| Well I got my Z back from my builder and I must say I look forward to laying down some beastial devastation on some (not all) of the locals but for now I am concerned with the car looking ghetto. See attached pictures. Did anyone else run into this problem when installing the Ash Massives and piping, etc? I also have the Koyo radiator but didnt think that would be a big deal to cause this much conflict. As you can see the bottom corner of the bumper is now flared out on both sides due to the fitment of the piping. What are the easy fixes besides working the couplings? I really like the USDM bumper but have been considering the Stillen USDM with lip bumper ( La-Z-Link ). Body: Massive ICs/piping pushing out bumpers. Driven Authority aluminum splash shield and splitter can not fit with the Massive ICs. Will have to do some customizing. Any suggestions besides cutting off pipe to remove length? Will a Stillen GTZ lip cover/hide my bumper flaring out or will it cause improper fitment of the lip? Additionally, the turn signals look like its not just a minor "trimming of plastic" but that the majority of the housing will not fit in the original space. The screwhole for the housing is flush with the intercooler. Can anyone provide a link to the turn signal modification write up for this applicaiton? I cant find it. Not that I think it will do any good but I want to verify. As it sits I am weighing my options but considering taking it to a local body shop for some massaging... fixing these fitment issues and lining up all my body panels, etc. But of course that is always a last resort to screwing around with it myself; I'm tired of spending money on this thing. Wheels/Tires/Suspension: My front tires are terribly lacking nowdays and I am ready for an upgrade. Take a look at the pictures and keep in mind I am sitting on some 40mm drag radials in the back on 18" wheels La-Z-Link so I kinda got the stink bug look going on right now. My current setup is 18x9 (235/40/18) in front. I really like the look of these race tires on this Z linked here (scroll down): La-Z-Link but I am afraid my front wheels arent wide enough to run too big of a tire without looking dumb. Can anyone, first of all, recommend a nice grippy tire with good sidewall and handling characteristics, and second of all a tire that is taller and still agressive looking that will fit the 9" wheel and fill the wheel well.
Should I be looking at like 245 or 255 widths or will that be too wide? Also should I consider increasing height to like 45mm? Motor: Is running great. It feels great knowing that my Z is literally running better than new. My builder went the extra mile and made me go there with him, dragging my feet. It no longer sounds like a skeleton pleasuring himself at all times. However, I am needing new air filters and wondering if its ok to skimp on the JWT brand and go with something like this: [[LL[ http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_universal-cotton-gauze-air-filter-spectre_22906038-p?navigationPath=L1 ]*14932%7CL2*14979&zoneAssigned=1]] Only $20 each instead of $55 each for the JWT 370 filters. Bad call? You tell me. Is the little vortex cone really that important? I have been running all this time (years) without one. On to the pics, nothing special, but necessary for comment. Dont mind the dust. .jpg)
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Looking for some Z advice in multiple departments - 
