down for a cat back exhaust I am essentially done with modding. With family, kids and other related activities I just do not have the time to tinker like I use to. Maybe at the tender age of 37 I am turning into my dad. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

06-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Nope...Can't do it, but The car really doesn't need much... Done: Stillen Exhaust, Custom Oil Cooler, 15mm spacers In process: Custom CAI system with front feeds, Adapting my Sparco seats to the Z, Blacked out grill Soon: Swaybars __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 06-08-2009 at 10:38 PM.

06-08-2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 29	Kid still in (and paying for) college.... I dont have the time or money at the moment. My Z will remain stock for a little while __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

06-08-2009, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
SDWayne Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370Z touring Rep Power: 16	Mods Put me down for not much. Added illuminated kick panels and tinted the windows. This little rocket has sufficient power to get me in trouble as is. I'm just waiting to get the break in period over, it's just miserable putting those initial miles on. Looking to keep this long term=reliability. Wayne

06-08-2009, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I will keep mine simple, as this is my first sports car and the power with stock is already enough. Currently have done a rebadge to Fairlady Z, might pick up the rear fog light, spacers on the stock wheels to make them flush, added a short shifter (which is great). Performance wise I have on my list the standard intake, exhaust, HFC, but I want to enjoy the stock for as long as possible and then go and add those features in. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-08-2009, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	Stock here. Street only. It's a great car as it is.

06-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 251	I think for right now I'm sticking with mods that won't test the warranty should something arise. Its the first year this car is out, and if any bugs should come about I would want to be able to get it fixed. So for now its tint, clear bra, exhaust. When things pan out i'll probably add more to the list.

06-09-2009, 03:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Nope. Love it the way it came from the builder.

06-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	No mods for me for the time being...

06-08-2009, 07:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Robert Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: cooper city, fl Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370 PEARL WHITE Rep Power: 17	Had a 240, 260, 300 and a 350 no mod "but" my 370 is starting with cat back, have the clear bra on now and maybe the flow...

06-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Doubt i'll do too much to mine. Not that I don't want to, I just had a hard enough time convincing myself I should spend money on the z in the first place, much less mods. This will be the 2nd car ive owned for a couple months without at least doing some bolt-ons.

06-08-2009, 07:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 19	Z is my daily driver. I will probably never track it. I'm pretty sure most of the people on this site will never track their car. I will still get all the bolt on's even though I'll never track it.

06-08-2009, 08:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 17	I already tinted and clear bra'd so I am done with modding, I am satisfied with how the car is stock, the only thing I am considering getting is an oil cooler , even though I will probably never track it I like to keep the possibility open.

06-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 18	I typically make very few modifications to any of my vehicles. There are times that I’ll do relatively minor things (such as when I made the rear fog light on my 370 functional) and I’ll do very minor “dress up” things such as a Nismo billet oil filler cap, chrome valve stem caps, etc. and if I have a vehicle long enough that I have to start replacing things (brakes, exhaust, etc) then I’ll usually opt for something better than what came on the car. However, I rarely make major modifications to my vehicle; especially while it’s new/under warranty. I appreciate vehicles that have had major and well thought out modifications but let’s face it, modifications very often make a vehicle less reliable and making significant modifications to a vehicle essentially kills its resale value – most people wanting to buy a used car, especially a “performance” car want one that hasn’t already been modified. After all, the modifications one person makes will likely not be the same someone else might want and even if they are, how would the new owner ever know if the modifications were done well/right? When all is said and done, if I want better performance from my vehicle than it can offer in stock form, I’d rather go out and buy the car from the factory that gives me the level of performance I want rather than try to make the car I have something it’s not. That said, to each his own of course! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama - Last edited by Robert_Nash; 06-08-2009 at 08:28 PM.

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