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    Default Chadbee's Nissan 350Z.....Round Two!

    Most of you know I purchased a 2004 Track Edition 350Z back in 2007. I owned this car for a little over a year and added some small modifications here and there to enhance the appearance and give it a little more power. After switching wheels a few times, a mild drop with some springs and full bolt-on's I just became tired of the car. It was painfully slow in a straight line compared to my previous car(410whp SRT4 Neon) and I just could not afford forced induction for the Z at that time. I ended up selling the car to another enthusiast that lived on the westside of Atlanta. As the years passed I went through a few more cars but I always missed my Z.

    A few weeks ago I attended ZdayZ at The Tail of the Dragon. I was there in the Forged Performance Nissan 370Z and driving that car on that road really brought my love for the Z cars back in full force. Within a few days of being back in Atlanta I was on the search for another Z of my own. This became something that was not going to be easy....I am very picky when it comes to my cars. I wanted a 350Z that came with a factory limited slip, so no base models. I wanted a 6 speed car that had never been modified or been in any accidents. I wanted a car under 50K miles in white, silver or red. I'm not easy to please. After searching for a few weeks and looking at two different local cars that matched my requirements but just weren't as clean as I wanted I widened my search.

    Last week I found a 2004 Silverstone Touring Edition with only 32k miles that looked to be in immaculate condition. The car was a one owner vehicle that had every oil change done at the dealership according the Car Fox report and was traded in for a new Challenger about a month ago. After talking to the dealership and working out a deal I made the three hour drive to south Georgia to purchase the car. Besides on very minor ding on the fender and the the holes in the front bumper from the stupid front plate holder the car was perfect. I was more than happy to take this baby back home with me!

    Plans are simple but very effective: high end motorsports grade coilovers, big brake kits, light wheels/sticky tires, full bolt-on's, two very nice race seats, harnesses and drive the hell out of it. I'm really looking forward to participating in many more mountain cruises and HPDE track events in the future. Mod's will start coming quickly so please keep your eyes open for updates here.

    Quick, easy shots with no strobes just to show the car in its current condition....I didn't even wash it! I will do a real shoot once I get some mods:












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    RE30s.....just sayin'

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    RE30s.....just sayin'

    I might be able to get a KILLER deal on a set of TE37's...like a deal I should NOT pass up...but if not RE30's will be my 1st choice

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    Bronze or silver RE30s. TE-37s are everywhere.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    Bronze or silver RE30s. TE-37s are everywhere.
    I know ....but the price.....LOL.......

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    Fenders rolled by the best fender modifier in Georgia, Dylan@Forged:






    Shorty antenna added:




    Removed the 350Z emblem and the dealership decals:


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    Looking good Chad.

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    I expect good things for this car

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    After work I installed a NISMO Exhaust I got from a friend It really isn't much louder than the stock exhaust but it looks nice lol




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    Car looks cherry, nice snag!

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    Nice Pick Up.

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    Thanks guys.

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    Was that you on I75 south today near Delk Road with another Red 350z that was dodging in an out of traffic? I was in the silver S2000.

    It was probablhy around 2 pm?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
    Was that you on I75 south today near Delk Road with another Red 350z that was dodging in an out of traffic? I was in the silver S2000.

    It was probablhy around 2 pm?

    RICER :P
    Haha nope that wasn't me....I'm still a ricer though lol

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    Nismo wing in the near future?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bacon View Post
    Nismo wing in the near future?
    Nah I think I'm going to keep it OEM body, I don't even think I'll add a lip.

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    NISMO wing and lip it is then. Good thinking.....










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    Bought a Sparco Harness Bar today....this will most likely be installed this fall when I do my interior.


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    Picking up parts quick....

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteAccord View Post
    Picking up parts quick....
    Trying to get some mountain trips and/or track days in this summer

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    Joe(smokinlegend) down in Newnan will get that rear badge area cleaned up for you

    He does really nice work with details.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SHHHH View Post
    Joe(smokinlegend) down in Newnan will get that rear badge area cleaned up for you

    He does really nice work with details.
    I have met him before, he works with my roommate(Mike aka Mirror Detailing) sometimes. Mike will be giving it much love once I get the front bumper holes that were there from the plate folder taken care of.

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    errrrrrorrrrrrrrrr no build found

    The EMPIRE

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    Quote Originally Posted by EmminoDaGreat View Post
    errrrrrorrrrrrrrrr no build found
    LOL no build here. Build's cost a lot of time, effort and money. I just want a reliable car that is fun in the mountains and to do some track days with.

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    Ballin. Forged still a Vortech dealer?!?


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    Quote Originally Posted by AV8ter View Post
    Ballin. Forged still a Vortech dealer?!?
    Hah yeah we are....that is something I might think about during winter.

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    Don't think, just make the leap. :-)
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    Nice pickup bro, and it's looking great. Keep up the good work

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    Quote Originally Posted by David88vert View Post
    Don't think, just make the leap. :-)
    I'm taking a massive leap today LOL just not on a blower lol

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    Coilovers ordered!

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    Good to see you back in a Z!

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    Man must be nice to be a baller!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MachNU View Post
    Man must be nice to be a baller!
    LOL your truck is worth more than my car LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chadbee@Forged View Post
    LOL your truck is worth more than my car LOL
    SHHHHIIIIITTTTT

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    Forged performance= nissan experts, so that car is in the right place, with the right person

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    Quote Originally Posted by Franco Tirador View Post
    Forged performance= nissan experts, so that car is in the right place, with the right person
    Yep! That is the main reason I got back into a Z! Ordering and obtaining new parts...just waiting on them to get here lol

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    Congrats on the new ride! It looks like it is in great condition!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Theothersawyer View Post
    Congrats on the new ride! It looks like it is in great condition!
    Thanks Danny, it really is super clean. It is just so stock lol I wish parts would hurry the hell up lol

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    I have been slack on the updates, just been busy but I have been making progress.

    I got an intake, plenum spacer and test pipes. I'm going to have the polished intake tube and my OEM intake plenum powdercoated wrinkle black so when that stuff is done I'll install the rest of my bolt-on's.

    The spring rates I ordered with my coilovers were backordered so I had to go a little stiffer, from 850 front to 900 and from 550 rear to 575....but they will be here next week...I'll post pics

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    Got a surprise today when I walked into work

    JRZ went ahead and shipped my coilovers! The new spring rates will be here Monday too!

    A HUUUGE thank you goes out to my friends over at JRZ Suspension Engineering for building such a high quality product. Everyone should really check out their FB page and give them a like if you enjoy because racecar type stuff!




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