the paddle shifter mod would be kinda cool, of course no gains in anything but pretty balling. a vendor on here sells it somewhere

 

WHO SAID YOU CAN'T MOD AND AUTO. THEIR ARE SOME REALLY FAST AUTO'S ON THE SIGHT.

 

nothing wrong with modding a AT-Z.

 

You're not the only ICE around here hahahaha, dont worry I have an 06 silverstone ZR and its auto. My younger brother has an 04 coupe and its manual. I've driven both and I can honestly say there's really not much of a difference when it comes to driving it, except for the fact that you have an extra pedal when it comes to manual and its a hassle to drive when you are stuck in traffic. I live in NJ and traffic here is a ***** early in the morning and late in the afternoon after 4PM. I can honestly say I prefer the roadster over the coupe, because when my brother and i go out together, my roadster gets more attention than his coupe. I dunno why, maybe because of the automated drop top =D. As for modding your car, choose what you want to do first, Performance or Body modifications. It's not cheap to modify a Z, parts are expensive and labor for professional installation are also expensive. If you want to go performance wise go with the basic bolt ons like intakes, exhaust, headers, and spacers. If you go with all those basic bolt ons you're looking at spending around $3000 not including labor for install. Here is a good website to get some performance upgrades http://www.mynismo.com

Now if you want to go for body modifications and looks wise it gets a little more expensive. Theres a lot of things you can do when it comes to body modifications. You can either go for a full body kit or a lip kit. The full body kits are a bit more expensive than lip kits because they replace your stock front bumper, rear bumper, and side skirts. Where as the lip kits are only added on to your stock front bumpers, rear bumpers, and side skirts. Everyone has different opinions and preferences when it comes to body kits. Some like the crazy all out FAST AND FURIOUS body kit look and some just like the clean Nismo lip kit look. It all depends on the owner and driver. Don't let anyone change your mind on what you want your car to look like, just remember ITS YOUR RIDE. If you do decide on getting a body kit I highly advice you DO NOT GO WIDEBODY the Z already has a fat *** as it is and on top of that install for a widebody kit is not cheap (plus you are going to need really really wide wheels and tires 19x10 or 19x11 <<< not cheap). Body kits arent the only exterior mods you can do. Maybe replacing those stock wheels, get some 19x10 rear and 19x9.5 front (you can go 18s or 20s its your choice), the wider wheels look better on a Z compared to the stock wheels. After you purchase some new wheels and tires, its time to buy some lowering springs or adjustable coilovers to get rid of the wheel gap between the fenders and tires. Bodykit or Lip Kit + New wheels + Adjustable coilovers or Lowering Springs = Sick looking 350z. After those mods maybe tints and headlight eyelids will finish off the look. Just remember its your car and your choices. Here are some websites for body kits:
www.bodykits.com
www.body-kitz.com
www.aitracing.com

By the way sorry for the long reply, and if you are wondering NO i am not a girl also hahahaha. I'm a 25 yrs old guy, I'm in the ARMY and I am currently stuck in this ******** called Iraq. I'm new to the 350z community also, just joined a few months ago and I'm still doing my research on the Z. As of right now my Z roadster is under heavy construction and is in the shop. I have decided to go for the EXTERIOR LOOK, I really didnt feel like going the performance route on this car. If I wanted to go fast, ill just burrow my brothers Z or drive my 98 3000GT VR-4. My street racing days are over, it gets you nowhere but county jail and some outstanding speeding tickets and records. Have fun modding your Z, it's a sweet *** ride isnt it?!?!?

 

WHAT????
Depending on what type of mods you want to do in 08 you can pretty much do w/e you like with your Z if you've got the $ to spend. We can only show you the door on what is available and what is tasteful as far as modding. Ultimately you have to open the door and get things going. I only ask one favor from you....whatever you do to your Z...do it with style or we'll fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind you!!

 

Is this not a fail thread becuase OP is a girl?


OP, auto does not matter on the performance(just hard to launch) and dont worry about what other people are telling. AT LEAST YOU OWN A Z. If you want a exterior and interior mods then I think I would look around nismo v1 or v2 body kit. they are subtle and it changes the Z's look.

and how the the thread title has to do with this topic

 

Wow, if every noob were treated this way when they made a retarded thread...

 

^^ im talking about the all out crazy drag cars all have some sort of THxxx auto tranny in them. everything that has dipped below 10's are running some sort of auto from what i remember. i dont think a stick has done that yet. i may be wrong... its been awhile since ive kept up with it. (has nothing to do with the stock auto but it makes us feel better =P)

 

That's because once you start getting into really high HP, an AT becomes more efficient than a MT. An AT will always rob more power out of the drivetrain than a MT will, but a AT will always shift faster. That shifting delay has more of an impact on the time a car will run as the car gets faster. In a "stock" Z, a MT is faster with a decent driver. As it gets faster eventually the driver will lose to the machine, no matter how good he/she is.

 

Yeah, and we still dont have any pics of the OP

 

I read that!!!

 

I'm just gonna act like a female whenever I get a new car and need help
If it works in Wow, then it should work on the forums!

 

^^n' people dont even know if shes hot yet...

 

so you were that sexy nightelf i spent 5 hrs questing with? what a waste of time.

 

pics of car and u or BAN

 

I was couple times until I learned not to b a noob.

 

Did i mention? I'm Asian and 19 yrs. old.
* By the way I'm not hot *

 

I like what I see.

 

first mod should be 5% limo tints all around those windows.

Then post some more pics of you and the car and we will advice on the next mod.

 

first mod should be 5% limo tints all around those windows.

Then post some more pics of you and the car and we will advice on the next mod.