Can you "mod" too much ?

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Shooter

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 Paris
Hi there.

I'm wondering... i've always been on the "do not mod too much" side, restricting myself to small, light and "delicate" touch of mod'ing.
But with the Z, it's seems i'm turning to the dark side.
Things like stubby or clear lights were OK, i guess. Foot passenger net also.
It really began with the wheels, i think. Then the carbon air box. The M steering wheel was my best buy, for sure, but it was the next step. Bigger brakes... shorter springs...
Now i'm just waiting for my ZHP gear knob, upgraded brake pads, and a RPI ram air scoop. Not to mention the Powerflex silent blocks...

Should i go for the strut bar ? steel, aluminium or carbon ?

God help me....
 
strut bar.... yes, yes, yes.... go for an aluminium one.... I have the strong strut brace and it's made a huge difference. :thumbsup:
 
Go for it. So long as you aren't doing the wacky or tasteless cosmetic mods, anything that adds to performance/handling is worth doing in my book! :thumbsup:
 
Modding is a bug and I have it bad, currently focusing on my ICE right now, then cosmetics such as wheels and side skirts (done the stubby already). Then the fun with the performance begins, I've already got a awesome list for my SI.

My tip, take your time with it.
 
Mod too Much? Simply a mater of perception and circumstances. Driving and working (in almost equal amounts) on my Z is therapy. I don't drink, gamble, play the horses, chase other women, short my family.... It makes me happy and keeps me sane. Will I recoup my financial investment, no. But when it comes to smiles per mile, I'm doing well. Never neglect your family or friends, but don't neglect yourself either.
 
I don't call it modding, I prefer to call it personalising. By making changes you make the car your own and somewhat unique to yourself.
If you're happy with the changes you make that's all that matters in my opinion.
 
amen to that ^^^^^^^^

as such, i've just added an amp and 10inch sub to the boot to give it some bass. but aside from what has already been done, i wont be adding a lot to it
 
As above really yes you can over do it on the cosmetic front depending on what you do stupid spoilers huge rims really really low etc but having say a full bare metal respray in a really nice colour could look great and subtle mods like stubby debadging retro fit clear headlights can look nice i prefer to call it enhancing an already good looking car and i always say keep it simple keep it clean i always like to try and keep the OEM look.

Re the mods you cannot see handling brakes etc go for it i would like to do some engine bay dressing on mine carbon/ ally :)
 
+1
Have an idea or game plan on what you want to achieve before you start and try and keep to it,use as many OEM as you can and dont get carried away.

I have the same problem at the moment thinking of things to do and keeping up with all the other mods people do, but i think do your own thing then the car becomes individual to you and not like every one else's.
I was looking at splitters and diffuses maybe the aero bumper ect.But just come to the conclusion when coming out of work today and seeing my pride and joy just sitting there . Dame she looks good .
So now i decided to just get the wheels refurb and maybe look at some m-sport seats but that is it.well hopefully...... :)
 
Echoing what johhnyfive posts - have a theme (road, track, performance, stealth, etc. etc.)

So long as you know where you're going and everything is done in line with that and the mods make the car look OEM+ if a road based theme, then I think you're ok.

From a financial perspective it's a waste of time and money, but enjoyment, personalisation, fun, then I'm all for it.

Where I think it goes wrong is with adding random bits without consideration for the overall look
 
Yeah, I think you can 'mod too much' but only with pointless non-OEM parts! Done carefully I think it can make a good looking car stand out or drive much better, just some simple changes, wheels especially can make such a difference, the rest is up to personal taste.

Just be careful, because once you start, you can't stop, especially with the proliferation of such forums over the past few years has enabled owners to share ideas and show their work. I even purchased a mod before I purchased my car...
 
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