Thank you! I agree with the tint-I considered mentioning it! I guess I should have.

I’ve done some variations, but I wanted to outline some of those that I would prioritize based on my experience with this car.

For real? That’s cool!

@@SpeedCultureStudios yeah, it's super easy .Once I edit the vid I post it. I even have 95% of it all hidden. The PS Mini fits in the glove box.

@@LayzeLyfe you gotta post that video and let us know when you do!!

@@LayzeLyfe looking forward to seeing what you did!

@@toasty4000000 OK now I have to get off my layze ass and post it. Coming this Monday night.

Thanks a lot!! Onward and upward!

Thank you!!

Great start!

Haha I’m healthy...trust me... And thanks a lot! I appreciate the support very much!!

Thanks man. I’m with you-I did 3 variations of a catback to get what I wanted but then see this z on the dyno with factory catback make such good numbers, it’s almost like buying one is a waste of money!

Really appreciate it man!

No problem!

Thanks a lot man!! I have a ton of VQ related vids so check them out if you get a chance!

You shouldn't get a CEL with just a catback, but if you start replacing downpipes and messing with catalytic converters, then you will likely have a check engine light. SOHO motorsports in Charlotte is one of the best tuners for this platform. You will do an ecutek tune. They will take care of you based on your modifications. Software and dyno time will run you in around $1000.

I mean if springs were to break that would suck, but I don’t know why the car would be done for. It would just bottom out one corner. You’d want to stop quickly but it wouldn’t be “done for.” I’m sure it’s happened in the past, but I’ve never actually heard of anyone have a spring break. Tein is a solid company and they make quality products. They have been in OEM replacement for a long time and are really growing their performance category now. I’ve had these in for about 1 year now with no complaints. Rides good and have 0 sag. I’ve run springs in my cars for over 15 years many different makes and models with no problems. It does put a little extra strain on the shocks, so you have to consider that.

Bro I love my Niche wheels man. Arguably the best purchase I’ve added on my vehicle. Did you throw spacers on too?

Messaged you in IG

Also, went with 19 x 8.5 with +30 offset. Fitment is awesome, no spacers needed. Huge thanks for the help!

That’s great man! Yeah on the road to 5k lol. Thanks for all the support!

Yes, you’re right. This car needed a small spoiler!

Tires and suspension make a huge difference

They aren’t the worst, but I’m not a fan at all. At least they aren’t heavy!

Z1

I just went with tein s tech springs. Moderate 1.4” drop. Did not require alignment and handles great.

I’m not sure what you’re asking

Sorry don’t have the part number but check out afepower.com and search q50. It’s the grey one-NOT blue.

No. Not this specific one. But there may be one available for that car.

I don't think it will make much difference. If you can make either fit, I don't think one will out-perform the other to be honest.

Speed Culture Studios thanks for the input man appreciate it! Love the vids. I’ll let you know what happens once I get either one of those

xHalalBoi for sure! Keep us posted!

Test pipes are not street legal, but they will open the car up for power. Test pipes and tune would get you in under that budget and get you the most gains

@@SpeedCultureStudios So, just a follow up question, I'm looking at getting some Invidia High Flows. On your amazon page, I noticed you have a couple of components for making your own exhaust system. You think that would fit in the budget with a tune? And what would you say about fuel efficiency before and after lmao?

No thanks. Tesla screen looks cool but its useless to me. I rarely have the radio on let alone need a big screen for anything lol

Truly is haha

Personal mode allows you to “personalize” the drive mode. I believe it’s in drive settings or something. It’s been awhile. So my personal mode is Sport mode with active trace control turned off. I believe in the upper trim levels even further adjustments are possible.

Thank you. DR35.

If they were maintained properly, they can be quite reliable for many many miles

And upgraded transmission to hold the power.

Depends on the size of the tips I suppose, but to go with a size that looks half decent, I would imagine you’ll have to cut into the bumper a bit to make room.

@@SpeedCultureStudios If cutting into the bumper is the case, then I'll just go with a single outlet. Plus, I didn't really like the tips that came w/the Invidia Gemini setup; it's a single wall type. However, the Gemini inlet measurement is 2.5" and outlet is 4"; which is perfect for the replacement that I'm looking at. FYI: I really enjoy your contents, dollar to modifications is the key.

Bao N really appreciate that man! Yes I’m with you. I always go for the dual wall tips!

Amazon. Linked in my favorite mods video

Check out the paddle shifters install video. It’s linked in that video and it includes part number

Over a year later, still really like them!

Also did you have any fitment issues when you were getting the cats and mid muffler installed?

If you were on the afe site, the oiled and the dry filter are at the same link. You just have to select the gray one

@@SpeedCultureStudios yes I saw it after I posted the question thank you.

I said it in the video-1.4” drop. Potholes are just as bad here as anywhere else. Everyone thinks they have bad potholes so it’s impossible to compare. You just definitely have to drive more carefully!

They wouldn’t be the same, but I believe aFe does have filters for the 3.0t. They are a quality brand so I’d suggest looking into their options.

Speed Culture Studios will do thanks!

Bro another question. Which tein lowering springs do you have? I notice it makes your car sit flush

Manuel Medina These are the s tech but I’m not sure if they are compatible with the newer models.

Speed Culture Studios got it thank you ! I installed some Eibach but I didn’t like the height and ride quality

Thanks for checking in!

You gotta listen to what I said. In the Must Haves, I simply said the car needs to be lowered--it improves the looks and the handling--with EITHER springs or coils. In the Do Not Need video, I simply stated you don't "NEED" coilovers to accomplish this because, in fact, most people will never drive the car hard enough to justify them or care enough to adjust them properly. So in conclusion, the car should be lowered, but it's up to you how you do it--just don't feel like you NEED coilovers. Because you don't.

Bc Check out my Coilover vid

Mine is currently running Tien Basis Z coilovers, it handles like a go cart.

Very easy!

Gadi Munoz Go to a scrapyard and pull it off a g37s

Top Speed test pipes. You’ll have to explain it to the shop but if they know anything or understand exhaust systems, they should know how to set it up. 2.25 or 2.5 is fine. My current setup is 2.5”.

z1

You’re entering a whole new world with cams

You have sport brakes right now?

@@SpeedCultureStudios I do. What would out perform what.. I don't know.

Andrew Prather You’re better off painting your sport brakes. You wouldn’t want to swap Akebonos for powerstops!

@@SpeedCultureStudios I asked this question on the forums. Akebono considered superior to even the big brake power stops eh?

Andrew Prather Powerstops are just “replica” akebonos as far as I know. They are essentially the same system but I wouldn’t say they are an upgrade. I know people have gotten roasted for buying the powerstop calipers and putting Akebono decals on them.

I've got a 2010 G37x and use autoanything.com to buy brakes. Had good luck on the Power Stop Z23 Evolution Brake Kits. I've autocrossed a few times with no issues. Running K/N drop in filters and wrapped the boxes with the gold heat resistant tape from Amazon. Catback true dual 2" exhaust (done from a muffler shop that can bend their own pipe) is cheaper than big name brands. Discount tire has great deals on wheels too if you wait for holidays. Edit: Z23 not Z26 kits 👍

Most every mod I’ve done has been documented in specific videos with links in the description of each. Check out the rest of the videos!

I’ve done other videos like that. Check out my other vids. Test pipes and tune-best way to make it faster.

Why not? I rarely used them on my last car but didn’t like how they worked on it. This car I use them everyday all day. I like to control the rpm myself and running in the mountains, you cannot stay in automatic-it kills the efficiency and the enjoyment.

@@SpeedCultureStudios I prefer the shifter...I like the hand eye foot coordination thing

@@SpeedCultureStudiosI'm almost always in manual mode unless I'm on the freeway and I still go to manual mode to pass someone driving too slow lol

$noopyRUger just don’t like paddles then? Interesting.

@@SpeedCultureStudios basically, I hated them on my bro's maxima

I haven’t seen them that cheap anywhere.

Sparco r100

275/35/19 rear 255/40/19 front

Glad you did!!

K&N only comes oiled. Oiled filters have caused MAF issues with the Q50.

Speed Culture Studios I actually meant afe filter I accidentally got the oiled 1

Klue Thomas the oiled one will be the equivalent to the K&N oiled. You can return them and get the dry filters or just run them. A lot of people have gone with oiled and had no problems. My preference was to not chance it

Speed Culture Studios Thanks I won’t chance it either. 🤓

Go to a local salvage yard and pull them from a g37.

@@SpeedCultureStudios hopefully theres one open during these fun times rn

2015

I don’t suggest test pipes if you’re not tuning. 99% chance you’ll get a check engine light and you’ll never feel the benefit of the test pipes without it. I actually don’t mind a muffler delete. Do filters and chop that sucker off if you’re just wanting a bit more rumble!

@@SpeedCultureStudios so you're saying test pipes and or high flow cats aren't a necessary mod??? I was wondering why they weren't mentioned in this video....

$noopyRUger Of course they aren’t “necessary.” I wasn’t talking about making power. Like I said at the beginning, the car is fine from the factory, but if you are going to make only the absolutely necessary changes, these are the few you have to do!

@@SpeedCultureStudios got it!

Engine size. 3.0t is twin turbo. Some styling differences.

I’ve definitely noticed a difference in my braking with the R1s, both in regular driving situations and in more spirited events. What I really noticed was a major improvement in the rotors dissipating heat. No more pulsating brake pedal. But, I do still get a soft pedal at the end of a long day in the mountains. Fresh fluid and stainless lines should fix that!

@@SpeedCultureStudios Will be interesting to see how much benefit you will see minus the placebo effect.

Very nice start!

What coilovers did you go with? I noticed I need new suspension soon because of salt and snow:/

@@ginjaninja4222 I did BC Racing, seems like one of the more popular choices for the Q50. I'm not a suspension nut so I mostly went with something that worked for a lot of others honestly I am suspicious that lowering springs may have been equally effective for my purposes, but the deed is already done. Might be something worth investigating yourself before you buy.

@@toasty4000000 Alright thanks man yeah I definitely will look into it for a while buying in around two years so hopefully I can educate myself good enough haha

@@ginjaninja4222 haha, gotcha, good luck dude

You’ve never heard that before? It’s telling you the door is open...

@@SpeedCultureStudios i have a 13 g37 and mine doesn't have a chime unless i get out with the lights on or the sunroof open

@@SpeedCultureStudios does the q50 chime all the time with the door open, unlocked? maybe it's a setting somewhere?

@@SpeedCultureStudios also, i got to have that console insert, good call.

Jeff Sanders no it’s not all the time.

@jaliscos_carbonfiber on instagram

@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you!! Your car is looking awesome! Sending my q50s in for a chrome delete carbon wrap !

I’m pretty sure I said Coilovers

I’m not sure. Surprised there are no vids of how to do it. In the Q there is a plug in the trunk that can be disconnected to make only RWD. May be a fuse you can take out to disable awd. I wouldn’t do it though, if I were you.

reanzo kemp turn off traction control and in the q50, there’s a button under the steering wheel dash above break pedal to totally turn of traction

Because runflats are terrible if you’re looking for performance

I don’t think so. But there is at least one guy that cammed a 370z.

Didnt say you need Coilovers in this video. I said lowering the car makes a huge difference in how it handles-whether you use springs or coils doesn’t matter. What I said in the previous video is that you don’t NEED Coilovers because 95% of people don’t drive their cars hard enough to justify them. If you track your car Coilovers might be worth it. If you don’t-springs are sufficient. No matter which you choose, the Q50 needs to be lowered. That was the point in this video. Not arguing for one or the other-just lower.

@@SpeedCultureStudios ok. I got ya now. Either way I really got good info from your vids. I just got my G37x and love the "shit you don't need" vid especially. Thank you for the content you earned my sub.

@@JaxenB I appreciate that buddy. I understand how that could have caused confusion. I always try to be clear in my explanations, but sometimes I miss the mark.

I’m not whispering lol. Change your playback settings. I’m at 40% volume on my phone and computer and it plays fine on both! And thank you!!

@@SpeedCultureStudios I was watching the other videos and I had to turn it up for this one lol ... Ever think of going e85?

Jorge Barron Yes I have! Talking to my tuner about it now. Don’t tell anyone though!

@@SpeedCultureStudios he's coming to Dallas to tune mine and some of my buddies. Can't wait

I don’t know who you’re talking to-I hope not me, because what you said is just not correct. Going forced induction has little to do with upgrading braking systems alone. If you plan to drive fast or hard, it’s a good idea to upgrade brakes, whether or not you are turbo charged or not. That’s why the sport model has sport brakes. This car is a daily driver yes, but is set up for autocross and mountain runs. If you saw my other videos you would know that. Drilled and slotted rotors are necessary for moving brake dust away from the rotors/pads as well as more effectively dissipating heat under heavy braking-like during a mountain run. The factory rotors get uneven heating causing pulsation in the pedal which has a negative impact on brake feel and performance. This is why rotors were upgraded. Rubber brake lines overheat during heavy braking-like during mountain runs (again has nothing to do with having a supercharger)-when this happens, the brake pedal gets spongy and you lose pressure at the caliper, which hinders braking performance. If you’re entering a corner on a mountain looking off a cliff, you want to know that your brakes will bite hard-trust me. I have bolt ons and a tune and make 335hp. No turbo no supercharger. But I would not drive this car this hard in the mountains without these brake upgrades. No, if you drive like a grandma and never go over the speed limit or ever push the car at all, then you wouldn’t need these upgrades. But if you do-these are highly suggested. Or upgrade to the big brakes from the sport model. The fact that you don’t understand this tells me that YOU have a “sad car enthusiast mindset and are very misinformed on mods.” Don’t come here and try and make a point if you don’t know what you’re talking about.

Only thing better about the sport is the seats and the brake calipers. Otherwise, it’s heavier, has terrible drive by wire steering and weird suspension that’d I’d change out immediately anyway. In the end, it’s not better at all.

@@SpeedCultureStudios I disagree , the seats are a must have not just better, they're made for aggressive driving and look great, the paddle shifters are a much needed extra to increase driving enjoyment, not having them is a tragedy. The exhaust sound is waaaaay better as well. It sounds like u bought the cheap version and became a hater because you made the wrong choice.

Word on the Street Hahahahaha there is 0 difference in the sport exhaust. Same exact system. Nonetheless, exhaust was the first thing I changed so it wouldn’t have mattered anyway. Like I said in my last comment, I do like the sport seats, but I have racing seats now anyway so again, doesn’t matter. I installed paddle shifters for $200. Why would I spend $5000 for a sport model to get paddles when I put them in in less than 30 minutes. Sorry bud, you’re not looking like you know a whole lot about these cars. Maybe check out my other videos.

@@SpeedCultureStudios u better check the resale value of the sport model vs base model lol you're the one who went the cheap route and had to buy seats because the base model seats suck lol u had to buy stick on paddle shifters because your base model didnt have them lol stop trying to justify buying the cheap model. You're like one of those guys turning their 370z into a fake nismo lol actually no the sport model has better exhaust lol u think u would know this. And dont get me started on how much better the sport model looks. Dont hate because you bought the wrong car lol just accept it and do better next time.

Word on the Street 😂 😂 I’m dead because you clearly don’t know what you are talking about haha! The sport has a different front bumper-that’s it for looks. No big deal. I have a splitter and it looks sick. They are not stick on paddles you moron. These cars are pre-wired for factory paddles. I bought paddles and installed them. I put racing seats in-30lbs lighter than factory seats-you ever heard of weight reduction? You don’t know anything haha. It’s funny when ignorant people try and leave comments like they know what they’re talking about. Sport exhaust sounds better ? 🤣 🤣 You are too funny. You killed me with that one. Resale value? For real? These Infinitis don’t hold value for shit-sport or not. There is maybe a $1000 difference between a base and sport right now. Go learn about these cars at least a little before you come here trying to act like someone.

You must be on an Android. 40% volume on my pc and phone is perfect. Thanks for the comment though

@@SpeedCultureStudios iPhone 11 actually, but if you don’t think anything is wrong with your video 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@JoseRodriguez-nu3cu check your playback settings. Don’t know what to tell ya.

Your settings aren’t correct. I just watched portions of the video at like 10% volume on my phone and it was fine lol

@@SpeedCultureStudios yeah bro it was the phone I was using, it was glitching out. my bad I forgot to tell you. The video is 👌. On another note I’m about to buy a q50 this weekend, wish me luck!

Yes!