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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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Question: Do you prefer your Z as delivered from Nissan or with one or more of the after-market goodies (wings, spoilers, etc.)?

This is not intended to become a "flame" thread between groups.

Generally, my taste runs to liking the aftermarket stuff. On our Highlander I added running boards, spoiler, mud guards, & roof rack.

However on the Zzzzzzzzz I think the Nissan folk really nailed the design and I have yet to see a mod I thought improved the look.

When mine shows up I'll do some upgrade to the interior, but the only thing I'm adding to the exterior is wax!

Again, personal preference here; not good, bad, or ugly eithor direction.

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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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I didnt care for nissans wing, I liked it but not enough to get it. I may go aftermarket, but havent found one I like enough to purchase yet. Im not opposed to the idea tho.

otherwise, Im happy with appearance, but I might add a lip or front kit eventually, Im not sure, again, havent found one I like enough to buy yet.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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I think I'll wait to see if there are more attractive kits to come.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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I had my car smacked on the back so Im getting a rear bumper thats for sure, what isnt is if I'll get original or aftermarket. Right now Im seeing whats out there. When it comes to the front I will probably get a front lip for aerodynamic reasons, its function over form for me.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 07:17 PM
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Default I like doing mine myself.

I like to know that my car is different than others & set a trend. I like to know that when U see my car, U know its my car..

Example #1
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 07:18 PM
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Here is Example #2
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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Example #4
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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I like the original lines and have no intention of modifying the body shape

under the hood is a different story

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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 06:25 AM
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I love someone's sog on this board (I'm sorry I don't remember who it is, so I can't give you props). It says, "Go fast, look stock."

The Z's bosy itself looks amazing! The only thing I've got my eye on is the Nismo wing. Of course it will be a while--800+ bucks for anunpainted wing is a bit much for me right now.

Now I can see spending that 800 on stuff for under the hood, to me, that's much more justifiable.
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