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Old 10-28-2012, 01:33 AM
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Old 10-28-2012, 01:42 AM
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What made you trade your rx8 for a z in that condition? Not bashing just curious
Old 10-28-2012, 02:45 AM
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Wow!A work in progress.
So far,well done.
I too am curious on the change from the Mazda?
Whats your plans for the Z?Keep stock or...?
What kinda of wheels are those?
Old 10-28-2012, 03:46 AM
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Great transformation, can't wait for it to be finished. One thing though, I'm not a fan of the white wheels
Old 10-28-2012, 04:24 AM
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Wheels look like niche shocks. In to see what it will look like.
Old 10-28-2012, 04:35 AM
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Old 10-28-2012, 07:25 AM
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Good luck with the project! Looking forward to what becomes of this Z
Old 10-28-2012, 08:20 AM
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Thumbs up Wheels

Originally Posted by Glava
on the Mazda I had always some failures, it was broken when I changed for Z

rims are Schmidt Space 18",also I have not bought them, but changed to the other one
rims were previously looked like this


I decided to go for the white because I believe that only the white can look ok on my car .


would prefer not to be a serial but it will come with time, first I have to finish with the exterior.
Wheels are different than what we see in America.Look a bit Porsche style.
Tastes in wheels are all over the place.If you think white is right for your car
then white it is.Many in the U.S' would select black.IMO,that type of "twisted
spoke" wheel looks a tad clunky on a Z.Especially with 18's.If they are
like a Porsche wheel,they could be hollow--light weight.
Old 10-28-2012, 08:40 AM
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rims are not my choice , they came quite by accident..
will be quite okay for the start
in my hometown is a similar thing as with you, many have black rims

I wanted something different, we'll see how it all looked in the end
Old 10-28-2012, 08:49 AM
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congrats on the upgrade... all that bodywork and you went back to oem silver... Why?
Old 10-28-2012, 09:27 AM
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Old 10-28-2012, 03:14 PM
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Looks great so far!
Old 10-28-2012, 11:45 PM
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Thanks to everyone for their support..
Which oil to choose? some recommendations...
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Sweet, looks awesome.
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welcome nice Z
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You know what, this will decimate all after you put about 15 grand in it or more...
If you have to, overnight parts from Japan.
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Old 12-01-2012, 05:54 AM
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Car is looking great!!
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Did a great job, that platinum color looks awesome! Though I do agree with the wheel consensus, imo black or bronze wheels would really set off your car.
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car looks great.. but god those wheels have to go..


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