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Old 11-18-2013, 04:10 PM
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Hey guys, figure I go ahead and post one of these threads to share my Z's progress throughout the years. Mainly wheel progress, but a few other things here and there

Got it back in 2011, with Eibach springs and a cheap HKS replica exhaust.

fataLblitz's 2005 350z Progress-u2lso2o.jpg

One of my first mods, happened to be an authentic USDM nismo v1 lip. It was primered black, so I just plastidipped it black temporarily until I could get it painted. Shown here while test fitting my brother's LE37s



Next, I decided to go with the 06+ headlights.



I did not hesitate to get some legit wheels, so I ordered a set of Work VSXX in Extreme Gold after saving for some time. Offsets were 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 +7 all around. Luckily, I did not have to wait the 6 month lead time, since someone already placed the order and backed out.

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Next thing on my list was a set of coilovers. Originally, I had a set of Ksport Kontrol Pros, but sold that and went with Stance GR+ coilovers instead. Person that intially helped with the coilover install thought it would be funny to slam my Z and have me drive around for the day with it at this height. No bueno.

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My next set of wheels that I picked up were a set of Work XSA-02Cs, in 19x9.5 +2 and 19x11 +0. I unfortunately, only had these on my Z for about 2 months before deciding to switch it up. This was where my slight obsession for wheels started

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Next on my mod list, I picked up a Motordyne TDX2 Shockwave exhaust, Motordyne 5/16 Plenum Spacer along with some Crawford HFCs. I also picked up some bausauto amuse side and rear add ons.

fataLblitz's 2005 350z Progress-p4qzr9pl.jpg

After selling my gold VSXX, I ended up getting a set custom built to have step lips because I missed having the mesh design.

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I found a set of gold LE37Ts for sale, and figured that there are only a few sets of wheels that throughout the course of my Z's lifetime, I have always wanted.

During this time, I also picked up an 06 front bumper with an authentic usdm NISMO lip, painted gloss black.

fataLblitz's 2005 350z Progress-vjz06mx.jpg
Next, I went ahead and purchased a set of OEM 350z brembos and rotors.

fataLblitz's 2005 350z Progress-uiyg2f2l.jpg

I decided to change things up, and went with a nismo v3 bumper

fataLblitz's 2005 350z Progress-uawkkhg.jpg

Currently, the bumper is still unpainted as for I am currently undecided as to whether or not I want to keep it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as to whether you guys prefer the v1 lip, or v3 bumper with the current amuse side/rear add ons.

Not as comprehensive as other build/progress threads, as for I was not intending on keeping progress pics throughout the stages. Hope you guys enjoy!

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Old 11-18-2013, 04:29 PM
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Neither v1 or 3. My vote goes to amuse front, just a suggestion.
Old 11-18-2013, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
Neither v1 or 3. My vote goes to amuse front, just a suggestion.
Hey stogey, thanks for that suggestion. I wanted to steer away from the amuse front, since it's slightly more common. But that's what the whole kit is for right? :P
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you had a winner with the VS-XXs
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Clean as always Kevin. I like the Gold setup the best
Old 11-18-2013, 05:27 PM
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Holy cr*p that's nice! My fav were the XSA-02Cs and the step lip VSXX
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Your car is so sexy. I want to see more pics of it when it had the gold Works!

I'm partial to them because I have those wheels currently on mine.
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
you had a winner with the VS-XXs
Yeah, these are probably my favorite wheels. I'm looking to sell off some of my wheels

Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
Clean as always Kevin. I like the Gold setup the best
Thanks Brandon. Yeah, the gold contrasts against the silverstone and makes it stand out. If I end up keeping my VSXX, i'll have them powdercoated gold or something.

Originally Posted by taryon
Holy cr*p that's nice! My fav were the XSA-02Cs and the step lip VSXX
Thanks man!

Originally Posted by bottlefed97
Your car is so sexy. I want to see more pics of it when it had the gold Works!

I'm partial to them because I have those wheels currently on mine.
Thanks for the kind words. Yours are extreme gold faces as well, right? The guy I sold my first set of gold vsxx actually had a daytona blue Z as well, so it definitely pops against that color. I'll try and dig up some more side shots for you, of when I had the gold wheels on.
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Originally Posted by fataLblitz
Thanks for the kind words. Yours are extreme gold faces as well, right? The guy I sold my first set of gold vsxx actually had a daytona blue Z as well, so it definitely pops against that color. I'll try and dig up some more side shots for you, of when I had the gold wheels on.
Yep same exact wheels, I love the gold against blue.

Thanks man, I love the way the Volks look on your car currently.
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Not gonna lie, I am little jealous of all of your wheels
Old 11-19-2013, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by abarclay
Not gonna lie, I am little jealous of all of your wheels
Lol i'm selling off some of them if you're interested :P

Here's a shot I took over the weekend

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You're really making me hate myself, lol.
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MoaR! pics of the current setup
Old 11-24-2013, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AmateuRN
You're really making me hate myself, lol.
Lol i'm thinking your setup looked way better than I can pull it off, i'd have to get some bags or something to make it sit as nicely
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Originally Posted by meezie
MoaR! pics of the current setup
Soon my friend, soon
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v3 bumper FTW!
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Ahhh so you are the one with gold LEs on FB
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Making my Advan look like crap...
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Originally Posted by Blackheart
Ahhh so you are the one with gold LEs on FB
Lol yep that'd be me. They're FS btw
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Originally Posted by atenzany62
v3 bumper FTW!
Yeah, crap costed me an arm, leg, and a piece of z speed under shroud when I was driving to go get it

Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
Making my Advan look like crap...
can never go wrong with advans man. What kind?

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