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Old 02-21-2003 | 10:03 AM
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I would like to know how you people out there feel about body kits and stuff like that. To me, this is a beautiful car that doesn't need a ton of extra stuff to shine out - it does that by itself. I think that the car just needs a good looking rear spoiler, maybe some rim work or replacement, and that's it. I've been seeing mags and photos, and some people are making their cars look like F&F rejects.
Old 02-21-2003 | 11:11 PM
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I agree.... The only thing I would do to this car is some PHAT wheels....
Old 02-22-2003 | 04:58 AM
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i agree zulu, this car is perfect by itself. all the body kits that i have seen for this car changes the overall lines of the car, making it look cheaper and uglier. IMHO.

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Old 02-22-2003 | 07:38 PM
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Originally posted by Zulu
I would like to know how you people out there feel about body kits and stuff like that. To me, this is a beautiful car that doesn't need a ton of extra stuff to shine out - it does that by itself. I think that the car just needs a good looking rear spoiler, maybe some rim work or replacement, and that's it. I've been seeing mags and photos, and some people are making their cars look like F&F rejects.
I TOTALLY agree with you, I think body kits screw up the lines and cheapens the car (I don't see many body kits on 911 and ferarris). I think this car is very similar to a 911 in the sense that it is a simple design YET still looks VERY aggressive. For me I an ONLY doing 19" wheels, that is it (visually).

there is 1 exception to my opinion, Skidazzles nismo kit looks VERY good, I still prefer it stock, BUT if you are SET on doing a body kit, DO IT RIGHT, look at his car.
Old 02-22-2003 | 07:39 PM
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btw, I didn't vote, since ALL i want is wheels, and that option is NOT on there.
Old 02-23-2003 | 01:31 AM
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I TOTALLY agree with you, I think body kits screw up the lines and cheapens the car (I don't see many body kits on 911 and ferarris). I think this car is very similar to a 911 in the sense that it is a simple design YET still looks VERY aggressive. For me I an ONLY doing 19" wheels, that is it (visually).

there is 1 exception to my opinion, Skidazzles nismo kit looks VERY good, I still prefer it stock, BUT if you are SET on doing a body kit, DO IT RIGHT, look at his car.
Sort of true.. I think the 911 looks better w/ the Porsche body kits, like the 911 turbo looks much better than the 911 Carrera... The stock 911 is ugly IMO, but with body kits on it it looks DAMN nice. I would also recommend the INGS+1 half kit to anyone who wants a nice kit.. I personally think it looks better than stock compared to any other kit out there (including the Nismo kit).
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I prefer the NISMO (and I'm gonna order it), but I agree that ING's Half kit looks really nice. I thought about ordering it, but you have the remove the trunk's badges, and I like the simple way it spells out "350 Z", as move over or pay the price...
Old 02-24-2003 | 05:05 PM
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So I guess most people would say a big 'NO' for the C-west kit?

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aaaaaaargh! Positively absolutely big NO! Man, does big wings make a car look ricey...
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I totally going to take the other side. Body kits look nice if they are simple and go with the lines. They make the car look better not cheap if you have style and do it right.

I like kaminari kit, nismo, veilside version 1, and the half ing+1 kit.
I think they are very nice and enhance the looks of the Z. These kit do go with the lines of the Z and are well designed.

I have to say there are some outlandish kits that look like ish. To each their own.

I think the car is missing something in the front it does need a lip.

Rims and tires are a must.

The car needs a tiny bit bigger spoiler as well (not a park bench).

Owners who do body kits on their cars want to stand out and be different. If done right the car is a jaw dropper.

Stock is just stock and the 350Z looks wont turn heads after a while. Body kits/rims/spoilers usually do just that turn heads.

Im a big fan of them if they are clean. Lates.

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I would also recommend the INGS+1 half kit to anyone who wants a nice kit.. I personally think it looks better than stock compared to any other kit out there (including the Nismo kit).
i agree 110%...



The stock 911 is ugly IMO, but with body kits on it it looks DAMN nice.
again, i agree... i never thought i would see a gemballa biturbo on the street, but when i saw a burnt orange one with 19" mesh wheels, i was starin so hard, i almost slammed into the curb.
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Old 02-28-2003 | 07:20 AM
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I wonder if Nissan will make the Z available in yellow in the near future? Axis ride really looks stunning!
Old 03-03-2003 | 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by z461
Sort of true.. I think the 911 looks better w/ the Porsche body kits, like the 911 turbo looks much better than the 911 Carrera... The stock 911 is ugly IMO, but with body kits on it it looks DAMN nice. I would also recommend the INGS+1 half kit to anyone who wants a nice kit.. I personally think it looks better than stock compared to any other kit out there (including the Nismo kit).
best one i've seen...
Old 03-20-2003 | 11:34 AM
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what wing is on that silver Z? i been looking for a wing like that for a while.
Old 03-21-2003 | 09:44 AM
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ING'S half kit. It is a two-piece spoiler, but you can put just the lower half, looks better, like they did on that photo.
Old 03-21-2003 | 04:29 PM
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Spoiler, rims, and tint. That's all you really need.
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DaveL:

I agree w/ you the car looks best w/ rims, tint and a spoiler....add too much and you have a snap-on car
Old 03-24-2003 | 08:17 PM
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Rims, Spoiler, and possible nose job (I'm sortah partial to the Nismo kit )
Old 03-25-2003 | 09:52 AM
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tint, spoiler, (I got nismo's yesterday - can't wait to see it on) but no nose job; I'm sticking to the factory 17's, maybe I'll polish them later.


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