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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Hi, i know i've seen these on the forum before but i thought i'd ask a for some opinions / advice

i got a 2007 base z its completely bone stock and was thinking of getting a lsd like a cusco 1.5 but any other advice would be nice
I want something that will make my 350 more fun.
cash limit is $1,500 not into the aero parts or the audio/video, would like to improve the driving experience of my car
so help a fellow z driver out !!
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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My thought personally would be suspension. :-D
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tsabrale
My thought personally would be suspension. :-D
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most significant engine mods will cost more than your budget
if not suspension I know for a fact you can find very good exhausts to fit your budget as well
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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indeed i would go intake and exhaust myself
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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i was thinking something similar but i've just read a few people say that the "funnest mod" they've done was lsd with 4.10's i think.

like the title says im new to the z's and was just wondering what mods really make the z more fun to drive without spending tons of money
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Autocross: $30.


Drag racing: $30.


HPDE: $250.

Fix the driver first then the car.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/197329-the-top-100-common-questions.html
read this.. it will help.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv

Autocross: $30.


Drag racing: $30.


HPDE: $250.

Fix the driver first then the car.
while i thank you for your reply i didnt not once say i wanted to race my car i dont want to make a horse power queen i just simply would like to enhance my cars driving potential and "fun" factor.


i have searched and im ready to be flamed but please dont tell me to get track time when i dont want to race my car

and also the 100 common questions do not give peoples opinions on what mods they most enjoy for 1500 or under

I'd like to thank eveyone for the replys but im new to the z not to forums so i do search first i promise!!
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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ok.. what i enjoyed?
first mod was the intake/popcharger. i liked it because it gave a little roar from the front of the car... kind of a mini-exhaust sound, almost.
second, i LOVE my sways, as they helped with handling SO much. there were always a few turns up on this one route that i'd hit too hard and my *** would kick out. didn't happen after the sways
the nismo exhaust is quieter than most aftermarket exhaust but i like the low growl of it, and i don't need to attract any more attention to the car from cops. when i want it to be heard, it's heard.

for $500, you can get the valentine1 + invisicord to hard wire it + the custom mount. best mod ever. has saved my *** countless times.

springs are nice to give the car a more aggressive look and to add to the stability/stiffness of the car, but be aware that aftermarket springs will eventually wreak havoc on stock shocks.

there. each of those mods are under $1500.
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