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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 02:25 PM
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I'm about to buy Akebono right now... but it hit me that I could buy AMG 8-POT front brakes... although I don't think they will fit 18" wheels? Actually, does anyone here have AMG 8-POT on their Z33 here? I'd love to talk to you on that subject.


Meanwhile I got my SPC camber arms from one of the fellow member here on the marketplace. Looking forward to posting that. I spent a while installing lowering springs on my lady's 370Z and her front lip after I painted it of course.
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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Dropped off my new headers at Jet-Hot. I figured since I was taking a drive to NC I would go by way of JH...... Free shipping back NJ. New Top Speed Headers
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 04:42 AM
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Have fun putting those on...
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 05:07 AM
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Unless long tubes, almost a waste of time
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Chingus
I figured since I was taking a drive to NC I would go by way of JH......
I hope you enjoy N.C. while you’re here!
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Post up pics of the final product, I like how you put the hid projectors on the very bottom. I had taken out the DE projectors and retro'd 2.5s. I have blacked out 06's now and may go back to the retro DEs.
Done with the retro!

Before:


After:










I realize the red halos are not for everyone. I wired them so that they illuminate with the interior light whenever I unlock the car with the fob as opposed to being on while driving

Parts list:
Morimoto 5500K D2S HID bulbs (OEM projector reflector)
Morimoto H1 Bi-xenon projectors (Retro'd into H7 location)
Mini Graphite Shrouds
Morimoto 3000K H1 HID bulbs
Morimoto XB igniters (AMP)
Morimoto 35w ballasts
MotoControl Bi-xenon H4/9003 Wire Harness
TRS Bi-xenon emblems
VLEDs V6 Triton 7443 Switchback bulbs
Diode Dynamics HD 80mm Red LED Halos
VLEDs Amber HP 194 LED (side marker)
Hexcel AS4 3K 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber

Last edited by Heel Til I Die; Jun 24, 2018 at 07:58 AM. Reason: Forgot a few components
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 09:32 PM
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Love all the detail work you put into it, definitely fan.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 07:17 AM
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Picked up and installed used Injen CAI for the HR. What a difference from OEM.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gs_350z
Picked up and installed used Injen CAI for the HR. What a difference from OEM.
It will feel even better after a quality tune
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 12:19 PM
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Is a tune worth the money if all I’ve done is the CAIs? Figured I’d waiting until I add more bolt ons. I don’t have a contact to get a discounted tune.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gs_350z
I don’t have a contact to get a discounted tune.
You don't want a "discounted" tune, I'd find the best proven reputable tuner possible. You're mostly just making more noise and that seems to be enough to make the majority of newer members happy.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 12:34 PM
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I believe a tune on its own will give you some extra ponies without any bolt-ons. Once you start adding breather mods, you'll start running leaner which isn't good. Intakes on their own probably won't destroy your engine by making it run too lean, but just something to have in the back of your mind as you start making modifications.

My previous comment was just that with any intake/exhaust modification, getting the car tuned to accommodate the new component(s) will get the most out of it.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Gs_350z
Is a tune worth the money if all I’ve done is the CAIs? Figured I’d waiting until I add more bolt ons. I don’t have a contact to get a discounted tune.
hit up steve kahn at prt in lewisville, or bryce at alamo sports in arlington
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 05:26 PM
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I highly recommend everyone to check their fender liners and undertrays are secure, today my fender liner and undertray randomly detached as I was driving on the highway. It goes without saying its dangerous when this happens, but at most its a minor inconvenience for me as I didn't crash or damage another part of my car, others may not be as lucky. Does anybody have good recommendations for aftermarket liners?

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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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Ebay.
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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by K20Z350
You don't want a "discounted" tune, I'd find the best proven reputable tuner possible. You're mostly just making more noise and that seems to be enough to make the majority of newer members happy.
oh dear, some folks just love loud. Loud is not always good. Sound is subjective from person to person but some ppl hear loud exhausts no matter how bad it sounds love it, i have no idea...
I was searching around for installation videos on youtube for some parts and came across a video blog of some guy installing these "blast pipes" (basically straight piped no cats), and he video'd himself with "first reaction" after install, all he kept saying was OMG sounds so good, so good so good. please, loud is not always good.

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Old Jun 25, 2018 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by meezusthegoat
I highly recommend everyone to check their fender liners and undertrays are secure, today my fender liner and undertray randomly detached as I was driving on the highway. It goes without saying its dangerous when this happens, but at most its a minor inconvenience for me as I didn't crash or damage another part of my car, others may not be as lucky. Does anybody have good recommendations for aftermarket liners?

I've tried my luck with aftermarket liners and they just dont line up right. I've bought 15 dollar liners, 30 dollar liners from amazon/ebay and i've had gaps, incorrect holes, thin material. I just finally gave up and went OEM. undertray i went TBW and that has taken a huge beating up here on Boston roads.
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 04:04 AM
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140-160$ for TWO Factory plastic liners that will pretty much get destroyed is just way too much, I'll probably just grab the CZP liners and the Zspeed undertray because those will likely fit with no issues

Originally Posted by Bak3rme
I've tried my luck with aftermarket liners and they just dont line up right. I've bought 15 dollar liners, 30 dollar liners from amazon/ebay and i've had gaps, incorrect holes, thin material. I just finally gave up and went OEM. undertray i went TBW and that has taken a huge beating up here on Boston roads.
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 04:07 AM
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I like my zspeed undertray, I would recommend that to anyone...
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Old Jun 26, 2018 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
I like my zspeed undertray, I would recommend that to anyone...
^ This Stiffened my front bumper and stopped my fender liners from popping out at higher speeds.
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