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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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Default How much have you spent on your Z for aftermarket parts?

Please list mods/price.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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its only been 3 weeks!(for me anyway)

0 for nothing.

I watched this happen with the RSX, people would mod with the first intake, first exhaust. then 6months later when all the others came out it was obvious that the first was never the best.

Ill probably wait atleast 6 months to make sure I get the best there is.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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2500 - stereo
500 - clearbra
1200 - lojack
3500 - 19" TE-37's on order

I'm getting the intake from Injen next, and waiting on the borla exhaust so there's another 300 + probably 6 or 7 hundred for the exhaust.

Total by next month?

Around 8700 dollars... I'm sure many other people here have spent around 5-6 thousand already.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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Borla? Wow.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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a little over $10K... look below for mods...

this is just the beginning... there are good points of what is proven or not.. this is why i went with teins and rays as big ticket items now... no argument can be made about them..

as for engine mods... i am holding out for greddy kit...

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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 05:29 PM
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Sitting at $4200 now

$3000 for chroming the nissan rims
$ 700 for additional security system
$ 400 for Valentine 1
$ 100 for grounding kit

to come -- nav sytem don't know which one yet

will likely also install a 'lighter' jack in the console box so that I can plug my cell in there -- have quote for $65
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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3 grand to chrome factory wheels?
ok, im thinking before i type this time
1. why?
2. how could you part w/ that much money for chrome stock wheels?
3. weight?
4. CHROME?
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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Wink 100K

Kidding!

Wheels 5k


planned

radar detector 400
lowering springs 400
intake 275
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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This is what is nice about this website, I can learn from you guys...this is what I might do:

1. 3-4.5 wheels and tires
2. 1K approx for upgrading stereo
3. TT or SC if Nismo offers something that is smog/strret legal, performs well, and is still under warranty. Otherwise upgrade hp as cost efficiently as possible.

It looks like about 10k or more if i do all that. time and money will tell. I agree with others in waiting to see what products come out first. Besides, as a fellow Z owner suggested to me, "you might be satisfied with the performance of the Z stock" and that I should drive it for a while to see what I want to improve.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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Default I know that U didn't spend $3000.00 for chroming the Nissan rims.

Originally posted by zblime
Sitting at $4200 now

$3000 for chroming the nissan rims
$ 700 for additional security system
$ 400 for Valentine 1
$ 100 for grounding kit

to come -- nav sytem don't know which one yet

will likely also install a 'lighter' jack in the console box so that I can plug my cell in there -- have quote for $65
Not trying to tell U what to spend your money on, but I left at least 2 threads on here that I have 2 sets of 18 inch chromed wheels for sale/exchange for $750.00 per set & nobody was trying to hear me..
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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3000$ for chromed rims!!!???? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

either your exagerating by like 2.2 thousand $$$$$. or your not real smart. you could buy a pair of the best rims on the market, and get them chromed for 3grand. I mean the idea of 7-800$ for chroming is insane, but thats my opinion, and thats how much they go for. but 3grand!!!!!!!!!!

god, please stop Im gonna bust a kidney or something.... whewwww BREATH. ahhhh

wow.

hey man I got some stock in this company called enron. Ill let it go for 2grand, interested?
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Thumbs up About $4250 so far.

$3500.00 for 20"rims & tires (chromed)
$550.00 for 10" amplified Bazooka bass tube
$150.00 for the car cover
$100.00 for the Bra (that hasn't made it out of the box)
$10.00 for a few bottles of windex (to remove people's oily finger prints & nose hairs off my windows)
$8.00 for some construction paper & a Magic Marker (to make a sign to say #1, "ITS A NISSAN 350Z, NOT A PORSCHE, NOT THE NEW LEXUS, & YES IT DOES RESEMBLE AN AUDI TT". #2, "THE PRICE RANGE IS FROM $26,000 TO $36,000". #3 "YES ITS FAST". #4 a drawn picture of a thumbs up.
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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Originally posted by Cazzz Z
$3500.00 for 20"rims & tires (chromed)
$550.00 for 10" amplified Bazooka bass tube
$150.00 for the car cover
$100.00 for the Bra (that hasn't made it out of the box)
$10.00 for a few bottles of windex (to remove people's oily finger prints & nose hairs off my windows)
$8.00 for some construction paper & a Magic Marker (to make a sign to say #1, "ITS A NISSAN 350Z, NOT A PORSCHE, NOT THE NEW LEXUS, & YES IT DOES RESEMBLE AN AUDI TT". #2, "THE PRICE RANGE IS FROM $26,000 TO $36,000". #3 "YES ITS FAST". #4 a drawn picture of a thumbs up.

HAHAHAHA I should try that. I wouldnt have to tell everyone individually.

tho interestingly for only an extra 500$ you can have an extra 2" of rim and new tread to boot. hehehe sorry, Im still laughing over here. 3000$
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Chroming rims, no matter what they are cannot be more than 175 each. I usually get them done for 150 a piece. 3 grand? man. I'm sorry, I hope it didnt' hurt too much.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 04:30 AM
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$1.99

Replace stolen air caps
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 08:44 AM
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man cazz i'm glad your into looks and not perofrmance
you'd be kickin your own *** as soon as you tried to track that against a stock enthusiast

looks sweet as hell though,, i like the look of chrome on brickyard, i'm still trying to figure out what lightweight wheel finish would look good w/ the brickyard bronze seems to look goofy and make the car seem pinkish
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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K&N - $50
Escort 8500 - $300
Grounding Kit - $70
4 qts Redline Tranny Fluid +.5 hr labor = $100
Eclipse 6.5" Speakers and parts - $200
Factory Service manual on CD - Close to free!
3500 miles worth of gas - $300
Crawford Z Car Service Sticker (the 15hp one) - Free
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 10:24 AM
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Current:
Katkin leather $1000
lojack $300
Stereo $2000
Window tint $120
S2000 antenna $15
Personalized Aggie plate $70

Soon:
AEM intake $260
B&B or Borla Exhause $800
Grouding kit $100
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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Cool Track, Chrome Silver

Current:

Swap to S03's - $450 after trade in
K&N - $50
Earthing Kit - $199
White Side Finisher - $56
Nismo Oil Cap - $80

Future:

Nismo Front Piece - $TBD
Nismo/Weldina Exhaust - $TBD
Other Nismo HP parts? - TBD
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 11:09 AM
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New driving music for the Z.... $13 (new Foo Fighters CD)
Materials to apply 3 coats of Zaino protectant (more to come)... $120
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