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Originally Posted by apextc80 Hey everyone, Just picked me up a modified Z (rebuilt title), 73K miles and I need some help/guidance. The car came with a true dual Stillen

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Old 11-08-2016, 04:08 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Hey everyone,

Just picked me up a modified Z (rebuilt title), 73K miles and I need some help/guidance.

The car came with a true dual Stillen exhaust system and Takeda cold air intake, rims and its lowered like 2 inches. I got the car checked out by my mechanic before buying it and everything was OK.

Here are some questions I was hoping to get help with ....

GOAL: To make my Z a semi-daily driver (I have a beater with 225K miles for winter) that is excellent at handling. I've owned a 2007 350z before which I kept stock but the focus here is to drive this thing to make it handle as sharp as a Porsche or M3 because I love handling!

1- Where are there good mechanics in the Naperville/Aurora area that can do alignment? I have 285's in rear and 245 in the front

2- Any good performance shops in the western suburbs?

3- Any folks out in Naperville/Aurora that can connect with me?


Thanks everyone and GO cubs !
I'm also in the Aurora/Naperville area sounds like you have a decent starter Z gotta add some swaybars & will feel more planted, any shop can do a basic alignment, wouldnt fret

Wonder if I've seen you around before, I pass that Shell gas station on New York a few times a week haha
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I'm behind the Shell on NY and Eola and got my Z last week . If you've seen me it's early morning 6am or late night Sunday is when I fill up gas over there.
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Hey everyone,

Just picked me up a modified Z (rebuilt title), 73K miles and I need some help/guidance.

The car came with a true dual Stillen exhaust system and Takeda cold air intake, rims and its lowered like 2 inches. I got the car checked out by my mechanic before buying it and everything was OK.

Here are some questions I was hoping to get help with ....

GOAL: To make my Z a semi-daily driver (I have a beater with 225K miles for winter) that is excellent at handling. I've owned a 2007 350z before which I kept stock but the focus here is to drive this thing to make it handle as sharp as a Porsche or M3 because I love handling!

1- Where are there good mechanics in the Naperville/Aurora area that can do alignment? I have 285's in rear and 245 in the front

2- Any good performance shops in the western suburbs?

3- Any folks out in Naperville/Aurora that can connect with me?


Thanks everyone and GO cubs !
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Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?
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I'm behind the Shell on NY and Eola and got my Z last week . If you've seen me it's early morning 6am or late night Sunday is when I fill up gas over there.
I work on the East side, im sure we have crossed paths a few times, ill shoot tyou a message soon once things have died down over here

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Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?
Cant say I have
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Hit up our Facebook page bro. I'll add you. It's changed names to Z alliance.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1644782069140403/
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Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?
The closest is Peoria, IL
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Just lurking around.....not much happening here either
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Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?
It's a bit out of our way. What part of IA are you in?
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Just lurking around.....not much happening here either
Not as of lately. We are planning a Season Closer end of this month though.
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Not as of lately. We are planning a Season Closer end of this month though.
I'll be on the lookout for that info, I don't have a FB or any social media really so I rely on this forum
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I'll keep you all informed soon. Will be done before the snow gets here.
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