Went with an 2011 Red Z

Juice14 · 05-07-2012, 11:38 PM

Whats up.

Ive been looking for a Z for months now. I believe is one of the best sports car, if not the best sport car you can get for less than 40k. Got this 2011 for 31k Sport Package, manual, 4k miles, leather, back up camera.

I already ordered the spacers, ill be tracking the car so im looking at oil coolers, any suggestions are welcome. Then ill look into intake and sway bars.

Im already hooked to the forum and found most things ive searched for.

HEre are some pics:

864Zbeast · 05-07-2012, 11:45 PM

I love the red. Went to purchase a red 09 z last May and they sold it when I was almost to it. I was bummed but I found the right one. Congrats and enjoy!!

bigdog1250 · 05-07-2012, 11:49 PM

Great choice, welcome to the club! You're going to love your Z

lemon-fresh · 05-08-2012, 12:35 AM

congrats, the seat material looks a little "different".

PapoZalsa · 05-08-2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

congrats, the seat material looks a little "different".

Those seats belong to a Nismo, Touring or Custom....

Streetlife · 05-08-2012, 08:34 AM

Welcome, enjoy her, she's going to bring you joy!

didymus · 05-09-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Those seats belong to a Nismo, Touring or Custom....

Look like the Katzkin seat covers, over a base seat.

Nice choice of car!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-08-2012, 12:53 AM

First mods and adjustments for someone who will track

1. Get your first oil change now.
2. 1200 miles get nissan oem
3. 5000 miles get a high grade oil like redline, RP, amsoil. Etc

When going through this break in period may I suggest.
1. Aftermarket rotors pads and lines.
2. Stillen brake cooling kit.
3. 25 row oil cooler

@ 5000 miles after your choice oil change.
Then I would consider.

Intake, short tube headers and exhaust
Suspension setup of choce
Possibly forced induction???

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy your journey with your new Z.

raymondo510 · 05-08-2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

First mods and adjustments for someone who will track

1. Get your first oil change now.
2. 1200 miles get nissan oem
3. 5000 miles get a high grade oil like redline, RP, amsoil. Etc

When going through this break in period may I suggest.
1. Aftermarket rotors pads and lines.
2. Stillen brake cooling kit.
3. 25 row oil cooler

@ 5000 miles after your choice oil change.
Then I would consider.

Intake, short tube headers and exhaust
Suspension setup of choce
Possibly forced induction???

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy your journey with your new Z.

Zoren 370 · 05-08-2012, 06:13 AM

Congrats!
Watch out for those troopers even they can't stop looking at a Red Z

Zoren 370 · 05-08-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

First mods and adjustments for someone who will track

1. Get your first oil change now.
2. 1200 miles get nissan oem
3. 5000 miles get a high grade oil like redline, RP, amsoil. Etc

When going through this break in period may I suggest.
1. Aftermarket rotors pads and lines.
2. Stillen brake cooling kit.
3. 25 row oil cooler

@ 5000 miles after your choice oil change.
Then I would consider.

Intake, short tube headers and exhaust
Suspension setup of choce
Possibly forced induction???

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy your journey with your new Z.

I think I would like to stick this on my refrigerator!!!
Very inspiring Unknown. Burn my wallet down!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-08-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

I think I would like to stick this on my refrigerator!!!
Very inspiring Unknown. Burn my wallet down!

I have a similar list in the front of myv journal. I'm logging in every thought I have and info I can gather about do's and donts when I mod. The opening list looks similar.

its a great way to go for a Z with minimal issues. Don't forget brake fluid upgrades for tracking.

Juice14 · 05-08-2012, 02:18 PM

Thanks to all, im really excited about this car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

First mods and adjustments for someone who will track

1. Get your first oil change now.
2. 1200 miles get nissan oem
3. 5000 miles get a high grade oil like redline, RP, amsoil. Etc

When going through this break in period may I suggest.
1. Aftermarket rotors pads and lines.
2. Stillen brake cooling kit.
3. 25 row oil cooler

@ 5000 miles after your choice oil change.
Then I would consider.

Intake, short tube headers and exhaust
Suspension setup of choce
Possibly forced induction???

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy your journey with your new Z.

Yea the 1st oil change was done at 1,800 mils according to carfax. Im going to see what the stock pads can do at the track. The only thing ill change on brake system will be Motul 500 brake fluid, ive used it before and its amazing how good it is for track days. Then eventually get some decent pads.
Oil cooler is going for sure, Im Terrified if Forced induction, I know many ppl with aftermarket FI and there is always something that holds you back because of it. There is always one bad thing or another.
Coilovers FTW

LakeShow · 05-08-2012, 02:47 AM

Nice car and nice deal! Congrats!

nepali · 05-08-2012, 09:35 AM

Congratulations!!! I am sure those leather seats are aftermarket because only Touring models come with leather from factory, and OP's model is not Touring.

05-07-2012, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
864Zbeast Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Walhalla/Clemson, SC Posts: 874 Drives: 09 BS 370z Rep Power: 16	I love the red. Went to purchase a red 09 z last May and they sold it when I was almost to it. I was bummed but I found the right one. Congrats and enjoy!! __________________ Avant Garde M310 gloss black/ Nitto Invo/ black fangs and rear diffuser/ gloss black roof/ tinted tail lights/ GT-R start button

05-07-2012, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Great choice, welcome to the club! You're going to love your Z __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

05-08-2012, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	Welcome, enjoy her, she's going to bring you joy! __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra

05-08-2012, 02:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Nice car and nice deal! Congrats! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-08-2012, 09:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 16	Congratulations!!! I am sure those leather seats are aftermarket because only Touring models come with leather from factory, and OP's model is not Touring. __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

05-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	congrats, the seat material looks a little "different".

05-08-2012, 12:53 AM	#8 (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	First mods and adjustments for someone who will track 1. Get your first oil change now. 2. 1200 miles get nissan oem 3. 5000 miles get a high grade oil like redline, RP, amsoil. Etc When going through this break in period may I suggest. 1. Aftermarket rotors pads and lines. 2. Stillen brake cooling kit. 3. 25 row oil cooler @ 5000 miles after your choice oil change. Then I would consider. Intake, short tube headers and exhaust Suspension setup of choce Possibly forced induction??? Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy your journey with your new Z.

05-08-2012, 06:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Congrats! Watch out for those troopers even they can't stop looking at a Red Z

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