Vanessa's amazingly long and off topic thread!!!

[NolimitZ32]

Wow... That is COMPLETELY opposite from what we recommend to noobs in the S-chassis board. We usually advise ppl to upgrade their suspension and braking performance before adding power, primarily as a safety precaution. I've noticed that this board doesn't seem to subscribe to that school of logic...

I know what you mean but the Z chassis is already much better suited for power upgrades as the chassis is stiffer, the suspension in my opinion is damn near perfect from the factory and the brakes are massive for anything street driven and under $80k. Plus this isn't my first rodeo, so i'm going crazy with power first. I tell all my friends that get into a fast car for the first time, I say look I'm building power but I've wrecked enough to not be a dumb a** when it comes to putting the pedal down, I recommend you build the suspension first and go have some sideways fun in the parking lot

And phanatik; I say sound over crazy suspension setups because I don't track my car, ever its a weekend hey lets go fun cruiser and will be until I start making 250k+ a year to afford my habits. So a good sound system is key in a fun weekend car. dont get me wrong I will do suspension but when I think of building a suspension I think of building it, not slapping some springs on it and saying I'm done. And doing it right is expensive.

[car nut]

Can't say I really agree with your logic there man... Z's are old cars... Stuff gets worn out... My car only has 33k, but all the bushings are worn and the shocks need to be replaced. Time is not good to rubber.

[phanatikz32]

I think thats a realization more ppl need to come to. Everybody has this goal in mind of building some uber badass car that's capable of laying some rediculous Time Attack smack down. When in reality, most ppl will NEVER put that performance to use on a track or even rarely on a mountain road. Sometimes, ppl set goals soooo lofty, they never even reach them.

When I came to that conclusion in my life, I realized it's OK to compromise some performance for style. You're probably not gonna use all that performance anyways. But as in all things, you gotta do it in moderation to strike that balance between the two that you're happy with.That's just my opinion, though.

naw you're right dude, people talk so much head about performance knowing they cant even afford to own a 500whp z.

I basically just want a clean, slammed Z with enough power. I'm not talking insane brain splitting power, just enough to make me happy and keep up with most of the people out there

exactly. which is pretty much what i have now, other than i need a paint job badly and now new wheels also

[phanatikz32]

And phanatik; I say sound over crazy suspension setups because I don't track my car, ever its a weekend hey lets go fun cruiser and will be until I start making 250k+ a year to afford my habits. So a good sound system is key in a fun weekend car. dont get me wrong I will do suspension but when I think of building a suspension I think of building it, not slapping some springs on it and saying I'm done. And doing it right is expensive.

you don't have to make 250k a year to have a nice suspension set up, you can have a near pro suspension set up for around 5 grand. but i understand what you're saying, though i didn't buy my coilovers because i planned on tracking my car.

[Ace2cool]

naw you're right dude, people talk so much head about performance knowing they cant even afford to own a 500whp z.

exactly. which is pretty much what i have now, other than i need a paint job badly and now new wheels also

Haha, you're one step ahead of me... I'm stock height and need paint, haha

[simmode1]

but i understand what you're saying, though i didn't buy my coilovers because i planned on tracking my car.

Yeah, I hate when ppl say stuff like "Don't get coilovers unless you're gonna track your car...". That thinking is sooo 2002. Nowadays, there are coilovers specifically designed with street use applications in mind. It doesn't make you a ricer to want your car to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

[phanatikz32]

Yeah, I hate when ppl say stuff like "Don't get coilovers unless you're gonna track your car...". That thinking is sooo 2002. Nowadays, there are coilovers specifically designed with street use applications in mind. It doesn't make you a ricer to want your car to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

word, this is why i have street series coilovers and not track series lol. but there are alot of bandwagon people on here that think it sounds cool to diss slammed cars because they hear people that track there cars talk about how horrible your car will handle. but those people usually dont track their cars either and are the ones you see riding around at 4x4 ride height on 17's talking about performance. that s*** kinda pisses me off.

[Ace2cool]

Yo so what did everyone in here get for Christmas?

All I got was like 50 bucks and some candy...

[skinZ32]

im in the same boat. i spent the day at my house by myself. all my friends and family were else where. this what i got for xmas.

2 checks for 50 bucksa stocking from my parents that inclueded a les stroud survival book (les stroud is the man!) and a led flash light a some candy. my mother also baked me some cookie. which kicked a**and my good friend sarah got me "the joy of homebrewing " book,(brewing beer is the shiznit!) im working my way up to a master brewer of beer as we speak but so far thats it. kinda a dissapointing xmas. not becuase i didnt "get alot" of presents. more just spending the day my myself . what about everyone else

i should just go buy some JDM tails for my Z , that would make my xmas

[Ace2cool]

What? You mean you didn't buy your Z anything for Christmas?

The beer brewing kit is the shiznit though!

[skinZ32]

What? You mean you didn't buy your Z anything for Christmas?

no i didnt. i might now though. ive been broke since i bought my house. it might just have to be a late xmas present. last year i bought specialty Z catback , one piece aluminum driveshaft ( still not installed)

[skinZ32]

oh i cant believe i almost for got this ... a 2 car garage for my baby Zee

[Ace2cool]

I just noticed you have the clear side markers but the OEM tails... did you buy the side markers or did they come on the car?

[skinZ32]

I just noticed you have the clear side markers but the OEM tails... did you buy the side markers or did they come on the car?

i bought the clear side markers from Z1 i think. it uses the stock housing then you have to cut the red plastic out with a dremal, i i used hot glue for the clear lenses (i got the write up from somewhere here on NICO but i cant find the site). im working on clear lenses inserts with the stock diamond pattern, so you dont have to use home depot floresence plastic junk . keep an eye out. clear corners FTW

[tg]

LET IT DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[skinZ32]

LET IT DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

hmmmmmmmmm

[skinZ32]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO you mean this thread? roger that!

[NissanFairladyZ32]

I got a compressor and about 300 dollars in checks

probably going to get some new floor-matts for the Z

and redo the 20 year old tint on it lol

[Ace2cool]

LET IT DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

You know you're the reason I keep bumping this back up right?

[NissanFairladyZ32]

This thread will never die.

[Pieceofsand]

and redo the 20 year old tint on it lol

i didn't know the unicorn live that long.

[car nut]

I'm f***** bored.

[XxTaTixX]

hey guys..hows everyone doing?

[Pieceofsand]

shut up tatti.

[XxTaTixX]

shut up tatti.

umm ok then

[car nut]

^

[XxTaTixX]

^

i know he's always mean to the girls in here

[Pieceofsand]

nope, just you tati.

[car nut]

Lolz.

[tg]

did I miss some drama between tati and pos?

I was only gone for 3 days!