What is going to be your first mod?

xDIEGOx · 12-11-2008, 02:24 AM

Oh and tinting your windows doesn't count.

My first mod are going to be wheels. I'm loving these...

I better start saving

o0javi0o · 12-11-2008, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

Boom!!! someone!!! PS this!!!! in a white or a platinum graphite 370z!

First mods;

Drop ins
Exhaust system
Suspension
Front Lip

I think that would be all for me other than Rims later on, but I am good with the 19" RAYS on black.

sensi09 · 12-11-2008, 03:25 AM

If I were to get a 370 right away, probably just springs. A simple, worthwhile mod that can be upgraded to coilovers if needed.

AK370Z · 12-11-2008, 03:42 AM

first mod = JDM tailights!! Absolutely love them

CrownR426 · 12-11-2008, 04:53 AM

First thing is def. those first volks but in gold!
Those would look sick!
Then I'd get those jdm taillights!

Dav · 12-11-2008, 06:11 AM

Wheels and lowering springs

tranceformer · 12-11-2008, 07:31 AM

Wheels and coilovers

Endgame · 12-11-2008, 08:21 AM

Nismo exhaust, Nismo lowering springs/shocks, wheels. doing them all at once.

cow · 12-11-2008, 08:39 AM

Wheels. Not sure which, but I'll have them sitting in my garage with tires for when I get home.

Ryephile · 12-11-2008, 10:22 AM

I'll take a calculated approach to modding the Z. First, I'll need to drive the car! Then I'll find out what aspects could use improvement to make it a more well-rounded sports car. Just from this side of the monitor, I'd want to lower the car about an inch to really nail the stance. In order to do that I'll measure the stock suspension, check spring rates and roll centers in order to know what I'm getting myself into to get that stance. Lowering spring of selected rates would be excellent if they don't sacrifice too much compression travel and the car doesn't need different dampers, however most likely a set of coilovers from the likes of JIC or KW would make for a nice riding and excellent handling setup while having great stance. After that, we'll have to start lobbying brake pad companies to start making more compounds available for the Sport pack brakes. I'd like to see both low-dust fast street pads and all out drop-the-anchor race pads become available quickly.Cheers,Ryan

nogoodname · 12-11-2008, 10:29 AM

Nice find AK, i didnt even know the JDM ones were out already

white370z · 12-11-2008, 11:43 AM

My first mod is going to be these

RCZ · 12-11-2008, 01:43 PM

1) Intake + Full exhaust w/ headers. Cobb AP.
1.5) Oil and transmission oil Coolers, big ones.
2) KW V3's depending on when they come out.
3) Cobalt Friction Brake Pads, DBA Rotors, Motul Lines and RBF600 fluid.
4) Any chassis Bracing available as well as sway bars.
5) Brides
6) The Volk RE30s that Diego put up.
7) Vented Hood to let heat scape.
8) More Downforce everywhere.
9) A real LSD.
10)JDM Tails
11) Koyo Radiator

TacoZ · 12-11-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

I'll take a calculated approach to modding the Z. First, I'll need to drive the car! Then I'll find out what aspects could use improvement to make it a more well-rounded sports car. Just from this side of the monitor, I'd want to lower the car about an inch to really nail the stance. In order to do that I'll measure the stock suspension, check spring rates and roll centers in order to know what I'm getting myself into to get that stance. Lowering spring of selected rates would be excellent if they don't sacrifice too much compression travel and the car doesn't need different dampers, however most likely a set of coilovers from the likes of JIC or KW would make for a nice riding and excellent handling setup while having great stance. After that, we'll have to start lobbying brake pad companies to start making more compounds available for the Sport pack brakes. I'd like to see both low-dust fast street pads and all out drop-the-anchor race pads become available quickly.Cheers,Ryan

You sound like you know exactly what you're doing. When and if you do this, please update us. I would love to see pics and a review.

RCZ · 12-11-2008, 02:59 PM

Ryephile, you want to do what companies like KW and Cusco do for you hehe. I would opt for a nice set of damper adjustable coilovers like the KW's to do some suspension tuning. In the end you wont be building the springs yourself, but buying them from a company like these so all your calculations would only go to choosing one or the other...

I definitely like your approach though, keep us updated on which path you take...

12-11-2008, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
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CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	First thing is def. those first volks but in gold! Those would look sick! Then I'd get those jdm taillights! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

12-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ryephile Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 23 Drives: '02 Cooper S Rep Power: 17	I'll take a calculated approach to modding the Z. First, I'll need to drive the car! Then I'll find out what aspects could use improvement to make it a more well-rounded sports car. Just from this side of the monitor, I'd want to lower the car about an inch to really nail the stance. In order to do that I'll measure the stock suspension, check spring rates and roll centers in order to know what I'm getting myself into to get that stance. Lowering spring of selected rates would be excellent if they don't sacrifice too much compression travel and the car doesn't need different dampers, however most likely a set of coilovers from the likes of JIC or KW would make for a nice riding and excellent handling setup while having great stance. After that, we'll have to start lobbying brake pad companies to start making more compounds available for the Sport pack brakes. I'd like to see both low-dust fast street pads and all out drop-the-anchor race pads become available quickly.Cheers,Ryan __________________

12-11-2008, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	If I were to get a 370 right away, probably just springs. A simple, worthwhile mod that can be upgraded to coilovers if needed.

12-11-2008, 06:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dav Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N Italy, lake Maggiore Posts: 399 Drives: black Lev2 370Z Rep Power: 17	Wheels and lowering springs

12-11-2008, 07:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	Wheels and coilovers

12-11-2008, 08:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	Nismo exhaust, Nismo lowering springs/shocks, wheels. doing them all at once.

12-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	Wheels. Not sure which, but I'll have them sitting in my garage with tires for when I get home.

12-11-2008, 10:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Nice find AK, i didnt even know the JDM ones were out already

12-11-2008, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
white370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 9 Drives: 03 g35 coupe Rep Power: 16	My first mod is going to be these

12-11-2008, 01:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	1) Intake + Full exhaust w/ headers. Cobb AP. 1.5) Oil and transmission oil Coolers, big ones. 2) KW V3's depending on when they come out. 3) Cobalt Friction Brake Pads, DBA Rotors, Motul Lines and RBF600 fluid. 4) Any chassis Bracing available as well as sway bars. 5) Brides 6) The Volk RE30s that Diego put up. 7) Vented Hood to let heat scape. 8) More Downforce everywhere. 9) A real LSD. 10)JDM Tails 11) Koyo Radiator

12-11-2008, 02:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Ryephile, you want to do what companies like KW and Cusco do for you hehe. I would opt for a nice set of damper adjustable coilovers like the KW's to do some suspension tuning. In the end you wont be building the springs yourself, but buying them from a company like these so all your calculations would only go to choosing one or the other... I definitely like your approach though, keep us updated on which path you take...