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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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After living in South Korea for 5 years, I decided to move back to the US for more schooling. I seriously thought about bringing my Z back to the US and turn it into a full time race car, but I got a great offer, so I ended up selling it. I'm going to miss it.

Z was my first car to go FI and I learned my entire FI knowledge on here, especially because there's no 350Z savvy tuning shops out here in Korea. So I'm very grateful to all the contributors of this forum and people who dared to try stuff that no one has tried before. You guys never seize to amaze me. Long live the FI forum!


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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Nice Z!

Sorry to see you go, where you studying in the states?

Post more pics...
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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thats nice more pics and did you ever run it 1/4mile or get it dynoed? Are you planning to get another Z when you get back to the USA?
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Nice Z!

Sorry to see you go, where you studying in the states?

Post more pics...

If everything works out as planned, I will end up in CA by next May.

More pictures here:
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...nitionxmk.html

https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...ce-photos.html
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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nice, love the color
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Your Z was the one that inspired mine, thanks!!!!!
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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수고하셨습니다 (_ _)
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V35
thats nice more pics and did you ever run it 1/4mile or get it dynoed? Are you planning to get another Z when you get back to the USA?

Mid 500WHP conservative tune. I'm sure I'll start a new project once I settle down in US, but I'm not sure which platform it will be.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Im not usually a fan of orange but, DAYAM THATS HOT!
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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This may have been a more fitting pic for this thread.



You really had a nice Z.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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Sorry to see you go.... But the new Z is calling you
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Very nice car!! Best of luck with your future schooling.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
This may have been a more fitting pic for this thread.



You really had a nice Z.
Sexy Z! Luv the color!

Good luck here in the States. When you do goto build your next platform you will have alot more support here. Esp if your living in CA Build upon the HR engine. Only way togo
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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That's great! Your car and input were always great. Many thanks
for encouraging my project, and best of luck.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Best of luck!!!
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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If its not too personal, how much did you get for your car in Korea? I've always thought you could sell a Z for big bucks over there.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Flee0588
If its not too personal, how much did you get for your car in Korea? I've always thought you could sell a Z for big bucks over there.
Shipping cost is about $2000. Then you MUST pay Korean import car tax which is 36%. So, your $25K car becomes $34500. Then I have to pass smog, noise, and safety tests. In order to pass these tests I have to hire a shop to detune the car and etc, which costs another $4000. So, in the end your Z suddently becomes near $40K.

It's not worth bringing Z to Korea just to make a profit. Also Nissan Korea just opened up last year and they are officially selling 370Z auto for $55K in Korea now.

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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Your car is awesome. Life is more important than a car and life must go on. Hopefully it found a good home
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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damn thats a sweet Z
when you are here in cali, buy a nismo 370z and turbo that bish!
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