How much have you spend modding your 370Z

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

easy solution for kenchan, like he said wife's computer, then torrent download the software! FREE+FREE= KENCHAN FREE MODDED

GSS138 · 11-12-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Troyz

Anything you added to your 370Z e.g. Nav Bypass Kit, Floor Mats, and Cat Back, Aftermarket Stereo.

I am not counting tires, brakes, and other odds and ends.

How in the hell do tires and brakes, two of the most expensive things you can mod besides the engine, not count?

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2013, 02:34 PM

Let's see... $160 for the ScanGuageII. $20-30 for an OBD-to-USB adapter. $50 to have the hatch area interior panels R&Red so I could install some free sound dampening material (thank you GTMat). $200 on some exhaust mods. Somewhere around $100 for a GPS/Nav gadget. And $20 for the the370z.com stickers. I'd like to have some tuning software but mainly to tweak the radiator fans and such, not actual tuning, so I haven't been able to justify the expense.

TheGreatOne · 11-12-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

I don't know, I don't like to think about how much I spent. Makes me feel guilty... Since I'm going to be selling the Z soon, I don't want to think about all the money I wasted.

ummm, partout???

I'm such a vulture hehe

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Let's see... $160 for the ScanGuageII. $20-30 for an OBD-to-USB adapter. $50 to have the hatch area interior panels R&Red so I could install some free sound dampening material (thank you GTMat). $200 on some exhaust mods. Somewhere around $100 for a GPS/Nav gadget. And $20 for the the370z.com stickers. I'd like to have some tuning software but mainly to tweak the radiator fans and such, not actual tuning, so I haven't been able to justify the expense.

geez, how do you remember all those purchases? wow!

i thought the a/c was hooked up to the radiator fans. just run defrost and you got radiator fan control...?

tibal · 11-12-2013, 02:42 PM

hmmmm not as much as people think!!

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

geez, how do you remember all those purchases? wow!

i thought the a/c was hooked up to the radiator fans. just run defrost and you got radiator fan control...?

Great tip! I do turn on the A/C for a while (I usually have it set for fan-only) if oil/water temps get too high in stop-and-go traffic but would rather have the car do it for me. I'm pretty lazy and tapping that button is a lot of effort.

zeeder · 11-12-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

How in the hell do tires and brakes, two of the most expensive things you can mod besides the engine, not count?

He's not talking about a BBK or brake upgrade, he's talking about brake wear expenses. Also, I don't how you could possibly count tires as a mod. Tires are required and just like any replacement wear items there are various levels of quality replacements but they're still just tires...lol.

LMBmikeZ · 11-12-2013, 03:30 PM

I dunno good tires make a huge difference

zeeder · 11-12-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I dunno good tires make a huge difference

I agree, just the same as good brake pads make a huge difference compared to the bargain bin. It's definitely an upgrade, I just wouldn't classify it as a mod. That said, it's entirely possible that I'm wrong but, in the grand scheme of things, it just boils down to semantics!

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 03:41 PM

yah, if you look at most folks buying nice wheels, the buy garbage tires with the set making it no better than just eye candy than a 'mod.'

so getting good set of tires on stock wheels would be a mod in my book.

4r3s · 11-12-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, if you look at most folks buying nice wheels, the buy garbage tires with the set making it no better than just eye candy than a 'mod.'

so getting good set of tires on stock wheels would be a mod in my book.

I'm not sure I agree with that. Everyone in MAZOC (local z club) that has aftermarket wheels has re-11s or pss. But you did say most not all, I'll give you that.

Reading through this thread made me realize I forgot a few things that probably puts me in the next category up.

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

I'm not sure I agree with that. Everyone in MAZOC (local z club) that has aftermarket wheels has re-11s or pss. But you did say most not all, I'll give you that.

Reading through this thread made me realize I forgot a few things that probably puts me in the next category up.

you said everyone so one sour apple you just kill him?

SouthArk370Z · 11-12-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

... Also, I don't how you could possibly count tires as a mod. Tires are required and just like any replacement wear items there are various levels of quality replacements but they're still just tires...lol.

I read that as: Different than stock tires count but replacing tires for wear/tear doesn't. If I change to non-stock tires, that goes on the tally sheet. When I replace tires (stock or not) because of wear/tear, it doesn't. YMMV

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 03:54 PM

yah, everything on the car wears....it's all wear items. even spoilers, paint, body kits all wear. chips, contaminants, stains, UV

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11-12-2013, 02:34 PM	#33 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Let's see... $160 for the ScanGuageII. $20-30 for an OBD-to-USB adapter. $50 to have the hatch area interior panels R&Red so I could install some free sound dampening material (thank you GTMat). $200 on some exhaust mods. Somewhere around $100 for a GPS/Nav gadget. And $20 for the the370z.com stickers. I'd like to have some tuning software but mainly to tweak the radiator fans and such, not actual tuning, so I haven't been able to justify the expense. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 18	hmmmm not as much as people think!! __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

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LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I dunno good tires make a huge difference kenchan and TheGreatOne like this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-12-2013, 03:41 PM	#41 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, if you look at most folks buying nice wheels, the buy garbage tires with the set making it no better than just eye candy than a 'mod.' so getting good set of tires on stock wheels would be a mod in my book. LMBmikeZ and TheGreatOne like this.

11-12-2013, 03:54 PM	#45 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, everything on the car wears....it's all wear items. even spoilers, paint, body kits all wear. chips, contaminants, stains, UV

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