Picked her up for $12,000 cash. 2005 Base, MT, 81,000 miles. Full body kit (not sure of the name), Apexi exhaust (not sure if full cat back), Nismo CAI, Aftermarket spoiler (not sure of name), 19" TSW Rims, tinted windows. Car is pretty much in mint condition.

Only problem is the sound system. Previous owner tried to put a sub in but didn't finish the job so only the front 2 speakers work and the stereo unit in there now is trash. If anyone has some recommendations on how I should set up the sound system let me know. I don't really want a sub in the back because I need the trunk for storage. Is there a way to get some good bump without a sub?

Only other mod I want to do is red or black brake calipers. Anyone have any suggestions on this?

 

You did fine depending on your finance.

Buy brembo calipers and pc them if you want red or black brakes.

Dump the grill.

Drive safely.

 

Grill is homo. Paint it black if you want to keep it. Get 06+ headlights. Get silver front reflectors.

 

Can you show me a pic of another Z without the grill? I was trying to compare to see what it would look like but cant find much.

thanks

 

just go through the media section lots of people who still have stock front ends without the chrome grill. Looks like you have the nismo v1 front lip, sides, can't see if you got the rear add ons. The spoiler is a nismo v1. Lastly the deal you got was not bad, enjoy your new z

 

Looks nice
maybe instead of clear reflectors get the black ones
just paint the grille, or toss it... it will be the first reply to any of your picture threads

 

If it's the same grill that came on my car 4 screws will remove and your car will gain +10 respect. Other ways great looking car. Looks like a good deal to me.

 

Welcome and congratulations. 81k is lots of miles. Set some $$$ aside for regular maintenance like dampers and brakes.

 

nice car just get rid of the grill. as for your sound system the car comes with a 10" sub behind your drivers seat that sound decent from the factory you could always just replace it with another 10. good luck and welcome to the z family.

 

Welcome and congratulations. Price seems fair - I think you did good.

 

+5 for loosing the grille, maybe even the wing

Buy a can of vht night shade at o'reillys and black out the front reflectors, and if you have the cash pick up the 06-08 headlights.

As for a bbk, prepare to dump some serious coin...

 

welcome, +1029381029381209312 on losing the billet

 

You're comin up to 100k, It comes fast trust me, I would get coilovers since your factory shocks and springs are probably gone.

 

shouldve paid him 11,999 and tell him to keep his grill.

 

Think I should paint the grill black?

 

I think you should get rid of the grill, Car looks good btw

 

I agree don't bother painting it, just remove it. Easy to do

 

nice. but the grill's gotta go!

 

welcome and congrats

 

Can someone tell me why I need to change to the 06 headlights? I have noticed that my vision at night is pretty bad with my current headlights. Is this why I should change? Can someone show me the difference?