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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 06:34 AM
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Finally i have had some time to make a thread on the build i am going to do.
I just bought my z about a month and a half ago for my birthday.

So far i have:
KSport Coilovers
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Quick Release steering wheel

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Full Exhaust
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5/16 Plenum Spacer

Waiting to buy:
Wheels
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 06:44 AM
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Here are some pictures.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Photo tip: remove rag from hood and put away cleaning supplies before taking glamour shots of your Redline ZR.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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What's with the quick release steering wheel anyways? Just seems like a dumb F&F "upgrade" that gets rid of your (potentially lifesaving) airbag.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 08:54 AM
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Haha they weren't "Glamour shots". I was seeing how much lower compared to another picture.

I like different steering wheels, especially compared to the stock one.
I still have the stock one also.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by NismoDude
What's with the quick release steering wheel anyways? Just seems like a dumb F&F "upgrade" that gets rid of your (potentially lifesaving) airbag.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Do a full maintenance tune up include replace all fluids if you haven't, polish those headlights. Ebay special parts on order?
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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I am about to replace spark plugs, oil change, etc. I didn't think about all fluids. Thank you.
I haven't ordered anything from ebay though? lol
new headlights would be nice, i just do not know which ones yet.
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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DiabloZ-
Congrats on the ZR,

A 3M headlight restore kit is $20, well worth the money to eliminate UV haze. Also I have to agree with NismoDude on the qr steering wheel.
Just say no. Many times.
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 04:55 AM
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Thanks jhc, I will definitely have to get that kit.
Does everyone not like the quick release? lol
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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Thanks jhc, I will definitely have to get that kit.
Does everyone not like the quick release? lol

How old are you? IMO it is a high school kid type of "upgrade", and will do more to hurt the resale value of your car than most mods.



I have passed on even looking at used cars that have them.

My concern being that even having the stock wheel put back on, do I really want to have my life depend on that airbag possibly not working?

I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels similarly.
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 07:45 AM
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What is the story behind "Diablo Z"? Are you trying to convince the world that you have a Lamborghini?
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 03:02 PM
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Nothing to do with a Lamborghini, the car is red..
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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welcome and enjoy.
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 03:19 PM
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Thank you RUNWDVL, i appreciate it.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 05:15 AM
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Welcome! Looks clean!
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Welcome! Looks clean!
Thank you.
I am still learning about this car.
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Originally Posted by NismoDude
How old are you? IMO it is a high school kid type of "upgrade"
Cause dey be rollin wif dey steering wheel hangin out.

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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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That's what I imagine when people say I put a quick release steering wheel in my car.
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Old Nov 19, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Lmao, that's just pathetic. I definitely am not an idiot and i don't drive without my steering wheel lol.
I don't understand why you all just criticize. Someone want to explain that to me xD
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