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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I have mostly stock Z and i am looking at coilovers or exhaust, which should i get first and yes on stock rims. I am waiting on rims because i cant seem to find any with a good price that i like. I only have a 8-1100 budget and thats pushing it, i just need to add some to the car and am going to come into some money soon so any replies r appreciated. thanks
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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I would work on other things than coilovers. The car already sits pretty low and your budget doesn't seemm to have enough for anything worth a dam.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Coilovers with wheel spacers should fit into that budget and make a big difference on how your car will look.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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My first choice of upgrade would be eyelids or valve covers
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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My first choice of upgrade would be eyelids or valve covers
seriously?? WOW!

look around the marketplace on here. Coilovers, camber kit and a JWT pop charger if you have enough left over.

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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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**** that slammed nonsense. JWT pop charger mrev2 5/16 spaca. I got my Z a month ago and all i have to do is install all of that shittt nowwww. =)))
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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not that anybody should be helping you considering your on a 350Z Forums with a million helpful threads and posts and make a dumb thread like this without doing any research. but go with jwt pop charger, 5/16 spacer, maybe new rims/tires if you get a good deal somewhere.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Rebadge it a Honda fit, get some aftermarket windshield wipers, and a HKS ssq BOV..You'll still have money left, and you'll be glad you were so lazy to not even browse the forum before screaming "Help!"
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Pop charger and plenum if you feel like spending money without really accomplishing anything. Otherwise suspension + wheels/tires is a great way to improve the look and handling of the car.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Between coilovers and an exhaust system I'd go for coilovers.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by VMRWheels
Between coilovers and an exhaust system I'd go for coilovers.
i did exactly the opposite
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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jwt pop charger... that is it. Save your money. I don't think you can afford to mod a Z effectively with your budget. Not being rude, just giving you some responsible advice. When you have enough saved, get back to us. Good luck.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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H&R coilovers and 20mm front 30mm rear wheel spacers = $1250

Do it right or don't do it at all.

Your budget looks more like window tint.

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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I would work on other things than coilovers. The car already sits pretty low and your budget doesn't seemm to have enough for anything worth a dam.
hahaha
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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JWT Pop Charger, makes a deep intake sound, and only 100 bucks!
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo44512
JWT Pop Charger, makes a deep intake sound, and only 100 bucks!
+1 for losing hp
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jninja26
+1 for losing hp
Ignorance is bliss
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Hit this first bro

https://my350z.com/forum/new-owners/...to-your-z.html

than read these threads, find your budget and give us a call when you know what you want to do.

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...e-posting.html
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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jwt .. lol.. oh boy.



this thread has 2 things:


-blind leading the blind
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-vets giving great suggestions


bolts on do nothiing until you tune..
most ppl add new wheels that are worse than stock..
spacers and suspension or die.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
jwt .. lol.. oh boy.
bolts on do nothiing until you tune..
most ppl add new wheels that are worse than stock..
spacers and suspension or die.
^this. exactly.
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