Love or regret

Widdzz · 10-04-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

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, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

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, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

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, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Widdzz

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, 10:28 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

pics in my albums

Widdzz · 10-05-2016, 01:18 PM

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

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nis350 · 10-05-2016, 08:17 PM

your front bumper looks fine and not appear to be scratched as you stated in your other post.... Bumper surprise

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Originally Posted by Widdzz

this is what I'm working with.

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JARblue · 10-05-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

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, 08:25 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

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, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

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, 08:49 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

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, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

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......

madeinjapan · 10-06-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

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

Widdzz · 10-07-2016, 11:05 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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10-05-2016, 10:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
jabo5779 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Baltimore Posts: 73 Drives: 2014 BP Turbo 370z Rep Power: 11	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 pics in my albums Chuck33079 likes this.

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