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brembo brakes apparently were an option in the sports range so fourth... couldve/ve been added in mine but previous jap owner was too cheap to option it in. so basically no brembo and no sunroof =( also ill have to get everything converted to english and aus spec...dvd/nav/mp3/dvd screen/buttons etc will be looking at $3k range. my eyes are now on the 350z forum for brembos =) but then again the ones on it atm works really good compared to my pevious r33 with dba 4000series and track pads.

i agree that blue/balck are the best colours for v35s. nope just for 1-2days...car has been sitting at dealer for almost a year so must be some others... car is less than 20k kms so still new and clean. has been lowered will post up some pics tonight.

cheers.

personally 7 GTA defeats the purpose of evo which is track weapon

v35 offers no where near the performance but is such an amazingly well built and appointed car its just a pleasure to drive every time I get in one

dont get hung up on the brembos , they are quite small , smaller than gtr brembos . while a big improvement on the non brembo v35 brakes I still find them a bit too small for serious work . good option if your v35 has them , dont fret too much if it doesnt .

long story short . v35 .

i get what you mean. i get the same feeling everytime now. like i said its more of luxury/sports machine then track race bred and yes the stock brakes are really good they stop almost instantly...glued.

anyway here are a few pics i managed to get today...car has not been washed etc. willl get her cleaned and service shortly. has been lowered with sick rims. anyway when i get good shots ill post in photo area. thanks for everyones input and if you have the money purchase one its worth every penny...enjoy

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So what didn't you like about the evo 7?

I was thinking of getting a evo 6 or 6.5 for my wife. I thought they were an all round good car?

rob

ok an update...although i made the mistake of the evo 7....just not my liking ive finally got my baby. shes a lot of fun i must admit and pure luxury sports the sound of the vq35de is fabulous.

a lil glimpse as i had no time for perfect shot will update in the photo section.

now just waiting for my sau sticker to arrive =)

richard.

gday mate, honestly theres nothing worng with evos...basically i was over the excessive exhaust noise...bov...turbo etc...wanted a more luxury comfort ride but at the same time fast. you might not understand until you sit in one (v35) interior, exterior over i would say over rates the evos but its a big NO to performance. the evo 7gta goes around corners like there are rails on it.

its more pimpin :cheers: . at night the led tail lights looks outstanding and with the twin exhuast it finishes the whole car up making it look a little mighty grunt. cant wait for the carbon fibre kit!

its the magority ruining it for the minority, retards with big dardy heavy v8 comdomadors which r not made for ripping through corners and high speeds r the main reason y the ff**ked up law might come in. besides ill just take me P's down :P. try stop me THEN!!!

hey man i bought c-reds v35 and its awsome cheap buy for me with all those mods and with a supercharger it goes too :P very feul efficent looks great has good handeling and very roomy in the back seats hope hat helps with your choice mate

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