OrangeLikeJuice

Well it finally happened.

Hey guys, I'm 21, live in Pensacola, FL and just upgraded from a v6 Charger to this beautiful 2006 Z.




Only 71k miles on it and I couldn't be happier! Excited to learn a lot from all of you.

Tougeznut

Congrats! Excellent mileage btw.

OrangeLikeJuice

Any suggestions on what route to take performance wise would be much appreciated, everything is stock right now, but I've been looking into mostly exhausts.

Tougeznut

From what I've read, our cars don't give much in the way of performance gains without a lot of $$$. I would get an exhaust system you can afford to improve the way that wonderful engine sounds, an intake (popcharger or stillen) to further improve that sound, and enjoy your beautiful car.

FOOKhonda

iTrader: (1)

She's beautiful!

I'm 21 from ocala! So many z's in Florida with owners our age, its crazy!

There's specifically a thread labelled best intake, exhaust, ect look into it I'm sure you'll find what your looking for

But I would go full boltons then tune, then fi if your looking to go that route. I'm eventually going the vortech route myself, but gonna get a tune soon and enjoy the full boltons life

OrangeLikeJuice

Thanks! Did a lot of looking till I found what was perfect for me. Appreciate the advice!

Stock Z's sound amazing already, not even going to rush the exhaust simply because of that.

FOOKhonda

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Oh dear, you would certainly be surprised the difference in the exhaust sound from stock to aftermarket, I was ready, watched tons of videos, and I was extremely shocked after i completed the install. I got down and checked for leaks cause I was sure it had to have a leak, but it infact did not have any leaks.

Again, full boltons, maybe some new bushings if needed and suspension if not already aftermarket. Im staying stock cause lowered I'd scrape everywhere, maybe ill find a decent stock height suspension that's worth it though...

bith8791

Welcome.
Nice z.
I live in Fort Walton Beach but I commute to Pensacola every day for work.
I'm surprised I haven't seen your z yet, it stands out.

OrangeLikeJuice

That it does, haha. It just shipped from the dealership in Houston and arrived yesterday so it hasn't seen too much time on the streets yet. Looking forward to seeing you around though!
Do you go to any local meets or anything? Trying to find a local group as well.

iideadeyeii

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I hope you didn't pay 17k for that plus shipping...nice ebay tails

http://www.auto.com/cars/Nissan-350Z...AZ34DX6M305549

OrangeLikeJuice

Way to go out of your way, that's slightly impressive.
He was talked down to 14.9k with shipping and a few other goodies. Thanks for your concern, though.

bith8791

I work onboard the Naval Air Station, if you happen to see a stock '04 Touring model in Silverstone, it's probably me, I've owned it for over 10 years.
I attempted to attend a while back, this is a Facebook group, there are members of it on here as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FPZGC/ They meet regularly, I rarely have any time to attend and when I do have time I usually have chores that need to be done around the house that take precedence.

verdict.

Welcome and congratulations.

3hree5ive0ero

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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase!

As someone mentioned above, check out some of the stickied threads in different sections. They'll offer some good insight people have gained over the years.

RUNWDVL

iTrader: (10)

Wow! That is very orange.

che69velle

Had too lol

bith8791

It's Solar Orange, right?
Weren't only 400-500 of those made?

che69velle

Looks like a veilside or duraflex Vader kit

KornerCarver

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Welcome and congrats on the Z.

shooter45

Welcome.
Nice Z.