I am finally posting after getting my Z in September. I've been too busy with redeployment and doing research to think about posting so here is what I have so far. It is a 2005 Touring model with 60k miles.

I have only been able to do slight mods so far: 07 dodge avenger antenna (I think it sits more flush than the S2k one, it is not in the pictures but I assure you, its on there), and the Varrstoen 2.2.2 (I went with the Varrstoen because the Z is my daily driver and I don't feel like freaking out every time I see a tiny scratch on my rim, so these will do just fine for me right now).

So I recently started getting a raspy sound in my exhaust and took it to the dealership (I have no way to do it myself where I live) to have them tell me that there is a leak and the exhaust is starting to rust so I will need to replace it from the cats back. I believe the car was near the ocean all of its life because of the rust and the pits in the paint (pretty rough paint job). So I did a lot of research and decided on Nismo S-tune exhaust because I love the sound of the Z. After doing more research I will eventually be getting Berks HFC and MD XYZ w/ resonator later down the road. If anyone has feedback on how this setup will work together and if it keeps the aggressive Z sound, it is much appreciated.

As for future mods, I have been looking at tinting the windows, a MD plenum spacer, clear front reflectors, a new paint job for right now, and new brakes (BBK because I will be moving to Arizona and plan on utilizing those beautiful mountains). All suggestions, comments, and feedback is welcome.

 

Looks Good!

 

welcome and congrats

 

Welcome

 

Welcome, sounds like a good plan so far

 

welcome and congrats

 

Looks good.

I spy a nice WRX in that first pic.

What base are you on? Huachuca? Davis-Motham?

 

Fort Bragg actually

 

Congrats on the Z!
The S-Tune is a excellent catback choice.It keeps the signature VQ sound
with more definition and bit of snarl.Your other exhaust additions,HFC's&
XYZ pipe are also great choices.I;m not keen on the resonated pipe though.
I've got a similar set up on my Z.The exhaust got a little too loud for my
driving needs.I found a simple and rather inexpensive exhaust mod.Schoenfeld
makes some small resonators that install in the tail pipe tips.They recess about
4-5".You have to drill a hole for a screw to hold e'm in the bottom of the tips.
They are easy to remove if you want to get out into the mountains!They also
greatly reduce rasp that is common at WOT.

 

Thank you very much! I will definitely look into that!

 

Ahhhh, Fayettenam huh? Sucks.

Don't date the locals, ha ha ha.

 

I'll be heading home to Bragg soon from AssCrackistan. If you wanna see what direction you should go with your Z, we can meet up.


As far as an exhaust, I used to have the Invidia N1. Its been for ever since I've actually had mufflers, so i don't even know if that one is still around, but I absolutely loved the tone. I personally thought it was the best sounding exhaust available.

 

Haha I've already found this out!

Hell yea man just let me know when you get back!

 

NO such thing as a Fayetteville Local chick. All the women there were either brought there, or left there!