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Old 05-24-2010, 03:43 PM
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Default My Z - What do you guys think?

Ok so this is my 2005 350z Base, Its my 2nd Z, and was wondering what you guys think so far. I was thinking about adding a lip kit ( Veilside V1 front lip, and Nismo sides and rear) but really don't want to scrape more than I am now. Things I've done so far to the car are - Nismo exhaust/intake, 2006+ Headlights/taillights, Axis Hiro 19x8.5 - 19x10.5, Megan Coilovers, etc.

Im not sensitive so feel free to be mean or whatever, just interested in your opinions. thanks!!

Also i was thinking about powder coating the wheels black, so let me know what you guys think about that as well.








Old 05-24-2010, 03:51 PM
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it looks good but idkkk bout that first pic the front wheels dont match up much to the rears
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I'm no expert when it comes to mods & style (my own Z is to my taste, but probably not to most others').

In my wife's words, "it's really cute". I had to agree with her & only thing I might suggest is maybe some spacers in the front?
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oh lol, its just dirty. The front wheels have a smaller lip because there 8.5" in width, and the rear are 10.5. Anyways its the same wheels - matching set.

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Nice car.
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Originally Posted by SparkleCityHop
I'm no expert when it comes to mods & style (my own Z is to my taste, but probably not to most others').

In my wife's words, "it's really cute". I had to agree with her & only thing I might suggest is maybe some spacers in the front?
ya, i was thinking about that but I just don't it to rub when i take a sharp turn or go over a big bump. And i really don't want to roll my fenders. Its my everyday car so its has to be practical. Thanks for your opinion!!
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looks nice...maybe get some spacers for a little more aggressive fitment but that is about it.
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okay that pic changes my words the rims look good lol nice cute car
Old 05-24-2010, 04:14 PM
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Nice ride... wheels are nice and drop looks good.

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I like it. Same color and wheels as one of my best friend's Z.
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I like it...........except the wheels.
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Congrats on the new car. I really like the clear reflectors on that blue. The OEM orange ones look bad on a lot of colors.
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The only thing we are judging here is the wheels. Save your money on the powdercoating and get new ones.
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i decided against a lip...odds of ripping it off are high. go full bumper with good clearance or expect the worst
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nice start...though the front rims look a little dirty.
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yeah the first pic caught my eye as well, did not like the way the front wheel looked with the back having such a large lip..?? i dont know, it looks ok from the side with the wheels, but just not proper with the front.
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Thanks everyone for your opinions!! Yea I was thinking of getting some new wheels or possibly tradin with someone with some cash added on top. Buy I persoanlly like how the front barely has a lip with the rear having a bigger one. It has that obvious staggered look.
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Oops typed alot of words wrong, I'm on my iPhone.
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simple and clean. I like.

Not a BIG fan of the wheels but they look clean on there.

+1 on a bumper vs lip. But if you do get sideskirts to match.
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Front wheels are really bad offsets but spacers should fix it, otherwise you're off to a good start.


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