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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Looks good, i would change the tires to different sizes 255/40fF and 275/40R or 265/35 and 285/35 combo.

Not much into the fully blacked out thing, but with leaving your light as is with a little contrast, it really looks good.

I really think finishing up with V2 sides and rear add ons will perfect the car, maybe with the addition of wing/spoiler of some sort FWIW
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Thanks for the compliments guys!

Originally Posted by go7roo7
Looking good! How much did those Enkei set you back?
A set of RPf1's are pretty affordable, I picked these up for $1300 for all 4

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Car is looking awesome!! Can't wait to see it at Zdayz!!
It will be there!!! I'll be cruising the dragon from Thursday to Sunday

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Looks good, i would change the tires to different sizes 255/40fF and 275/40R or 265/35 and 285/35 combo.

Not much into the fully blacked out thing, but with leaving your light as is with a little contrast, it really looks good.

I really think finishing up with V2 sides and rear add ons will perfect the car, maybe with the addition of wing/spoiler of some sort FWIW
Thanks, was thinking about eventually changing the rear to 285/35/18 when ever these are bald. I picked up all 4 of these tires from a guy close to new for $400 so I'm not complaining lol

As far as the rest of the exterior goes, I'm planning on veilside v1 underwings on the sides. The rear i cannot make up my mind on. I either want to do the nismo rears molded or the top secret cf rear diffuser. We will see what happens.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Looking good... Some subtle red accents would go a long way.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Nice thread. In for progress
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Cool thread, I enjoyed your progression

Classy setup with the RPF1's!
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Sickboy101
Looking good... Some subtle red accents would go a long way.
Hopefully a red BBK should do the trick!

Originally Posted by Waizzz
Cool thread, I enjoyed your progression

Classy setup with the RPF1's!
Thanks Waizzz!
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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Finally got the satin black emblem put on. Gives the front end a much more complete look IMO.
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Next on the list is the rear. I am still undecided on what I should do...
I really want to do a TS rear diffuser, but i am also thinking about the nismo rear side blades molded in the bumper. I think a few people have done a combination of both too. Sides are for sure going to be veilside v1 underwings. What do you guys think?
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Looks good.

Btw 265/35 and 285/35 is the way to go. Its what I run on the same wheel setup and absolutely love it. You'll have to roll your rear fenders but totally worth it.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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iz geeewd build!
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MyV6IsFast3r
Looks good.

Btw 265/35 and 285/35 is the way to go. Its what I run on the same wheel setup and absolutely love it. You'll have to roll your rear fenders but totally worth it.
Definaty will go that route after I burn through this set of tires.

Finally nice out today so I got a chance to clean the Z. I snapped a few pics:
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I also picked up some eyelids for the headlights too. I tried them on today to see if I'd like them. I know they are a lil rice, but I think they do flow well with the V2 front. I haven't permanent mounted them yet though, wanted to get some opinions on them first!
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:22 AM
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I really hate black on black cars. So played out. However you may have just confirmed my order of black rfp1s lol
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
I really hate black on black cars. So played out. However you may have just confirmed my order of black rfp1s lol
Ha, glad I could help with your decision!

We had our first meet of the year today! Weather was good for the first couple of hours at least.



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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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Well I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I had a little photo shoot with a friend and we got a few good pics of the car:




Bad news is that I was driving home on the highway yesterday and hydroplaned in heavy rain into a median. Just dropped it off at the shop to get fixed.. pretty bummed..


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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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that's terrible, she was spotless
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Old May 6, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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bash the other headlight so it's covered?

Sorry to see her like that....
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Old May 6, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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Haha yeah both headlights are cracked anyways
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Old May 6, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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dude that sucks
hope the damage isn't too severe..
pics came out great though!
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Old May 6, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Damn sucks to hear!
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Old May 6, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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that sucks man. hope everything works out. upgrade to 06 heads now
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Old May 7, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Just talked to the adjustor and they totaled the car there was a lot of damage to the front members under both fenders. im pissed
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