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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:32 AM
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Default New Z, what are the essential must buys?

What do you guys recommend buying, which are essentials when getting a new Z or any car? I'm sure I'm missing tons of stuff. And yes, I did try using the search function.

So far on my list of things to get for the car

1. Small First Aid kit
2. Jumper Cables
3. Maybe a small set of tools/wrenches etc

I'm also moving north in a few months, so maybe some of our northern Z owners can give me some help with what to get.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Be an informed driver. Read the owners manual.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Coilovers and an LSD.
And a good set of sticky tires
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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i got a can of fix a flat.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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^ bad for the tires, i would never use that stuff.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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clear bra
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by my05350z
i got a can of fix a flat.
Say bye bye to your Tire Pressure sensors. Either AAA or spare tire for your pockets sake.

I have a cheap set of tools, gloves, torque wrench, misc bolts and nuts, towel
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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gas
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
gas
haha!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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california duster, maybey some armor all
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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us "up north" guys just try to use common sense when drivin...u got a good list....make sure u got a number of a towing company in your area "just in case" in ur phone....fix a flat will like already said destroy your sensors for low tire pressure....i carry a cheapy basic socket set/wrench set..as for the cleaners....thats up to u...
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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VOLKS...I'm selling mine . Congrats on the purchase!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
gas
dammit you beat me right to it hahah
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