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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Nice, good way to rep the black on black
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Love the car. What is your drop and could you post a link for your antenna? PM me if you like been needing one for a minute.


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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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Lookin' good... So, we're wondering, what you're planning to do?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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What wheels are those? Lookin good, Andy!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys. The drop is with Tanabe GF210 and here is a link to the antenna I have.

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...8b6c3988612913

The wheels are 19x9, 19x10.5 Racing Hart R5 Pro Series with Pirelli P Zero Rossos, 245/35 and 275/35.

What are my plans for the car? Hmmm, there are a lot more mods on the way. Ive had the car for almost a month now and Ive already done so much to it. Considering the car is my daily driver, I am tuning it mildly. No crazy bodykits(more conservative and functional), no crazy stero system, no FI. My goal is to hit 280-300 WHP naturally aspirated and I think that is a very respectable number for an NA powered Z. 280WHP is definitely achievable with the new 300HP high rev motor.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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nice car! nice choice of mods.. congrats, it looks great.

I'm sure it is achievable with the new engine.. but once you change out the bottom plenum and the cams, what else is there that would help you get to 280-300whp compared the 287hp engine? Aren't the heads and the shortblock the same? Does the extra variable exhaust valve timing help that much?

I would think you'd need to use aftermarket cams anyway even with the 300hp motor to get to 280whp.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Lookin good! Gotta love SB.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mojo powered
nice car! nice choice of mods.. congrats, it looks great.

I'm sure it is achievable with the new engine.. but once you change out the bottom plenum and the cams, what else is there that would help you get to 280-300whp compared the 287hp engine? Aren't the heads and the shortblock the same? Does the extra variable exhaust valve timing help that much?

I would think you'd need to use aftermarket cams anyway even with the 300hp motor to get to 280whp.
I should be able to hit 280-300WHP without cams no problem. The new 300HP motor seems to respond a lot better to mods than the normal 287HP motors and I think it mainly has to do with the valve timing system. The last dyno i made 255RWHP, SAE corrected, and this was before I put my headers on. I dont think there are any cams, valve springs or shims that would work on the current 300HP VQ engine.

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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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No wonder it looks so good. Same springs I have. Can you get me a better price on that antenna? 30 bux is a grip!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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No wonder it looks so good. Same springs I have. Can you get me a better price on that antenna? 30 bux is a grip!
Sorry, the prices are set at what it is. If you want something cheaper we do have the S2K antenna listed now, here is the link.

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=4923
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Looking good Andy. You guys installed the Nismo S-tune Suspension and Sway bars on my SS track this past Saturday. (I was the guy who asked you about the clear sidemarkers.) Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks, i'm really enjoying the upgrade.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Looks amazing! The black/black goes very very well with the gold brembos
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys. Sr. Panza, Im glad youre enjoying the suspension, hopefully we'll see you soon for some more upgrading.

I love how the Brembos reflect off of the polished lip, a thing of beauty.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by GQ 350z
Can you get me a better price on that antenna? 30 bux is a grip!
LOL Oh cmon! You have aftermarket wheels and tires. itt shouldnt be hard to cough up thirty for an antenna!
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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Looks GREAT, good job!

Beautiful pics btw.
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outstanding.
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Originally Posted by joust75
LOL Oh cmon! You have aftermarket wheels and tires. itt shouldnt be hard to cough up thirty for an antenna!
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