Best Aftermark

davex · 07-10-2013, 02:07 PM

I would imagine the feelings are mutual on the 370z, so I'll say it this way, I'd imagine NO one wants to put any low end brands on their Z. With that being said and being new what are some higher end brands for aftermarket parts? I've heard of quite a few such as AEM, K&N, Injen, ect., but what are the better brands for certain parts like Exhausts/mufflers, Air Intakes, tires/wheels and so forth? I'm asking for preferential as well tested comparisons but any comment and/or suggestion is welcomed!

jburke26 · 07-10-2013, 02:12 PM

Fast Intentions!!

Chuck33079 · 07-10-2013, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davex

I'd imagine NO one wants to put any low end brands on their Z.

Really? Go look how many people are rocking Taiwanese junk coilovers just so they can slam it on the ground, yo.

red2010z · 07-10-2013, 02:14 PM

I get all my parts from Wal-Mart!

red2010z · 07-10-2013, 02:16 PM

Ill go with Volk for rims!

Even tho I rock Vossen's even tho half this form hates em lol

davex · 07-10-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Really? Go look how many people are rocking Taiwanese junk coilovers just so they can slam it on the ground, yo.

Truly a shame.

Chuck33079 · 07-10-2013, 02:35 PM

Agreed. There's a subset of Z owners who are stretching to even get in the car, so they cheap out on important parts. They would rather have new crap than used quality when it comes to aftermarket parts.

Felix 808 · 07-10-2013, 02:36 PM

Welcome

Looks like your not getting much help here. There are several reputable companies out there. I would suggest you spend a week or so combing through the intake & exhaust & tire & wheel section threads for your research. There is a lot of great information & ideas of guys that run such product on their car. Usually with lots of

too. When you get it narrowed down to which direction you want to go, then check in with that. I say be patient, do your research & know what you want to do before you pay the $$$$ & you will have a ride that you'll enjoy.

HTH

luigi90210 · 07-10-2013, 04:29 PM

Its not all about the money. If you want to slap $2k exhaust system on your car and gain just as much as that $700 exhaust than more power to you.

I look for the best bang for buck. There are some obvious stuff I will never skip out on but for somethings like shift knobs, intakes, exhausts, test pipes, ect. Sometimes it isn't worth the high price. A good example would be AAM's short tails, yes its a quality part and it is the best axle back you can buy, but you can take your car down to a muffler shop and have some muffler delete pipes fabricated for much less than the price of the short tails, will it be the same quality of the short tails? Probably not, but you got what you wanted and it works.

Sh0velMan · 07-10-2013, 04:48 PM

Get in The ZONE!

Haboob · 07-10-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red2010z

Ill go with Volk for rims!

Even tho I rock Vossen's even tho half this form hates em lol

I went with Rays...

edub370 · 07-10-2013, 05:11 PM

Injen, AEM, and stillen are the preferred intakes around here. akuma makes a great looking piece too. all designed very similar. all are similarly designed and cost about the same. probably best bang for the buck TRUE cold air systems

if u wanna drop a little more coin u can go with the new litespeed titanium intake system that just came out

now if u really wanna get the jdm lovers nut swinging around here, u can go with top secret. but those are waaaaaay pricey

SS_Firehawk · 07-10-2013, 05:20 PM

there are great deals in classifieds all the time. You can get top quality stuff in great shape for a great price.

davex · 07-10-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix 808

Welcome

Looks like your not getting much help here. There are several reputable companies out there. I would suggest you spend a week or so combing through the intake & exhaust & tire & wheel section threads for your research. There is a lot of great information & ideas of guys that run such product on their car. Usually with lots of

too. When you get it narrowed down to which direction you want to go, then check in with that. I say be patient, do your research & know what you want to do before you pay the $$$$ & you will have a ride that you'll enjoy.

HTH

Thanks for the insight! However that is where my problem is, I read a below reply and they were talking about how AEM and Injen were good brands for intakes which is very much like the reply I was looking for, I've been looking through the sponsored ad's however I don't know what the reasonable price or medium price for particular parts are. I will continue doing research though, appreciate it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

Injen, AEM, and stillen are the preferred intakes around here. akuma makes a great looking piece too. all designed very similar. all are similarly designed and cost about the same. probably best bang for the buck TRUE cold air systems

if u wanna drop a little more coin u can go with the new litespeed titanium intake system that just came out

now if u really wanna get the jdm lovers nut swinging around here, u can go with top secret. but those are waaaaaay pricey

Greatly appreciated edub!!

Wonka2581 · 07-10-2013, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red2010z

Ill go with Volk for rims!

Even tho I rock Vossen's even tho half this form hates em lol

What's wrong with your rims??
I rock sportline TE.6 wheels for three reasons.
1) I'm not made of money.
2) I would absolutely shoot myself if I messed up 3,500 worth of rims.
3) they are spun forged almost as strong as volks, and for 1,300 a set cant complain.
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07-10-2013, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
davex Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cali Age: 35 Posts: 27 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z MG M6 Rep Power: 12	Best Aftermark I would imagine the feelings are mutual on the 370z, so I'll say it this way, I'd imagine NO one wants to put any low end brands on their Z. With that being said and being new what are some higher end brands for aftermarket parts? I've heard of quite a few such as AEM, K&N, Injen, ect., but what are the better brands for certain parts like Exhausts/mufflers, Air Intakes, tires/wheels and so forth? I'm asking for preferential as well tested comparisons but any comment and/or suggestion is welcomed!

07-10-2013, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
jburke26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 252 Drives: Sold Z Rep Power: 13	Fast Intentions!! Leuz likes this.

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red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	I get all my parts from Wal-Mart! Wonka2581 and Leuz like this. __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

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red2010z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas/North Carolina Age: 39 Posts: 587 Drives: '10 Red B/S/M Rep Power: 13	Ill go with Volk for rims! Even tho I rock Vossen's even tho half this form hates em lol __________________ AGENCY K&N SWIFT CSF EVO-R VOSSEN MICHELIN Z1 JVC ZENCLOSURE JLW3 JVC

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Agreed. There's a subset of Z owners who are stretching to even get in the car, so they cheap out on important parts. They would rather have new crap than used quality when it comes to aftermarket parts. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Welcome Looks like your not getting much help here. There are several reputable companies out there. I would suggest you spend a week or so combing through the intake & exhaust & tire & wheel section threads for your research. There is a lot of great information & ideas of guys that run such product on their car. Usually with lots of too. When you get it narrowed down to which direction you want to go, then check in with that. I say be patient, do your research & know what you want to do before you pay the $$$$ & you will have a ride that you'll enjoy. HTH DEpointfive0, raymondo510 and davex like this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ Last edited by Felix 808; 07-10-2013 at 02:38 PM.

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luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	Its not all about the money. If you want to slap $2k exhaust system on your car and gain just as much as that $700 exhaust than more power to you. I look for the best bang for buck. There are some obvious stuff I will never skip out on but for somethings like shift knobs, intakes, exhausts, test pipes, ect. Sometimes it isn't worth the high price. A good example would be AAM's short tails, yes its a quality part and it is the best axle back you can buy, but you can take your car down to a muffler shop and have some muffler delete pipes fabricated for much less than the price of the short tails, will it be the same quality of the short tails? Probably not, but you got what you wanted and it works.

07-10-2013, 04:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Get in The ZONE! DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

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edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	Injen, AEM, and stillen are the preferred intakes around here. akuma makes a great looking piece too. all designed very similar. all are similarly designed and cost about the same. probably best bang for the buck TRUE cold air systems if u wanna drop a little more coin u can go with the new litespeed titanium intake system that just came out now if u really wanna get the jdm lovers nut swinging around here, u can go with top secret. but those are waaaaaay pricey Japanjay, Leuz and davex like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	there are great deals in classifieds all the time. You can get top quality stuff in great shape for a great price. davex likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction