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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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I bought a 2005 350z in February. I put an agency power titanium exhaust on and a power r intake on and just want opinions on what to do next . it is an automatic, so there is not as much that I can do but let me know please
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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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congrats and welcome.
Before we can help you you need to give us some details. what is your budget? Are you planning to go FI? Are you going to track every once in a while?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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There's plenty you can do to an auto. Throw in a transgo shift kit and you'll be whelpin on half the 6MT's out there... people think they're fast just cause they've got 6 gears... lol

plenum spacer and Uprev tune next for sure. High flow cats or test pipes are a nice addition but there are trade offs to each
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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Right now my budget isn't too high. I'm graduating high school at the end of this month and will GeForce some money, but just looking to do some things over time. So a few hundred here and there. I don't know much about plenum sparcers so any ideas on some specifics. of what should look for? I would love to start taking it to the track. I got one right down the street. but its pretty much stock besides the intake and exhaust.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Hyuk is right, first we need specifics. You answered some of those necessary questions, but due to your budget not being huge, I think you should decide on whether you want to spend your money on performance mods, improving the look of your car, etc.. because as we all know, the Z can be a money pit.
If you prefer performance over looks, then I'd agree with thisishk350, go with a plenum spacer, tune, etc. If you're going to be tracking your car a good bit, you should probably look into spending some money on your brake components (good rotors, pads, braided steel brake lines, etc.)
It really all depends on your expectations for the car and what you want to use it for.

With all that said, this thread is worthless without pics!
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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I will post. pics tomorrow. I really want an even balance I want my car to look awesome but also get up and move haha. it is my daily driver but I would also like to take it to the track
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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i sold you the intake...
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Post some pics!
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Its beautiful.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 03:19 AM
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I have the agency power too, do you get pulled over a lot?
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A plenum spacer(5/16 will fit with your stock strut bar)is a great mod.Its
just part of a basic "recipe"...CAI,exhaust system, to give your car added performance.
Realistically,these three adds plus a tune will not give you the "pin you in your seat"
results of FI.But,your car will feel more responsive and "lighter".
It will also sound great!
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Old May 11, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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the best help to give the OP is a link to the 100 most FAQ link.

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

you wil learn alot by reading them.. give it a shoit and let us know if you further have questions OP, enjoy, quite the car to have in High School.. i had a 1984 Suburban.. oh well.
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thanks bud haha finally got a Chance to put it on yesterday
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how do you post pictures? haha
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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nvm i found the attachment button =p haha
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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not diggin the tinted tail lights, oem 17'' paited wheels, nismo v1 wing and single exhaust
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Originally Posted by silvertouringz
not diggin the tinted tail lights, oem 17'' paited wheels, nismo v1 wing and single exhaust
unfortunately i have to agree

but f*ck it man you still got a Z and it could be turned into something really nice, congrats, dont drift it
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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jdrfootball54
nvm i found the attachment button =p haha
I didn't realize you had a redline. I have a redline Z as well, I love the color.
You should get rid of those blacked out side markers and replace them with clear side markers.
I'm sure you could probably find them cheaper somewhere else, but just incase:
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/33-2903

With your lights and emblems blacked out, as well as your wheels being painted black, you desperately need to tint your windows.

I think you should do something about your suspension, then your wheels. I'd highly advise you to buy coilovers instead of springs when you do decide to change up your ride height. You won't be satisfied with springs and you can get a pair of mdu coilovers for not much more than springs are (520-560 for mdu coilovers) and it will make your car ride and look better than springs would.The wheels don't look terrible, I think theyd look alright with a drop and spacers (25mm front, 30mm back with those wheels).

I'm much more a fan of dual exhausts, I have a dual greddy evo2 on my car, but I don't think there's anything wrong with the single. It looks good, and I'm sure it sounds good.
You should go out and spent 20-75 bucks and buy some stuff to detail your car, it would make it look a lot better as well.

IMO, if I were you, I'd:
1 - Get clear side markers
2 - tint windows
3 - detail car
4 - wheel spacers
5- Shorty antennae (s2k)
6 - If you're into engine upgrades: Plenum spacer, tune
7 - Suspension upgrade
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^what he said
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