How many of you enjoy your car just STOCK???
Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
I know most of the talks on this website is about modifications. How many of ya just have your car stock? I haven't done any mods to my car and I don't intend on doing it? I'm not cheap, I just don't see the point of it. Maybe cuz I'm old, I'm 28, I went thru my rice-racer stage back in my teens and ended around the age of 20.
The car is powerful enuf. When I see talk on here about not enuf power on a ZR vs Z or "how fast does your car go?", I'm wondering how much power is really enuf? I guess if you track your car then that's different, but on regular road and spirited driving even, I think the stock car has enuf power Wow, what difference is a second gonna make?
Again, I guess I'm just old, I'm not complaining, just an observation.
The car is powerful enuf. When I see talk on here about not enuf power on a ZR vs Z or "how fast does your car go?", I'm wondering how much power is really enuf? I guess if you track your car then that's different, but on regular road and spirited driving even, I think the stock car has enuf power Wow, what difference is a second gonna make?
Again, I guess I'm just old, I'm not complaining, just an observation.
Thank you +1000
Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
Yeah, that deffinitely is a factor; only keeping the car that long, modding doesn't make sense. I plan on keeping my Z a LONG time. I ask myself regularly: what would I trade my Z for (that I could actually afford)? And I keep coming up blank, so I'm happy keeping her.
I went through that experience last summer. I was offered a good amount for my car, and the only other car I would want was the Lotus which was twice the money. So I'm keepin her.
I guess I should join the Senior Citizen Z forum (i'm 43 also) with some of you other guys.
I've always modded my cars (typically for speed not looks... I like to be the sleeper in a race), but I've also broken all of my transmissions. Just before the Z, I had a 2002 Maxima SE 6M. I kept that stock except for tinted glass. Tranny worked like a champ for the entire 5 years I owned it. There is enough drama in life without having to worry about who you have to call to tow your car home some rainy night.
BTW... I was still modding past 28 y/o, so it's got nothing to do with age!!!
I've always modded my cars (typically for speed not looks... I like to be the sleeper in a race), but I've also broken all of my transmissions. Just before the Z, I had a 2002 Maxima SE 6M. I kept that stock except for tinted glass. Tranny worked like a champ for the entire 5 years I owned it. There is enough drama in life without having to worry about who you have to call to tow your car home some rainy night.
BTW... I was still modding past 28 y/o, so it's got nothing to do with age!!!
My car is pretty much stock, only thing I have installed is a Weapon-R ETD. I like the car how it is. Maybe later on, I'll consider modding it, but right now, I don't have the time, or money to do it.
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I go back and forth on this issue. Part of me thinks the Z is just fine as it is. I dont want to deal with any added hassles over reliability and in all honesty the biggest thing keeping it from going any faster is me. 300 hp and RWD. That's quite a bit and the fact that its becoming more and more normal for cars to put out numbers like this, doesn't make anyone a better driver.
But then I think about how nice it would be to have 400WHP.
And...well mods would be nice. But i'm cheap.
But then I think about how nice it would be to have 400WHP.
And...well mods would be nice. But i'm cheap.
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I definitely improved the looks by adding 19" rims and wider tires. The pop-charger added a little HP, but made the engine sound damn good. So next is going to be the mrev and spacer. Why? A good mod for little $$ and adds a little more HP and a more deeper engine sound. Just a personal thing I guess to improve looks and HP for my own satisfaction. And yes, this forum gave me all the ideas. Without it I would still be thinking Nissan chromes were the way to go. Thanks for setting me straight. I also agree, there is never enough HP, and at 56, I enjoy the hell out of my Z.
Another (mostly) stock Z owner here! 
Only changes to the car have been a K&N drop in filter and BFG KDW2 tires.
I got burnt out on modifying with my last car (now DD) and bought the 350Z with the intention of keeping it stock for long while. Perhaps after the warranty expires I'll put on an SC kit or something.
Otherwise, over the next year I plan on adding the Veilside V1 lip and some fresh paint for my currently rock-chipped front bumper.
Only changes to the car have been a K&N drop in filter and BFG KDW2 tires.
I got burnt out on modifying with my last car (now DD) and bought the 350Z with the intention of keeping it stock for long while. Perhaps after the warranty expires I'll put on an SC kit or something.
Otherwise, over the next year I plan on adding the Veilside V1 lip and some fresh paint for my currently rock-chipped front bumper.
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Right here, man. I agree with almost everything you said. This is also the fastest car I've ever owned, so I'm sure that plays into it.
I'll probably replace the stock rims eventually just to give it some more personality, but that's it.
I'll probably replace the stock rims eventually just to give it some more personality, but that's it.
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yah stock is way chill, you don't get pulled over as much, stock cars are generally easier to sell back because they havn't been tampered with, and stock cars tend to be a little less childish, and i'm 20. By the way i'm trying to sell some 19' bronze volk TE37's 9.5 front and 10.5 rear. rims and tires 2 weeks old. PM me for more info.
I had a boosted 04 Z and now I have a stock 06 one. Honestly I have just as much fun with the stock one. I would welcome a mild hp increase, but I also feel like I've kinda grown out of that whole phase.
The more I think about it I find myself wanting a fast stock sedan now...M5 perhaps? I was actually thinking of getting a TL-S 6 speed....now that torque steer is pretty much nonexistant. I loved my TSX so I'm sure I would love the TL
The more I think about it I find myself wanting a fast stock sedan now...M5 perhaps? I was actually thinking of getting a TL-S 6 speed....now that torque steer is pretty much nonexistant. I loved my TSX so I'm sure I would love the TL
Last edited by zman1910; Apr 2, 2007 at 12:13 PM.
I enjoyed my Z in stock form, but they're even more fun after modding. 
I luv to tinker & pritty much mod everything though.
My home pc is even overclocked, overvolted, & water-cooled... Hehehee!
I luv to tinker & pritty much mod everything though.
My home pc is even overclocked, overvolted, & water-cooled... Hehehee!
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