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11-01-2006, 05:57 PM
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my inaugural post...
Alright, so I've read this forum for quite a while now, but since I've seen so many fine pieces of work, I've never felt like opening my mouth until I had room to talk....
I finally have my '06 350, and the first of a lot of work has been done, so I thought I'd put it up here and start seeing what kinds of opinions you all have. I know it's not nearly what some of you all have, but it's what I could muster so far. Let me know what you think...
and i have all of these pics here:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/551141601txurOh
I finally have my '06 350, and the first of a lot of work has been done, so I thought I'd put it up here and start seeing what kinds of opinions you all have. I know it's not nearly what some of you all have, but it's what I could muster so far. Let me know what you think...
and i have all of these pics here:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/551141601txurOh
11-01-2006, 06:49 PM
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Nice looking Z. Congrats! Looks like you really stayed with the Nismo theme for the car. Did you order the parts through the dealership and have them install them?
11-01-2006, 07:01 PM
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Yea, I did stick with NISMO, for a couple reasons...
- Since the car is brand new, NISMO still falls under the Nissan warranty, as long as you choose the right parts
- NISMO is just plain quality stuff. I'm sure there's people here and there that would love to debate that, but that's what I think, and that's all I need
- I like the look NIMSO provides since it is name in conjunction with original Nissan products. I looks clean, fits well, all that crap.
And yea, for all the cosmetic mods I was going to do, I wanted the dealership to do it. They have the tools and people already familiar with the car, so I know the job will be quality. Also, if I did it this way, I could put it all on one car loan, and work the price down as a whole bundle. Ended up being better for me.
Thanks for the comments, it's nice to finally be posting after reading for so long...
- Since the car is brand new, NISMO still falls under the Nissan warranty, as long as you choose the right parts
- NISMO is just plain quality stuff. I'm sure there's people here and there that would love to debate that, but that's what I think, and that's all I need
- I like the look NIMSO provides since it is name in conjunction with original Nissan products. I looks clean, fits well, all that crap.
And yea, for all the cosmetic mods I was going to do, I wanted the dealership to do it. They have the tools and people already familiar with the car, so I know the job will be quality. Also, if I did it this way, I could put it all on one car loan, and work the price down as a whole bundle. Ended up being better for me.
Thanks for the comments, it's nice to finally be posting after reading for so long...
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11-02-2006, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zum
Looks great!
How much for your stock wheels? I want some '06 wheels to put some R-Componds on.
How much for your stock wheels? I want some '06 wheels to put some R-Componds on.
11-02-2006, 01:11 PM
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The only problem I see with bronze wheels, or any 'colored' wheel, is that no-one seems to makes bronze or colored replacement door handles. The color combo is great just would be cooler if the door handles matched. IMHO
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11-02-2006, 01:52 PM
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Look Noob get the F-- off the forum! Until you have a TT kit pushing 500 to the wheels you have no right to waste our time!
Just kidding! You're car looks great! You are absolutely going to love it. Mod's look nice right off the bat. I'm still stock after 2 years. No wait I have a high performance air filter! Whoooo!
Welcome to the forum!
Just kidding! You're car looks great! You are absolutely going to love it. Mod's look nice right off the bat. I'm still stock after 2 years. No wait I have a high performance air filter! Whoooo!
Welcome to the forum!
11-02-2006, 01:58 PM
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This was a great well thought out post! This man although his post count is less than 10 is definately not a Newb! Welcome and happy posting! Great addition to the forum and you have one nice Z!
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11-02-2006, 02:07 PM
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Congrats!
Now, buy the Nismo suspension kit, the V2 front [ http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...0/DSC00021.jpg ] and the [omg!] S2000 antenna!
Now, buy the Nismo suspension kit, the V2 front [ http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...0/DSC00021.jpg ] and the [omg!] S2000 antenna!
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Very nice. Very nice indeed. Now I know that those bronze TE-37's (yes, I know you have the Nismo rims) will look sweet on my MB. I like that spoiler. Very clean look, with an edge, which is how I like a performance car to look. Great stuff, man.
11-02-2006, 05:53 PM
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SargentZ - You're definitely right about the bronze door handles. If they make those I'd hop on that wagon without hesitation. It would be a nice way to tie together the 'theme'.
ctzn - Thanks for the SV notice. That's a toy I've been messing with since the end of college two years ago. It's wicked fun, but I have to admit that when I got the 350, it was neglected for a bit. I'm doing a Honda CBR600R rear wheel swap this winter, and a GXSR 750 front end swap this summer. Should be a good time. Or frustrating. Either way.
HighwaySpeed - I've been thinking about the V2 NISMO front, but I have to see it a couple times first. Jury's still out in my mind about whether or not it looks good enough to justify the cost of replacing my already sweet looking stock bumper.
I'm glad to see there's some approval, and I'm not crazy for thinking this style was a good choice. I've always liked the bronze-alloy look ever since the Subaru WRC team started using it way back in the day.
Thanks for the replies guys. It's good to have the opinions of the community that really knows what they're talking about.
ctzn - Thanks for the SV notice. That's a toy I've been messing with since the end of college two years ago. It's wicked fun, but I have to admit that when I got the 350, it was neglected for a bit. I'm doing a Honda CBR600R rear wheel swap this winter, and a GXSR 750 front end swap this summer. Should be a good time. Or frustrating. Either way.
HighwaySpeed - I've been thinking about the V2 NISMO front, but I have to see it a couple times first. Jury's still out in my mind about whether or not it looks good enough to justify the cost of replacing my already sweet looking stock bumper.
I'm glad to see there's some approval, and I'm not crazy for thinking this style was a good choice. I've always liked the bronze-alloy look ever since the Subaru WRC team started using it way back in the day.
Thanks for the replies guys. It's good to have the opinions of the community that really knows what they're talking about.
