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Its just I kinda expect to be able to beat a n/a 2.0 4 banger with 197hp with a 3.5 v6 with almost 300hp my pride is kinda hurt here. I expected more from this car honestly. I think my old VR6 jetta was as fast as the Z.
Sounds like you don't know how to drive.
Or there is a problem with your car and you're trying to make up for it with mods rather than fixing the actual problem.
How is it eating you alive? Wait until you can actually afford modding.
It runs fine stock.
Originally Posted by vo7848
What can I tell you? It may be a cheaply priced car nowadays used, but it's still expensive to mod. Sorry big haus, but it's gonna run you a lot more than a Civic...
Exactly. The VQ is the wrong platform to start modifying if you're on a shoestring budget.
Dude. I told ya pages back the sensor harness or both will cause the issue and I'm not lying about it or making things up. Trust me it'll fix the issue.
I had a v2 with all fuel and tuning for less than 3k. It's long gone now though. Look if your just concerned about beating everything in a straight line, the z wasn't a great choice. Sure it's fast, I'd say it's more reliable than sti and evos. But that my opinion. My z is trucking on like a champ and I'm gona stay na. Just enjoy the car, and maybe one day when I make more money buy it some friends.
Exactly. The VQ is the wrong platform to start modifying if you're on a shoestring budget.
Idk if you put away a hundred a month.
That first year it's an intake, plenum spacer, test pipes. Then Osiris with an email tune.
2nd year is budget hunting exhaust with maybe some left over for sway bars and end links. If you bargain hunt or buy used
3rd year is springs and shocks or coil overs.
4th year camber arms, suspension bits, new brake pads, stainless steel lines, fancy rotors.
5th year wheels and tires bargain hunting.
$260 for labor for replacing the sensor+harness and if I want a compression test its gonna be like another $50 since its almost the same procedure and I might as well do the test since they are inside the engine anyways. Otherwise a compression test alone is $240.
They say I can buy the parts myself but they cant guarentee them vs buying the parts from them.
$1000 exhaust (plus labor)
$300 intake (plus labor)
$100 Knock sensor+harness (plus labor)
$500 tune
$450 tires
$??? compression test
$??? front control arms (plus labor)
This car is eating me alive.
dude i have spent about 8k on various parts in the two and half years i have had the car... now that total does include replacement parts, biggest one being exhaust
$1000 exhaust (plus labor)
$300 intake (plus labor)
$100 Knock sensor+harness (plus labor)
$500 tune
$450 tires
$??? compression test
$??? front control arms (plus labor)
This car is eating me alive.
Originally Posted by travlee9374
dude i have spent about 8k on various parts in the two and half years i have had the car... now that total does include replacement parts, biggest one being exhaust
+1. My front brakes alone cost more than everything on this list...
exactly. The Z is a money pit. And you guys are only further proving that. All the money you spend on your Z to keep it healthy/run fast you can get a stock car thats faster already.
exactly. The Z is a money pit. And you guys are only further proving that. All the money you spend on your Z to keep it healthy/run fast you can get a stock car thats faster already.
it is only a money pit if you let it be, modding is not cheap. leave it stock and be happy. fix the issue causing lack of power and leave well enough alone
exactly. The Z is a money pit. And you guys are only further proving that. All the money you spend on your Z to keep it healthy/run fast you can get a stock car thats faster already.
This is true.
Originally Posted by travlee9374
it is only a money pit if you let it be, modding is not cheap. leave it stock and be happy. fix the issue causing lack of power and leave well enough alone
This is true also.^^
Most of us who allow it to be a money pit are those of us that enjoy the fruits of our labor. It's a hobby. One has to pay to play. If one cannot, then that individual should seek other car options/opportunities to fit their budget...
exactly. The Z is a money pit. And you guys are only further proving that. All the money you spend on your Z to keep it healthy/run fast you can get a stock car thats faster already.
Go buy a Viper if you want fast off the showroom floor then...
most of us here i would consider enthusiasts, i loved the car when the came out in 03... always wanted one, now that i have one i am going to fix it up the way i want.
It runs fine stock.
