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

[LunaZ]

Originally Posted by Samjam1

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.

That's a pretty generous mod budget!
Month 1: Intake
Month 2: Springs/Spacers
Month 3: GT-R Button and Swaybars
Month 4-6: CBE
Month 6-9: LTH and or HFC
Month 10: Uprev
Month 11: Rotors
Month 12: Lip

[scope22]

Originally Posted by OldGuy

ClearBra on the hood, bumper and mirrors. Do it before before the chips hit. Don't put it off, it will only cost you more for chip removal as the prep to the ClearBra.

if you know whats good for you, you'll listen to this guy

[amoma]

Picking up our 370 towards the end of this week, the bf doesn't want to make any changes for at least 2 months..

That said, what would be the first minor changes that you'd make to it?

I really want to change the badge to the FairLady Z badge, and have seen some really cool DIY's on that here.

And he wont tint it for a while either.. but 70% is pretty standard here,although i'm thinking to take permission for a blue / silver mirrored tint. - do you think it would be too much?

Emma

[MX52Z]

Change boyfriend.

[Vichtz]

Originally Posted by steven88

I'm interested in picking up a new 370z pretty soon...

How the hell are you going to pick one up? Thats pretty impressive, these cars are pretty heavy...

[docaam]

Originally Posted by amoma

Picking up our 370 towards the end of this week, the bf doesn't want to make any changes for at least 2 months..

That said, what would be the first minor changes that you'd make to it?

I really want to change the badge to the FairLady Z badge, and have seen some really cool DIY's on that here.

And he wont tint it for a while either.. but 70% is pretty standard here,although i'm thinking to take permission for a blue / silver mirrored tint. - do you think it would be too much?

Emma

Blue silver tint allowed to UAE locals only or for people who know some people

[amoma]

I know some people

[224NismoZ34]

Tint
Clutch helper spring
Shift knob

[markthomas69]

Sport Brake upgrade.
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
Fumoto oil drain valve.

[Zythaxus]

1. Oil cooler! Overheating problems are the #1 fun drainer, change oil to Redline or whatever good synthetic you want

2. Decide if you will stay N/A OR eventually boost

2a. N/A get an intake g3 are arguably best, or get what you want.

2b. Boost later, just get drop ins for now.

3. Decide on how you want to ride, low for looks or just improve handling.

3a. Low for looks ,get some good coilovers drop it how you want, recommend getting some camber arms too with this choice or you will have bald tires faster.

3b. Even better handling , swift springs - small drop better springrate and better than stock. And or swaybars - hotchkis are good.

4. How loud do you want your car to be and how much more power you want to squeeze out . AKA. Exausts, too many variables to list ,check out the tech area with exaust clips to see where you want to be and what you want to gain.

5. Rest of small mods, pullys , cams, etc for the last little bit of power.

[Zythaxus]

Or you can go for all exterior looks, for a more unique look. But much more expensive per change

[Riptide67]

Mine had a nice dark tint when I bought it.

My mods so far are:

1. Smoked tail lights (left reverse clear)
2. Fast Intentions TDX CBE w/12 inch resonators
3. K&N Drop ins

Not sure what I want to do next, but I have a new set of tail lights coming on the 26th for a project.

[mag_black]

1. Post MAF tubes and drop-ins
2. Swifts
3. Exhaust
4. Camber arms
5. Stillen G3's, Test pipes, UpRev

That's it for this year -- maybe intake manifold and hold off until next year for looks. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and boost. I can only imagine how fun this car will be w/ 450-500 whp under the hood.

[/Angelo350Z/]

1. 20/25 wheel spacers
2. Swift springs
3. FI CBE

In that order, or at the same time.

[forza370z]

Originally Posted by mag_black

1. Post MAF tubes and drop-ins
2. Swifts
3. Exhaust
4. Camber arms
5. Stillen G3's, Test pipes, UpRev

That's it for this year -- maybe intake manifold and hold off until next year for looks. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and boost. I can only imagine how fun this car will be w/ 450-500 whp under the hood.