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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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Default So what have you done special for Golden Gardens?

I'm talking about the mods that you've been wanting/meaning to get done to your car but GG provides just the right motivation you need to kinda rush things or stretch your budget so you'll have something new.

Personally, aside from rockin' an entirely new Z, I've already dumped it on a set of Cusco Zero-2's, installed the Nismo intakes, and clear bumper reflectors. I was hoping to get the carbon fiber b-pillars on, but they're backordered and I probably won't have them in time.

I know Colin's sportin a whole bunch of newness as well, so who else has gotten some new stuff for show and tell this year?

Edit - No pic whoring, Alvin.

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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twins, wheels, suspension, same dented in front bumper, painted things, gauges, and other goodies
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Blacked out the headlights, so far. I'm going to bronze the stock 03 Touring rims, drop it on Eibach Pros, and cut the slats out of the bumper so I can metal mesh it. I've got a **** ton of work to do in the next couple of weeks.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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painted things, hit more cars, lowered, and i'm going to wash it
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pacfwu
I'm talking about the mods that you've been wanting/meaning to get done to your car but GG provides just the right motivation you need to kinda rush things or stretch your budget so you'll have something new.

Personally, aside from rockin' an entirely new Z, I've already dumped it on a set of Cusco Zero-2's, installed the Nismo intakes, and clear bumper reflectors. I was hoping to get the carbon fiber b-pillars on, but they're backordered and I probably won't have them in time.

I know Colin's sportin a whole bunch of newness as well, so who else has gotten some new stuff for show and tell this year?

Edit - No pic whoring, Alvin.
does the nismo come with the nismo coilovers stock? if so, are they for sale? if so pm me the price?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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The Nismo has a different suspension than the standard Z's, but it's milder than the s-tune suspension. I don't even think that it's any lower than the standard Z's. I'm keeping them in case I decide to put it back to stock though. I really don't think it's worth trying to get a set for a standard Z.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pacfwu

Edit - No pic whoring, Alvin.
A Nismo decal for my hood! Cause it's so rare and expensive that I can brag about having a JDM decal

Pic just for you bro

Edit: Actually I was able to get some stuff done that I wanted after the last GG meet: V2 bumper, StoptechFront BBK (OE Brembo rears), HKS Hi-Power Ti Exhaust, 06 bixenons + LED taillights.


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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Um...new wheels, new lugs, new brake pads, Bat's sidemarker overlays, and hopefully paint my headlights in time.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Maybe something, maybe nothing. Who knows.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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i made a car payment
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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i made a car payment
+1 that too I'm holding off on spending anymore money - wanna pay off this Z first! My girl is getting a G35 in June...and guess who have to mod that one too
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sdbarker
Maybe something, maybe nothing. Who knows.
I'm going to have to go with this one
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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umm, pretty much everything, lol. trying to get the stereo install further along though in the next 2 weeks. atleast so i can rock out abit on the drive.
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
+1 that too I'm holding off on spending anymore money - wanna pay off this Z first! My girl is getting a G35 in June...and guess who have to mod that one too
Your parents again
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mixturepinoy
Your parents again
lol no, nah yours mans! They have been secretly funding my build!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Here is a list of what Im having done right now at GTM, we are still hoping the car will be finished in time for the meet=)



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*HKS GT Supercharger

*Custom GTM pulley

*HKS Fcon Vpro engine managment

*HKS Fcon Navigator

*HKS Knock Amp

*HKS intake temp sensor, map sensor, pressure sensor

*GTM Ecu

*CJM stage 1 fuel return system (rails, lines, pump)

*600cc Injectors

*PWR oil cooler

*Cosworth intake plenum

*StopTech Stage 2 brake upgrade (2 peice aero rotors on all 4's, lines, hawk pads)

*GTM Stage 2 tranny upgrade (torque converter, valve body, tranny cooler)

*Works Bell paddle shifter kit

*Personal F1 steering wheel

*Suspension tuning by GTM

*dyno and tuning by GTM
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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So, new stuff ...

New hood (CF with paint fade)
New bumper (Kuruma Z)
'06 headlights
New wheels (20's)

New clutch (Exedy - twin plate carbon)
Braded hosing and AN fittings for catch can
CF engine cover

A bit lower ...

Also ...

Car paid off !!!! YAY !!!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cersoft

Car paid off !!!! YAY !!!
I hate you! Oh well, I only got 3-4 months of payments left, then I don't have to pay for it anymore haha
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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ya payments suck... ive had the car 8 months and realized how much i hate having a payment... ive been paying way over the minimum just go get it over and done with
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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im still trying to figure out why gg is such a big deal?
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