No, I don't mean the moderators on here-they do an awesome job... But modding a car. I find that as my car gets older (year and a half now) and
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09-30-2013, 01:43 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Stopping the mods...
No, I don't mean the moderators on here-they do an awesome job...
But modding a car. I find that as my car gets older (year and a half now) and more miles, I kind of lose interest in doing things to it. There are things that I'd still like to do & all, but just not the drive I had when I first got it. Hell, I had a whole shop full of stuff I'd ordered for it before I even took delivery. I know a lot of guys keep going until the day they sell it, but I'd wondering if anyone else feels this way about it, that you just kind of lose interest in customizing it once it gets a little older? |
09-30-2013, 01:49 PM | #2 (permalink) | |
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09-30-2013, 02:11 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Its reality setting in. The problem with the sports cars or having a really nice new luxury car is that they all eventually turn into old used cars and are simple transportation, taking you from point A to point B.
A sports car can not really be appreciated unless you can drive it fast to its full potential and the only legal and safe way to do that is on the track, unless you live in Germany. So when your driving your sports cars, or luxury sedan down the road and little econo car pulls alongside you and your both doing the legal speed limit, getting from point A-B you have to say to yourself, is all the extra time money, mods and expense really worth it, for just driving down the road. Reality and Money are a rude awakening ! |
09-30-2013, 02:16 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I've had my fun since owning a new 350Z at 21, and selling it for the 370Z 6 years later. After picking up a daily ('99 Accord Sedan), I don't really miss my Z as much. I'm tired of trying to keep it perfect. As for luxury cars, I don't really care much about it. After living in my own pad for 1.5 years, priorities changed. Car payments are tiresome, so I'm not looking forward to the next $30k car. I'm finally taking a break after paying off my Z.
Granted, I love the turbos with this car. After a brief spirited drive one night, I've decided all this power can get quite scary at some point. As of last week I've not driven the Z as much. It's nice to drive it once in awhile on the weekends, but at this point I don't know if I'm going to keep it. It's tough to let go.
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09-30-2013, 02:17 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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I'm 43. I knew the 370Z has a much younger audience. I had people tell me to get an Infinity because its a "Date" Car so I can find a wife; 370z will make me look immature. I figured fvck it I will get what I want while I am single. In the end I decided replace my unreliable BMW Z4 with a 370z.
No need to mod it. Its out performs 99% of cars I pass on my commute. I gotten lots of compliments on it too. |
09-30-2013, 02:18 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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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.
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09-30-2013, 02:20 PM | #7 (permalink) | |
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09-30-2013, 02:22 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Yeah, I should have kept my last toy car just because the shitstain I sold it to blew it up in three weeks because he thought premium gas is premium gas, and filled it up with a tank of 91 when it was tuned for 93 and meth.
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09-30-2013, 02:27 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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It's not necessarily the lack of desire, it's the shock and disappointment at the price tag of things (whether modding import or domestic, **** is still expensive).
Do I want to make it magazine worthy? Sure, but I could buy another car as a DD for the price I'm going to spend to get it that way. Not worth it IMO. I'll save that money for vacation or other things. |
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09-30-2013, 02:51 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Gradually acquiring mods keeps my interest piqued. I don't have a bunch of extra funds to throw at mods, so it happens slowly over time. Getting intimate while detailing her and trying out new products is always fun, too
I haven't really done much since I got a tune and some new front rotors and pads and some laps at the track back in June. However, a recent thorough detailing and a TWM short shifter install last weekend, has got me going again. RJM clutch pedal assembly is next on the list (too bad I think it's going to be Christmas before I get it ) Regardless of mods, we've put over 40K miles on the Z, enjoying every minute. The Z is my cup of coffee every morning
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09-30-2013, 03:10 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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im planning to keep this car and will soon make it to track car so constant modding for me :-)
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09-30-2013, 03:11 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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I'd be lying if I said I've never thought about what I could do with the several hundred dollars/mth I'd have if I had gotten something with better mileage and insurance rates. You just have to decide where you want to spend your money
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09-30-2013, 03:32 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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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.
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