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Old 12-07-2004 | 08:25 PM
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I don't think anyone has done this before so I will give it a shot..The following pics are the step by step of what I did to my Roadster..... What do ya think!???
















Old 12-07-2004 | 08:35 PM
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Love the rims and the grille. Nice work in the engine bay too.

But I'll pass on the body kit and the hood.

The plate has got to go. Mad rice.

Also, a side note - New York State requires that you have a front license plate. You will get stopped and/or ticketed eventually. Getting into details, might as well tell you that you're covering the bottom of the rear plate with a chrome Z mount. That's a no-no. You will get a ticket for that too. The bezel on the plate mount has to be extremely thin, not to cover any lettering on the plate.

Not to sound too hypocritical, but nice ride..

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Old 12-07-2004 | 08:43 PM
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Very nice car, seeing the pictures progress makes the end up result look even better. And you havent lowered it?
Old 12-07-2004 | 08:48 PM
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wow beautiful Z

Every time I see that kit I like more and more.
Old 12-07-2004 | 09:21 PM
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nice work! brake kit upgrade will finish off the look!
Old 12-07-2004 | 09:39 PM
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i like the rear bumper.
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I personaly like the body kit.. I always thought the Roadster in stock form was a tad to cutsey. Adding a bodykit and nice rims definatly gives it more of an aggresive look..
Old 12-07-2004 | 10:19 PM
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very hot! just need to slam it now!
Old 12-07-2004 | 10:52 PM
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Yeah same here, you need a drop. I was never a big fan of the roadster but yours is looking GOOD.
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Good taste....so fresh and so clean..
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Thanks for all the input!!!!

Z'd up..I agree I really want to do the brake kit next..I am thinking of going with the Rotora kit in light blue..

I was thinking of droppin the car but in NY the roads suck and I am already pushin it with the 19's with lo pro's..

340HP...I really do not know how a plate could be rice but hey I guess that what makes the world go round. I have not been stopped yet for the front plate and it has been a year and 4 months. Never heard that item you said regarding there rear plate and I have lived in NY my whole life...... But your very observant.......

Thanks again!!!
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Pictures don't do the car justice. Believe me, this car looks even better up close.

Paul, those are some great before and after photos. I feel old as I remember when you first brought the car.

Regarding the license plate, I don't think it's ricey at all. I actually think it fits the look of the car and distinguishes it. As far as the front plate goes, forget it. Putting a plate there really kills the look. CT has the same law as NY and I've been driving mine since Sept. '02 without one and have never been stopped for this. I also have the same plate frame you have in the rear and have never been stopped for that. It would be really petty for a cop to give you a ticket for that.

Keep up the good work.
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Originally posted by vics350
Pictures don't do the car justice. Believe me, this car looks even better up close.

Paul, those are some great before and after photos. I feel old as I remember when you first brought the car.
Vic thanks alot. I was hoping there was going to be one more meet so you can see it now.. I also just got back from XX Tuning, they did my clear Bra so thanks!!!!!!
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yumms .. she looks great.
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wow that looks great! well done!
Old 12-08-2004 | 09:29 AM
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I wouldnt slam it, looks fine the way it is... Even Ferreri's and other extoric sports cars have some wheel gap.

Only kit I might put on if I was you, is the Nismo Type S suspension, the 0.8" drop makes it look perfect and its still high enough you wont scrape. Drop it any more then that and it will look like godzilla stepped on your car...
Old 12-08-2004 | 09:38 AM
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Oh man, that is so beautiful.

I just don't like that grill. Go grill less and it will be a Picaso!
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that's a sweet and clean looking car.
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Nice roadster You could paint the rear trunk lid, then your Z would be an official two tone


340's right about the license plate laws... that's why when I put the front license plate on my Z, I put it in dark grill space, rolled the license plate edges to make it a little smaller, and designed a special frame to go around the text. The license plate is now 25% smaller visually and the law can't do a damn thing about it. Hey...they made the rules, I'm just going around them a little. If it were my choice I wouldn't have put it on, but downtown Chicago is ticket CRAZY!!!! Seriously, they're out of control...

Sorry the image isn't the best.


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