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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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why didn't you move up to an 07-08 with the hr engine?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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nice!!!! What's SCAB? Super cold air box? lol.

I'm going to Mid-Ohio with NASA in Aug. Can you go?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Side Curtain AirBags

I'll wait until I have the car for real before making track plans. But yes, MidOhio is always 45 minutes away from home so...
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Old May 14, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Kolia,

I have an 06 with no oil consumption but many of them consume oil. Make sure to check with the owner on this. It might have had engine replacement already(no a bad thing).
If it has less than 60k on the clock then it's still covered under the powertrain warranty.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by warmmilk
why didn't you move up to an 07-08 with the hr engine?
Price and availlability ?

I had the same engine in my '05 Track and never had any issue with abnormal oil consumption. I'm not worried.

Plus, the car is still covered by the 3y/36k waranty.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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^ was it really that cheap? you can pick up an 07 for under 20k these days...
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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just remember you break a expensive track car its hard to play. also parts, tires, wear and tear on a z is going to set you back some. a excellent car for tracks you can do FWD nissan Sentra SE-R and proper suspension and mild turbo or ***** to wall NA SR20VE VVL youll have alot of fun beating the **** out of it and not worrying about the car itself and pass all the exotics
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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Your car has to much preparations done to it for my taste. *The only things I care for are a set of Koni dampers, SPL upper A-arms and a Y-back exhaust for a bit more sound. *Barely 2,000$ worth.

A BBK would follow next, but I'd be happy with an OEM Brembo setup. *And eventually a shorter ratio clutch LSD. * But that's way down the line.

The SCAB (Side Curtain Air Bags) is a huge plus on your car tho. *Just these might push me toward a new car.

Your asking price will make more sense when all the '08 cars are gone from the dealerships. *Between yours and a new VQ35HR equipped 2008 Enthusiast for 24k, financed on 60 months at 1.9%, it's a tough sale.

I still think you would like mine better for all around fun.

I am not sure why you think there is too much prep. The suspension is fully adjustible so you set the ride height and damper settings. The brakes are perfect for this car and the rest of the stuff only enhances the car or lightens the car.

As for price, mine is at $17,995. With the mods I have vs. a stock enthusiast '08...please, there is no real comparison.

In either case, I hope you find what you want.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:53 AM
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I thought white was a no no.....
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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Fooshe I didn't mean to imply your car isn't well prepared. It simply wasn't exactly what I wanted so I'm unwilling to spend the extra money on the mods.

I believe your price is right for what your car offers.

I found a car that I'll be picking up next Tuesday. Bone stock '06 Track with some base warranty left on it.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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I thought white was a no no.....
Not anymore!

Current gf know that my ex-gf had a white 350Z so she didn't like the idea.

She's over it now.

White was my first choice even way back when I got the 2005 Z. Only found a black then.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:16 AM
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is there any way it can be a non-rev-up? 05 or 07 ?
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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In 05, only the Track and 35th Anniversary 6MT had the rev up.

In 06 and I think 07 also, all 6MT had the rev up.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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almost... 05 35th - rev-up, all 06 - rev-up


05 - normal - DE

07, 08 - HR

HR = WIN !

Rev-Up - FTL....
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Old May 20, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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I'm pretty sure the 06 with 5AT had the non revup DE engine.

And the 05 Track had the revup as I owned one...

The HR is a nice power plant I agree.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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I know of a full-on NASA PTB race car for sale, less than $20K, located in the southeast...PM for more info is seriously interested

This is NOT my car, but a good friends car...and it is top notch/fresh build with less then 5 races on it.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by laze1
I know of a full-on NASA PTB race car for sale, less than $20K, located in the southeast...PM for more info is seriously interested

This is NOT my car, but a good friends car...and it is top notch/fresh build with less then 5 races on it.
blue and orange?
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Old May 28, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Tada!!!
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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Silver - Dr.Jose...1 screaming fast Cardiologist's car

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blue and orange?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:46 AM
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well, I may have one on the way by this weekend if all goes well. We will see.
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