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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Hey guys this is my first time ever purchasing a real car other than a bucket. My last car got totalled by a drunk driver and with my insuarance money I put a nice amount down on a new 350z 08 shes sweet umm any suggestions on what to do with her that wont void warranty or any one that wouldnt mind showing me the ropes? any help is appreciated!!
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new ride.
What color did you get?
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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I got the Dark grey which almost looks like it has some purple in it. I was just looken for some guidance towards some basic modifications and what you can and cant do will try n post pics!
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Hey brother there is a big bump in the middle of your hood!
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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hehe yea it seems to be a lil different than the my friends Z but I'm not sure if he has a different hood or wah!
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Welcome, enjoy your Z, and stay away from drunk drivers.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Usually stuff wont void your warranty unless the failure is a direct impact from the installed component. Stick with a CAI and exhaust. Makes pretty sounds.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Oh man thank you so much! still a noob when it comes to this stuff been reading up on this stuff as best I can.

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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Cold Air Intake so slow lapse in brain function! been searching the boards any preference? my friend said the Injen one is great and i saw some pics of it and it looked real clean.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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I'm thinking about Injen CAI as well.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Yea thats what my friend was telling me and it sounds sweet!
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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My only concern about CAI is water getting in and filtration compare to OEMs.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Yea but I think the Pros out weigh the cons right? I'm still new to the whole tunner thing
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nice z, welcome aboard
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Thank you sir! hope to make her beastly one of these days
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffy_Poo
Thank you sir! hope to make her beastly one of these days
Are you thinking about FI?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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2 scared! lol
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Get wheels, drop, and an exhaust and you should be set without going overboard(warning!!! might get mod bug)
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