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Old 04-23-2008, 08:49 PM
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Default Saved up $1700, Need advice on 1st mod to my car.

Hey everyone, ive been saving up money for a couple months now and i am ready to finally get my 1st major mod done to my 06 mb touring z. Here is a list of what i have done to the car since i bought it brand new in 06/06.

-Acura RDX antenna
-OEM Spoiler
-15% window tint
-And some brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position just installed on all 4 wheels.

I like the way the car looks stock body wise, and i don't want to waste any money on engine mods cause i will be going F/I in a year or so, so basically what im leaning towards is suspension/wheels/drivetrain mods. If you guys could please give me some advice on a really good mod thats worth the money and will give me better performance out of my car. Im definently considering ordering some Coilovers as my first mod, and ive seen some good deals. Any advice appreciated.
Old 04-23-2008, 09:00 PM
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1. Hotchkis Stage 1 TVS Kit
2. GReddy EVO 2 Stainless Steel Dual Exhaust
Just an idea for ya.
Old 04-23-2008, 09:01 PM
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wheels??
buy mine!!
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=354395
Old 04-23-2008, 09:04 PM
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cold air intake and exhaust.
Old 04-23-2008, 09:15 PM
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plenum spacer and exhaust and exhaust
Old 04-23-2008, 09:17 PM
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why would he buy a intake if he's planning on going FI a waste of money?

YOU CAN BUY SUPPORTING MODS FOR YOUR ENGINE EVEN IF YOUR GOING FI. SUCH AS PLENUM SPACER, EXHAUST, GEARS, DONT FORGET BRAKES YOU NEED TO STOP.
Old 04-23-2008, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by marques1
why would he buy a intake if he's planning on going FI a waste of money?

YOU CAN BUY SUPPORTING MODS FOR YOUR ENGINE EVEN IF YOUR GOING FI. SUCH AS PLENUM SPACER, EXHAUST, GEARS, DONT FORGET BRAKES YOU NEED TO STOP.
A $100 popcharger is well worth the money for the time being, especially because I don't see him going FI anytime soon. On the other hand, I would build up for the FI like you said. In addition to what you recommended, wider wheels (you'll need them) and coilovers is a good direction to go. However that'll be another 3-6K, depending on what brands you want. EX: Rota or Volks, but we don't want to go into that now do we? lol
Old 04-23-2008, 09:35 PM
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clutch, flywheel and fat wheels since youre going FI.
Old 04-23-2008, 09:58 PM
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A jwt popcharger doesn't do **** but make noise and maybe gain a consistent 1 hp gain worth the money i don't know about that. he can get gears and that would do so much more for him than a pop charger.
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gears would be good for n/a.. but hes planning on going f/i. so id say keep on saving and find yourself a turbo kit ya like.
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Thanks for all the replies guys, im in the process of getting rid of my s14 240sx project i got going on since i decided that i would rather drive my z than my 240. I don't plan on tracking the car, and i am really just looking to keep this 350z as a street car since it will be my daily driver. I don't think i have enough right now to spend on a really good bbk, and since i just got new tires on my stock rims i don't want to get any wheels, but i know that i will need them down the road. I love the handling of the z stock, and can't imagine how much better it could get with some suspension mods. Kinda stuck on what to get, but thanks for all the idea's so far! plz keep em comin...
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my girl is persian sorry that was kind of random, lol.
Old 04-23-2008, 10:23 PM
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Its all good man, persian girls are hot as hell, that is if you find the right one lol, cause there are some busted a** persians lol
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my girlfriend is hot i have her on the my350z hot persian girl thread.
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could go with hotchkis springs and either ruff or rota rims
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for 1705 im ordering Rota Torque in Hyper Black with tires and a set of locking lugs.
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An EMS to start. Will be my first mod., though the car I purchased already came with an Invidia G200 True Dual Exhaust System and an intake, Coilovers and wheels, so I was set in that aspect at least. But, I learned in my MR2 that nothing beats having an EMS ALREADY as you get pick up future mods for your car. Just my .02 cents. Good luck.
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whatever you decide to do, shop around in this site's marketplace first, pretty good deals here and trustworthy people for the most part.
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Im planning on getting coilovers and camber arms as my first mod. Then a plenum spacer and wheels soon too. Im a former 240 owner too. Mine was hit and I gotta part it out =(
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The way things are going..... 1) gas


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