Stock or Modded???

speedlover · 10-15-2012, 09:03 PM

Does everyone mod their Zs? I'm not a big fan of modding, probably because I love my Z the way it is. Although, there are some really sick rims i've seen on other member's Zs.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 09:08 PM

I've modded it quite a bit, although I've kept most of my stock components, just in case I need them.

Click my signature pic to see what all I've had done. My seats and door card are wildly modded, one-of-a-kind, but nothing far over the top. I have visual mods inside, and performance mods where they matter. I started with a base Z, so I have the Akebono BBK, thanks to a raffle. I also got an oil cooler so I could track and/or thrash the car in warmer temperatures. I have 19" rims, but I kept my stock 18's for winter tires. And I have intakes for the sound and tiny bit of extra grunt. I also got the fog lamp, because it rocks in heavy rain or fog.

I bought the very cheapest Z I could, so that I could mod it and personalize it as I liked.

JungleZ · 10-15-2012, 09:08 PM

modding is something eventually you cant really deny. These are mods i feel like are essential for the Z. Oil cooler of course if you dont have one already

#1 Sound System-worst in the business
#2 ClearBra. Paint worst in the business
#4 Exhaust- Stock Note is borderline embarrassing for a sports car, quieter than a 350z..

Tires is up to you, a nice set of aftermarket tires really bring the car to life.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

modding is something eventually you cant really deny. These are mods i feel like are essential for the Z. Oil cooler of course if you dont have one already

#1 Sound System-worst in the business
#2 ClearBra. Paint worst in the business
#4 Exhaust- Stock Note is borderline embarrassing for a sports car, quieter than a 350z..

Tires is up to you, a nice set of aftermarket tires really bring the car to life.

I haven't upgraded my sound system, but I agree, it's pretty awful.
I did also get clearbra, and I'm glad I did.
I have toyed with the idea of an aftermarket exhaust, but I kinda like being quiet and stealthy.

speedlover · 10-15-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I haven't upgraded my sound system, but I agree, it's pretty awful.
I did also get clearbra, and I'm glad I did.
I have toyed with the idea of an aftermarket exhaust, but I kinda like being quiet and stealthy.

I don't mind the sound system, it isn't great but i can live with it.
My Z didn't have the clear bra when I bought it (i bought it used), any ideas of where I can go to get this done? Or should I just head to the dealer?
It's too quiet for my taste, I don't want to mod it. Unless I can make it sound like the g35 coupe, then I would mod it in an instant

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by speedlover

I don't mind the sound system, it isn't great but i can live with it.
My Z didn't have the clear bra when I bought it (i bought it used), any ideas of where I can go to get this done? Or should I just head to the dealer?
It's too quiet for my taste, I don't want to mod it. Unless I can make it sound like the g35 coupe, then I would mod it in an instant

There are shops that will do it. I'd ask ppl from my area for who's best.

w0rM · 10-15-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by speedlover

It's too quiet for my taste, I don't want to mod it. Unless I can make it sound like the g35 coupe, then I would mod it in an instant

Maybe you just haven't heard the right exhaust yet. Check out my stock to Fast Intentions exhaust comparison.

370z Fast Intentions Exhaust w/ 12" Resonators vs. Stock Exhaust - YouTube

speedlover · 10-15-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

Maybe you just haven't heard the right exhaust yet. Check out my stock to Fast Intentions exhaust comparison.

370z Fast Intentions Exhaust w/ 12" Resonators vs. Stock Exhaust - YouTube

Damn! That sounds sexy, how much did that set you back?

nmjaxx9 · 10-15-2012, 10:23 PM

mod it, the mod bug will hit you if havent got it you arent doing it right.

LakeShow · 10-15-2012, 10:40 PM

Exhaust it definitely needs. Everything else is really alright stock as is. Maybe some tints, a rear fog light, and possibly rims depending if you have the base rims, if not just black out the sport wheels.

Osiris · 10-15-2012, 10:47 PM

Yea, FI exhaust FTW!

Fabio88 · 10-15-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Exhaust it definitely needs. Everything else is really alright stock as is. Maybe some tints, a rear fog light, and possibly rims depending if you have the base rims, if not just black out the sport wheels.

here is an old video right when i turboed my car ill make a new video with all my other goodies and high flow cats.

Just sit back and enjoy turn up the volume.

This is with sts exhaust and Turbo ill upload new video with hfc. | Facebook

forza370z · 10-16-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by speedlover

I don't mind the sound system, it isn't great but i can live with it.
My Z didn't have the clear bra when I bought it (i bought it used), any ideas of where I can go to get this done? Or should I just head to the dealer?
It's too quiet for my taste, I don't want to mod it. Unless I can make it sound like the g35 coupe, then I would mod it in an instant

I can't agree with you more on the stock g35 coupe exhaust note! Even after I sawpped back the stock exhaust with the Fast Intentions carbon fiber CBE on my g35 I never looked back(Although I do love the FI exhaust too).

1st · 10-16-2012, 12:46 AM

FI is so sick the look the sound well worth the money.

DarkJak · 10-16-2012, 01:10 AM

The car stock begs for a better exhaust note. Not necessarily that much louder, but just a better tone, as the stock tone is pretty unrefined sounding.

Other than that, I think the mods are very dependent on what you use the car for. Driving hard? Springs/coilovers, brake upgrades, and an oil cooler are all necessary.

I think the Z is a great car to mod since it already has a lot of character, so it's easy to justify molding that to how you like it.

View Poll Results: To mod or not to mod, that is the question...
Hell Yeah, I live to mod my car!	65	90.28%
No Way, my Z is perfect as is	4	5.56%
Haven't decided yet...	3	4.17%
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10-15-2012, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
speedlover Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Stock or Modded??? Does everyone mod their Zs? I'm not a big fan of modding, probably because I love my Z the way it is. Although, there are some really sick rims i've seen on other member's Zs.

10-15-2012, 10:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Exhaust it definitely needs. Everything else is really alright stock as is. Maybe some tints, a rear fog light, and possibly rims depending if you have the base rims, if not just black out the sport wheels. __________________ \|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\| Last edited by LakeShow; 10-15-2012 at 10:42 PM.

10-15-2012, 10:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Yea, FI exhaust FTW! __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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10-15-2012, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I've modded it quite a bit, although I've kept most of my stock components, just in case I need them. Click my signature pic to see what all I've had done. My seats and door card are wildly modded, one-of-a-kind, but nothing far over the top. I have visual mods inside, and performance mods where they matter. I started with a base Z, so I have the Akebono BBK, thanks to a raffle. I also got an oil cooler so I could track and/or thrash the car in warmer temperatures. I have 19" rims, but I kept my stock 18's for winter tires. And I have intakes for the sound and tiny bit of extra grunt. I also got the fog lamp, because it rocks in heavy rain or fog. I bought the very cheapest Z I could, so that I could mod it and personalize it as I liked.

10-15-2012, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	modding is something eventually you cant really deny. These are mods i feel like are essential for the Z. Oil cooler of course if you dont have one already #1 Sound System-worst in the business #2 ClearBra. Paint worst in the business #4 Exhaust- Stock Note is borderline embarrassing for a sports car, quieter than a 350z.. Tires is up to you, a nice set of aftermarket tires really bring the car to life.

10-15-2012, 10:23 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	mod it, the mod bug will hit you if havent got it you arent doing it right.

10-16-2012, 12:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	FI is so sick the look the sound well worth the money.

10-16-2012, 01:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	The car stock begs for a better exhaust note. Not necessarily that much louder, but just a better tone, as the stock tone is pretty unrefined sounding. Other than that, I think the mods are very dependent on what you use the car for. Driving hard? Springs/coilovers, brake upgrades, and an oil cooler are all necessary. I think the Z is a great car to mod since it already has a lot of character, so it's easy to justify molding that to how you like it.