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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 02:22 AM
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Hi all first time poster here (and won't be my last!)

I have recently thrown on a JWT Popcharger and MD 5/16 plenum spacer for a 2003 350Z Track which is working great for me (sounds much more aggressive).

With X-mas coming up I'm splurging more money onto her and cannot decide what to do next, although I will be staying NA for sometime yet.

I want to spend about 2K here (In Australia) which gives me a few options.

1. Exedy S1 clutch and ACT Flywheel. Clutch seems fine at the moment although I hear that you get a new experience changing the crap flywheel and clutch they originally come with? (I'm new to Manual driving as well)

2. Changing my tyres (which I got from previous owner) back from 20" to 18" Enkei T6S . The ride is poor in 20's and it's a track model to top it off. Also roads are average out where I am in Australia.

3. Invidia CBE with Berks HFC. This will give me the sound I have wanted in a car for a loooong time. Also will there be any issue from the O2 sensor?

These are three different mods that obviously serve different purposes but I was wondering what peoples opinions were and what 'YOU' would do as a 350Z owner.

I have owned her now for 2.5 months and drive 'almost' everyday...
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 02:54 AM
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Well if your current exhaust is in ragged shape then I would get that, if not I would lose the 20s and try to find something lighter weight.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 03:12 AM
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Lightweight wheels/tires and then upgraded sway bars
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 05:16 AM
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From a guy who also has to deal with crap roads, go with wheels and tires.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:14 AM
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Wheels, there is never a better time to get rid of homie sized bling blings
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
Lightweight wheels/tires and then upgraded sway bars
Originally Posted by RWDBajan
From a guy who also has to deal with crap roads, go with wheels and tires.
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Wheels, there is never a better time to get rid of homie sized bling blings
^^^^ All of the above.

Nothing changes a car more than a good set of tires (and lightweight wheels if you can do it at one time.) Nothing.

Bars.

And all put together with the most important "add on".... PROPER ALIGNMENT.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PintofBrew
Hi all first time poster here (and won't be my last!)

I have recently thrown on a JWT Popcharger and MD 5/16 plenum spacer for a 2003 350Z Track which is working great for me (sounds much more aggressive).

With X-mas coming up I'm splurging more money onto her and cannot decide what to do next, although I will be staying NA for sometime yet.

I want to spend about 2K here (In Australia) which gives me a few options.

1. Exedy S1 clutch and ACT Flywheel. Clutch seems fine at the moment although I hear that you get a new experience changing the crap flywheel and clutch they originally come with? (I'm new to Manual driving as well)

2. Changing my tyres (which I got from previous owner) back from 20" to 18" Enkei T6S . The ride is poor in 20's and it's a track model to top it off. Also roads are average out where I am in Australia.

3. Invidia CBE with Berks HFC. This will give me the sound I have wanted in a car for a loooong time. Also will there be any issue from the O2 sensor?

These are three different mods that obviously serve different purposes but I was wondering what peoples opinions were and what 'YOU' would do as a 350Z owner.

I have owned her now for 2.5 months and drive 'almost' everyday...
Post some pictures
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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Option 2 no doubt.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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And driving school.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 08:03 AM
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Wheels and tires for sure.

Aside from performance mods... since this is your daily driver, what about replacing the factory sound system/head unit?
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
And driving school.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by AffyliatedZ
Wheels and tires for sure.

Aside from performance mods... since this is your daily driver, what about replacing the factory sound system/head unit?
why? the oem is good enough
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by cincysilvias14
why? the oem is good enough
I think it sounds terrible!
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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The stereo does sound good, but no Bluetooth or Pandora. A couple modern day comforts could be cool.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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I guess it doesn't sound THAT bad but for someone who likes to bump their music without distortion then the bose system is crap. But I agree, it's very dated.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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I've been browsing new stereos for a couple weeks now. Must admit I'm really enjoying the search.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
Lightweight wheels/tires and then upgraded sway bars
I think I will thanks to the bad roads here. About the sway bars though, will I feel a significant difference in handling? Will it affect my ride (I'm assuming not).

Originally Posted by dboyzalter
And driving school.
Haha yeah don't worry I have seriously thought about this too I've spent a good 4000K's already on the road so the basics I have down pat, but heel and toe is another matter

Originally Posted by AffyliatedZ

Aside from performance mods... since this is your daily driver, what about replacing the factory sound system/head unit?
I have actually replaced the head unit already but yes the sound system I will be changing out. I love my window down at high speeds and my music gets drowned out with stock unit as you can imagine. Its bearable for the moment though

I'll post some pics shortly but my Z's hell dirty at the moment and clean is in order this weekend stay tuned
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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wheels and tires. light weight wheels with a good set of tires and thats an easy 15whp gained.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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I agree the stock bose sucked ***, mine didnt last the first month of ownership.
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
wheels and tires. light weight wheels with a good set of tires and thats an easy 15whp gained.
Haha 15whp that'd be amazing. What I'm mostly hoping for is maybe a bit of reduction in understeer. Also the steering wheel feels heavy AF hopefully this will be of some assistance with lighter wheels as well.

A lot of people change out the Bose sub but how about them tweeters and 6.5's. Do people feel they are good enough or after installing a sub will you notice the sub drowning out the other speakers?
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