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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickdogg
Yes I definitely agree with what you are saying as far as being super unique, but I look at this way. Eventually, someone else would have done the same thing and to me I like trying to start something new and taking different directions and possibly being a "trendsetter." This time around I wanted to focus more on the minute details that make my car a "quality" car without it screaming it out to where a car enthusiast with a keen eye would notice. Instead of making it so easy for someone a block away to see that I had CF doors, I want someone to walk up to the car and then surprisingly see the CF accents showing on the hood, hatch, etc and then realize that this car has a lot of hidden "treasures" that need to be looked for a little bit

For instance, i'm usually one of the guys at the car show looking underneath z's to look for suspension mods, heat dissipation mods, etc because I like looking for and appreciate that stuff more than a flashy paint job. When my friend was helping me install my Oil Cooler he was shocked to see how beefy my sway bars were, the camber and toe adjustments I had made, the GT spec ladder bar, and my ARC Oil pan since he actually never looked underneath it. To me those are the things that wow me because they are a bit hidden, but when found can be appreciated for what they do in the performance department and on top of it they look pretty nice too lol

Yes, you are right in the CF door looking kind of weird with certain portions unpainted. I have to graphic the car out for SEMA which is the only reason why I think that I could have made it work. Oh well hhaa
deja vu...LOL...

btw I'm the "trendsetter"...
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Hm? How'd you get it to fit perfectly? Im running the same sizes w/o a spacer and my tires stick out a little..
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Roger V
How is that oil cooler mounted? Looks awesome man, hope to see it in person fairly soon.
There is a thread in the Engine/drivetrain section with a ton of pics

Originally Posted by st350z
rickdogg do you have the dimensions of the arc oil cooler I wanted to put it in the twin vent area of my c-west n1 front. thanks
I'll find out Monday

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How about a pic with them S1's....don't be scared.
I will next week

Originally Posted by ctwentytwo
Goddamn that oil cooler is huge. How much bones did it set you back Rick? Maybe you'll be the trendsetter with that... for guys who's staying N/A, that seems like an awesome mod. Would killer with the stock bumper with the grill cut out with a lip also. BTW, the XT7's would look awesome on the car.
I got it at a discounted price, but retail is $2,070. Thanks!

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Hm? How'd you get it to fit perfectly? Im running the same sizes w/o a spacer and my tires stick out a little..
I think I have an advantage because in the front I am running a -3 camber. Rear is -2.5, but the rear sticks out a little bit. It also depends on what brand and line of tire you run, but admittedly the 452 Falkens do not stretch like their previous lines, but definitely grips better due to a bigger contact patch.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BeyJer
take that sucker to the track already!

lookin good rick, you goin to cali speedway in December for industry day?
I unfortunately probably will not hit another track day until March or April of 2006
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Ah thanks. They fit nicely, and if it sticks out a little its still looking good. Its just that im throwing rocks to traffic behidn me cuz it sticks out about 5-7mm's.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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rickdogg FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Damn Rick, looking clean!
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Not really a big fan of silver wheels on a silver car. Why didn't you just go with the 18x10 +18 up front?
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Lookin good!!!

It's come a long way since them GT-C's
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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like everyone else...im loving the look!
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Z33_SPL
Not really a big fan of silver wheels on a silver car. Why didn't you just go with the 18x10 +18 up front?
I don't like a fat lip in the front. Need some difference FR to RR IMO. I went with the silver rims well...hmmm...because they were free and I am not going to complain about free Plus it is what Work wanted to push and it kind of crept up unexpectedly or else I would have made a request for a custom powdercoated set
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Lookin good!!!

It's come a long way since them GT-C's
LOL! That is "old skool" right there
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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wow!
nice
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Car looks great Rick, especially the rear lip spoiler. Too bad I haven't had time to install and paint mine.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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*** Rick, this thing turned out way better than i expected.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Zincognito
*** Rick, this thing turned out way better than i expected.
Whao gee thanks for the confidence....






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Originally Posted by ptran07
Car looks great Rick, especially the rear lip spoiler. Too bad I haven't had time to install and paint mine.
yeah for sure man. You definitely need to get that thing painted. Man I handed you that thing a long *** time ago! Get movin!
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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any time cornhole!! lol
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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Looks cool.
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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for a moment there....i thought that arc oil cooler was an intercooler...looks good
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Old Oct 23, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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looking good!
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