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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Okay here is the deal I need a wing. I use to have a Nismo until I got rearended.

Okay so I have to get a wing now. So far on my car I have an Esprit Rear, GReddy Vented Sides, and a Stillen Front Lip. I was thinking about doing the G35 wing install on the rear, Stillen, or back to Nismo. Below is a pic of my car. Opinions from anyone and everyone will be appreciated?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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hmmm sorry bro, but your sides and front does not go well, at all. visage may go well with the rear, though. Do Luck sides may fit nicely with your rear and the front.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Nice White Z, I like the set up, I say go with the G35 wing, How about some Rims?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Don't go with any wing, your car as well as any 350Z IMO looks more sexy and slicker without a wing.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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wing or no wing, for the love of god, please get some wheels!
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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wing or no wing, for the love of god, please get some wheels!
I agree, the 17s have GOT to go!
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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+2 the stock wheels gotta go, they don't fit in with that kit you have. just my opionion. get some wheels before a wing, at least wheels look better and help in performance. the wing is just for looks and like others have said, i think it looks better without. unless you need it for racing, but then you would have to upgrade your wheels for that anyways.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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"If you ain't got no rims ***** don't get no wood grain steering wheel...." - Outkast

+3 on the rims. The kit looks ok to me, but it all looks out of place without the rims.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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don't put a wing on it. it looks good as is. and don't worry about the haters, i that look is sick.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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Definitely save up for the rims. I know it's easier said than done, especially since you're looking at around $3000 for wheels & tires. Your car looks nice & clean though.

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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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that is an aggressive kit. zs that are stock or have small kits look good with 19" rims. you might need some 20" rims.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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The wing I like the best on the Z is the Nismo one. I'm thinking of getting it myself.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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i dont like the nismo one. I thought i did until i saw one in person, yuck.

vizage wing would look nice....or veilside.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by r26
that is an aggressive kit. zs that are stock or have small kits look good with 19" rims. you might need some 20" rims.
No, no, no to the 20" rims...unless you are going completely for show! I say 18" max in order to maintain any type of good driving performance. Remember, every +1 wheel size decreases the torque value distributed to the pavement. Just so you don't feel ackward if you don't go with freaking planet size rims, Dusty at MVP Motorsports (the owner and the guy who currently has the fastest Supra on the circuit) runs 17" Volks (GT-7's I believe).

Remember, the Z is your Z. Advice/input from other Z owners is always good but don't lose track of your own tasteful touch and desire for how you want it to look. They're right about getting rid of the stock 17's, though!! While nice for driving off of the Nissan dealership with, they aren't really good for anything else. Hold off on the wing and go with some nice high-quality wheels that flow with your Z's personalized look. Some excellent and popular manufacturers are Volk, Work, Racing Hart, SSR, and Enkei (forged).

Best of luck with your upgrades! I think your ride is looking pretty nice!
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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LOL.. no 20s, no wings...That kit is 100% RICE...
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NaNa-Papa-J
No, no, no to the 20" rims...unless you are going completely for show! I say 18" max in order to maintain any type of good driving performance. Remember, every +1 wheel size decreases the torque value distributed to the pavement. Just so you don't feel ackward if you don't go with freaking planet size rims, Dusty at MVP Motorsports (the owner and the guy who currently has the fastest Supra on the circuit) runs 17" Volks (GT-7's I believe).

Remember, the Z is your Z. Advice/input from other Z owners is always good but don't lose track of your own tasteful touch and desire for how you want it to look. They're right about getting rid of the stock 17's, though!! While nice for driving off of the Nissan dealership with, they aren't really good for anything else. Hold off on the wing and go with some nice high-quality wheels that flow with your Z's personalized look. Some excellent and popular manufacturers are Volk, Work, Racing Hart, SSR, and Enkei (forged).

Best of luck with your upgrades! I think your ride is looking pretty nice!
true, but isn't this car more for show. i can't imagine that kit providing any benefit for tracking; correct me if im wrong. i just think that kit will swallow anything less than 20". this is coming from a guy who loves the look of zs with 19" rims.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by r26
true, but isn't this car more for show. i can't imagine that kit providing any benefit for tracking; correct me if im wrong. i just think that kit will swallow anything less than 20". this is coming from a guy who loves the look of zs with 19" rims.
You've got a good point R26...I guess it depends on what type of kit you have. Is it a kit for show or a performance aero and downforce kit. I'd say that the car can be for show...shoot, any car in the world (minus the Pinto) can be for just show. But you gotta know that Nissan didn't make this car just to be looked at. While it's pretty street competitive out of the box, if you do a few high quality performance mods to it, it's an asphault killer.

One just has to stay somewhat consistent with their intentions for the car. A street-eater can still look really good...heck, this car is a timeless design to me.

Pimp-it or Pump-it, the Z is sweet either way.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Yea I agree...I think that kit is way over done. Tone it down some, get some new rims. Too many vents, too many angles..just doesn't work for me.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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LOL you guys got the attention span of a gnat. Those are winter wheels. You dont go rollin all winter in salt and sand in chrome wheels unless you want a f*cked up finish. Furthermore the wing is already paid for... I was hit and the previous Nismo was damaged out. So now I just have to decide on one.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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whoa that's and unusual selection of body kit pieces...go for the stillen wing
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