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Etzio 01-23-2015 08:38 AM

Need some exterior suggestions
 
Can anyone give me some ideas or links to a few nice looking kits or addons that aren't insanely expensive? hopefully that isn't too stupid and broad of a question. Feel free to make fun of me if it is. :confused:

Just painted the fang and headlights

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...psghba2i2e.jpg

JARblue 01-23-2015 08:49 AM

HAHA!! **points and laughs** :icon17:

jk man although that is a pretty broad question. I'm not much of a body kit guy, but what I do know is that expensive is relative, so you will want to give everyone an idea of your budget if you really want their advice. Also, aesthetics are incredibly subjective.

Real body kits can get very expensive. Replicas are cheaper but still cost money. Enough people are ok with replicas that there is obviously a market. However, know that you get what you pay for. The real deal is typically much better fitting with much less labor involved to get the body kit installed properly. Also, make sure you find a good shop for the install and budget for labor. Labor can be 2-3 times the estimate if you buy a replica kit because much more work may be involved to get proper fitment.

I suggest you start with familiarizing yourself with the various body kits available and see what you like best. Do your research for any questions you might have about those kits. You should be able to find a variety of threads on this forum using the search function.

JARblue 01-23-2015 08:51 AM

HAHA!! **points and laughs** :icon17:

jk man although that is a pretty broad question. I'm not much of a body kit guy, but what I do know is that expensive is relative, so you will want to give everyone an idea of your budget if you really want their advice. Also, aesthetics are incredibly subjective.

Real body kits can get very expensive. Replicas are cheaper but still cost money. Enough people are ok with replicas that there is obviously a market. However, know that you get what you pay for. The real deal is typically much better fitting with much less labor involved to get the body kit installed properly. Also, make sure you find a good shop for the install and budget for labor. Labor can be 2-3 times the estimate if you buy a replica kit because much more work may be involved to get proper fitment.

I suggest you start with familiarizing yourself with the various body kits available and see what you like best. Do your research for any questions you might have about those kits. You should be able to find a variety of threads on this forum using the search function.

There are lots of small addons to buy like lips and spoilers and such. You'll need to do some research to see what you like best. Just don't be this guy :ugh: :icon17:

http://www.the370z.com/members/thori...scoooooops.jpg

cooltoy 01-23-2015 08:56 AM

I think you should put on the new Varis kit or an authentic JDM Amuse.

mag_black 01-23-2015 10:09 AM

^^ best bang for your buck kits out there :rofl2:

Etzio 01-23-2015 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3089928)
HAHA!! **points and laughs** :icon17:


http://www.the370z.com/members/thori...scoooooops.jpg


hahaha :icon18: that is gold

cooltoy 01-23-2015 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag_black (Post 3090007)
^^ best bang for your buck kits out there :rofl2:

That's what I was thinking.;)

But everyone's ideas of expensive is different.

Repped for getting me.

Etzio 01-23-2015 01:53 PM

So lets say I wanted to go for this kind of look, does this look like its been lowered?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5323/8...7855361c_b.jpg

Tadpole 01-23-2015 02:01 PM

Curb feelers and fuzzy dice hanging off your mirror would be a good start!

cooltoy 01-23-2015 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etzio (Post 3090285)
So lets say I wanted to go for this kind of look, does this look like its been lowered?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5323/8...7855361c_b.jpg

Definitely lowered.

Etzio 01-23-2015 02:13 PM

ok so I should start looking at lowering kits first then. How difficult is that to make happen. Assuming difficult is ........relative.

JARblue 01-23-2015 02:24 PM

Try some searching please. You're asking us to spoon feed you.

Springs, coilovers, and air suspension are the typical methods. There are a variety of options at varying costs. Difficult is very relative. Are you DIYing this stuff? Then it will depend on your skill and experience. If you're farming the work out to a shop then more difficulty typically equals more costs. Do you have a budget? There's a lot to consider here.

That doesn't even cover the need for certain suspension upgrades to keep your alignment in check depending on what you install and how low you want to go. It sounds like you have much to learn

Zoren 370 01-23-2015 02:51 PM

Try to attend some Z meets in your area. Try to hook up with fellow Z members and see and ask what you think is best fits your budget.
Im from FL about 1hr from jax.

Modding a car is never cheap. Especially when you decide to mess with your suspension.

cooltoy 01-23-2015 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etzio (Post 3090309)
ok so I should start looking at lowering kits first then. How difficult is that to make happen. Assuming difficult is ........relative.


PM Jonathan Vach, it's his car. Probably coilovers with a camber kit and maybe SPL arms. Just guessing though.

cooltoy 01-23-2015 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3090319)
Try some searching please.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me...t54ro1_500.gif


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