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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Hey everyone, I purchased my first Z this past summer and put it on the road in September. It has a rebuilt title (from theft), 63k miles with an apexi exhaust and injen cold air intake. The exterior and interior need some work. The CF wing has to go and I am not to keen on the tailights. It runs great and def a step up from my 97 jetta. I don't plan on doing any engine modifications. I want to fix exterior and interior to my liking. It is my project for now and I appreciate any suggestions you may have for the car!
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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yea i have that same CF wing but it is on a pearl white 07 dosnt look to bad still on the fence as to if i want to take it off, due to the holes that will be left that have to get filled and repainted. and im with ya on the tail lights. grats on the z though. i am hooked since my 300zx
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Yet another good noobie thread!! Welcome to the site, Tampa
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Welcome, and does you Z actually have Tein suspension, or is it just a sticker?

In terms of mods, it really depends if you're after show or go - with the things that tie into go.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Sorry off topic, but congratZ Ratty, didn't realise you're a Mod now.

Now back to the OP.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Very nice upgrade, just like you said lose the wing
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Welcome and congratulations.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the Z family.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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congrats, im with them, lose the wing and the tailights look a little to ricey to me, but if you like them thats all that matters, tints look nice, the headlight look a little glazey, maybe u can start there, either way,
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I brought the car to Zfever in Tampa which did a great job and they said they could repaint the wing to match the car. So I am still undecided as to what I want to do because I do like the Z without the wing. The lights are def going to go and the headlights are hazy. I really like the CinCity lights that I have seen on the forum. It is tough to tell in the picture but the front bumper needs to get a fresh coat of paint. The suspension is Tien by the way. I am excited to be a Z owner the only thing preventing me from doing all the mods is MONEY haha. Little by little.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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i hear you brotha, i want to dress mine up too but times is rough in the farm
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Welcome! Yeah, lose the tail lights, stock ones are much better than those. Start looking at wheels, cause that will make it more unique. Check out the classifieds here for some great deals on wheels.

Also, I painted my carbon fiber wing, but left some carbon showing in the middle, just an idea.

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Clipdin
Also, I painted my carbon fiber wing, but left some carbon showing in the middle, just an idea.

i like the way that came out, it looks good and original
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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^second that. good outside the box thinking.

maybe wheels if you've got springs in place. whats your budget like>?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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i just buy a 300zx n i live in broward if is any club around here please message me
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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I like that 2 tone CF wing...thanks for the idea! making the decision tougher and tougher haha
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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I need to get struts as well wich is going to run 300...so first things first.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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congrats and welcome
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