Finally getting my Z close to where I want it so I figure its time to start a build thread. I got my 09 manual back in 2012, after my Altima got totaled by a distracted driver while I was stopped at a light. I had never owned a sports car or a manual, and I thought it was about time I got something cool and not just practical. I was originally thinking a 350Z, mainly because I didn't know there was a 370Z, but after I learned the difference I had to get the 370Z.
I stumbled across this forum right when I bought my Z and within days I ordered my stillen gen 3 intakes. I had never modified a car, outside of the stereo, mainly because I never had a car that was worth modding. Little did I know how much I would enjoy it, and how addicting it would be.
I have done 95% of everything myself and wouldn't have dreamed of tackling it if it weren't for all the awesome DIYs and info on this forum.
I'm hoping to get a second car and retire this as my DD sometime in the next year, after that FI might be in my future
Here is was I started with, a stock 09 base manual, only thing installed was a Sony touch screen.
Mods
Performance
Stillen gen 3 intakes
FI carbon fiber exhaust
FI HFCs
Wavetrac differential and Whiteline bushings
Nismo wheels wrapped in RE71Rs
Suspension
Powertrix Ultra Light Race Coilovers with Swift Springs
SPL rear camber arms
SPL rear traction arms
SPL rear midlink
Lockout Kit
Whiteline front sway bars
Looks
Evo R 3 piece front lip, carbon fiber
Seibon TS hood
Fly1 carbon fiber vented fenders
Seibon NS carbon fiber spoiler
Carbon fiber b pillar
Rear Nismo Spoiler
Carbon Signal Carbon Fiber Diffusor
Painted door handles
All kinds of carbon fiber interior pieces
Audio
Kicker S13L7 sub in custom box
Mb Quart component speakers
Dynamat in doors and trunk
Future Plans
Upgrade brakes
SPL Front Camber Arms
2015 nismo front bumper and side skirts?
Forced Induction?
Here are some recent pics.
