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DILEMMA: To demod or not to demod??

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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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DILEMMA: To demod or not to demod??

So I'm stuck in a dilemma..I am a 4th year college student literally working part-time at a bar to mod my g35 coupe

Well the time has come to graduate this june and me failing at doing well as an undergraduate leaves me couple years back trying to straighten up my resume to get into med school.

So, I will not have the time/money to keep up with the modding that I've been doing, not to mention my g is a bit eye-catching to cops (I got a tint + front license plate + speeding ticket at 84!!!! everyone was going 80+)
BUT I still can't imagine going back to the stock look.

I also have a few things I need to get worked out asap:

BC coilovers & SPL Upper A arms: I bought them new few months ago but need to install asap unless I decide to demod, as my shocks might go out soon on my 350z h-techs and my tires will soon show camber wear.

Top Secret front bumper & Chargespeed rear bumpers: I have these for trade right now in the marketplace but need to decide whether to go back to stock bumpers or not.

Stuff I need to change soon: upgraded brake package, tint, exhaust?

I am basically worried I will not have the time and leisure to be caring for expensive mods I have done to my car (always washing, worrying someone might jack my rims or dent my bumpers, paying premium to have maintenance done, etc etc)

Mod list:
Clearcorners
GTR Overlays (headlights+tails)
Ionic grille
Top Secret front bumper
Chargespeed rear bumper
Volk 19" SF-Challenges in black w/ Toyo T1R
Injen Short ram intake
350z H-techs w/ springmount mod
SPC Rear camber arms
BC coilovers (new- waiting to be installed)
SPL A-arms (new- waiting to be installed)

SO I need to decide whether to demod everything and drive my g35 stock for a couple more years and not "worry" about my car too much, or to continue with the modding and worry about the problems when it comes up.
I know the responses I'll get asking this on a car enthusiast forum, but help me out guys with some good reasoning. Keep in mind I'll have all the parts on sale if you persuade me to demod lol

-Devin
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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You came this far w/ your car. Times are tough(you ain't alone), I agree with Xteezy. Hang in there, everything is gonna be alright.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Install the coilovers/a arms and let it alone for a while, concentrate on school
and increasing your GPA. When you're an MD driving your Lambo you'll look
back on this and LYAO....
Gary
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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You've got your local installer right here, so no need to worry about that!
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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yeah leave the car as is. Doesnt cost you anything to keep the current mods.

If anything, IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO, sell the new parts you got that you havnt installed.

and dont worry so much about upkeep. Cars get dirty lol, it doesnt kill them. Get wheel locks, dont worry about dents I have plenty lol. and Find cheaper service, or do it yourself. lol problem solved. and dont worry so much about the car in general, just go with the flow, and if something goes wrong thats what you have your stock parts for right? RIGHT?! lol
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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What gary said
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
You've got your local installer right here, so no need to worry about that!
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Thanks Grant, you've been quite helpful (and will be even more lol) Have fun on ur cruise.

Originally Posted by GinFLA
yeah leave the car as is. Doesnt cost you anything to keep the current mods.

If anything, IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO, sell the new parts you got that you havnt installed.

and dont worry so much about upkeep. Cars get dirty lol, it doesnt kill them. Get wheel locks, dont worry about dents I have plenty lol. and Find cheaper service, or do it yourself. lol problem solved. and dont worry so much about the car in general, just go with the flow, and if something goes wrong thats what you have your stock parts for right? RIGHT?! lol
lol I do have the small parts (intake, springs, rear camber kits, grille, etc), but I do not have stock bumpers/wheels. So if one day I find my car on bricks I am pretty screwed....what do you do if that happens anyway??
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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I demodded and some days I regret it, then some days I don't... Its usually when I'm lookin at pics of my car when it was modded.
 
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