I think thats cheating

 

I think silver is probably the best color to have if your going to stay stock.... To me black just didn't look right stock, I had to make some tweaks....

My Silver FX35 is completely stock....

 

Love the shape and style of the Z already. I just plan on some small upgrades that don't really change the look of the car. Not into the ricer body kits or high riser wings. Just a nice stiff lower suspension and an aftermarket intake/exhaust for premium sound quality. Why tear down such a beautiful car and make it look like rice

JMO

 

For the most part the z is a very nice performer stock. I've only done i/e because I just don't want to deal with dealerships about mods. Even then I waited almost a year to do them.

 

im keeping mine stock until my warranty is up. so far ive had to get both window motors replaced. my cup holder replaced. and soon to be my 5th gear going out. i love my warranty.

 

A few modding myths

1) People either mod or they don't.

I am not sure it is as black and white as you portray here. There are people here who are totally stock (even the radio) and people totally modded (is that still a Z) and everything in between.

Everybody has their own goals, there are some who:
want to mod for the hobby of modding.
want to build cars to show off.
want the most extreme 350Z they can build.
want to make the car work better for their particular use.
want to do a few things to stand out.
want to drive it and are perfectly happy with it the way it is.
want to stare at it in the garage.
.... the list goes on.

It's your car, do what you want

2) Its a waste of money

Cars are a horrible wast of money from the get go with initial cost, maintenance, insurance and fuel. Invest in investments and enjoy your car.

Some would say spending money on a vacation is a waste, you spend all kinds of money and when you are done, all you have is memories and pictures.

For example, you and a partner could spend $4k on a cruse to Alaska, + another $2k on activities and it will all be over in 10 days.

Or you could buy a set of $2400 wheels $1200 tires, $1000 exhaust, and $1400 audio and be able to enjoy that stuff for years and you are still out the same amount.

It all depends on what is important to you.

3) Modding makes the car unreliable

Modding can make the car unreliable but this is normally caused by:
inexperience of the owner and/or the installer
incorrect installs
poorly chosen parts
improper maintenance
over stressing related parts (pushing the limits)
lack of proper investment

There are quite a few quality parts on the market and if you do the research and choose wisely and install them properly, those parts can last as long or longer than the original parts.

Chris

 

my car looks STOCK

 

I plan on keeping it pretty stock. Nismo exhaust soon, a set of G coupe 19's for next summer, and s-tune springs/struts further down the road.

 

imho, the 350z is good either completely bone stock or fully modded... no half-*** or work-in-progress jobs...

if I had $12k, i'd do mine up in a heartbeat.

 

To some people, thier car is a canvas, and they are the artist. Some people aren't satisfied with the Factory compromises, and want more. There is nothing wrong with that.

However, there is something wrong with pompous *******s like you looking down on them, as if keeping your car stock some how shows you are more secure. I think you are not secure because you seem to think about how others will percive you if you were to modify your car in some way.

 

Only mod I've done is a 2" rash on one of the front wheels.

28,500 miles and nothing changed except oil and filters.
-First tire change next week, probably go to KDWs.
-I'll probably try different brake pads, but not unhappy with stock.
The '06 brakes are pretty good.

 

I thought I would leave mine stock but now I had a nismo LSD and a 3.9fd and I am looking for more.

 

mine was stock for 32 miles

 

i have a 03z that was modified (wheels, system, exhaust, bumper..etc) in my Z but recently put my car back to stock. Why? I just got sick it. Dont get me wrong, I still admire well modified Zs. But just wasnt for me anymore.

On the downside, its not as fun to drive.

Thinking about selling my car and buying a nice "auto" car that I wont Mod.

 

There is nothing like OEM. take A Arms for example. Most after market a arms, except the the insanely expensive EVO's, are welded and made of steel. OEM"s are solid aluminum. Most underestimate OEM. I mean its Nissan. there research budget is much higher then after market companies and there interests are more for reliability then just more power. modding is risky.

 

Risky? Depends on the part.

 

i have all of those mods...i also have test pipes, springs, wheels, and a killer sound system...next on the list...Force Induction!!!!!

 

like jeremy said about the Porsche Cayman, It wasnt designed to it's full potential, it was designed to fit in the market between the boxter and 911. On the other hand, I think the Z was designed to its full potential and that is probably why almost all mods make such little difference. I do think twin turbo is a different story! lol
*** my point, I think the Z is good the way it is, its perfect!

 

So what does a blank canvas have to do with trying to make your car faster. I dont see anything wrong with modifying your cars looks by changing some colors, wheels, ect... So your premise that the car is a blank canvas doesnt hold water to people that try and get more HP, but it was a good try. Better lusk next time. LMAO

 

People who leave their cars stock are among the most boring people on earth.