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Old 10-11-2006, 08:53 AM
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Hi. my name is ed and right now i drive a 140hp weakling 4 banger. im tryin to get rid of that right now and im researching on which car i want to get next. Im looking for Twin T supras but no luck so far. if i dont find that, then im gettin a 350. Now i got a couple of questions. Before that, let me tell you my goal with my new car. HORSEPOWER . I want to get the greddy twin turbocharger. First i want to know which year z would be the best for this and what model. I want to get the base model b/c its eventaully gonna get ripped apart and put together with new parts. Im deff getting a new car. I dont buy anything used.

Also do z's come in Yellow?

Lastly, would it be wise to have a Z with 450 hp in 6 speed or A/T?

Thanx alot

-Ed
Old 10-11-2006, 08:56 AM
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yes they come in yellow, but only the 2005 models....i have one
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ok well thats answers basically all my questions. lol. Ill be gettin the 2005 models. thanx
Old 10-11-2006, 09:14 AM
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WSelcome.

There are minor performance differences between models. Primarily 287 vs 300 horsepower. Different models offer amenities such as VDC. Look. Read. Drive.

Forced induction? I recommend that you get a 350Z first.
Old 10-11-2006, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv

Forced induction? I recommend that you get a 350Z first.
Well ya, im not gonna buy the Kit without the Z but why do you say that anyways. Is the z really that quick?
Old 10-11-2006, 09:26 AM
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go for 2005, since 06 mods are going to be expensive since they are diferent.

they come in yellow

Why even think about MT if your going TT ? I dont understand.
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
Well ya, im not gonna buy the Kit without the Z but why do you say that anyways. Is the z really that quick?
my plan was to go TT too. now that I have the car it is a rush to drive and loving every min of it. I desided and opted to get other NA mods instead and go the nitrouse rout since the Z is plenty for everyday driving and ricer killing
Old 10-11-2006, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
Well ya, im not gonna buy the Kit without the Z but why do you say that anyways. Is the z really that quick?
No. Review the buying forum. Maybe 1 out of 10 new members who are gonna buy a 350Z ever do. In fact, most gonna buy threads die in a week.

If we look at the 350Z and forced induction, maybe 1 in 1,000 owners ever go forced induction.
Old 10-11-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
Im deff getting a new car. I dont buy anything used.
Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
ok well thats answers basically all my questions. lol. Ill be gettin the 2005 models. thanx
Kind of hard to find a *brand new* 2005 model.
Old 10-11-2006, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by highside107
Kind of hard to find a *brand new* 2005 model.
New TT Supras are even harder to find
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k. Thanx for the info. like i said, im still researching but 350 and supra is on the top of my head. i was thinkin about S2k but too expensive for what you get.
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if you want a manual, get an 05, if you want an auto, get an 06.

If you want to save money to buy mods, then you may be best off with an 04. I would just avoid the 03's due to their tire wear issues.
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Originally Posted by MUZZY
go for 2005, since 06 mods are going to be expensive since they are diferent.

they come in yellow

Why even think about MT if your going TT ? I dont understand.
Sorry to have to correct you ....but.... the Ultra Yellow ( paint code E33) was ONLY available for the '05 models. each year there is a special color issued for the Z that costs an extra $500. For each year's special color see below:

2003 - Brickyard
2004 - ???
2005- Ultra Yellow
2006 -Interlagos Fire

Also the 35th Anniversary Z came in Ultra Yellow, however not all Ultra Yellow Z's are 35th Anniversary editions.

Just my 2c
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wanna sell me your car?
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How soon are you going to build the car? If your going to build it relatively quickly, I suggest a base model 2005 and use the money saved to pay for your upgrades - TT Kit, Big Brakes, Rims/Tires, LSD, etc.
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Another question.

How many lbs of boost can a z engine hold?
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Originally Posted by z350boy
Sorry to have to correct you ....but.... the Ultra Yellow ( paint code E33) was ONLY available for the '05 models. each year there is a special color issued for the Z that costs an extra $500. For each year's special color see below:

2003 - Brickyard
2004 - ???
2005- Ultra Yellow
2006 -Interlagos Fire

Also the 35th Anniversary Z came in Ultra Yellow, however not all Ultra Yellow Z's are 35th Anniversary editions.

Just my 2c
2003 - Brickyard
2004 - Liquid Silver
2005- Ultra Yellow
2006 -Interlagos Fire
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omg man you have to get 6speed, you cant have some tt 350 in automatic...
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oh i am gettin 6 speed and also a freind of mine is saying that a single turbo woulld be better than twin. Anybody agree?


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