Originally Posted by traxtar944

hmm...I have a set of R34's in the basement waiting to be put on. I can't wait to see the response THOSE get....

Originally Posted by jonmandude

As someone who has also done more than a couple cars I can say what order you do them in doesn't matter.
I have done (in this order)
Rims
suspension (lower)
engine/trans
exhaust/intake
mores suspension (stiffer)
brakes
E36 conversion
CF hood

Damaged rims (combination crappy roads/cheap rims)

Now tails
next will be spoiler
then will be new rims
then new paint

Forget "wow" factor. Do what pleases you as you can afford it. Try to plan everything out before digging in. Have a plan and see it thru. Don't listen to others, follow your own thoughts.

Originally Posted by jonmandude

...At 42 I have realized something...do things for yourself. Try things that spark your interest, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But never do anything based on what others tell you works or doesn't. What you choose to call rice is what many others will call mods... When you stop worrying what others think, then you will start to be an individual.

Originally Posted by nubiannupe

Ya know, this is pretty much what I try to impart to most everyone I meet or talk to. Even though I don't look nearly as old/young as my 41 years, for some gosh-forsaken reason, everyone ASSumes that because I'm as old/young as I am, I should be kicking back driving my minivan somewhere enjoying a bit of Lawrence Welk with a spattering of prune juice.

All I got to say is that if you like wht you do to your ride, do it. If someone else doesn't like it or has an opposing view about it, then they shouldn't do it.

Food for thought.... now do the dishes!!

Originally Posted by jonmandude

First, I am not offended. Your comments reflect your views, not mine. I would guess by your comment that Arlen Ness, at 60, is too old to build choppers? At 42 I have realized something that apparently you have yet to learn, do things for yourself. Try things that spark your interest, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But never do anything based on what others tell you works or doesn't. What you choose to call rice is what many others will call mods. The same way of thinking is applied to lambo doors and yet it is still a very popular item. The people that will laugh are close-minded individuals who just don't see beyond their own likes and dislikes, people who think their way is the only way. Often I see things done that I wouldn't do, I don't criticize, I compliment the desire to do something different. When you stop worrying what others think, then you will start to be an individual.

Originally Posted by Kountz430

i wish this site had sound affects cuz you'd get a standin ovation.I'm not here to flame or direspect anyone,my car wont see have the modds that you have maybe a body kit chrome out some under hood parts and some wheels.But feel the same way alot of the guys do when some one ask's me the all to familair question.I tell them i like what i like and then show them the completed project.9 times out of 10 they'll see it my way. so just take the hate and use it as fuel.

Originally Posted by jonmandude;6357534[B

]That is why we all mod our cars, because we are individuals with individual tastes[/B]. I know (most) others will not like what I have done, so be it.

Originally Posted by jonmandude

Definitely looking for the right wheels. No body kit for me. The only one that appeals to me is the Stillen kit but too many of them.

Originally Posted by jonmandude

... all flame the spoiler, it is carbon fiber....

Originally Posted by j_dragon78

As much critisism as you are getting for the tails......I think they look sexy as hell. The fitment is pretty good and they look well at home on that car. They are also much better after you painted them. Looks good man.......And this is for all the haterz out there........your mad cuz he got it done first................Great job man

Originally Posted by j_dragon78

As much critisism as you are getting for the tails......I think they look sexy as hell. The fitment is pretty good and they look well at home on that car. They are also much better after you painted them. Looks good man.......And this is for all the haterz out there........your mad cuz he got it done first................Great job man

Originally Posted by Maximahappy22

Anyway, i would not have done it and never will but props for having done it.

Originally Posted by jonmandude

I would never do it again.

Originally Posted by capedcadaver

because it's impossible to fit them perfectly, or b/c you don't like the look after all, or what? You know most people here never would have, but you're the only one with true hindsight since you've actually done it.

Originally Posted by capedcadaver

because it's impossible to fit them perfectly, or b/c you don't like the look after all, or what? You know most people here never would have, but you're the only one with true hindsight since you've actually done it.

Originally Posted by KRRZ350

I actually like the tails some and the front ALOT. But I just wanted to let you know, just in case you weren't aware of this, passing motorists make fun of your car on a daily basis. Can we come to a compromise here? Ditch the wing, the maxima emblem, and put the GTR badge in the middle of the trunk lid.