What did you get on your Z that you see now is no big deal?

winnre · 01-02-2014, 10:51 PM

This is the sister thread to What do you wish you got that you didn't get?

Well now that we covered what you WISHED you had, is there anything you got on your Z that turned out to be no big deal after all? I don't mean something you can easily swap out, but is there something you paid extra bucks for, or held out for, that you see now that you could have easily done without?

jlo370z · 01-02-2014, 11:21 PM

im expecting a full report of your research on my desk in the morning

onzedge · 01-03-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

im expecting a full report of your research on my desk in the morning

onzedge · 01-03-2014, 10:03 AM

I regret nothing.

Mt Tam I am · 01-03-2014, 10:34 AM

No regrets either.

onzedge · 01-03-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

No regrets either.

IDZRVIT · 01-03-2014, 11:32 AM

Now that the C7 is out, my wife is looking to trade in the spring. We'll see but the for the money, the C7 is superior to the Z. Nissan needs to step up to the plate with the next iteration of the Z. The puny 332 HP engine just doesn't measure up these days. Hey, you asked!

igotcabada · 01-03-2014, 12:10 PM

No regrets, I just wish Navigation was offered on my 40th so I could have gotten it.

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 12:16 PM

i wanted the base with only the sport package in 6MT, so that is exactly wat i got.

the added bonus was that the dealer already installed the illuminated sills and splash guards (which i didnt really need) for free.

one serious regret was not installing clearbra 5yrs ago. i have 2 sesame sized dings on the front bumper. i clearbra'ed her last year though.

edub370 · 01-03-2014, 12:18 PM

everyone without the sport package, i don't even need to scold you. you kno what u did wrong.. lol

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 12:21 PM

i suppose you get more wheel choices if you went without sport package cause you wont have to worry about caliper clearance as much.

Wolfenstein · 01-03-2014, 12:31 PM

The Bose Audio Package is kind of a joke and not worth the money. I could have put an amazing system in for what they wanted for the Bose package.

winnre · 01-03-2014, 12:59 PM

The bose in my Mercedes and Porsche were much better. I guess this one can be upgraded but at what cost?

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 03:01 PM

you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference.

axmea? · 01-03-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference.

Someone knows about headroom and car audio.

I like how integrated everything is with the stock Nav. Granted it is not audiophile grade, it does meet what I basically need. Getting the stock Nav system's guts upgraded to deliver a 4 volt signal and switched to pre outs is do able but at a premium. It'll take a dedicated tech and audiophile with access to quality components to get it done. Speakerworks out of Orange, Ca did quite a few of these in their heyday modifying Alpine 7909's (if my memory serves me right).

View Poll Results: What did you want so badly on your Z that is now no big deal?
I wish I hadn't been so fussy about the color.	1	1.82%
I held out for the 7-speed auto transmission. No biggee.	2	3.64%
I held out for the 6-speed manual transmission. No biggee.	3	5.45%
Sport Option. Meh.	2	3.64%
Touring Option is not that hot really.	3	5.45%
Touring and Nav. All that cash, gone.	3	5.45%
Roadster! What a waste!	1	1.82%
The Nismo. I just don't feel the vibe.	1	1.82%
I planned it right the first time, y'all suck.	47	85.45%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

01-02-2014, 10:51 PM	#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 did you get on your Z that you see now is no big deal? This is the sister thread to What do you wish you got that you didn't get? Well now that we covered what you WISHED you had, is there anything you got on your Z that turned out to be no big deal after all? I don't mean something you can easily swap out, but is there something you paid extra bucks for, or held out for, that you see now that you could have easily done without?

01-02-2014, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	im expecting a full report of your research on my desk in the morning TerribleONE, onzedge, VABAM and 4 others like this. __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

01-03-2014, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
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 nothing. LMBmikeZ and 1st 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

01-03-2014, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
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01-03-2014, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Now that the C7 is out, my wife is looking to trade in the spring. We'll see but the for the money, the C7 is superior to the Z. Nissan needs to step up to the plate with the next iteration of the Z. The puny 332 HP engine just doesn't measure up these days. Hey, you asked! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-03-2014, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
igotcabada Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 104 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	No regrets, I just wish Navigation was offered on my 40th so I could have gotten it.

01-03-2014, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i wanted the base with only the sport package in 6MT, so that is exactly wat i got. the added bonus was that the dealer already installed the illuminated sills and splash guards (which i didnt really need) for free. one serious regret was not installing clearbra 5yrs ago. i have 2 sesame sized dings on the front bumper. i clearbra'ed her last year though. onzedge likes this.

01-03-2014, 12:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	everyone without the sport package, i don't even need to scold you. you kno what u did wrong.. lol Streetlife, kenchan, onzedge and 6 others like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

01-03-2014, 12:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i suppose you get more wheel choices if you went without sport package cause you wont have to worry about caliper clearance as much.

01-03-2014, 12:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wolfenstein Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cleveland Posts: 221 Drives: '13 Nismo \| '14 WRX Rep Power: 12	The Bose Audio Package is kind of a joke and not worth the money. I could have put an amazing system in for what they wanted for the Bose package. XwChriswX likes this.

01-03-2014, 12:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	The bose in my Mercedes and Porsche were much better. I guess this one can be upgraded but at what cost?

01-03-2014, 03:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference. axmea? likes this.

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