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Old 09-25-2010 | 12:53 PM
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Default My PPW 04,then and now

Its a slow process with so many things going on in my life but I have managed to make a few upgrades to the car since I picked her up back in May.

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Added the super shorty ant and sound system within a week of purchase and removed that horrid billet grill. Few weeks ago got the R&D shifter off one of our members and earlier today picked up the RPF1's from ppwpz33. they are 18x10.5 +15 with Nitto 265/35/18 on all four corners. Now saving up for coilovers and camber arms. After that either goin to 285's on all four or a BBK which ever needs done first BTW if anyone is thinking of selling or purchasing from ppwpz33 absolute great member to deal with !

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Old 09-25-2010 | 01:24 PM
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looks good. glad you got rid of that billet grill
Old 09-25-2010 | 01:27 PM
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How do you like the nt05s? Would love to get some, just wondering how they do in autox?

Personally I would go 265/35 up front and 285/35 rear. Had the same wheels with re01a pole positions in those sizes and the handling was amazing, very neutral and very predictable. just my .02
Old 09-25-2010 | 02:16 PM
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Good progress, in for future updates.
Old 09-25-2010 | 02:24 PM
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Nice, very clean PPW!
Old 09-25-2010 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BillytheKid
looks good. glad you got rid of that billet grill
Yeah it was horrid shame the ******** zip tied it in so it rubbed paint off the sides and bottom of the lip

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How do you like the nt05s? Would love to get some, just wondering how they do in autox? I have not tracked the car at all but great grip so far,I took it through some twistie's that were rated a 35mph and I was doin about 75 they do have a distinct tire whine at speed though but the original tires were much worse

Personally I would go 265/35 up front and 285/35 rear. Had the same wheels with re01a pole positions in those sizes and the handling was amazing, very neutral and very predictable. just my .02
I nuch prefer square set ups but ya never know since its gonna be a year or so before these need replaced

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Good progress, in for future updates.
Thanks Waizzz
Old 09-25-2010 | 03:23 PM
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looks great nice progression.

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Old 09-25-2010 | 03:52 PM
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perfect choices so far dude. and i am a critical *****.

now springs and springmount mod.

+1000000000000000000 on billet grill removal.

tight worK!
Old 09-25-2010 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NA&CH
looks great nice progression.

Chris
Ty

Originally Posted by lgear080
perfect choices so far dude. and i am a critical *****.

now springs and springmount mod.

+1000000000000000000 on billet grill removal.

tight worK!
Workin on the springs but we jsut bought a new condo which is 1000sqft larger than our old home so need lots of new furniture so it will be a while till I can do anything else to the Z
Old 09-25-2010 | 05:17 PM
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mmmmm pearl with an owner with style!!!!!!

WHEEL SPACERS!!!
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Originally Posted by Zing!
mmmmm pearl with an owner with style!!!!!!

WHEEL SPACERS!!!
Ty sir
Old 09-26-2010 | 03:29 AM
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Welcome to the RPF1 fam. I finally put mine on the day you came by. Maybe ppwpz33 will buy my Works now that he has some cash haha.
Old 09-26-2010 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jarrodh77
Welcome to the RPF1 fam. I finally put mine on the day you came by. Maybe ppwpz33 will buy my Works now that he has some cash haha.
Thanks,I really liked your Works but the tires imo were in bad shape and probably stored long term outside before you got them which was a strong determining factor in why I went with the RPF1's plus honestly I just like them better,mainly looked at yours cause the wife feels black rims are hideous. You'll have to post up some pics with the new shoes
Old 09-26-2010 | 08:06 AM
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i like it..wish i can see it in person hahaah..
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Originally Posted by itSs.bObO
i like it..wish i can see it in person hahaah..
Lol I am out and about all the time in it
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.....is James dean your real name?
Old 09-26-2010 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fallenromeo
.....is James dean your real name?
First and Middle name,mom had a crush on the actor back in the day lol.
Old 09-26-2010 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jamesdean
Lol I am out and about all the time in it
which roads do u go alot?...im always in hermitage n lebanon
Old 09-27-2010 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by itSs.bObO
which roads do u go alot?...im always in hermitage n lebanon
Old HIckory/Andrew Jackson/Lebanon Rd. All depends on what I am doing. Love to take that back road that runs along 40 between Mt Juliet and TulipGrove since it has lots of twisties and is very close by. My Driving habits will change soon though since we are moving into a new condo today and tomm O.o
Old 09-29-2010 | 06:35 PM
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were u at the lights? lol...nice Z =)


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