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Old May 25, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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I have decided to spend some money on the Z, but I am having a hard time deciding what to do. I want to see which of the three options you guys would choose and why.

1. Borla exhaust
2. MREV2 and spacer
3. Clear Bra

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Old May 25, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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um you car your decision


but prepare long and hard for what is about to come


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Old May 25, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghost 350z
um you car your decision


but prepare long and hard for what is about to come



Yeah, I know in the end it's my choice, but I was just wondering of the three what someone would do. Keep in mind I only drive the car maybe two days a week at most. I was leaning toward the exhaust or MD mod because when I do drive it i would actually get something out of it. But i've noticed little chips on the bumper lately, so I though maybe I should do something about it. Upon doing research of the clear bra it seems that it gets mixed reviews. I figured asking people's opinions might help me make a choice.

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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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MREV2 and spacer.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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flip a three sided coin
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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flip a three sided coin
I lost mine, I searched all over for it this morning, but nothing. I even thought called the local comic shop to see if they had one of those old school D&D dice with all the sides. But the guy said he was using them.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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1 or 2. Both are nice mods.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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I just dont know what you are trying to get out of this question. Maybe its just me
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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If you're choosing between the 3 aren't they a bit too opposite to even pick? I don't know how you would put a clear bra purchase in the same category as an exhaust purchase....

If you don't intend to do much with it, but live in a state like FL (like I do) I would say clear bra....especially if you're gonna do a lot of highway time.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghost 350z
I just dont know what you are trying to get out of this question. Maybe its just me
Just opinions, I'm torn between the options and would like to know what fellow Z owners have to say. I value the opinions of most of the people on this site and I'm just asking for my own personal reason. You don't have to understand it. I'm new to the Z and I have questions. I try to search for the answers and do my research, and if that doesn't satisfy me, I ask a question. It may be a dumb question to you, but you have been doing this longer and may have already made up your mind about these things.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by thanh27
If you're choosing between the 3 aren't they a bit too opposite to even pick? I don't know how you would put a clear bra purchase in the same category as an exhaust purchase....

If you don't intend to do much with it, but live in a state like FL (like I do) I would say clear bra....especially if you're gonna do a lot of highway time.
Yeah, they are. Those are just three of the things I want to do and I'm trying to decide what to do first. I will gradually do all three, just trying to decide what goes first.
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Originally Posted by watson22
Yeah, they are. Those are just three of the things I want to do and I'm trying to decide what to do first. I will gradually do all three, just trying to decide what goes first.
Clear Bra ASAP.......its my one regret
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Oh, I forgot to mention that the Exhaust would be a used on that they are selling for $450.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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I personally am not a big fan of the clear bra. I know it works and it's helpful, but the line kills me. It'll protect the bumper and what not, but it will still look beat up. Instead of marking the bumper, it marks the clear bra. Blah.

MD and Exhaust mods are both DIY. I say look for used parts and see which one you can get a better deal on. Then just keep an eye out for the other part. Again, not a fan of clear bras.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks for asking but I haven’t the faintest idea how to spend your money.
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if you've already got a few chips, whats the point of putting on a clear bra? plus a clear bra on ppw looks...icky. the line gets dirty, wax that gets stuck starts yellowing...ehhh not my cup of tea. i'd rather wait until the bumper's really fuxed and then just replace it or repaint it.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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i like the clear bra idea, maybe some tint, then get mod crazy. I personally think lowering the Z looks really nice, if its not your daily driver. I want stance Coilovers hopefully by the end of summer.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
if you've already got a few chips, whats the point of putting on a clear bra? plus a clear bra on ppw looks...icky. the line gets dirty, wax that gets stuck starts yellowing...ehhh not my cup of tea. i'd rather wait until the bumper's really fuxed and then just replace it or repaint it.
Thanks for the advice, that's the type of answer I was looking for. Actually thanks to everyone who gave advice. I appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by Riyazsf
i like the clear bra idea, maybe some tint, then get mod crazy. I personally think lowering the Z looks really nice, if its not your daily driver. I want stance Coilovers hopefully by the end of summer.
I already have it tinted. I think it made a huge improvement in the looks.
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Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
if you've already got a few chips, whats the point of putting on a clear bra? plus a clear bra on ppw looks...icky. the line gets dirty, wax that gets stuck starts yellowing...ehhh not my cup of tea. i'd rather wait until the bumper's really fuxed and then just replace it or repaint it.
+1 F it up and then upgrade. PPW waiting for it to fall apart...
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