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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Traded it in last week on this 03 with only 9000 miles. Couldnt resist it still has the new car smell and its 5years old. Its Pikes Peak white pearl with black leather seats inside. So far i put on Injen CAI and exhaust. Wheels are 20x8.5 and 20x10.5 HD wheels they came on the car, I like the look but will probably be switching them out for some lightweight 18s. The tc will definately be missed but im lovin this car for sure.









^- Rear Lip. I know its not your typical baller $100 bill on the lip shot but thats all i had on hand

--Keith
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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NOICE!!!! i say keep the rims.. they look CLEAN! :D
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ADRdesignCo
NOICE!!!! i say keep the rims.. they look CLEAN! :D
+1, I would kill for rims with that kind of lip!
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ADRdesignCo
NOICE!!!! i say keep the rims.. they look CLEAN! :D
x3.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Siiiiick. Everything about this is awesome, except that license plate frame. That's gotta go.

KEEP THOSE RIMS if you still want lightweight 18s, and put some super sticky tires on your 18s for when you feel like playing. Those rims look too good on the car to get rid of.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Thanks guys.

Yeah plate frame is already gone, it came on the car. Its been replaced with a plain black gloss one.

I may just keep the rims and get a lightweight set for play time.

--Keith
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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tint, coilovers, 18's front and 19's rear staggered (gold), lip kit, OEM LED tails and you'll have a nice Z!
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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I woulda done the same thing. Nice car man!!!
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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very nice upgrade there.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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may i ask how much you picked it up for?

i swear the z will be my next car, just gotta start saving for a down payment.
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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nice car!
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by toeveryhour
may i ask how much you picked it up for?

i swear the z will be my next car, just gotta start saving for a down payment.
$20,327 out the door.

--Keith
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Is this with the trade in value of your tC?

oh yeh very nice upgrade. I agree I think there are some more cleaner/lighter rims but that damn those are some crazy lips.
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 05tCtuner
Originally Posted by toeveryhour
may i ask how much you picked it up for?

i swear the z will be my next car, just gotta start saving for a down payment.
$20,327 out the door.

--Keith


To think, $4k more than my tC would have gotten me that. Damn.
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Well, i loved your tC...it was nice and clean and had some power...but i also love the Z so congrats and good luck...goin boosted also with the Z?
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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nice upgrade...

Only thing I dont like about the earlier model Z's in the way the clutch feels...
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
tint, coilovers, 18's front and 19's rear staggered (gold), lip kit, OEM LED tails and you'll have a nice Z!
x2, but the oem projectors also
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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its ok...congrats!
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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Great car. Stick?

I say get some 18's on there. I never did like 20's on a Z. Maybe 19's, but I would go for the autocross look before baller.

I wanted a Z for a long time and still do but need a 4dr next. I wanted these if I was to get a Z

http://www.nfcperformance.com/images...E37-Bronze.jpg

or

http://www.techfresh.net/wp-content/...mo_350z_ls.jpg
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Sorry, but you need new wheels...those are nasty.

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