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Old 07-19-2010, 03:48 AM
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hey all i just bought my first 04 Z base model a week ago. and already loving the car and trying to find ways to mod. im really new with the whole tuning world i had a 240sx that was my first project and before i even got a chance to drive it around it got stollen. so tuning is really new to me i dont know much about brands or nissans for that matter i kind just forced the 240 parts to fit and was mean to that wrecked car. built it from the frame up cause some kid wrecked it. all stock parts for the most part. anyway i joined this place to hopefully meet some new people and learn the trade so to speak. like what to buy whats a waste of time and money what brands give you the best bang froyour buck and how to work on the car for the most part. well i hope to hear from everyone and willing to put any effort i can towards helpin everyone else out cause i know I'll be asking for help all the time lol. I also am in WA. anyone from my area on the site around tacoma or fed way? just curious. well thanks for reading
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welcome
Old 07-19-2010, 06:30 AM
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Welcome. You can spend $10 for cool lug nuts to $5,000 for wheels. Lots of choices between. Read, learn. Make an informed decision.
Old 07-19-2010, 07:14 AM
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what color is your car? 240sx stolen you say...bummer
Old 07-19-2010, 09:27 AM
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another 240 turned Z owner. Welcome.
Old 07-19-2010, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by BoomerZ33
another 240 turned Z owner. Welcome.
arnt we all

and what if the 240 was already a 'z', im just saying......

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Old 07-19-2010, 02:02 PM
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stock red with black cloth interior. 6 speed base model. lol yeah i already want to put TE37 on my car but cant afford it for a while. yeah it was a 89 pignose. i take it alot of 240 owners swap?
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Congrats. Welcome.
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Welcome, post pics when you can.
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dont know how to post pics off my comp. i about worthless at web stuff
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attempt to post the picsIMG]https://my350z.com/forum/members/itasha-albums-itasha-s-350z-picture32508-pic-0040.jpg[/IMG]

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looks clean welcome to the forum
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thanks
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Originally Posted by Itasha
attempt to post the picsIMG]https://my350z.com/forum/members/itasha-albums-itasha-s-350z-picture32508-pic-0040.jpg[/IMG]
Looks clean and well cared for. Lots of happy miles ahead.
Old 07-21-2010, 08:39 PM
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goin to car show tomarrow afternoon gonna compete in cleanest stock. who knows i might get lucky
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didnt win but got another chance next month
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does anyone know a good brand for coilovers?
Old 07-25-2010, 08:20 AM
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A lot of people who are looking to go low with coilovers go for the Stance GR+ coilovers where as a cheaper alternative would be BC Racing BR series coilovers.

Congrats on the Z as well.
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Welcome to the forum. Looks a very tidy Redline you've found.


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