What mod did you do that we should NOT do?

winnre · 12-26-2013, 11:52 AM

Dunno if there is a thread where we can learn from the mistakes of others so here goes.

What mod have you done that was a mistake, or a waste of money, or just something that should not have been done, and you'd recommend to others to avoid?

Did you use the wrong size spacers? Try to update software? New seats? Wrong size CAIs? Post your trials and tribulations here to help save your brethren heartaches and so that your negative experiences may educate others.

Crayon · 12-26-2013, 12:24 PM

On the Mazda I did a "cram the wheel into a curb" mod. I highly recommend not doing that.

Riptide67 · 12-26-2013, 12:25 PM

Ordering spacers and then deciding not even a week later to buy wheels.

DEpointfive0 · 12-26-2013, 12:27 PM

Stock tires... Fúck they suck...

Oh, and Pirelli P-Zeros... They suck too, no grip for a R rated tire

H2O_Doc · 12-26-2013, 12:29 PM

Hello Kitty Decals. Apparently they don't provide +50 h.p.

People also look at you funny if you are 40 something adult male driving a sports car with Hello Kitty decals on it. Who'd have guessed.

Edit: covering them with Justin Bieber stickers isn't much of an improvement, you just gotta take those suckers off altogether.

theDreamer · 12-26-2013, 12:30 PM

Biggest suggestion I can add is buying a mod you will replace in the future.
Meaning if you plan to go boost down the line, avoid the intake upgrade as it is worthless later, save the money.

Crayon · 12-26-2013, 12:54 PM

Serious answer: Any mod that involves modification of stock parts should either be extremely well thought out and considered, or you best have enough money to buy replacements should you change your mind or screw up.

winnre · 12-26-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Crayon

Serious answer: Any mod that involves modification of stock parts should either be extremely well thought out and considered, or you best have enough money to buy replacements should you change your mind or screw up.

I agree. I have seen mods that say this has to be cut or drilled. I stop reading right then and there.

Waiz · 12-26-2013, 01:00 PM

If I could go back in time I would have never bought any other car cover except the NOAH car cover

The OEM, and two other aftermarket ones I bought never shielded my car from the rain like the NOAH does, even in a full storm my car is completely dry!

winnre · 12-26-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

If I could go back in time I would have never bought any other car cover except the NOAH car cover

The OEM, and two other aftermarket ones I bought never shielded my car from the rain like the NOAH does, even in a full storm my car is completely dry!

What are the other covers that you got so we can avoid them? I'm considering the CoverCraft WeatherShield HP.

mag_black · 12-26-2013, 02:00 PM

I would've avoided wheel spacers and springs and would've waited for coils and aftermarket wheels.

Lxpony · 12-26-2013, 02:17 PM

NISMO Exhaust- big waste of money

onzedge · 12-26-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Stock tires... Fúck they suck...

Oh, and Pirelli P-Zeros... They suck too, no grip for a R rated tire

onzedge · 12-26-2013, 02:29 PM

I regret the pine-tree air freshener mod.

winnre · 12-26-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I regret the pine-tree air freshener mod.

Easy mistake. This is my mod:

12-26-2013, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	What mod did you do that we should NOT do? Dunno if there is a thread where we can learn from the mistakes of others so here goes. What mod have you done that was a mistake, or a waste of money, or just something that should not have been done, and you'd recommend to others to avoid? Did you use the wrong size spacers? Try to update software? New seats? Wrong size CAIs? Post your trials and tribulations here to help save your brethren heartaches and so that your negative experiences may educate others. fzgood and Cdb370z like this.

12-26-2013, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crayon Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z #308 Rep Power: 12	On the Mazda I did a "cram the wheel into a curb" mod. I highly recommend not doing that. TerribleONE, onzedge, plato and 4 others like this.

12-26-2013, 12:25 PM	#3 (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	Ordering spacers and then deciding not even a week later to buy wheels. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

12-26-2013, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Stock tires... Fúck they suck... Oh, and Pirelli P-Zeros... They suck too, no grip for a R rated tire onzedge and winnre like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

12-26-2013, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	Hello Kitty Decals. Apparently they don't provide +50 h.p. People also look at you funny if you are 40 something adult male driving a sports car with Hello Kitty decals on it. Who'd have guessed. Edit: covering them with Justin Bieber stickers isn't much of an improvement, you just gotta take those suckers off altogether. onzedge, plato, DEpointfive0 and 3 others like this. Last edited by H2O_Doc; 12-26-2013 at 12:31 PM.

12-26-2013, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Biggest suggestion I can add is buying a mod you will replace in the future. Meaning if you plan to go boost down the line, avoid the intake upgrade as it is worthless later, save the money. N8GTOL, NismoZ70 and winnre like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-26-2013, 12:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crayon Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z #308 Rep Power: 12	Serious answer: Any mod that involves modification of stock parts should either be extremely well thought out and considered, or you best have enough money to buy replacements should you change your mind or screw up. DEpointfive0 likes this.

12-26-2013, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	If I could go back in time I would have never bought any other car cover except the NOAH car cover The OEM, and two other aftermarket ones I bought never shielded my car from the rain like the NOAH does, even in a full storm my car is completely dry! DEpointfive0 likes this.

12-26-2013, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	I would've avoided wheel spacers and springs and would've waited for coils and aftermarket wheels. Riptide67 likes this. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

12-26-2013, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lxpony Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 14 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 12	NISMO Exhaust- big waste of money onzedge and DEpointfive0 like this.

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I regret the pine-tree air freshener mod. TerribleONE, Pintsize725 and axmea? like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R