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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Really nice Fairlady!! Of all the spoilers, I like that SPoilerdepot spoiler the best. Just put a set of Nismos on Friday, and they make a HUGE difference. How does your spoiler fit? Several people say not perfect but very close. Do you recommend it? Since it's my birthday today, I may just have to get it! Looks great in Silverstone!
tks man. actually i got mine from ebay for like $130 shipped and painted. the paint match is off a lil but i can live with it. i'm not too sure about the fitment on the spoilerdepot ones, but the cheapy one i have is a simple stick on. either way u gotta have it for your b-day


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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZX
tks man. actually i got mine from ebay for like $130 shipped and painted. the paint match is off a lil but i can live with it. i'm not too sure about the fitment on the spoilerdepot ones, but the cheapy one i have is a simple stick on. either way u gotta have it for your b-day
SpoilerDepot spoilers are stick ons too. They're about $270 shipped and I've heard the paint matches pretty well. Yours looks like the same one. Look at the blue Z on page 2 of this thread, that's spoiler depot. Anyway, I put Nismo wheels on with new tires Friday, for my birthday! The spoiler will be the next addition. The wheels make the car! Very happy with them!
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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^^ keww! don't forget to post some pics when ur done
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Of course I'll post some. Car needs a bath for some good pics, but since it Silverstone, it's still looking pretty good! I can't stop looking at the damn car. :-)
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Dutch, always like seeing your car man. Looking great! I just got a set of Nismos off Ebay this week. I should get that friggin spoiler already! You told me that the fit was about 98% when you first installed it. How's it holding up for you?
It's been on my roadster for almost a year and No issues ... as for fitment, there's about less than a 1/4 inch gap on the passenger side tip of the spoiler. It's not noticeable unless you get close to it.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Of course I'll post some. Car needs a bath for some good pics, but since it Silverstone, it's still looking pretty good! I can't stop looking at the damn car. :-)
Viffer, any chance of getting those pics??
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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I went from an 03 coupe to an 04 roadster!
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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At first I wanted the coupe, then I decided on a roadster (6spd), by far the best car decision of my life. I pulled so much a$$ the last couple summer driving around with the top down! Girls would beep at me and such, I probably met about 10 girls driving because of my car. Also, with the top up in the winter I get about a comment about once a month like (hey man, sweet car), however with the top down its every other time I drive!
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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^yup
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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The Z looks amazing in coupe and roadster form, though I think the coupe is beautiful in form and design, but when the top goes down on the roadster and a rear spoiler is added and you start driving' and.. and ..and .. then I would have to say the roadster inched ahead slightly in visual dominance!!
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:03 AM
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BTW.. I bought an 05 350Z Roadster yesterday!! silver with black leather,1 owner.This car is soo funnn!
I LOVE it!
I have had 911's since 1990 to 2003 .It was time for a change . I gotta say the Z is a really nice car and I feel like more "real" people have Z cars out there .
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Im looking at the moment. Does anyone track their verts?

The extra weight and potential issues with the top are deterring me. But they are so fun.

I want a track car though, so im curious.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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My limited experience with tracks is that most do not allow the ZR at "open to the public" events without an aftermarket rollbar.
Two years ago I was fortunate to attend a track day at Heartland Park in Topeka, KS. The track day was a private event and not open to the public. For that reason I was allowed to track my car. My car is as stock as it left the factory and I had a ball. The brakes and transmission performed flawlessly.
The upcoming Labor Day weekend will be the Midwest Z Fest in Omaha and there will be a track day at Mid-America Motorplex south of Omaha. I'm told Roadsters will be allowed there as well.

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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I was allowed to do 1/4 mile drag with no rollbar and all-stock ZR. Great fun but awful times. Also had some odd gear-grinding at hi rev.

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Yeah, I think adding a roll bar to a roadster would defeat the purpose of the roadster..

tough choice though.. Maybe i'll just go for the coupe with windows down in the summer!
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rich2342
Yeah, I think adding a roll bar to a roadster would defeat the purpose of the roadster..

tough choice though.. Maybe i'll just go for the coupe with windows down in the summer!

Coupe is nice but get the roadster when I sat on it i felt more comfortable dunno why.Also for the money why not get a top down while your at it!
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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I just got a white Roadster! I love it!
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Post some pics!
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:39 PM
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Top down shifting 2nd to 3rd hooo yeeea !!
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