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Widdzz 10-04-2016 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91 (Post 3561903)
The only thing I regret is going to a popular local audio installer, they did such a messed up half assed job I am still having weird electrical issues 5 years later. Almost everything has been replaced that could be found so I hope that's behind me now. I should have done my research beforehand and drove a bit further for a professional shop.

Doing your own Research, Planning and Budgeting will save you time and money in the long run.

That's rough man, I interned at my local audio shop so I know what I'm doing but I still wouldn't feel comfortable doing it on my own. I like being able to blame someone else when something goes wrong haha.
So far on my list I got a skid plate, sway bars, tune, and going to black everything out.

Jayhovah 10-04-2016 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91 (Post 3561903)
The only thing I regret is going to a popular local audio installer, they did such a messed up half assed job I am still having weird electrical issues 5 years later. Almost everything has been replaced that could be found so I hope that's behind me now. I should have done my research beforehand and drove a bit further for a professional shop.

Doing your own Research, Planning and Budgeting will save you time and money in the long run.

I assume this was from a bad splicing job? I don't really understand why this happens... I've installed a few car audio systems in my time and I have never had to cut or tap the factory harness.

2011 Nismo#91 10-05-2016 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3562070)
I assume this was from a bad splicing job? I don't really understand why this happens... I've installed a few car audio systems in my time and I have never had to cut or tap the factory harness.

Bad splicing plus about a hundred other things, like connecting all ground wires to the head unit but not grounding the head unit. If a wire was too short they would just connect more wires till it was long enough, if a wire was too long it wouldn't be trimmed it would just be stuffed behind a pannel. And about a hundred other things that would just take too long to mention.

madeinjapan 10-05-2016 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Widdzz (Post 3561438)
I just got my z a couple days ago. I know when modding a car it might sound like a good idea at first but after a while you might start to kick yourself. My old car was a sonic so it has enough hp for me...for now. So I was going to start with some visuals. But I wanted to get a feel for what some people have done and love.

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jabo5779 10-05-2016 09:28 AM

I guess I should throw this out there, but since the op has no info on his car - Buying a base model and making it a turbo = regret

Not for the rev match, but for the brakes and LSD. My supporting mods were 1.5 times the price of the BP turbo cause I couldn't sleep at night knowing I had those base brakes and an open diff with 500whp. Granted the setup I have now with the os giken is far better than the vlsd, but I had to spend a big chunk of money all at one time. This was a result of poor planning and not having the budget at the time I purchased the car back in 2014.

OP, make sure you pick your trim wisely.

Although, having the most bada$$ Z with no spoiler = worth it :icon18:
pics in my albums

Widdzz 10-05-2016 12:18 PM

Yeah I have the base model. Sorry I forgot to say that.

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nis350 10-05-2016 07:17 PM

your front bumper looks fine and not appear to be scratched as you stated in your other post.... http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-w...-surprise.html

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Originally Posted by Widdzz (Post 3561601)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b49ffe6592.jpgthis is what I'm working with.

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JARblue 10-05-2016 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3562663)
your front bumper looks fine and not appear to be scratched as you stated in your other post....

If you'll note in his post, he specifically mentions that he noticed the damage upon removing the front license plate mount.

nis350 10-05-2016 07:25 PM

Yes I did, but the scratches on his other post are extended outside of the plate holder and they are not showing up here on this pic.

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3562666)
If you'll note in his post, he specifically mentions that he noticed the damage upon removing the front license plate mount.


JARblue 10-05-2016 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3562671)
Yes I did, but the scratches on his other post are extended outside of the plate holder and they are not showing up here on this pic.

Well, I agree they the scratches appear to extend towards the RH side of the car beyond the edge of the license plate holder, but in the first day pic that is the far side from the camera. I'm not so sure you would expect to seem them from that angle. So maybe they were visible and just went unnoticed?

nis350 10-05-2016 07:49 PM

the scratches on the passenger side is quite deep and noticeable with what appears to be white or gray paint. It is at least a few inches outside of the plate holder, probably more if the pic wasn't cut off.

If the dealer/seller tried to cover it up, I imagine they would at least buffer off the white paint?

I guess anything is possible......

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3562674)
Well, I agree they the scratches appear to extend towards the RH side of the car beyond the edge of the license plate holder, but in the first day pic that is the far side from the camera. I'm not so sure you would expect to seem them from that angle. So maybe they were visible and just went unnoticed?


JARblue 10-06-2016 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3562681)
the scratches on the passenger side is quite deep and noticeable with what appears to be white or gray paint. It is at least a few inches outside of the plate holder, probably more if the pic wasn't cut off.

If the dealer/seller tried to cover it up, I imagine they would at least buffer off the white paint?

I guess anything is possible......

:iagree:

madeinjapan 10-06-2016 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3562681)
the scratches on the passenger side is quite deep and noticeable with what appears to be white or gray paint. It is at least a few inches outside of the plate holder, probably more if the pic wasn't cut off.

If the dealer/seller tried to cover it up, I imagine they would at least buffer off the white paint?

I guess anything is possible......

so hes lying to us

and he actually did it

:tiphat:

Widdzz 10-07-2016 10:05 AM

Posted in the warrenty thread about this. The white is from when I brought it home and waxed it, that's when I noticed it. It wasn't noticeable until then.

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