PintofBrew

Hi all first time poster here (and won't be my last!)

I have recently thrown on a JWT Popcharger and MD 5/16 plenum spacer for a 2003 350Z Track which is working great for me (sounds much more aggressive).

With X-mas coming up I'm splurging more money onto her and cannot decide what to do next, although I will be staying NA for sometime yet.

I want to spend about 2K here (In Australia) which gives me a few options.

1. Exedy S1 clutch and ACT Flywheel. Clutch seems fine at the moment although I hear that you get a new experience changing the crap flywheel and clutch they originally come with? (I'm new to Manual driving as well)

2. Changing my tyres (which I got from previous owner) back from 20" to 18" Enkei T6S . The ride is poor in 20's and it's a track model to top it off. Also roads are average out where I am in Australia.

3. Invidia CBE with Berks HFC. This will give me the sound I have wanted in a car for a loooong time. Also will there be any issue from the O2 sensor?

These are three different mods that obviously serve different purposes but I was wondering what peoples opinions were and what 'YOU' would do as a 350Z owner.

I have owned her now for 2.5 months and drive 'almost' everyday...

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

Well if your current exhaust is in ragged shape then I would get that, if not I would lose the 20s and try to find something lighter weight.

VenomGT9

iTrader: (1)

Lightweight wheels/tires and then upgraded sway bars

RWDBajan

From a guy who also has to deal with crap roads, go with wheels and tires.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Wheels, there is never a better time to get rid of homie sized bling blings

MicVelo

^^^^ All of the above.

Nothing changes a car more than a good set of tires (and lightweight wheels if you can do it at one time.) Nothing.

Bars.

And all put together with the most important "add on".... PROPER ALIGNMENT.

35th4me

Post some pictures

jhc

Option 2 no doubt.

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

And driving school.

AffyliatedZ

Wheels and tires for sure.

Aside from performance mods... since this is your daily driver, what about replacing the factory sound system/head unit?

MicVelo

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OP, I laugh but he isn't kidding. I only laugh cuz he just stole *MY* line.

cincysilvias14

why? the oem is good enough

AffyliatedZ

I think it sounds terrible!

35th4me

The stereo does sound good, but no Bluetooth or Pandora. A couple modern day comforts could be cool.

AffyliatedZ

I guess it doesn't sound THAT bad but for someone who likes to bump their music without distortion then the bose system is crap. But I agree, it's very dated.

35th4me

I've been browsing new stereos for a couple weeks now. Must admit I'm really enjoying the search.

PintofBrew

I think I will thanks to the bad roads here. About the sway bars though, will I feel a significant difference in handling? Will it affect my ride (I'm assuming not).

Haha yeah don't worry I have seriously thought about this too I've spent a good 4000K's already on the road so the basics I have down pat, but heel and toe is another matter

I have actually replaced the head unit already but yes the sound system I will be changing out. I love my window down at high speeds and my music gets drowned out with stock unit as you can imagine. Its bearable for the moment though

I'll post some pics shortly but my Z's hell dirty at the moment and clean is in order this weekend stay tuned

turboed350z

wheels and tires. light weight wheels with a good set of tires and thats an easy 15whp gained.

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

I agree the stock bose sucked ***, mine didnt last the first month of ownership.

PintofBrew

Haha 15whp that'd be amazing. What I'm mostly hoping for is maybe a bit of reduction in understeer. Also the steering wheel feels heavy AF hopefully this will be of some assistance with lighter wheels as well.

A lot of people change out the Bose sub but how about them tweeters and 6.5's. Do people feel they are good enough or after installing a sub will you notice the sub drowning out the other speakers?