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Old 02-17-2012 | 08:05 PM
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Default 350z noob, purchase, best mod?

just purchased a 2008 enthusiast model, 6spd, pikes peak white with powdercoated black rims. she allready has a magnaflow cat back system, and K&N dual intake. Its dark and raining so ill post pics later!
But I wanted to ask what the "One" best "must do" mod is for an 08.
I am an excited new Z owner, just want to do her right and give her whats needed!!

Thanks in advance, I promise pictures as soon as it stops raining in SATX.
Old 02-17-2012 | 08:06 PM
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another??
Old 02-17-2012 | 08:18 PM
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whats a good tune?, I am total Z-noob? need more info
Old 02-17-2012 | 09:44 PM
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so why dont you go read the hr thread then make a thread if u dont understand
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Depends on what category of mod you are looking to do.
Or,what interests YOU.
Is it performance?Looks?Sound?
Its sorta a different strokes for different folks deal.
Its beyond me why some guys tackle the sound system as a first...?
But...looks like you do have a few performance related mods already on your Z.
Depending on your budget,I'd opt adding a spacer(FYI-plenum spacer..raises up the front
of the silver thing that sits on top of your engine...gives more air to the front cylinders).
Then,get a tune to take full advantage of the mods.You mentioned you are a noob...whatsa tune?Basically,its engine management--tweaking the computer that run
the systems that control what your engine does.No much is mechanical anymore.
The best tune will be a dyno-tune.This will show a "before&after" of what has been done.
You are talkin about $600 for a good tune....maybe another $250 for a spacer(I take it you will not be doing your own labor).
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Depending on your budget,I'd opt adding a spacer(FYI-plenum spacer..raises up the front
of the silver thing that sits on top of your engine...gives more air to the front cylinders).
I don't believe anyone makes a spacer for the HR's, the issue was addressed with the new intake design.

I would recommend a Tune as well. Something like Osiris or you could pick up a Cobb AP pretty cheap now as well.
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tune and/or driver mod
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Originally Posted by blue350zed
I don't believe anyone makes a spacer for the HR's, the issue was addressed with the new intake design.

I would recommend a Tune as well. Something like Osiris or you could pick up a Cobb AP pretty cheap now as well.
Motordyne has there spacer plenum thingey
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Originally Posted by blue350zed
i don't believe anyone makes a spacer for the hr's, the issue was addressed with the new intake design.

I would recommend a tune as well. Something like osiris or you could pick up a cobb ap pretty cheap now as well.
did not notice it was a hr!
You are correct!
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Originally Posted by JS22
whats a good tune?, I am total Z-noob? need more info
uprev osiris
Old 02-18-2012 | 09:31 AM
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You could pick up my front bumper 8)

https://my350z.com/forum/socal-marke...nt-bumper.html

That'd be a good start! But the thing I liked best after I got my exhaust was the rear bumper tuck. Simple and tasteful and shows off the exhaust.

Maybe look into some 20mm and 25mm spacers to scooch the wheels out?
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do yourself a favor if the person owns a 03-06 dont take advice from them
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