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I've done CAI/Exhaust/HFC so far, and I am thinking about my next mod - either coilover or wheel. Eventually I will get them both, but I am leaning toward to

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Old 05-17-2011, 05:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've done CAI/Exhaust/HFC so far, and I am thinking about my next mod - either coilover or wheel.
Eventually I will get them both, but I am leaning toward to get coilover first.

What would you choose first?
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Old 05-17-2011, 05:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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aftermarket wheels tend to look horrible with no drop, I'd say get coils first.
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You have to do a drop first to see what offset you need.
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aftermarket wheels tend to look horrible with no drop, I'd say get coils first.


if you're not ready for wheels yet, then get 20/25mm spacers and get coilovers.
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Drop and powder coat your 19" rays and call it a day. I like the 370Z's stock 19" rays.
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coils first, unless you want to do springs and wheels.
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Wheel beats coilover but rock beats both.
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Coils by far. The stock Rays look fantastic with a healthy drop and the tires are already very good, good coilovers make a world of difference in every facet of the handling spectrum.
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TypeR emblems first.



Yah do the suspension first and get some spacers.
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The rims are sick on the Z. I haven't seen aftermarkets that look better. I would get black wheels for all seasons if I really needed them? But throw the stock rims back on in the summer.
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The rims are sick on the Z. I haven't seen aftermarkets that look better. I would get black wheels for all seasons if I really needed them? But throw the stock rims back on in the summer.
Hahaha, so u want aftermarket wheels.
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I vote for option C: Uprev tune
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