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Old 04-12-2012 | 02:55 PM
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Hey guys, I've been lurking on here for months figuring out everything, learning the rules, etc.. Anyway, my name is Tom, I purchased my black 2008 Z in December with 28,000 miles on it. I bought it myself() and it means a lot to me because it's the car I've wanted since I was 12 or 13 when it came out. I never thought I would get it, but now it's outside every time I look. Awesome. I daily drive the car, but I do plan to mod it in the upcoming months. Here is a few pictures of the car. Thanks for reading.



At the dealer


Out the window a couple weeks later, making sure I wasn't dreaming....


Washed!



glam shot


tint!

Thanks again for reading.
Old 04-12-2012 | 03:16 PM
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nice looks just like mine! you're gonna love the HR motor
Old 04-12-2012 | 03:41 PM
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very nice. looks good!
Old 04-12-2012 | 04:27 PM
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Congrats on the HR, motordyne all the way. :-)
Old 04-12-2012 | 04:34 PM
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Nice pick up! I've been considering about trading up to an HR model!

Inevitable that you'll wonder what mods to do sooo...

Intake, exhaust, sway bars done! Spacers too if you want good wheel fitment!

Probably see the most improvement from those 3 mods!
Old 04-12-2012 | 05:42 PM
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Nice man, I just picked up an 08 base model with 26k on it. Just curious how much did you pay for yours?
Old 04-12-2012 | 07:36 PM
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congrats and welcome.
Old 04-12-2012 | 08:05 PM
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Nice man, I just picked up an 08 base model with 26k on it. Just curious how much did you pay for yours?
22 how about yourself
Old 04-12-2012 | 08:43 PM
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Congrats man enjoy it
Old 04-12-2012 | 11:32 PM
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Welcome. Don't forget about servicing costs and wear and tear items.
Old 04-12-2012 | 11:37 PM
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Congrats and welcome
Old 04-13-2012 | 05:49 AM
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Nice and welcome!

Keep her clean!
Old 04-13-2012 | 06:08 AM
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Welcome! Congratulations on the New z.
Old 04-15-2012 | 07:14 AM
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Welcome and congrats..
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Welcome

What trim level?

What are you future plans for it?
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If you're going to actually drive the car, then a proper LSD will yield the most noticeable improvement.
Old 04-15-2012 | 08:57 PM
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Welcome and congrats! Car looks great. Take care of it!

Originally Posted by SirSpeedyZ
What trim level?
Looks like base, due to the fact there are no mud guards.
Old 04-15-2012 | 10:53 PM
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be ready for the Slave cylinder to **** on you.
Old 04-16-2012 | 06:42 PM
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^Its an 08 so he should be fine, welcome and congrats
Old 04-16-2012 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SirSpeedyZ
Welcome

What trim level?

What are you future plans for it?
It's a base. Future mods...true coilover suspension and everything related(camber arms, toe rods, front upper controls, etc...) 19 inch wheels, pulling fenders, exhaust, intake, a simple body kit, LSD

I'd like to get FI, but right now affording that is not really in my budget... maybe at some point when i can afford another car, 15 grand, and to have the Z off the road... I've seen too many friends cars sold for much less than they are worth because they didn't know what they were getting into.


Originally Posted by Brian KC
If you're going to actually drive the car, then a proper LSD will yield the most noticeable improvement.
I know.. I hate the diff in the car now, it's terrible.
In the future.



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