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Old 06-27-2013, 09:38 AM
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Point is it's easy to do and doesn't cost you a thing. If it helps it helps if not you haven't lost anything
Old 06-28-2013, 02:32 PM
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Just got my lug nuts in today and been trying to pick a non busy weekend for the arms install. Lug nuts are going on my DB Z's rpf-1's tomorrow, will make sure to post a pic.
Old 06-28-2013, 07:30 PM
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For the last 5 days I have been putting in new energy suspension rear bushings, polishing a spare upper plenum and my strut bar, putting in chrome z tube, new brake pads and rotors, AMS coilovers, rear camber kit and toe bolts.

Been fighting with getting ride height correct in the rear, can't seem to find a sweet spot between too low and rubbing and monster truck-ish.
Old 06-28-2013, 08:47 PM
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Finally pulled the trigger on the final day of the free shipping offer..
Ordered a new set of wheels varrstoen es2 matte black 19x9.5/10.5 +12
But won't be going on until I get coilovers hopefully soon since there's a big show coming up the 21st
Old 06-28-2013, 09:44 PM
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put in a jwt pop charger. what a difference it made! mostly it was due to having a dirty filter though. the idle is smoother, car sounds better, feels more responsive. it's a good upgrade.
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Before......nasty chrome lugs. I hate chrome with a passion


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Old 06-30-2013, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ambushphoto
For the last 5 days I have been putting in new energy suspension rear bushings, polishing a spare upper plenum and my strut bar, putting in chrome z tube, new brake pads and rotors, AMS coilovers, rear camber kit and toe bolts.

Been fighting with getting ride height correct in the rear, can't seem to find a sweet spot between too low and rubbing and monster truck-ish.
you need to adjust the camber, or change the offset of the wheels. if you dont change these, no matter what height you set it at you will rub when you hit a dip in the road. took me a while to get mine. stock camber, 18x9 +5 wheels with 275 tires.

i was running 18x9 0offset with 3 camber. but it still rubbed when i hit a dip. 5mm makes all the difference.

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Old 06-30-2013, 03:58 PM
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considering parting out, selling, and getting a 370z..................
Old 06-30-2013, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
considering parting out, selling, and getting a 370z..................
didnt you just upgrade to HR from DE not to long ago?
Old 06-30-2013, 05:01 PM
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about a year ago
Old 06-30-2013, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
considering parting out, selling, and getting a 370z..................
ill take the v2 kit lol. i thought you had a change coming but i didn't think it would be this lol
Old 06-30-2013, 05:32 PM
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not dead set on it or anything.. just one of the many crazy thoughts that go through my mind each day lol.. the new jeeps are growing on me as well but i know i'd regret getting a jeep
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
not dead set on it or anything.. just one of the many crazy thoughts that go through my mind each day lol.. the new jeeps are growing on me as well but i know i'd regret getting a jeep
haha i was at ford today looking at the new explorers and jeep for the srt cherokee
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The 370's are too round for me. Also, if you get a 370z it leaves almost no room for mods. You could always go back to a DE and use the extra money on a turbo and other mods. Just saying.
Old 06-30-2013, 06:08 PM
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i was on a 370z craze the last couple weeks then i ordered aerosync front bumper and 06+ taillights, that should arrive this week..... hopefully they hold me off at least till winter time, unless a good deal pops up
Old 06-30-2013, 06:15 PM
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ngk plugs colder temp 14$ a pop outch! great for boost
Old 06-30-2013, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RedLine_ZR
Finally pulled the trigger on the final day of the free shipping offer..
Ordered a new set of wheels varrstoen es2 matte black 19x9.5/10.5 +12
But won't be going on until I get coilovers hopefully soon since there's a big show coming up the 21st
Better hurry up, ordering things like coilovers can take months. Mine took 6 weeks to get in.
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
considering parting out, selling, and getting a 370z..................
I wouldn't bother. 370 getting ready to be the older model anyways in a year or two. Plus they ugly as fudge. I would just sell and save and get the new Z. Actually, I'd get domestic. Bigger displacement, easy HP, lower costing parts. G/f brother put $3k into a '03 cobra and pulls 548whp. FML.
Old 06-30-2013, 07:44 PM
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Thezride--
Try Soho in Charlotte. Think they're the lowest price I've found. Think about $40ish a set for 1-step colder. how many miles you getting out of yours BTW??
Old 07-01-2013, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
considering parting out, selling, and getting a 370z..................
I've been thinking this for quite some time... At least you have an 08, I say keep it! Your Z is coming together so nicely


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