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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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What seat are you running?
FX1pro , looks like i'm going to cut and reweld the rails then fab up new rails that let the bucket sit and inch lower onto the slider.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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Have you looked at the Hankook V12? Dirt cheap, super quiet, loads of grip. Not sure how crucial rain traction is to you but they aren't terrible. And at the price they sell at you can afford to try them.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by midz350
Going FI.
THIS ^^^

i regret not going with an ls1 swap from the start.
and THIS ^^^

I could have paid cash for a new GTR for what I have spent on engines and turbos the past 3 years.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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damn cass =( im hoping i dont have any problems but def going straight to hal for my engine think he is prob the only one on here i havnt seen anyone have problems with(granted i havnt been a member very long)
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MDK
Have you looked at the Hankook V12? Dirt cheap, super quiet, loads of grip. Not sure how crucial rain traction is to you but they aren't terrible. And at the price they sell at you can afford to try them.
Interesting MDK, I'll certainly consider them.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jerryd87
damn cass =( im hoping i dont have any problems but def going straight to hal for my engine think he is prob the only one on here i havnt seen anyone have problems with(granted i havnt been a member very long)
The only shops/vendors that are making big power and abusing their cars are Sound Performance and Injected Performance/Dynosty.

I would trust them with my car
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Great thread
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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I regret all the money i've sunk in my damn G its to addictive and i would have probably been better off smoking crack.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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The theme I get out of this thread is if you are not happy with the performance of a stock Z, chances are it is cheaper to get a higher performance car then mod your Z.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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My Magnaflow exhaust ... its a single and it's way to quiet.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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cheap ebay lugnuts. had one strip with the key and was impossible to remove. ended up buying a hole saw bit and cutting around the stud of my rear touring rim.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Haven't regretted anything i bought for my Z yet, (do a lot of research and think twice then buy, just my advice)
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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1. I regret buying an Automatic (had motorcyles, then found the luxury of a Acura TSX, became lazy and bought an 5AT)

2. I half-heartedly regret buying the Magnetic Black. (all my previous vehicles were black 93' Honda Accord, 00' Ford Ranger, 04 Acura TSX) Would've been cool to buy the 07 + Grey or White.

3. I regret regretting

Oh well, live with your decision and just go with it.

This is a very useful thread.

Bump.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by riteonjon
1. I regret buying an Automatic (had motorcyles, then found the luxury of a Acura TSX, became lazy and bought an 5AT)

2. I half-heartedly regret buying the Magnetic Black. (all my previous vehicles were black 93' Honda Accord, 00' Ford Ranger, 04 Acura TSX) Would've been cool to buy the 07 + Grey or White.

3. I regret regretting

Oh well, live with your decision and just go with it.

This is a very useful thread.

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Ditto on the auto.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by midz350
The only shops/vendors that are making big power and abusing their cars are Sound Performance and Injected Performance/Dynosty.

I would trust them with my car
vtr looks solid too
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ace32x
vtr looks solid too

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by midz350
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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i'm surprised so many people regret getting a short shifter because it's "harder" and more "annoying" to shift? I don't find that to be the case at all...i enjoy the feel of the short shifter much more then the stock....but ironically i kind of regret getting a short shifter...because the rattling is really bad
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dreamspeed
i'm surprised so many people regret getting a short shifter because it's "harder" and more "annoying" to shift? I don't find that to be the case at all...i enjoy the feel of the short shifter much more then the stock....but ironically i kind of regret getting a short shifter...because the rattling is really bad
I would not be one of the people to complain about a short shifter. My TWM shifter is super tight, does not rattle at all, and coupled with a Forged Performance SS **** is simply perfect.
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