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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I just recently bought an 03 touring Z for a project car. This was my dream car when I first got my license and now have the money to kit one out the right way. I got the car for cheap and looking to sink some money into it. Always looking for help and suggestions with projects so please feel free to give your input on engine, suspension, breaks, etc....

This will mainly be a fun car to drive on weekends and have fun. A few track days in it future but not primary. I'm looking at trying to achieve 410-460hp. I know I like the Borla exhaust but everything after that is up in the air really.

Very excited about this project
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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I got the car for cheap and looking to sink some money into it.
Oh, gawd.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Whats wrong?
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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welcome to the forum. headlight tint is stupid. borla is lame.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Let's get a close up of those wheeeeeeeels.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Welcome to the site and if you're modding please send photos.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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good luck with the project
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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I know the lights are dumb I hate them as well but thats how the car came. I am looking for new lights bc the tint also made the ones on it almost useless. Anyone have suggestions on good lights? I have seen a lot on line but it seems like everyone says the stock 06 lights are the best. The wheels are axis.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Here is a better pick for the wheels.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Happy modding. That's a bit of power to be hunting for.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:10 AM
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So much sidewall! Those wheels have to go.

As for headlights, try and locate some 06+ headlights.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Just ordered new HID Nissan lights to replace the crappy tint ones, BC racing coil overs, and SPC camber arm kit
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Wheels must go. Disgusting.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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I know we have been over this. I am looking at some Enkei RP03 maybe and a few other choices.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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If you're wanting a track car, get RPF1's
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks for the Purchase Good luck with the build
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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just drive it...congrats
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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I do every night
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