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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Well i sold my b16 crx, so now i have some money to put into my z. i have about 1000 to spend, any ideas?
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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performance or looks?
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How about taking 1/10th of that and working on YOU? Bring that Z to the 11/25/06 HPDE/track day and learn how to drive it better!
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looks or perfrormance, either one works for me. As for the track, i can't im getting my wisdom teeth pulled out, any advice on mods?
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i think your car looks great. but yet again i like simple Z's.

i like feeling what i paid for ;P
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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i think your car looks great. but yet again i like simple Z's.

i like feeling what i paid for ;P
Thanks man, yea i feel the same way but i need a damn turbo and thats out of my price range! What about NA stuff that wil help when i go turbo?
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looks or perfrormance, either one works for me. As for the track, i can't im getting my wisdom teeth pulled out, any advice on mods?
Let's see? Should I have my wisdom teeth pulled, or go to PMI and track my Z? Hmmm...that's a tough one....

Seriously, for mods I'd look at upgrading the brakes with better pads and fluid. Next, consider suspemsion upgrades (springs, shocks and sways) to help your Z handle and look a little better. It can be done for about $1K.

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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
How about taking 1/10th of that and working on YOU? Bring that Z to the 11/25/06 HPDE/track day and learn how to drive it better!

LOL, if I didn't work weekends I'd be there... You're promoting the hell out of this thing, eh?
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I forgot what you already have? Let me see a mod list and I can help you out. Also a big on going to the track day., Push back that dental appt. Trust me you will not be disappionted!!!!
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Mods i have done - Exterior - CF Nismo wing, wheels, tires, small cf stuff here and there. Interior - shift ****, passport 8500, ipod. Performance - Greddy evo 2 dual exhaust, res cat delete pipes, Pop charger, greddy cooling plate. I know i don't have much but i do also have the stock brembos and nav. So help me out guys, this money is burning a hole in my pocket! ha ha

p.s. im personally thinking one of these things lowering springs and sways, CF body kit, start a turbo fund, Plenum spacer and 3.9 gears, or interior mods like a touch screen head unit.

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1) PMI Track Day w/ David
2) Upgraded Brake Pads. Reseach to see what meets your needs.
3) Springs. Help for better track performance and looks of the car. Research again to see what meets your needs.
4) Save the rest... Should have $300-$500 left.
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LOL, if I didn't work weekends I'd be there... You're promoting the hell out of this thing, eh?
Since this may be the LAST one we're allowed to do- you bet I'm promoting the hell out of it!
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+1 for the track if you can go... wish someone could cover my shift..

but um. id def look into springs/sways, and maybe a spacer?
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Oh! Thought I saw spacer! Def get the 5/16th spacer w/ ISO Gasket!!!! Thats only like $200.
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Oh! Thought I saw spacer! Def get the 5/16th spacer w/ ISO Gasket!!!! Thats only like $200.

Is that spacer a good thing on my hi rev engine, i know its great for the older engine but will it help me as much?
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Oh forgot athat you have the RevUp motor. Use the MotorDyne link in my sig for more research but I don't think it should be an issue.
I'm headed to dinner but I'll look when I get back, if not tomorrow.
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Man I've sure have liked the suspension mods. I have done, I have Stillen adjustable sways they made a very noticeable difference.
That is probably one of the least expensive.
I am installing a full GTspec 4 piece kit this weekend, these kits are on sale now from Z1 for 479.00
Can't comment on any handling benefits as of yet!!
You could do stainless steel brake lines.
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I think im more of a fast in a straight line guy before the track, I think i know what im going to do. MREV 2 with a 5/16" spacer, and a spring and sway bar set up. Ill leave the body kit for next summer. Does anybody know if you have to remove the MREV and spacer when going FI?
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What springs are you eyeballing?
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