Western Members CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO, NM, HI
View Poll Results: appearance V. performance
Appearance first
3
6.52%
Performance first
29
63.04%
Combonation of both(please post your combo choice)
14
30.43%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

MOD options: appearance V. performance

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-13-2008, 09:42 PM
  #21  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
LS1stunna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Northridge
Posts: 316
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would much rather have the Performance parts over the Cosmetic ones.
Old 09-14-2008, 01:42 AM
  #22  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (27)
 
black_phoenix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dayton, NV
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

well, i went performance 1st, blew all my money away, broke the stock clutch and cant afford to even fix it now...
Old 09-14-2008, 02:09 AM
  #23  
Launching!
iTrader: (4)
 
nz12's's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: visalia ca
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Talking Speed is life!

Hey, if you make it fast enough they are only going to see the rearend, and not for long!
Old 09-14-2008, 10:28 AM
  #24  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (71)
 
MrElectric03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,885
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Originally Posted by noriceinside
i just see 2k for wheels and tires as more suited for go fast mods. like i said, 17x9 is a good size.
That is if you spend 2k on wheels and tires...my TTMs were $600 brand new, shipped, the 315 Nitto drags were $338 shipped, and the fronts were $320 shipped.Sure after mounting thats still about $1300 but with the DRs its also a performance mod...and stock wheels are ugly.
Old 09-14-2008, 10:26 PM
  #25  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
BobDoLe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,510
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by BAD-GTO
IF I had a plain jane z28 i would first do lowering,wheels and tires (315's out back of course),tint then do all performance mods.
agreed. first thing i'd do is get some wider wheels and better tires, then suspension (at least change out the shocks) so that you can handle decently at higher speeds. that kills two birds with as it takes care of some appearance stuff.

then i'd go looking about how to get more power.

i took a shortcut and went with nitrous. i have a 3600 stall sitting around waiting to go in. eventually i'll buy the heads/cam/blower i've been staring at.

the most expensive stuff will be the power adders, so plan it out as you're saving your pennies.
Old 09-15-2008, 02:40 AM
  #26  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
shenanigans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange County,CA
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BobDoLe
agreed. first thing i'd do is get some wider wheels and better tires, then suspension (at least change out the shocks) so that you can handle decently at higher speeds. that kills two birds with as it takes care of some appearance stuff.

then i'd go looking about how to get more power.

i took a shortcut and went with nitrous. i have a 3600 stall sitting around waiting to go in. eventually i'll buy the heads/cam/blower i've been staring at.

the most expensive stuff will be the power adders, so plan it out as you're saving your pennies.
I don't need to save pennies lol. I have a settlement from the County of San Bernadino, City of Laguna Hills, and a church lmao. I just dont want to blow 50k on a ******* z28. I have budgeted about 15k total off the bat. thats including purchase of car for 8.5k
Old 09-15-2008, 02:58 AM
  #27  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (76)
 
94'BLKBRD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,976
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by shenanigans
I don't need to save pennies lol. I have a settlement from the County of San Bernadino, City of Laguna Hills, and a church lmao. I just dont want to blow 50k on a ******* z28. I have budgeted about 15k total off the bat. thats including purchase of car for 8.5k
Priest touch you down there?
Old 09-15-2008, 03:05 AM
  #28  
TECH Apprentice
 
BAD-GTO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fontana
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

how bout you post some pics of your ride man? that way we can see what it needs or doesnt need as far as cosmetics...
Old 09-15-2008, 03:08 AM
  #29  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
shenanigans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange County,CA
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BAD-GTO
how bout you post some pics of your ride man? that way we can see what it needs or doesnt need as far as cosmetics...
haven't picked it up yet, it is a stock 00 NBM Z28 really clean with grey leather and an auto.
Old 09-15-2008, 03:09 AM
  #30  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
shenanigans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange County,CA
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 94'BLKBRD
Priest touch you down there?
I wish! I would have got more money. Long story but basically I hit a cop on my bike when he pulled out in front on me on a blind trn in Laguna Hills. the church was at fault for not sticking to their agreement with the city to have a certain line of sight. They had over grown trees and bushes along the turn and you cant see threw it till its too late.
Old 09-15-2008, 03:32 AM
  #31  
TECH Apprentice
 
BAD-GTO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fontana
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by shenanigans
haven't picked it up yet, it is a stock 00 NBM Z28 really clean with grey leather and an auto.
how many miles? my buddy just got an 02 z28 6mt,fully loaded with leather,t-tops,monsoon system (shitty i know lol). and its in truely mint condition, no scratches or dings...we were actually surprised lol. he got it with 40k on the clock for 11k from some stealership
Old 09-15-2008, 03:38 AM
  #32  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
shenanigans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange County,CA
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

it has 43k miles on it. I haven't actually paid for it yet but I have been looking and this is the best deal I have found so far. I have already talked to the dealership and they are just waiting for me to come down but I got school all week so hopefully I can get someone to give me a ride up to LA to pick it up
Old 09-15-2008, 03:43 AM
  #33  
TECH Apprentice
 
BAD-GTO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fontana
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

cool, good luck with that. sounds like a good deal especially for having low miles.
Old 09-15-2008, 03:56 AM
  #34  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
shenanigans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange County,CA
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BAD-GTO
cool, good luck with that. sounds like a good deal especially for having low miles.
ya been looking and looking. really wanted an SS or WS6 but figured I would just get a Z28 for a few grand less and have some money for mods
Old 09-15-2008, 01:01 PM
  #35  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
krazy4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 1,457
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by shenanigans
ya been looking and looking. really wanted an SS or WS6 but figured I would just get a Z28 for a few grand less and have some money for mods
Z28's are the best
Old 09-15-2008, 01:06 PM
  #36  
Banned Village Idiot
iTrader: (36)
 
LS1BLKSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Anaheim,CA
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

i would go with performance 1st then appearance... drop it off at CMS and pick it up a 500+hp freak machine!! lol
Old 09-15-2008, 01:07 PM
  #37  
Banned Village Idiot
iTrader: (36)
 
LS1BLKSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Anaheim,CA
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by krazy4
Z28's are the best
yes they are! should've gotten a Z28
Old 09-15-2008, 02:04 PM
  #38  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (52)
 
TPI TERROR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SGV, So Cal
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

i went from performance to cosmetics to performance back to exterior now looking towards the interior and then new wheels and bigo brakes. lol
Old 09-15-2008, 03:35 PM
  #39  
On The Tree
Thread Starter
 
shenanigans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orange County,CA
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by LS1BLKSS
i would go with performance 1st then appearance... drop it off at CMS and pick it up a 500+hp freak machine!! lol
where is the fun in that lol. i like to do most of my own work. I probably will drop it off there for a stall and cam and tune but thats about it.
Old 09-15-2008, 06:59 PM
  #40  
Banned Village Idiot
iTrader: (36)
 
LS1BLKSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Anaheim,CA
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by shenanigans
where is the fun in that lol. i like to do most of my own work. I probably will drop it off there for a stall and cam and tune but thats about it.
thats almost all of it already cam stall tune... lol


Quick Reply: MOD options: appearance V. performance



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:41 AM.