The I can't modify it 370Z preservation club!

Roddy1 · 03-21-2014, 10:37 AM

The more I look at my new (to me) 370Z the more I cant bare to modify it. I mean each to their own. I've modifed cars in the past, and maybe I'm getting older but the more quality time I have with my car the less I want to modify it. I was able to pick a babied 2011 Z with about 12,000 miles (~20,000kms) on it. It still smells like a new car inside.

I've added K&N drop ins... But I am on the fence to go further. I am tracking two packages for delivery with my H&R 15MM wheels spacers for the rear, and a set of AAM short tails. (Easily removeable bolt ons I figure).

The spacers I will do for sure, but the AAM's might sit in the box for a while. I can't even bring myself to tint the windows.

Anyone else in this club where they just want to preserve it the way it is?

BTW I have washed my car twice since picking it up on Tuesday and I have also waxed and detailed it.....

Grindkiezer · 03-21-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

The more I look at my new (to me) 370Z the more I cant bare to modify it. I mean each to their own. I've modifed cars in the past, and maybe I'm getting older but the more quality time I have with my car the less I want to modify it. I was able to pick a babied 2011 Z with about 12,000 miles (~20,000kms) on it. It still smells like a new car inside.

I've added K&N drop ins... But I am on the fence to go further. I am tracking two packages for delivery with my H&R 15MM wheels spacers for the rear, and a set of AAM short tails. (Easily removeable bolt ons I figure).

The spacers I will do for sure, but the AAM's might sit in the box for a while. I can't even bring myself to tint the windows.

Anyone else in this club where they just want to preserve it the way it is?
BTW I have washed my car twice since picking it up on Tuesday and I have also waxed and detailed it.....

Anyone else in this club?

You've already began, no turning back now. Mod it like you mean it!

critical · 03-21-2014, 10:42 AM

Founds can't modify club. Has aam short tails and spacers on order.

marty31 · 03-21-2014, 10:44 AM

'13 Touring Sport with zero mods. As stock as the day it rolled off the floor in Japan.

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6MT · 03-21-2014, 10:47 AM

mab864 · 03-21-2014, 10:51 AM

I'm not going crazy on mods. I'm just looking to optimize the potential already built into the Z. Each person's impression of optimize is different. I mostly wanted to free up the engine a little and improve the exhaust note. The next mods on my list are a light weight under pulley and an Uprev tune. I've really slowed down on the mods because I was pretty happy with the performance out the box and I want to keep the Z looking mostly stock.

JARblue · 03-21-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

Founds can't modify club. Has aam short tails and spacers on order.

Mt Tam I am · 03-21-2014, 10:55 AM

It is a beautiful car as is. I just could not get home without an oil cooler. Then the bug caught me. Added an exhaust as the note needed tweaking, then intakes.

I did get it (mod bug) under control but I am expecting a package as we speak.

JARblue · 03-21-2014, 10:59 AM

I purchased my first mod (the intakes) about a year after purchase. It's been downhill ever since. I'm slow and deliberate when it comes to researching and purchasing my mods, but that doesn't mean I can stop

I currently have the RJM clutch pedal assembly sitting in my garage awaiting install

Good luck not modifying your Z

IDZRVIT · 03-21-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Here's some advice. Buy a Beetle and you won't have any stress about modding.

Chuck33079 · 03-21-2014, 11:16 AM

My garage was filled with parts before I had signed the papers on the car.

coffeebob · 03-21-2014, 11:19 AM

Would the car turn become too responsive with wider track width from the spacers?

When my stock shocks wear out, I will get firmer shocks and stiffer lowering springs (moderate), just for handling. That's the only mod I would do.

Chuck33079 · 03-21-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebob

Would the car turn become too responsive with wider track width from the spacers?

If you notice one iota of handling difference from reasonably sized spacers, it's the placebo effect.

Zteve · 03-21-2014, 11:25 AM

wasn't going to mod anything mechanical until i heard the FI exhaust

coffeebob · 03-21-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you notice one iota of handling difference from reasonably sized spacers, it's the placebo effect.

I used to race RC cars where we would tune the cars extensively before every race to suit the tracks. Wider track width did make the car twitchy, and in some cases ended up in over steering. But of course if the car wasn't responsive enough during turns, that's one way to do it.

03-21-2014, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 11	The I can't modify it 370Z preservation club! The more I look at my new (to me) 370Z the more I cant bare to modify it. I mean each to their own. I've modifed cars in the past, and maybe I'm getting older but the more quality time I have with my car the less I want to modify it. I was able to pick a babied 2011 Z with about 12,000 miles (~20,000kms) on it. It still smells like a new car inside. I've added K&N drop ins... But I am on the fence to go further. I am tracking two packages for delivery with my H&R 15MM wheels spacers for the rear, and a set of AAM short tails. (Easily removeable bolt ons I figure). The spacers I will do for sure, but the AAM's might sit in the box for a while. I can't even bring myself to tint the windows. Anyone else in this club where they just want to preserve it the way it is? BTW I have washed my car twice since picking it up on Tuesday and I have also waxed and detailed it..... lt_370z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD Last edited by Roddy1; 03-24-2014 at 10:26 AM.

03-21-2014, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Founds can't modify club. Has aam short tails and spacers on order. TerribleONE, JARblue, dichoi and 9 others like this. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

03-21-2014, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
marty31 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 75 Drives: 19 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rep Power: 23	'13 Touring Sport with zero mods. As stock as the day it rolled off the floor in Japan. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 370Z Touring Sport M6

03-21-2014, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-21-2014, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	I'm not going crazy on mods. I'm just looking to optimize the potential already built into the Z. Each person's impression of optimize is different. I mostly wanted to free up the engine a little and improve the exhaust note. The next mods on my list are a light weight under pulley and an Uprev tune. I've really slowed down on the mods because I was pretty happy with the performance out the box and I want to keep the Z looking mostly stock. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

03-21-2014, 10:55 AM	#8 (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	It is a beautiful car as is. I just could not get home without an oil cooler. Then the bug caught me. Added an exhaust as the note needed tweaking, then intakes. I did get it (mod bug) under control but I am expecting a package as we speak. onzedge and DEpointfive0 like 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

03-21-2014, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I purchased my first mod (the intakes) about a year after purchase. It's been downhill ever since. I'm slow and deliberate when it comes to researching and purchasing my mods, but that doesn't mean I can stop I currently have the RJM clutch pedal assembly sitting in my garage awaiting install Good luck not modifying your Z Mt Tam I am, muzik212 and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-21-2014, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	My garage was filled with parts before I had signed the papers on the car. TheGreatOne, jlo370z and damian_mb like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-21-2014, 11:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
coffeebob Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: coffeeland Posts: 42 Drives: coffee grinder Rep Power: 11	Would the car turn become too responsive with wider track width from the spacers? When my stock shocks wear out, I will get firmer shocks and stiffer lowering springs (moderate), just for handling. That's the only mod I would do.

03-21-2014, 11:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	wasn't going to mod anything mechanical until i heard the FI exhaust vh1 likes this. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

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