A TT with some cash in it is still a badass car that still is more fun and better looking than a lot of the options in it's price range, even after you sink some cash in. Sinking money into a TT also gets you tangible gains in fun and performance, as well as a moderate bump in resale value.
Antihero
Putting AMS garbage, and $500 ebay wheels on a Z is like dressing a Victorias Secret model in a Walmart dress and Payless shoes. You're embarrassing yourself.