[Official] Which 1st mod(s) for my Z thread.

leeyeegue · 12-18-2012, 11:15 PM

Tints lol

SouthArk370Z · 12-18-2012, 11:55 PM

My mods are pretty weak compared to most.

First mod was a ScanGaugeII, then:
Passenger seat cover for my dogs
Sound damping from GTMat (free sample)
Pulled SLU fuse
The370Z.com decal

So far, that's it.

I plan on doing some experimenting with insulating the intake air in the next few weeks.

HArturo319 · 12-18-2012, 11:55 PM

CF NISMO shift knob. Would have done it at the dealership before I drove off but I wanted to drive it off first.

Samjam1 · 04-27-2013, 03:02 AM

Hey guys, my Z is pretty new and I was just wondering what some new beginner mods would be. Obviously not trying to replace the exhaust or anything SUPER to the engine just yet but what are some minor engine mods I can make to increase my performance, make the engine a bit louder and maybe even a bit more fuel efficient, if any of those are even possible. And then if I could get a few appearance mods that you guys have really like as well. Thanks a bunch! Trying to start off small and say maybe spend $300-$400 a month just to budget things out for now.

EndyKwon · 04-27-2013, 03:07 AM

I should be doing this too:

GT-R Push to Start Button. It's a 'Ohhh a shiny red button!' mod.
1) Get a flathead screw driver
2) Pry out the Push to Start button area with said screw driver, its the silver lining part, start from there.
3) .. God dammit wheres the link. BRB going to edit this post real quick.

GTR start button! another alternative..

and iirc, I'm pretty sure there's another thread floating around here talking about this same topic. But to be fair, the search function is harder to use in the forums, so you might want to Google it.

DarkJak · 04-27-2013, 03:37 AM

Z1 intake tubes+K&N filter or a cold air intake. This would be the cheapest nonexhaust power mod. I'd expect 10-15 hp out of that.

If you drive hard, I think DOT4 brake fluid is a good one. I used to always be scared my fluid would boil coming down from the dragon. Switched to ATE Super Blue, which is pretty cheap and much better than OEM fluid.

I also really liked putting in Swift springs. Reduced body roll quite a bit and lowered the car perfectly for me. Swaybars could be good too. Next to an exhaust, suspension changed the feel of my car the most.

Wonka2581 · 04-27-2013, 03:55 AM

For the budget I would go with Stillen Gen 3 intake, I picked mine up on the forum for $360 shipped, wait and check everyday one will come up around your budget,
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enkei2k · 04-27-2013, 04:34 AM

Search around, there's at least a billion threads about first mods

K&N drop ins, for performance
Tints, spacers, swifts, GTR stuff, for Appearance

JungleZ · 04-27-2013, 05:34 AM

Get a proper cat back exhaust system, stock is embarassing quiet for a 3.7

Chuck33079 · 04-27-2013, 06:27 AM

Sway bars would be the first thing I would start with. Then springs and a good alignment. A metal under tray to replace the stock one for peace of mind. Save up a couple of months for an oil cooler. Get a feel for the car before you start adding power. It's fast enough to get away from you bone stock.

forza370z · 04-27-2013, 11:01 AM

Since your on this great forum now, the first mod for you should be slapping some The370z.com decal on your car!

( Click to show/hide )

NickTurnon · 04-27-2013, 11:25 AM

K&N Drop Ins + z1 MAF Tubes= $150 Used or $200 New

Huck · 04-27-2013, 11:39 AM

another cheap and easy one is a set of NST pulleys. That with the new belt will run you ~$220 I think and get you around 10-12 horsepower, plus your motor revs smoother and faster. I would take care of handling first, Swifts can be had for $300 and greatly improve the feel of your car's handling, spacers for your wheels, front swaybar, etc.

Samjam1 · 04-27-2013, 12:11 PM

Wow, I looked into all of what you guys posted, and I love them all pretty much. I'm a noob to the car world since this is my first REAL sports car I'm gonna be modifying but I'm building my car IQ slowly. I really love that Stillen Gen 3 intake. I really liked that NST Pulley. I'm looking into the Fast Intentions Cat Back in a few months as well but I honestly really like the stock handling for the Z. The sporty feel, handling and springs on the stock seem close to perfect in what I enjoy. What interested you guys in changing the handling? annnd, the K&N Drop Ins + z1 MAF Tubes, those aren't intakes are they? I can have those in the car WITH a stillen gen 3 intake? or is that not possible.

AND LOL the decal for this forum is a MUST. You guys are all SOO helpful, I can't be more thankful.

Also, what exactly are sway bars good for? And how much does a decent one run? I don't want anythign cheap on my car so if I have to wait before making a purchase, I'll by all means do that. I'm in no rush.

forza370z · 04-27-2013, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samjam1

Wow, I looked into all of what you guys posted, and I love them all pretty much. I'm a noob to the car world since this is my first REAL sports car I'm gonna be modifying but I'm building my car IQ slowly. I really love that Stillen Gen 3 intake. I really liked that NST Pulley. I'm looking into the Fast Intentions Cat Back in a few months as well but I honestly really like the stock handling for the Z. The sporty feel, handling and springs on the stock seem close to perfect in what I enjoy. What interested you guys in changing the handling? annnd, the K&N Drop Ins + z1 MAF Tubes, those aren't intakes are they? I can have those in the car WITH a stillen gen 3 intake? or is that not possible.

AND LOL the decal for this forum is a MUST. You guys are all SOO helpful, I can't be more thankful.

Also, what exactly are sway bars good for? And how much does a decent one run? I don't want anythign cheap on my car so if I have to wait before making a purchase, I'll by all means do that. I'm in no rush.

No you can't have K&N + Z1 tubes and Stillen Gen3 at the same time. K&N + Z1 tubes will be around $180 new and give you 5 whp. Stillen G3 is about $500 new and give you about 10 whp. Stillen G3 is cold air intake replace the stock intakes. K&N and z1 tubes are some upgrade add ons to the stock intake.

As for the swaybar, it reduces the body roll thus increases the handling. It's a couple hundred dollors. Hotchkis is what I would recommend.

While you are very welcome to ask us questions, search is your best friend.

There are already tons of informations on the internet.

12-18-2012, 11:55 PM	#332 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	My mods are pretty weak compared to most. First mod was a ScanGaugeII, then: Passenger seat cover for my dogs Sound damping from GTMat (free sample) Pulled SLU fuse The370Z.com decal So far, that's it. I plan on doing some experimenting with insulating the intake air in the next few weeks. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-18-2012, 11:55 PM	#333 (permalink)
HArturo319 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 323 Drives: 2013 PW NISMO Rep Power: 13	CF NISMO shift knob. Would have done it at the dealership before I drove off but I wanted to drive it off first. __________________ Me And Zoloft Get Along Just Fine

04-27-2013, 03:02 AM	#334 (permalink)
Samjam1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 24 Drives: 2009-370Z-Black-Auto Rep Power: 12	Beginner Mods Hey guys, my Z is pretty new and I was just wondering what some new beginner mods would be. Obviously not trying to replace the exhaust or anything SUPER to the engine just yet but what are some minor engine mods I can make to increase my performance, make the engine a bit louder and maybe even a bit more fuel efficient, if any of those are even possible. And then if I could get a few appearance mods that you guys have really like as well. Thanks a bunch! Trying to start off small and say maybe spend $300-$400 a month just to budget things out for now.

04-27-2013, 03:07 AM	#335 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 428 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	I should be doing this too: GT-R Push to Start Button. It's a 'Ohhh a shiny red button!' mod. 1) Get a flathead screw driver 2) Pry out the Push to Start button area with said screw driver, its the silver lining part, start from there. 3) .. God dammit wheres the link. BRB going to edit this post real quick. GTR start button! another alternative.. and iirc, I'm pretty sure there's another thread floating around here talking about this same topic. But to be fair, the search function is harder to use in the forums, so you might want to Google it. Last edited by EndyKwon; 04-27-2013 at 03:10 AM.

04-27-2013, 03:37 AM	#336 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	Z1 intake tubes+K&N filter or a cold air intake. This would be the cheapest nonexhaust power mod. I'd expect 10-15 hp out of that. If you drive hard, I think DOT4 brake fluid is a good one. I used to always be scared my fluid would boil coming down from the dragon. Switched to ATE Super Blue, which is pretty cheap and much better than OEM fluid. I also really liked putting in Swift springs. Reduced body roll quite a bit and lowered the car perfectly for me. Swaybars could be good too. Next to an exhaust, suspension changed the feel of my car the most. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

12-18-2012, 11:15 PM	#331 (permalink)
leeyeegue Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 230 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Tints lol

04-27-2013, 03:55 AM	#337 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	For the budget I would go with Stillen Gen 3 intake, I picked mine up on the forum for $360 shipped, wait and check everyday one will come up around your budget, ImageUploadedByTapatalk1367049321.787555.jpg __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

04-27-2013, 04:34 AM	#338 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	Search around, there's at least a billion threads about first mods K&N drop ins, for performance Tints, spacers, swifts, GTR stuff, for Appearance DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ ...need boost...

04-27-2013, 05:34 AM	#339 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Get a proper cat back exhaust system, stock is embarassing quiet for a 3.7 Leuz and ped like this.

04-27-2013, 06:27 AM	#340 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Sway bars would be the first thing I would start with. Then springs and a good alignment. A metal under tray to replace the stock one for peace of mind. Save up a couple of months for an oil cooler. Get a feel for the car before you start adding power. It's fast enough to get away from you bone stock. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-27-2013, 11:01 AM	#341 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Since your on this great forum now, the first mod for you should be slapping some The370z.com decal on your car! ( Click to show/hide ) Show some support. frost, JARblue, DarkJak and 1 others like this.

04-27-2013, 11:25 AM	#342 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	K&N Drop Ins + z1 MAF Tubes= $150 Used or $200 New Felix 808 likes this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

04-27-2013, 11:39 AM	#343 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	another cheap and easy one is a set of NST pulleys. That with the new belt will run you ~$220 I think and get you around 10-12 horsepower, plus your motor revs smoother and faster. I would take care of handling first, Swifts can be had for $300 and greatly improve the feel of your car's handling, spacers for your wheels, front swaybar, etc. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

04-27-2013, 12:11 PM	#344 (permalink)
Samjam1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 24 Drives: 2009-370Z-Black-Auto Rep Power: 12	Wow, I looked into all of what you guys posted, and I love them all pretty much. I'm a noob to the car world since this is my first REAL sports car I'm gonna be modifying but I'm building my car IQ slowly. I really love that Stillen Gen 3 intake. I really liked that NST Pulley. I'm looking into the Fast Intentions Cat Back in a few months as well but I honestly really like the stock handling for the Z. The sporty feel, handling and springs on the stock seem close to perfect in what I enjoy. What interested you guys in changing the handling? annnd, the K&N Drop Ins + z1 MAF Tubes, those aren't intakes are they? I can have those in the car WITH a stillen gen 3 intake? or is that not possible. AND LOL the decal for this forum is a MUST. You guys are all SOO helpful, I can't be more thankful. Also, what exactly are sway bars good for? And how much does a decent one run? I don't want anythign cheap on my car so if I have to wait before making a purchase, I'll by all means do that. I'm in no rush. forza370z likes this.

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