im picking up my z next week. a 05 touring daytona blue. 4.2k miles.
its stock.

i will be using it as my daily driver.

what tires should i get as a daily driver? since i will probably drive it in rain, not that i want to, but going back and forth from work, bound to run into rain.

would the stock tires work or need new tires?

also for the clutch to engage do u press it in all the way or is there a sweet spot?

what is the proper order of upgrading the performance of your car?

rims? tires? intake? exhaust? body kit?
Thanks

 

Is this a joke?

 

The easiest thing to do with tires is to get the same size/type that already on there. That way you won't run into problems with wrong size, height, grip, etc.

There a whole forum dealing with tires here... https://my350z.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=60

There is no set order for dealing with performance mods. You do your research and make you decisions based on your personal preference, budget and goal.

Start by reading through the Top 100 Questions thread that is linked from my signature....

 

If i didnt say it alraedy welcome.

This forum is filled with recommendations, opinions and debate. How about spending some time reading before asking broad questions.

 

Sounds like we have a new member with little knowledge of cars.

The Daves gave him some good starting advice.

 

Welcome,

It’s great to have new members joining my35Z.com. I sent you a PM, but thought I should also try answering the questions in your thread (attracting additional comments from other members).

RE> “i will be using it as my daily driver. what tires should i get as a daily driver? since i will probably drive it in rain, not that i want to, but going back and forth from work, bound to run into rain. would the stock tires work or need new tires?”

You asked about tires for your car as a daily driver. I’m not sure how much freezing weather you get in Philadelphia, but I believe it’s mostly above freezing there during the winter months. If this is the case, all-season tires is probably a good choice since you can leave these on year-around (and maybe not drive the car for a day when the weather gets too bad). Of course some might argue that you should run summer-performance tires in the appropriate season to take advantage of the Z’s superior handling. I cannot dispute that, but there is certainly a financial advantage to running one set of tires and wheels when this is practical or possible. If your budget allows a better tire, Michelin and Goodyear make great all-season tires that work well on a performance car. If you can afford more expense, two sets of tires and wheels (one for summer and one for winter) is ideal (but I doubt you need that where you live). If your concern is driving on wet surfaces (rain), fear not. I’m in Minnesota where there is a lot of rain, and find the Z is excellent on wet roadways as long as you equip the car with the right tires.


RE> “also for the clutch to engage do u press it in all the way or is there a sweet spot?”

Push the clutch pedal “all the way down… all the time.” There is a “sweet spot” where you can shift… But, why bother when you can do a reliable shift going to the floor? In fact, the Z’s transmission is so good you can shift without the clutch when matching the engine speed closely to the gear (but don’t do this since a minor-miss results in cumulative damage to the car’s synchromesh that is only cured by a transmission replacement).


RE> “what is the proper order of upgrading the performance of your car? rims? tires? intake? exhaust? body kit?”

As mentioned in the replies above, there is no recommended sequence for upgrades. The stock Z is a palette (a nice feature of this car) onto which you add upgrades. Wheels and tires is certainly a popular upgrade since it’s easy and adds to the “look” of your Z. However, if your plan is wheels + tires along with a suspension upgrade (springs, shocks, and sway bars), you should plan this carefully. This is especially true if your plan includes dropping the car (even just a little). The Vendors who participate on my350z.com are your best source for purchasing this type of upgrade. Our Vendors know the Z best and the subtleties when combining multiple upgrades.

Good Thread...

--Spike

 

Thanks spike for the great advice and patience to explain it.

 

You should make sure to check the regional forum (Northeast section) once in a while to see if there are any meets upcoming in the Philadelphia area. You can get together and talk face to face with people about the modifications they have done to their car, and see how it looks in person.

I won't add anything else because Spike pretty much summed it up.