VIN REC'VD FINALLY - ETA DATE - 1st Mod list - Suggestions Welcome

[JonnyG]

Ok, 3 1/2 years and finally recieved VIN# with and ETA of 8-16-24 - I think to dealership, it could be to port. Car was built on 6-6-24. I am new to JDM Performance so here is my first list of mods. Not familar with many vendors for these cars so it seems I am leaning on Z1.
I daily drive my stuff and if I track it's twisty's not 1320. My Hellcat has 189,000 miles, My M5 I drove 136K on and my '08 Challenger SRT/8 I drove 178K - so you see how I use. Live in NJ.
BORLA Exhaust - Have ATAK on my Hellcat and I love it.
Not sure on weather I should get a downpipe - will it pass inspection.
Will do some dress up stuff underhood.
Will do either a full or partial wrap - might do some body kit stuff like new spoiler front an back and possible a rear diffuser.
Will have question(s) on if we can go to 305's on OEM wheels and what spacers or wheel offset is best.
Waiting to drive then I will decide on upgrading coil overs - don't want too stiff of a ride.
Will ask dealer to disable artifical exhaust and drone supression.

Thanks I advance and can't wait to start contributing feelings/observations on the car.

Buff & Beyond	Window Tint 30% Ceramic; Ceramic wheel & Interior
Borla	ATAK Part # 140930CFBA
Z1	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Turbosmart Blow Off Valve Kit
Z1	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Drop-In Air Filters
Z1	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Performance Sway Bar Set
Z1	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Aluminum Subframe Bushing Collars
Z1	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Short Shifter
Z1	Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Urethane Manual Transmission Mount
Z1	Z1 Solid Shifter Support Bracket Bushings

 

[Jah_Happy]

Congrats, but I am understanding this correctly? You live in NJ and waited 3.5 years for a VIN? Just curious why you waited so long vs just seeking out a car?

Stoked you finally got your Z though. Let me know if there's specific parts you're looking for and I can help list some vendors.

 

[Mud]

Just curious why you waited so long vs just seeking out a car?

My money is on coloured interior

 

[Jah_Happy]

My money is on coloured interior

Yeah i was also thinking way less hassle. Its much easier now but a year ago when I got mine it was like a damn full time job trying to secure one in the spec I wanted at a good price. Worked out but what a chore lol.

 

[JonnyG]

Congrats, but I am understanding this correctly? You live in NJ and waited 3.5 years for a VIN? Just curious why you waited so long vs just seeking out a car?

Stoked you finally got your Z though. Let me know if there's specific parts you're looking for and I can help list some vendors.

In NJ I really only started seeing on lots over the last few months. Still haven't seen one in the wild and I drive alot. I wanted Blue with a Blue Gut. They would only build a black diamond with blue gut so that is what I am getting. Didn't really mind waiting.

 

[AlanZ]

Congrats on getting closer!

How much longer do you think until you get your hands on the Z ?

 

[Jah_Happy]

In NJ I really only started seeing on lots over the last few months. Still haven't seen one in the wild and I drive alot. I wanted Blue with a Blue Gut. They would only build a black diamond with blue gut so that is what I am getting. Didn't really mind waiting.

How much did you search online though? There's like 5 of us in the Z group on Instagram that all bought our cars in NJ over a year ago lol

 

[JonnyG]

Congrats on getting closer!

How much longer do you think until you get your hands on the Z ?

August I hope.

 

[JonnyG]

How much did you search online though? There's like 5 of us in the Z group on Instagram that all bought our cars in NJ over a year ago lol

I would look periodically at the National inventory and what was shipping on Nissans site - never really found an exact match. Also, anything that was in a dealer they wanted ADM - I had agreement with dealer no ADM - I also like ordering, did the same for (3) other 1st year launch cars. Unfortunately this end up being a 24 not a 23 and not an exact match.

 

[Ckynus]

In NJ I really only started seeing on lots over the last few months. Still haven't seen one in the wild and I drive alot. I wanted Blue with a Blue Gut. They would only build a black diamond with blue gut so that is what I am getting. Didn't really mind waiting.

I am one of 5 that I know of in NJ,congrats on being #6!

 

[AlanZ]

I bought mine from NJ too!

 

[Brock]

If you’re going Z1. May I recommend all the stiffening brackets they carry. Also the Z1 shifter. What a difference a shift knob makes. Also I used the AWE exhaust system. I opted for the track edition as you get a much better sound than the touring. The mufflers on it are good, but no mufflers are better. Also i got the JB4 tuner from Burger Tuning. Bolts on 100 extra hp. What’s nice is that it piggybacks on the computer. You can easily remove it for inspection if need be. Also on the exhaust, you can swap out the straight pipes for the mufflers in about 20 mins. Check out Adams Polishes for ceramic coating options. Easily do it yourself. Loads of YouTube videos.

 

[Mugzilla]

@JonnyG Greetings! I'm one of the few NJ folks with a Z. Where are you at in NJ? (I'm in Millburn now...)

Hope you were waiting for a specific color/interior option, as there are a few stealerships with them sitting on their lot.

 

[Mr&Mrs]

Mod list looks nice. From what ive heard I would avoid the Z1 short shifter. Id also purchase the entire fleet of Z1 suspension and bracing upgrades. This car needs it badly if you are after any kind of road feedback and a stiffer chassis. If you plan on going for more power later save yourself time/money and get a true dual 3" exhaust. These cars struggle with high manifold pressure and its the only thing that can remedy it. If you make any changes in airflow a tune is highly recommended.

 

[JonnyG]

Congrats on getting closer!

How much longer do you think until you get your hands on the Z ?

They say 8-16 not sure if that will be to port or dealer.