Top three best bang for buck mods on Nissan Performance M/T?

[Primo]

Hey guys! I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me get my dream car a couple weeks ago! I’ve already tinted the windows, got a full ceramic coat and PPF for the front bumper, hood, and headlights.

What do you guys think are the top three mods that you almost HAVE to get on the Z? Specifically the Performance model M/T? I’ve heard from other threads that the Front Sway Bars are almost a must? This is my daily driver, and I do not plan on tracking this car anytime soon or in the near future.

Also, is there any way to add/install Remote Start? Thank you guys again for your help and tips/advice!!!

 

[TheyCallMeStino]

Beautiful ride, I have the same (without the tint)! How much was the ceramic and PPF? I still need to get that done, hopefully next spring.

Traditionally, most remote start installers will not install a remote start on a M/T, as it is a liability issue. If the car is parked in gear and the e-brake off (or if it is worn or not applied all the way), the vehicle will roll.

IMO unless you live on the top floor of a high rise or park your car streets away, it's better to just bear the cold for a few minutes and go out to start it up, ensuring it is not in gear and the e-brake is fully applied.

 

[CPerdomo]

Hey guys! I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me get my dream car a couple weeks ago! I’ve already tinted the windows, got a full ceramic coat and PPF for the front bumper, hood, and headlights.

What do you guys think are the top three mods that you almost HAVE to get on the Z? Specifically the Performance model M/T? I’ve heard from other threads that the Front Sway Bars are almost a must? This is my daily driver, and I do not plan on tracking this car anytime soon or in the near future.

Also, is there any way to add/install Remote Start? Thank you guys again for your help and tips/advice!!!

I have the exact same model. I put spacers: 15mm front, 20mm rear. White letters.
Absolutely love the look. Mine is also for regular driving and will not be tracked so, aside from sway-bars, the engine will remain unmolested.
The only thing I Will change in the future (once the warranty goes away) is the mufflers. I need to hear the engine more since I drive a MT. And as it stands now, I have to watch the rpm's in order to not rev it to high when taking off from a stand point.

 

[Primo]

Beautiful ride, I have the same (without the tint)! How much was the ceramic and PPF? I still need to get that done, hopefully next spring.

Traditionally, most remote start installers will not install a remote start on a M/T, as it is a liability issue. If the car is parked in gear and the e-brake off (or if it is worn or not applied all the way), the vehicle will roll.

IMO unless you live on the top floor of a high rise or park your car streets away, it's better to just bear the cold for a few minutes and go out to start it up, ensuring it is not in gear and the e-brake is fully applied.

I got a really good deal from a work friend that’s close with a detail manager for a dealership. I got my ceramic done for $500 and PPF done for $800! I do live in Florida, so even though it would be nice to be able to remote start the vehicle during the cold, I was mainly talking about remote starting the vehicle during the summer where it gets extremely hot and I want to cool the inside first!

 

[Primo]

I have the exact same model. I put spacers: 15mm front, 20mm rear. White letters.
Absolutely love the look. Mine is also for regular driving and will not be tracked so, aside from sway-bars, the engine will remain unmolested.
The only thing I Will change in the future (once the warranty goes away) is the mufflers. I need to hear the engine more since I drive a MT. And as it stands now, I have to watch the rpm's in order to not rev it to high when taking off from a stand point.

What exactly does the spacers do? I see the tires are sticking out more, but does that change the way the car drives/handles? How much did that cost?

 

[takemorepills]

I got a really good deal from a work friend that’s close with a detail manager for a dealership. I got my ceramic done for $500 and PPF done for $800! I do live in Florida, so even though it would be nice to be able to remote start the vehicle during the cold, I was mainly talking about remote starting the vehicle during the summer where it gets extremely hot and I want to cool the inside first!

Can the Z roll down the windows from the key fob remote?

My 2007 Titan and my new Titan can open the windows from the remote. I used to live in Arizona, and just opening the windows before getting into the car can help a lot, maybe even more than remote start, unless you let the car run for a while.

 

[Mellowyellow]

Can the Z roll down the windows from the key fob remote?

My 2007 Titan and my new Titan can open the windows from the remote. I used to live in Arizona, and just opening the windows before getting into the car can help a lot, maybe even more than remote start, unless you let the car run for a while.

Yes.

 

[MindScape]

Can the Z roll down the windows from the key fob remote?

My 2007 Titan and my new Titan can open the windows from the remote. I used to live in Arizona, and just opening the windows before getting into the car can help a lot, maybe even more than remote start, unless you let the car run for a while.

Por Que no las dos? AKA: Remote Start + Crack the windows But yes, the Z does have it if you double press the unlock and hold it on the second press for a few seconds, it'll start rolling the windows down. Release when they're at the height you want. My old mini cooper had this too (except, with that, it was a convertible so it did windows first, then if you kept holding it, it would drop the top lol). Makes me curious what brands don't have this now.

 

[CPerdomo]

What exactly does the spacers do? I see the tires are sticking out more, but does that change the way the car drives/handles? How much did that cost?

It does changes the way the car drives. Since the axle would give you a "wider" stance, it feels as it helps with cornering.
The spacers vary in prices; depending on what company you use. Between $270 to $300+

 

[SneauxMan762]

Ive got the exact same car, PPF'd and had it ceramic coated right away. I also blacked out the sword trim with 3M Matte Black, then window tint. 20mm Z1 spacers all the way around until the tire fairy passes for Christmas (these spacers are absolutely ace). We dont have a remote start option for the MTs but if you press your unlock button on the key fob twice and hold it, the windows will roll down halfway to let the interior cool. I was going to get into aftermarket mods but the car is such a blast in its stock form. Im going to get every pennys worth of my warranty after hearing about Nissans financial woes and the gray area of aftermarket performance parts and warranty.

 

[SneauxMan762]

Can the Z roll down the windows from the key fob remote?

My 2007 Titan and my new Titan can open the windows from the remote. I used to live in Arizona, and just opening the windows before getting into the car can help a lot, maybe even more than remote start, unless you let the car run for a while.

Yup just press the unlock button twice and hold, it rolls the windows down halfway. A massive help with a black car in South Louisiana!

 

[ZillaZ]

Por Que no las dos? AKA: Remote Start + Crack the windows But yes, the Z does have it if you double press the unlock and hold it on the second press for a few seconds, it'll start rolling the windows down. Release when they're at the height you want. My old mini cooper had this too (except, with that, it was a convertible so it did windows first, then if you kept holding it, it would drop the top lol). Makes me curious what brands don't have this now.

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I had no idea about this. Just went and tried it out. Very cool!

 

[TheyCallMeStino]

Had no idea either, I wanted to try it today but it snowed!

 

[METROdigital]

Also makes it easier to get into if you’re tall.

 

[METROdigital]

Your upgrade path should have a specific goal.

What you want to do with the Z determines what you should do to it.