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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Alright, for the body i know i want a front lip, side skirts, and rear lip. Unfortunately i don't have the money to get it all at once, so i'm piecing it seperately. It's about that time to get one, but i'm tossed between which to start with. Opinions? Thanks!
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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OK... First of all, we see these "opinion" posts start up at least once a week on someone asking other people on how their car should look. You will probably get flammed on for starting this thread. I'll try to help you figure out what YOU think looks best, and point you in the correct direction. First, what kind of budget are you on in terms of each individual piece? Do like a very subtle look or a really agressive looking car? Do you want the kit to be color matched or have the Carbon Fiber look? Start with those questions and you can narrow your search down quite a bit.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Sorry, double post.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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K thanks, my bad for the lame post. I'm kinda new to the whole forum posting thing.
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Thats ok. So answer those questions and I'll give you your options...
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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well, i would do a lip first..but thats just me
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Put the money aside and wait until you can afford all parts together. Combined shipping saves you a lot of money.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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+1 It sounds like you are kinda new to this whole "modifying your Z thing" as well. Take your time and do some research. This place is full of dope *** cars that will make you second guess every decision you make. Its good to ask questions but remember this place is very active and most questions have already been answered so by doing a simple search you will save alot of time and spare you alot of "tough love".
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I guess most ppl would go with a front lip first if you tryin to get them piece by piece ...lol....
Imagine your car with side skirts but no front and rear ..lol
then imagine it with a rear but no side and front ...lol
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Ya aesthetically you should work from front to back. But your best bet would be to save up and just get them all at once. Or you could get away with lip, then sides and rear at the same time later...

Don't forget you gotta get the parts painted too
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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I need help. I know NOTHING about modifying Zs, but the love of my life is all about his. What is a good site to buy a gift certificate for him so he can buy what he needs to modify his baby? Thank you so much!
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Originally Posted by Apothyosis
Ya aesthetically you should work from front to back. But your best bet would be to save up and just get them all at once. Or you could get away with lip, then sides and rear at the same time later...

Don't forget you gotta get the parts painted too

get them all together so your paint will be the same
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If you absolutly set on buying seperate, buy the front lip first. But if you wait you will end up paying less for buying it alltogether
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Originally Posted by ROBZ350
OK... First of all, we see these "opinion" posts start up at least once a week on someone asking other people on how their car should look. You will probably get flammed on for starting this thread. I'll try to help you figure out what YOU think looks best, and point you in the correct direction. First, what kind of budget are you on in terms of each individual piece? Do like a very subtle look or a really agressive looking car? Do you want the kit to be color matched or have the Carbon Fiber look? Start with those questions and you can narrow your search down quite a bit.

My car is slilver. I was going to go for a CF front lip then just painted sides and back. As far as the look, last thing i was is something really aggro, so its def subtle. As far as budget, i'm not sure anymore. Just got fired from my waiting job and now i'm working at a starbucks till something comes up . So nothing super expensive obviously. I looked around and i like the NISMO sides and back lip, front lip is where i'm having trouble. Also, roughly how much does it cost to get the sides and back painted?
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