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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Hey guys I'm new here and I just picked up a Black 03 Enthusiast 6 speed. Now I bought the car for a good price even though at the time she was no show winner. Through the first week I have dramatically changed the overall look if the vehicle. New paint, 20' Axis GTR wheels, Panasonic 7in headunit. Most of this was done because the old wheels were trash, CD player was broken, and the paint looked like a sun worn maaco paint job. All in all I'm happy with the result so far.


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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Overall ok. The wheels no bueno.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Whoa.. Big transformation. Nice save!! Wheels look kinda funny might look better with a mild drop.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Nice paintjob change, looks heeps better. Not sure about the wheels though
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Looks better, just get rid of the rice wheels now
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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congrats on saving the z.. but i have to agree the wheels are horrendous
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Looks better, just get rid of the rice wheels now
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haven't saved it yet
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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One man's rice is not another man's rice...both still rice?
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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looks better than before. but needs more low.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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great job, it looks good as new. i like that the rear wheels have a lip on them. interesting design.

how much was the paint job? what kind of paint job is it?
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 12:38 AM
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From black, to new black, good move on that paintjob. I also agree, the wheels might need some freshening up.. Then it'll be rice status.

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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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Welcome to MY350Z.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:17 AM
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Nice job!
As has already been commented,the WHEELS just don't work.
Its the old,"the last thing you do,is the first thing others see".
First,20's on a Z are way out of proportion for the size of the car.
Especially in a polished wheel with flat areas.Possibly you like the
skinny tire look as used by the brothers on their Escalades?
Actually,those wheels LOOK like they were jacked from a Escalade!
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 03:41 AM
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Dub edition
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 04:43 AM
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very nice, i hope the interior is not that worn out. the wheels dont look as bad imo.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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after dealing with the mentioned wheel issue. the interior looks like it still needs a overhaul.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:00 AM
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I think the wheels look great. Where did you get them? I think this wheel has been discontinued.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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besides the wheel issue at least you detailed the car
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Ghetto fabulous wheels
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Commenting on the wheels. I think they look over glorified because they are 20s. Maybe keep it safe next time. 18-19 is the way to go.
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