New to the site. Pictures of car.

[Silverstone-Z]

It's not much, but it makes me happy enough. I plan to do custom projects on it so I'm glad I picked it up. Opal Blue Metallic color, wasn't much of a fan of this color but it started to grow on me. The back bumper was hit and was cracked, so I had to bondo it and the only primer I had was silver, so don't mind that. Sorry for the darkness of the pics, they were taken a little later in the day.
Any ideas for things to do to it right away, lemme know. I'm always open for suggestions and comments.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/Arctic-GTS/Picture048-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/Arctic-GTS/Picture052-1.jpg
Am I the only one that thinks the reverse lights should be a little brighter?
I don't know if anyone's ever done this before or even wanted to but... I ordered a pair of used reverse lights and I plan on adapting 9005 High beam bulbs to the housings to hopefully brighten things up.

And here's a couple pics of the Z
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/Arctic-GTS/frontquarter.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/Arctic-GTS/rearquarterhigh.jpg

[Gagt518]

That Z is pretty hot..Did you tint the Grand Am tail lights?

[GMFWDFAN]

Both cars are sweet! The Z is a tad bit sweeter IMHO. ;)

[Silverstone-Z]

Originally posted by gagt518
That Z is pretty hot..Did you tint the Grand Am tail lights?
Nice lookin GA dude.
Indeed I did. Used VHT Niteshades.
I think I got carried away with it tho and ended up putting like 3 too many coats on...


Thanks for the compliments guys. Kinda sucks that I have hardly any money left over after payments :(

[JBlack16]

18 and a z no way. has to be your dads or somehting but looking good.

[Gagt518]

Originally posted by Silverstone-Z
Nice lookin GA dude.

Thank You :D

[Silverstone-Z]

Originally posted by JBlack16
18 and a z no way. has to be your dads or somehting but looking good.
Not at all. Completely mine. Only help from my dad is being able to be under his insurance. It helps a bunch. All the payments, etc. are mine.

The dad's lookin to buy a new car this year, I had him looking at newer Z's but he wants something more practical and golf-friendly.

I work 24-40 hours a week. I work for what I own.

[JBlack16]

wow must be in debt up the ass! how much was that thing? 5 speed? and what do u have for a job at 18 years old?

[Silverstone-Z]

Originally posted by JBlack16
wow must be in debt up the ass! how much was that thing? 5 speed? and what do u have for a job at 18 years old?
I owe about 11k more on the Z and I bought the GA flat out.
0 credit card debt.

It's a 2003 350Z Touring 6-Speed.
Picked it up about 1-2 months ago. Cost total of $21000 out the door. Traded in my 2000 Celica GTS and had money saved for a hefty down payment. The rest is a loan.

Currently work at a gas station. Not a great job, but the people are friendly and the work is tolerable. Only making about 7.50 an hour, but with many hours per week it's enough for payments, gas, and extras here and there.

I'm not in any way rich... :(

[JBlack16]

Dang, must be nice, i also work at a gas station making 8.50. wish i had a z but instead i got a grand am and not very proud on my decision. still wishing i got something else than this girly car. trying to save my pennys for a rocket but very nice man.

[Silverstone-Z]

Originally posted by JBlack16
Dang, must be nice, i also work at a gas station making 8.50. wish i had a z but instead i got a grand am and not very proud on my decision. still wishing i got something else than this girly car. trying to save my pennys for a rocket but very nice man.
Thank you. I'm sure making 8.50 would make payments easier :).
I don't really think all Grand Am's are girly. Yours doesn't really look like it. Mine on the other hand, would be considered a chick car :(. IMO black is just... manlier?

What kinda rocket? I was looking at them for a while but then I realized I couldn't afford one in reality haha. I was lookin for GSXR600's and the like...

[Silversmok3]

Originally posted by JBlack16
Dang, must be nice, i also work at a gas station making 8.50. wish i had a z but instead i got a grand am and not very proud on my decision. still wishing i got something else than this girly car. trying to save my pennys for a rocket but very nice man.

I can't afford a rocket either. Rockets are expensive to insure.

Payin' nearly $200 a month for insurance on my white GA ( being male with one accident sucks arse) .

[DSMMAN]

24-40 hours a week ? did I read that right ? Nice rides man.

[Silverstone-Z]

Thank you.

Yeah you read that right. I usually work in 8 hour shifts.

[ManktheTank19]

Great Rides and love the Z :)

:welcome:

[Silverstone-Z]

Thank you. Unique kit on your GA.
Looks like a face :)

[DSMMAN]

And am I to take that 24-40 hours a week is a lot ? Dude not being an ass here, but I work 80 hours a week every week lol.

[DSMMAN]

None the less, welcome like I said, and glad to have you here. Hope to see you around the forum.

[JBlack16]

You must not be in high school still like me than if ur getting 24-40 a week. But i dont know kind of rocket. I would want something to get used to for a while a smaller bike not a 600 right away but smaller, but get used to that and then move it up. i have never ridden a bike so who would know how i do. Any kind of bike would be nice r6 or gsx600 like u said.

[Silverstone-Z]

I believe suzuki has come out with a 250 that looks like a nice sport bike. Look on their website. Its MSRP is around 3200 or 3500?

I'm in college right now.

I know 24-40 isn't a lot. It's alright for a college student I guess. It gets the bills paid.

Thanks for the welcome guys. I appreciate it

[PORTMAN96]

nice

[coupe]

I dont get it, you have a Z and a GA, but you wanna mod the GA?

I still have a hard time believing the Z is yours. With how much you make, plus the hours you work still isnt enough even if you put $10K down on the Z.


Sorry but with the provided info it just screams *dads car*

[Silverstone-Z]

Originally posted by coupe
I dont get it, you have a Z and a GA, but you wanna mod the GA?

I still have a hard time believing the Z is yours. With how much you make, plus the hours you work still isnt enough even if you put $10K down on the Z.


Sorry but with the provided info it just screams *dads car*

Eh don't worry, everyone thinks it's my dad's car. As much as my dad likes to drive it every now and then, he said he'd never buy one. He's looking into Lucerne's right now.

I traded in my 00 Celica GTS and added a few thousand for the down payment. Rest is on a loan.

I'm done at the moment for modding the Z. Next step is wheels (Volk) and maybe a Nismo lip kit. Further down the road I do plan on going FI with it, possibly building the engine for higher boost if the funds permit.


The Grand Am I mod for fun, and is a project vehicle. I'm currently fitting the reverse lights with 9005 high beam bulbs. No reason at all, just got a good deal on a pair of reverse lights.

Plus, the Grand Am is paid off completely, so it's just the car payment I'm doing every month.

[Sweet98GA]

Originally posted by Silverstone-Z
The dad's lookin to buy a new car this year, I had him looking at newer Z's but he wants something more practical and golf-friendly.


ure dad's a dumb dumb... not only are Z's golf friendly (yes even the verts) there's a sticker on the trunk telling you how to load your golf bag!

[Silverstone-Z]

Originally posted by Sweet98GA
ure dad's a dumb dumb... not only are Z's golf friendly (yes even the verts) there's a sticker on the trunk telling you how to load your golf bag!

I know, but he'd only be able to go with one other person...
He goes in groups of four and stuff. Usually they use someone's minivan or my dad takes my truck. The Z can't fit 4 golf bags

[Sweet98GA]

lol... yeah I hear ya... I was just being a smart ass :)