Birthday Gift For My Dad

Nivik23 · 08-09-2012, 10:06 PM

Hi everyone,

My Dad's birthday is this weekend and yeah that is short notice. Was wondering if anyone could help recommend a present for him?

He has a 370Z convertible and would love a little extra power &/or speed from it. The car is currently stock.

Looking to spend around $500...maybe a little more if it's really worth it, but not much more.

If it was my car (Lancer Ralliart), I would just go to AMS and get a ECU-Reflash or something (flash ~$300 + $200 cables is in my ballpark), but I know nothing about the 370Z or what companies are respected in regards to tuning/modding them.

Thanks in advance for any help provided!

-Nick

dthem370 · 08-09-2012, 10:09 PM

For around 500 bucks I would say get him some stillen gen 3 intakes.

RITDR · 08-09-2012, 10:13 PM

Trips · 08-09-2012, 10:14 PM

Id recommend Prem Membership with decals? worth at least 10hp

Now if you were to a Red GTR Start Button? that could and another 20hp

prem membership with decals $20

Red GTR Button $40

FTW

shadoquad · 08-09-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthem370

For around 500 bucks I would say get him some stillen gen 3 intakes.

Agree, this or the Injen Long Tube CAI, if he doesn't have intakes yet. Small power bump, engine grunt, easy to install.

Or if his Z is pre-2012, an oil cooler might be a good sub-500 buck option.

w0rM · 08-09-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthem370

For around 500 bucks I would say get him some stillen gen 3 intakes.

good call

w0rM · 08-09-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Id recommend Prem Membership with decals? worth at least 10hp

My decal dynoed at 12whp

Nivik23 · 08-09-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks so much for your help guys! I appreciate it and the Stillen recommendation looks perfect!

@Triple's - I'll throw on some Care Bear stickers as well! +13 love at the wheel

-Nick

specZ · 08-09-2012, 10:42 PM

NST Pulley set. Not sure how mechanically inclined your dad is, but I paid $250 for the set + installation to give you an idea and the difference is there every time you drive. I know theres several vendors on this site selling them as well as an official thread.

Joe Go · 08-09-2012, 11:05 PM

Get him K&N drop in air filters and some fancy motor oil.

sfearl1 · 08-09-2012, 11:08 PM

Can't go wrong with these

Password JDM shiftknob - $59.99

Z1 Post-Maf Tubes - $108

ZSpeed Aluminum Undershroud - $225

MattP725 · 08-09-2012, 11:17 PM

CNT RACING 09-11 Nissan 370z Bolt on catback Exhaust system

I have it and love it... great value.

dmhenderson · 08-09-2012, 11:39 PM

GT-R start button is economical and would make a great gift.

DYNAZOR · 08-10-2012, 12:45 AM

"My Dad's birthday is this weekend and yeah that is short notice. Was wondering if anyone could help recommend a present for him?"

Staying out of jail will make him happy.
Just kidding. Actually, a lot of the previous mentioned ideas sound good and I'm going to check into a few of them for myself.

bigdog1250 · 08-10-2012, 11:23 AM

Down payment on an F.I. exhaust!

08-09-2012, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nivik23 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MKE Posts: 2 Drives: 2011 Ralliart SB Rep Power: 13	Birthday Gift For My Dad Hi everyone, My Dad's birthday is this weekend and yeah that is short notice. Was wondering if anyone could help recommend a present for him? He has a 370Z convertible and would love a little extra power &/or speed from it. The car is currently stock. Looking to spend around $500...maybe a little more if it's really worth it, but not much more. If it was my car (Lancer Ralliart), I would just go to AMS and get a ECU-Reflash or something (flash ~$300 + $200 cables is in my ballpark), but I know nothing about the 370Z or what companies are respected in regards to tuning/modding them. Thanks in advance for any help provided! -Nick

08-09-2012, 11:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Can't go wrong with these Password JDM shiftknob - $59.99 Z1 Post-Maf Tubes - $108 ZSpeed Aluminum Undershroud - $225 __________________ Scott

08-09-2012, 11:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	GT-R start button is economical and would make a great gift. __________________

08-10-2012, 11:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Down payment on an F.I. exhaust! __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

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08-09-2012, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	For around 500 bucks I would say get him some stillen gen 3 intakes.

08-09-2012, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-09-2012, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Id recommend Prem Membership with decals? worth at least 10hp Now if you were to a Red GTR Start Button? that could and another 20hp prem membership with decals $20 Red GTR Button $40 FTW

08-09-2012, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nivik23 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MKE Posts: 2 Drives: 2011 Ralliart SB Rep Power: 13	Thanks so much for your help guys! I appreciate it and the Stillen recommendation looks perfect! @Triple's - I'll throw on some Care Bear stickers as well! +13 love at the wheel -Nick

08-09-2012, 11:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joe Go Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 370z Red Nizmo Rep Power: 13	Get him K&N drop in air filters and some fancy motor oil.

08-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	CNT RACING 09-11 Nissan 370z Bolt on catback Exhaust system I have it and love it... great value.

08-10-2012, 12:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	"My Dad's birthday is this weekend and yeah that is short notice. Was wondering if anyone could help recommend a present for him?" Staying out of jail will make him happy. Just kidding. Actually, a lot of the previous mentioned ideas sound good and I'm going to check into a few of them for myself.