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I want to start with mods that will make a larger impact on how the car feels to drive....instead of the usual go-to bolt ons,(intake/header/exhaust/pulleys) which really don't seem to do much in the way of making a big change in the car. im thinking more like great tires/4.08s/clutch/light flywheel/swaybars. these mods seem to make more of an impact. also to me things like seats/ steering wheel/ shifter and ****/ and pedals would make the car "feel" better since these are what all of your interactions are with. dont get me wrong here i LOVE horse powers, im just not one to nickle and dime 15 hp here 10 hp there. when its time to make power ill go from stock to built and boosted in one shot, if you can't tell i like big contrasts. though i feel like making hp is way down on the to-do list.
I agreed 100% with the mod direction you are going to do with 202k miles car. You want to change out all the wear and tear parts first like you describe above. Enjoy driving your 350Z with the power you have right now to save your money for built motor or boost when the motor gives up on you. Don't forget, high power, needs big brake kit, so it is not too bad to upgrade that as well.
Things I would look over and or consider changing;
shocks,
motor mounts,
differential/subframe bushings,
drive belts (check date),
check all fluids,
PRO TIPS! thanx man....so far we have one blown shock, rotten front lower control arm bushings. which i crazy cause you cant feel or hear it at all! diff bushings look good, still fluid in the big one...oil changed and rechecked at 200 miles none missing, it definitely could use some belts, diff and trans fluid look brand new...all and all the more i look at and drive it more i feel like i got an amazing deal...im actually doing this right now in my house --->
Last edited by Guerrilla D.; Jul 7, 2014 at 10:34 PM.