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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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So I previously had an S2000 and decided it was time for a change. Last week I bought a MINT condition 04 Red Touring Z with 19k miles for 17500 - it was an offer I couldn't pass up.

Here are the mods I have ordered so far:

-15% Tint (had a shop do it - didnt order it) and I will be getting 50% on the entire windshield
-18x9+20 F, 18x10+20 Flat Black Rota SVNs
-Megan Street Coilovers - I have heard good and bad things about these coilovers so I am going to throw them on and upgrade later on if needed
-Invidia Gemini Exhaust
-JWT Popcharger
-8000k HIDs
-VS V1 CF Lip
-Evo-R CF Door Handles
-Bluebat Black Roof Overlay
-Viper 2 way alarm

Next round of mods will be:
-CF Hood
-CF Roof
-In dash TV with new front/rear components and an alpine 4 channel amp
-Installing my JL 10w6 with my alpine Mono-D amp
-Plenum Spacer
-Possibly test pipes depending on how the Gemini sounds with factory cats

I will post pics as soon as I get everything installed

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Needs more carbon fiber!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Oh trust me much more CF will be on the way.

I had a budget of 4100 dollars - money that I made off selling my s2000 and I have spent 3960 total on Z stuff. I need to wait until I get some more cash saved up.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Tinting the entire windshield is illegal in NC.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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i have a doctors note - and 15% tint is illegal as well
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Is your dad a eye doctor?
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Negative lol. I have a condition called photophobia. Sometimes my eyes get really sensitive to the point that I can't even open them due to the sun so I told my doctor that sunglasses didnt help. It's a process that I like to call ********ing lol.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CFactor
i have a doctors note - and 15% tint is illegal as well
As an eye doctor, I hope to hell you aren't ever planning on driving the car at night.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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I see. Do you actually have the condition? Or do you just tell the doctor that sunglasses don't work even when they do? Either way, smart.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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I do have the condition but it only happens once or twice a year - its just because of my contacts. My eyes will water really bad for a few hours if I am out in sunlight.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dhays
As an eye doctor, I hope to hell you aren't ever planning on driving the car at night.

I drive all of my cars at night and it doesnt bother me at all. Only in direct sunlight.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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nice, can't wait to see pics!!!!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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here are a few pics of the S2000 I just sold - for everyone's enjoyment








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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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instead of buying the bluebat roof vynil, you can go with downshiftgraphics (google) I bought mine from them and it was cheap but good quality and looks great
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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I checked that kit out. How much trimming was actually required?
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Congrats on the purchase of your new car! I can't wait to see pictures of your ride, the Rota SVN's are going to look awesome on it

-Dan
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CFactor
I drive all of my cars at night and it doesnt bother me at all. Only in direct sunlight.
You missed the point. Using that level of tinting is a hazard when driving at night. Simply put, you are putting yourself and others at risk.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks for your concern but you are unfortunately wrong. I have a perfect driving history and I have been driving for 9 years now. All of my cars have been 15% with 50% on the front.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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That is one hot looking s2k, I love the solid black look on any sports car. Question... if your eyes are that sensitive to the sun and sunglasses don't help, what happens when you get out of the car?
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Congrats on the purchase.

Update the thread with pics when you get a chance.
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