2012 income tax thread!!! What you buying? Post a pic!

A General Discussion forum for cars and other topics, and a great place to introduce yourself if you are new to NICO!
User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

The 2012 income tax thread!!!

What are you buying for your Z??? If your not buying anything for your Z share with us what your buying it doesn't have to be Z related!


First we will talk about what were all buying.
Then once you can take a picture of what you bought post a picture of your purchase!!!



I'll start!
I am going to be using the money to hopefully buy Tien Super Street coilovers w/EDFC!! But I may have to use that money to buy the SZ exhaust.

remember it doesn't have to be Z related.


Z31toZ32
Posts: 1673
Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 12:43 am
Car: 1999 Infinity QX4
Location: Denver, CO

Post

decisions, decisions... probably will save at least 1/2 of it. with the other 1/2 i'll strongly consider buying:

- eotech holographic sight
- mountain bike, maybe a few year old specialized stumpjumper
- snowboarding pants/coat
- 350z front big brake upgrade w/stainless steel lines

that should take care of the cash

User avatar
BigTDogg (MA)
Posts: 4194
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:26 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

Post

Image

The days of me enjoying my tax return are long gone I'm afraid :frown:

Stumpjumper? I haz that:

Image

But that's a stripped down and rebuilt 1997 StumpJumper Pro. 24.5lbs


Also Mark I'd personally pass on the Teins unless you're getting a sick deal. The EFDC is gimmicky and there are better dampers out there now. SPL is coming out with a new coilover this spring, and the Powertrix line is impressive. You can change the dampening in about a minute if you have the holes in your rear strut covers.

CRPZ
Posts: 227
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:58 am
Car: 1990 Cherry Red Pearl Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo
Location: Seattle

Post

No idea actually.. but I am hoping it'll be a good amount, as I would like to purchase gt545 turbos and 555cc injectors. *Fingers crossed*

User avatar
DCaff300ZX
Posts: 4202
Joined: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:18 am
Car: .
1993 CRP TT- Modified
Location: Tacoma, Washington

Post

CRPZ wrote:No idea actually.. but I am hoping it'll be a good amount, as I would like to purchase gt545 turbos and 555cc injectors. *Fingers crossed*
Take a look at these...
for-sale-jwt-sport-500-turbochargers-t550092.html
Big T runs them and is very happy, good for decent HP if you're not looking for HUGE HP, and the reason for selling/condition of sale items seems like a great way to go...this is what I will eventually upgrade to when my snails go bye-bye.

User avatar
xclusivez32
Posts: 316
Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:52 am
Car: 1990 300zx 2 seater limo
tt engine build
2004 gmc serria
Location: Troy, NY

Post

stillen intercoolers

User avatar
DCaff300ZX
Posts: 4202
Joined: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:18 am
Car: .
1993 CRP TT- Modified
Location: Tacoma, Washington

Post

Dual selin setup and one-piece DS for me...

bbbadboy316
Posts: 136
Joined: Mon Dec 26, 2011 4:38 pm
Car: 2006 Altima 3.5 SE (modified)

Post

IPAD 2 AND IMAC AIR :)

no car stuff for now as its in storage and daily driver don't need anything

User avatar
NolimitZ32
Posts: 7042
Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:07 am
Car: 91 AG2 2+0 TTMT swap/E39 BMW 540i6/E53 4.6is Dinan S3
Location: Houston, TX

Post

Putting it in the bank along with a couple months worth of salary and hopefully find a couple more investors so my buddy and I can open up our own property investment and management firm.

User avatar
BigTDogg (MA)
Posts: 4194
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:26 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

Post

Yeah sport 500s are great street turbos. Could definitely be good for 500WHP with the right mods and tuning.

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

SPL is making an EDFC???

I have to have EDFC I am spoiled by the little switch. I use it all the time plus girls love it :naughty:.

User avatar
Afi
Posts: 205
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:43 pm
Car: '90 Nissan 300ZX Gold 2+2 NA
Completely stock (and will stay that way)!...maybe

Post

Save a good portion of the money and complete 120K maintenance for the Z32 (though I'm still at 53K but the car is 22 years old this year). Hopefully, that's the only big maintenance item I have to do for the summer.

User avatar
whiteknight52
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:18 am
Car: 1990 300zx NA 5spd
Location: Scio, OR

Post

Racing Seats w/ brackets
Adj. FUCA's
Front Bumper
Brake Rotors
Rear Upper Strut Bar
Racing Harnesses

And possibly some coilovers for the wifes EP3 Civic Si Hatch.

User avatar
BigTDogg (MA)
Posts: 4194
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:26 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

Post

300ZXttZMAN wrote:SPL is making an EDFC???

I have to have EDFC I am spoiled by the little switch. I use it all the time plus girls love it :naughty:.

It's a great system, you'll enjoy it.

SPL is coming out with a new coilover, not EFDC.

User avatar
SarahLovesHer300zx
Posts: 857
Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:55 am
Car: 1989 JDM z32TT 2+2, 2012 R1, 2007 Xterra Off Road 6mt
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Contact:

Post

Hmmm... I havent even thought about how I'm spending my tax return.. Been pretty preoccupied with my job. All the Food Lion stores are closing in Florida and Ive been on the hunt for a new job. No bueno! My store will be closed by the end of the week, I've had 2 weeks to prepare :frown:

Anyways! If I get a new job soon and don't rack up too much debt being jobless, I will probably spend some of it doing track days at Jennings on the bike, and save the rest in case of emergencies (like a 2 week notice of unemployment! :rolleyes: )

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

Damn :(

I love edfc though. I am still looking to go with Tien since it is a necessity to have EDFC.

Unless I could some how modify my stock dampner units to work with the SPL...

But I am open to options!

T, I know fitment on the powertrix and SPL are amazing. But are they comfortable?? What does your wife think about riding around in your Z??

User avatar
NissanFairladyZ32
Posts: 2137
Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:58 pm
Car: 91, Twin Turbo, 99 Miata 1.8L
Location: Allen, TX

Post

Either a hardtop and re-paint on my Miata,

Or Getting my RPS clutch and Flywheel kit on the Z installed, and paying for the tune to Ztuner.

User avatar
BigTDogg (MA)
Posts: 4194
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:26 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

Post

300ZXttZMAN wrote:T, I know fitment on the powertrix and SPL are amazing. But are they comfortable?? What does your wife think about riding around in your Z??
LOL!!! :lolling: :rotfl Wife in the Z... oh man, that's a good one.

She refuses now. Solid links definitely make for a rougher ride, same with the SPL coilovers, but once the coilovers warm up, it's actually very smooth riding.

AFAIK, no one has take the time to modify the SPL or PT units to work with the OEM switch and actuators, though it wouldn't be that difficult. Stick with the Tein, you'll like it.

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

^ LOL :lolling: .... Then thats what i'll do.

I'll get Tein and run EDFC!

:bigthumb:

When was the last time your wife agreed to ride in your Z haha?

Rager
Posts: 758
Joined: Mon May 24, 2010 12:32 pm
Car: 1992 Nissan 300ZX 2+2
1999 Nissan Sentra
2004 Chevy Silverado
Location: 860, the Z, 802, oh ive got area codes

Post

adjustable suspension parts for the powertrix CO that have been sitting in my garage for over a year. anyone got some input on what i should get to drop the z about 1.5 inches. should i just go with powertrix parts or are there other trust worthy companys i could look into for the same parts

User avatar
BigTDogg (MA)
Posts: 4194
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:26 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

Post

Rager wrote:should i just go with powertrix parts or are there other trust worthy companys i could look into for the same parts
Powertrix or SPL are the only two companies I'd trust for suspension parts on the Z.

Maybe Nismo or Stillen RUCAs if you find a good deal, but other wise I'd just contact Charles at Powertrix or SPL directly and see if they can work out a package deal for you.

User avatar
Muhib
Posts: 147
Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:36 pm
Car: 04 Nissan Maxima SE 6MT Elite Package
90 Nissan Pearl Yellow 300ZX TT

Post

Interesting Thread!

We decided to spend the tax money on our honeymoon :gapteeth:

If we have some money left, we need to get the TT OEM bumper repainted and may be fix the safety boost issue.

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

Muhib wrote:Interesting Thread!

We decided to spend the tax money on our honeymoon :gapteeth:

If we have some money left, we need to get the TT OEM bumper repainted and may be fix the safety boost issue.
:bigthumb: Where did you go for the honeymoon?

User avatar
Muhib
Posts: 147
Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:36 pm
Car: 04 Nissan Maxima SE 6MT Elite Package
90 Nissan Pearl Yellow 300ZX TT

Post

did not go yet. Need to do the taxes first. We want to go to Hawaii......so any tips/advice would also be appreciated! I think I should make a separate thread.....Is there an off topic section for 300ZX folks? Or does it exist in NICO off topic section only?

User avatar
BigTDogg (MA)
Posts: 4194
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:26 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

Post

No Parking Zone -> The Great Outdoors.

User avatar
Z-owned
Posts: 3487
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:56 pm
Car: 93 N/A Z32
90 VW Corrado
01 mr2 spyder
Location: Auburn, WA.

Post

Have to figure out how much I am getting back before I decide what to do with it. Likely going towards the tt swap though unless I decide to be responsible and put it to student loans or something :rolleyes:

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

Z-owned wrote:Have to figure out how much I am getting back before I decide what to do with it. Likely going towards the tt swap though unless I decide to be responsible and put it to student loans or something :rolleyes:
I am keeping my fingers crossed for you.

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

Muhib wrote:did not go yet. Need to do the taxes first. We want to go to Hawaii......so any tips/advice would also be appreciated! I think I should make a separate thread.....Is there an off topic section for 300ZX folks? Or does it exist in NICO off topic section only?
Make it here:
BigTDogg (MA) wrote:No Parking Zone -> The Great Outdoors.
Then drop a link for us in this thread since they are related that way we can bounce over to it and check it out.

User avatar
minlow88
Posts: 134
Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:45 pm
Car: 93' 300z big piece of N/A
08' altima coupe
88' 4x4 s10
82' 280zx
Location: JOPLIN MO

Post

none of it gets spent on the z :frown:

although the altima does. :) & :frown: at the same time.
HIDs (in route)
LEDs (in route)
FOGs
Springs
Wheel spacers.

User avatar
300ZXttZMAN
Posts: 6800
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:07 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT 5spd pearl white

DD: 2008 Nissan Frontier NISMO pkg 4x4 Crew Cab
Location: Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:

Post

Copied to general chat to see what everyone else is doing.


Return to “General Chat”