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350z if you're looking for a bang for your buck price to power ratio this is
among one of the best deals you can get on the use market today and when it
comes to tuna potential it offers such a diverse platform that it can nearly be
built for any type of driving style the best thing about modifying the 350z is
the fact that the tuning market for this car is massive making it simple to find
parts you need at a fair price most 350z owners typically start with the
suspension since the ride leans more towards a cushy airy ride than a stiff
planted one upgrading to a good set of colors can solve that immediately one of
my personal favorite things you can do with the 350z is modifying the exterior
appearance all types of kits are available from classy looking ones to
extreme looking ones especially the wide-body ones I mean just look at this
there are plenty of options to suit just about anybody's taste
performance-wise their earlier 350z models came equipped with a 3.5 liter v6
engine there 287 horsepower and 274 pound-feet of
torque later models producing 306 horsepower combine that power with its
strong 6-speed manual gearbox and a limited slip differential and you have a
solid starting point for lots of room for further modifications I did full
exhaust system forced induction swap out the ECU and you have at 350 C pushing
well over 300 horsepower and of course if you're looking to push huge power
make sure to include a operated clutch the 350z is truly a superb sports car
with all the right ingredients sharp steering rear-wheel drive and two seats
and since the car has pretty much reached the bottom of its depreciation
curve you can get it at a bargain I feel like back in the day never really
received the attention that deserved primarily because the s2000 was the car
people talked about more but now as the value of the s2000 is going up the 350z
is going down you can easily find them for less than $5,000
the next cheap tuner car on the list is a 10 a Mazda mx-5 miata I know some of
you hated it and some of you loved it when I clown the Miata and my Japanese
tuner cars videos so this time I decided to give it a proper mention and if you
haven't seen that video yet I'll make sure to link it in the description box
below the Miata is a super simple super lightweight convertible car with nimble
handling it's perfect 50:50 weight distribution gives it great stability
and great handling around corners thanks to his versatility it has been the most
popular car raced around the world in fact the Miata has trained more
professional drivers than any other car it comes equipped with a 1.6 liter
four-cylinder engine that produces 115 horsepower and 100 pound feet of torque
it really doesn't sound like much but you have to keep in mind that Miata is
super lightweight at around 2,100 pounds the Miata definitely isn't known for
being a straight-line performer but taking it around twisty roads can be so
much fun available mods are plentiful next to the Honda Civic the Miata has to
be the second most popular on the list of most - in vehicles there are plenty
of suspension upgrades available for the platform also swapping a v8 or a Mazda
rotary engine is not unheard of and are very well documented online I have to
agree with some articles that say that Miata is one of the most important
sports cars built in the last 25 years just a word of caution though if you're
on the taller side like 6 feet or more then this car may be an issue due to the
lack of head and legroom that said the Miata is perfect for a first time race
car for the track the best part is that there are so many available in the use
market and they are more affordable than ever I've seen many available with
decent miles for less than $3,000 question for you which one would you
rather own the Miata or the 350z the third car is a volkswagen golf mk4 or
even the Jetta this is the only non Japanese Carnales you know I had to make
my European viewers happy apparently this is a very popular entry tuner car
for those that live in Europe over the years the mk4 golf rapidly became a
favorite for many because of the massive amount of tuning options there is an
endless amount of aftermarket parts available as well as a huge nationwide
network of enthusiasts the most affordable option available is
the version with the 2-liter four-cylinder engine that honestly isn't
too impressive it really isn't much to talk about with the 2-liter engine
unless you're willing to spend a large chunk of change on it a cold air intake
a full length exhaust system and headers can get you a few extra horses to make
things a little more interesting but nothing too crazy
you'd have to rebuilt the engine popping a supercharger or turbocharger to get a
good amount of power out of it which can get pricey real quick the ideal option
would be to get the golf or the Jetta with the 1.8 liter turbo that can really
be turned into a performance monster a simple software upgrade alone can get
the 1.8 liter turbo engine an extra 40 to 50 horsepower but you might have to
look a bit harder to find one with this engine equipped for under $5,000 that
said I'm sure you'll still have a good experience even if you do opt in for the
2-liter engine there's so much more to model than just performance numbers the
process alone can be fun you never know you might be able to find a good deal on
a 1.8 liter turbo swap in the future the fourth cheap tuner cars that Acura RSX
type s pretty much the acura integra replacement once you get past the fact
that it's not a Type R you'll realize that the RSX Type S is such an awesome
platform for modifications and also it's an accurate you can end up getting some
sweet leather seats included drive this car fast enough and you might end up
getting hooked on VTEC because of VTEC there are six type s can be described as
having two different personalities around town and performs like a capable
compact car delivering just the right amount of power while providing good
fuel efficiency flow rate and it comes to life with its 80-100 rpm redline
creating a more raw engaging driving experience it's fully independent
suspension allows the RX s-type best to handle like other sports cars are on the
same price which they could many of the ones you'll find on the market are
probably already modified which could be a good thing since it'll serve as a
decent starting point or it can be a bad reliability nightmare if the mods
weren't installed properly this car definitely has
lots of potential for any level budget add the usual intake header exhaust and
look for a reputable ECU upgrade and you'll get a nice kick out of the RSX
type s if you're willing to spend more than of course forced induction is an
easy way to amplify the power some more aside from the tuning potential there
are six is quite practical things to attach back with a large trunk and the
back seats are surprisingly usable for seating adults if you're looking for a
great car with a tuner look and feel and serves as a great commuter then this is
one of the best options for less than $5,000 the fifth and final cheap tuner
car in the list is the Lexus GS 300 you guys might find it as a surprise for a
tuner car it's frequently overlooked as a performance car probably because of
the badge and because it's mainly known as a luxury four-door man did you see
this vehicle is just good for exterior modifications and stance nation but the
truth is the GS 200 is a really good candidate for a car tuning project many
people say that it's heavy weight holds it back it is pretty heavy so the first
mod should be some type of weight reduction that way it really can become
a tuner to be reckoned with moderate correctly and the car can easily become
something special the handling on the GS 300 isn't the best and just a tin
springs can mess with the stability adjustable coilovers work best here
allowing you to tailor the cars handling to see your driving style performance
wise the GS 300 comes equipped with a three liter inline six 2jz engine don't
get too excited now it doesn't come with a turbo
unlike the two Jay Z GTE this one is a 2jz GE it produces 225 horsepower and
220 pound feet of torque and as you guys know the block of the two Jay Z's
over-engineered I'm sure you guys have all seen super engines being able to
push seven hundred to a thousand horsepower on a standard block the one
thing you guys are probably be disappointed about is the GS 300 lacks a
manual transmission but just like you can swap in more capable engine you can
swap in a manual transmission if you're up for it I really do like the GS 300 as
a tuner choice because you're much less likely to find them beat up and driven
harder and since a luxury sedan like this one doesn't really get much
attention this car can be modded to be a sleeper well guys that was the video I
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