Stopping the mods...

JARblue · 09-30-2013, 03:33 PM

gurneyeagle · 09-30-2013, 03:35 PM

I'm 55 and my last mod was three mods ago!

Every time I think I'm finished - or sadly more recently disgusted with the additional work/headaches/cost a mod creates - I get over it at some point and try something else.

I guess it's what keeps me interested in the car. I have to admit though, I really am closing in on the point where there isn't really much left I would like to do. I am NOT touching the motor since I have the Nissan 7yr/125k warranty.

Riptide67 · 09-30-2013, 03:46 PM

I have no debt in the world minus my car loan. I pay $463 a month for the car, $143 for insurance a month, $85 for a cell phone, and $350 for rent. So, I don't mind modding my 370 and having fun with it.

I even only drive approximately 2.4 miles to work and then back. But it makes road trips and those few moments I can really get on the throttle all the worthwhile. Plus the sound alone was solely worth it.

But that's just my two pennies on it.

DIGItonium · 09-30-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Ya it really does suck spending thousands on bolts to make your car faster, yet still lose to a stock mustang gt 5.0 that costs less.. This car is basically twin turbo or bust and with that kind of money you better be a Z diehard.

If that's the intent of modding a car, then it's a losing game.

Mt Tam I am · 09-30-2013, 03:48 PM

I modified my car for a purpose, to drive at the track a full 30 minutes without incident. This goal was achieved.

Oddly I had to fight the urge to continue to spend money on mods. Modding for mods sake. I have two I've bought without installing. A back up cam and new clutch springs. The urge mostly went away and I still love what I've modded.

Age of the car is not what prevents me. My age and wisdom kick in first and I stop myself.

Haboob · 09-30-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I can't even see what he wrote and I'm

'ing too.

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I can't even see what he wrote and I'm

'ing too.

Yep. He's his own special brand of stupid. After multiple bans, he keeps coming back here to bash Nissan every chance he gets.

JungleZ · 09-30-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yep. He's his own special brand of stupid. After multiple bans, he keeps coming back here to bash Nissan every chance he gets.

I wasn't even bashing In this thread though , it's the truth...

Tazicon · 09-30-2013, 04:03 PM

I am 49 now I want to spend time enjoying vehicles not working on them. I feel like I did enough of that in my younger days. I still do mods but keep them simple and quick. If I want a faster car I buy a faster car. If I want a car that handles better I buy one that does. I don't try to polish turds anymore or try to make a car something it's not. I enjoy them for what they are and personalize them now.

Mt Tam I am · 09-30-2013, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

Ya it really does suck spending thousands on bolts to make your car faster, yet still lose to a stock mustang gt 5.0 that costs less.. This car is basically twin turbo or bust and with that kind of money you better be a Z diehard.

Apples to oranges, Z is two seat sports car. Mustang is 4 seater

. In my experience, Z's win against Mustang 5.0 at the track or winding mountain road, just not in a straight line.

Fountainhead · 09-30-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazicon

I am 49 now I want to spend time enjoying vehicles not working on them. I feel like I did enough of that in my younger days. I still do mods but keep them simple and quick. If I want a faster car I buy a faster car. If I want a car that handles better I buy one that does. I don't try to polish turds anymore or try to make a car something it's not. I enjoy them for what they are and personalize them now.

Yeah I hear ya, if I had a nickel for every hour I've spent over and under a car (no money no choice) rebuilding/repairing everything I could think of with borrowed/rented tools etc., I'd be rich. But it was a learning experience. Back then I could walk the next day but now at 52 it takes a while longer to recover

. I think I'll leave tha Z alone except for minor tweaky things.
I like to mod but only small stuff. I'll leave the TT to the younger crowd.
I do love to see the mods here though, don't get me wrong.

ZeroZeta · 09-30-2013, 05:33 PM

Saw this thread and immediately could relate. We all fall in love and occasionally out of love with our cars. I for one seem to have consistently replaced my sports cars with the DD only to find myself back in a sports car again. Lesson learned - Its not the car - Its us. We are car people period. But like any good addiction, car addicts only can go so long before the craving strikes again. Change up sports cars if you need to but always stay true to your passion.

kenchan · 09-30-2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroZeta

Saw this thread and immediately could relate. We all fall in love and occasionally out of love with our cars. I for one seem to have consistently replaced my sports cars with the DD only to find myself back in a sports car again. Lesson learned - Its not the car - Its us. We are car people period. But like any good addiction, car addicts only can go so long before the craving strikes again. Change up sports cars if you need to but always stay true to your passion.

Isamu · 09-30-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Maybe once it's finished I'll get bored with it. I've never finished a project car, so that would be a new feeling. It just drives so damn good, I can't imagine getting rid of it.

bingo!

Wonka2581 · 09-30-2013, 06:42 PM

I still love modding my car more then ever, Hell I just ordered a set of sways

09-30-2013, 03:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
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09-30-2013, 03:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	I'm 55 and my last mod was three mods ago! Every time I think I'm finished - or sadly more recently disgusted with the additional work/headaches/cost a mod creates - I get over it at some point and try something else. I guess it's what keeps me interested in the car. I have to admit though, I really am closing in on the point where there isn't really much left I would like to do. I am NOT touching the motor since I have the Nissan 7yr/125k warranty. kenchan likes this. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

09-30-2013, 03:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	I have no debt in the world minus my car loan. I pay $463 a month for the car, $143 for insurance a month, $85 for a cell phone, and $350 for rent. So, I don't mind modding my 370 and having fun with it. I even only drive approximately 2.4 miles to work and then back. But it makes road trips and those few moments I can really get on the throttle all the worthwhile. Plus the sound alone was solely worth it. But that's just my two pennies on it. dtul likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

09-30-2013, 03:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I modified my car for a purpose, to drive at the track a full 30 minutes without incident. This goal was achieved. Oddly I had to fight the urge to continue to spend money on mods. Modding for mods sake. I have two I've bought without installing. A back up cam and new clutch springs. The urge mostly went away and I still love what I've modded. Age of the car is not what prevents me. My age and wisdom kick in first and I stop myself. JARblue likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

09-30-2013, 04:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	I am 49 now I want to spend time enjoying vehicles not working on them. I feel like I did enough of that in my younger days. I still do mods but keep them simple and quick. If I want a faster car I buy a faster car. If I want a car that handles better I buy one that does. I don't try to polish turds anymore or try to make a car something it's not. I enjoy them for what they are and personalize them now. Streetlife, BeemaaZ, Troyz and 1 others like this.

09-30-2013, 05:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Saw this thread and immediately could relate. We all fall in love and occasionally out of love with our cars. I for one seem to have consistently replaced my sports cars with the DD only to find myself back in a sports car again. Lesson learned - Its not the car - Its us. We are car people period. But like any good addiction, car addicts only can go so long before the craving strikes again. Change up sports cars if you need to but always stay true to your passion.

09-30-2013, 06:42 PM	#30 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I still love modding my car more then ever, Hell I just ordered a set of sways __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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