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Roddy1 03-21-2014 09:37 AM
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..... :tiphat:

Grindkiezer 03-21-2014 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Roddy1 (Post 2746751)
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..... :tiphat:

Anyone else in this club?
You've already began, no turning back now. Mod it like you mean it! :driving:

critical 03-21-2014 09:42 AM
Founds can't modify club. Has aam short tails and spacers on order.

marty31 03-21-2014 09:44 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 09:47 AM
:facepalm:

mab864 03-21-2014 09:51 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 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by critical (Post 2746765)
Founds can't modify club. Has aam short tails and spacers on order.
:icon18: :icon18: :icon18:

Mt Tam I am 03-21-2014 09:55 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 09:59 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 :icon17: I currently have the RJM clutch pedal assembly sitting in my garage awaiting install :tup:

Good luck not modifying your Z :tiphat:

IDZRVIT 03-21-2014 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 2746777)
:facepalm:
:iagree: Here's some advice. Buy a Beetle and you won't have any stress about modding.

Chuck33079 03-21-2014 10:16 AM
My garage was filled with parts before I had signed the papers on the car. :rofl2:

coffeebob 03-21-2014 10:19 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 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by coffeebob (Post 2746881)
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 10:25 AM
wasn't going to mod anything mechanical until i heard the FI exhaust :tup:

coffeebob 03-21-2014 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2746898)
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.


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