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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Looks good BM. Why do newbs always include every pic when using quotes?
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
That's one thing I don't like it, is the fender side wall. Since the 80's Nissan has been making the side flap larger and larger i.e. 370z's is huge! for no reason...
yeah it definitely sucks...
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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here's a pic that shows how close it is lol..

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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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you'll be fine bro just have to be cautious when reversing on uneven areas...the tire might grab the fender and cause it too buckle...ugly stuff once that happens!
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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yeah umm.. i think i'll just raise it up 5-10mm
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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smart man...
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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lol
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 03:05 AM
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Installed NRG Polished Hood Damper. Also replaced both front fender well under cover.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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more useless mods;
pleum spacer
throttle body spacer
new plugs and oil
and installed some led running lights and dome


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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
Thinking of trading my z for a 2013 m.
Which M series? M3, 1M or a M5?
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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-Purchased an Mrev2 + spacer from a member on here.
-Purchased a buffer (finally), rubbing compound and polish to clean up the exterior.
-Bought a helmet for drag racing a week ago off craigslist.

Good stuff.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
here's a pic that shows how close it is lol..

Is that fully compressed for testing or at you driving height?
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Halfway through a waxing. Its only 85 degrees out but I'm drenched in sweat already, humidity sucks.

Its times like these I'd almost kill for an ac'd garage
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Jah70
Which M series? M3, 1M or a M5?
An M3. Always love them couldn't justify the cost then.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Is that fully compressed for testing or at you driving height?
Driving height. Raised it up but I think I need to raise it more..
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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^ I had to learn the hard way on tire rub. My back is 19/10.5 +12 with 295/30. Looks bad *** until I back out my drive way an a thin rubber peeled. I have to turn around now on drive forward.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Put my work euroline dh on with new tires. Next coilovers and dropping 3 inches.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
Driving height. Raised it up but I think I need to raise it more..
So as soon as it slightly compresses the fender gets destroyed. Even if you raise it , you need to set the shiock length to where the bumpstops will engage prior to fender destruction.

Or change to wheels with a better offset.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Yeah, short version is: your wheels are too large and the tyres are too small.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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if he got bigger tires they would chew his tires up....seriously my tire almost pulled my fender off...
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