So i figured it was about time to start a journal thread of my own, so here goes:
My love for the 370z began when i saw the top gear review of it from that point on, i decided that i really wanted the car. From November 2009 to march i researched and researched and figured out what i really wanted, and decided deep down, i wanted a fully loaded 6spd black with persimmon interior, and i wouldn't settle for anything else! At that point, i couldn't drive stick, but i made it a point to learn how (on my friend's 87 300zx) and on March 4th 2010, i went into the dealer, told them i wanted the car with those options for invoice price. They ordered it, and it arrived exactly 2 months later. I was thrilled.
Here is the car when i first picked it up.
and in the driveway with my '08 altima 2.5s (which i sold a few weeks later)
Since i knew of the paint issues, especially with black, i decided to get the clear bra. I got the xpel paint protection installed at Executive Paint Protection in the Bronx, NY. I literally drove from the dealership straight to the detail shop to have the car detailed and have the clear bra installed. They installed Full hood, Full fenders, full front bumper, mirrors, and side skirts. I was very happy with the results of the detail and the clear bra install. i literally can't tell there is film on the car, almost every edge was tucked so there are almost no edges.
when i got the car, i had about 3 weeks left in my last semester at college. Once i moved back home, i planned to clean out the garage to keep my car in it. After being home for 2 days, the third night i was home, thieves stole the rear wheels off of my car.
imediately after getting the wheels replaced, i got a viper 3033(i think) 2 way alarm with tilt sensor, along with smart start. And the garage was cleaned out by the time i got my car back.
My very first mod was a set of 3 piece forged wheels from Forged Specialties. I got 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 FS-M20 with a hyperblack face and polished aluminum lip. I got them through Chris from Wheelsdirectonline.com.
I love these wheels. The quality is top notch, and the customer service from chris and forged specialties has been outstanding.
While i was waiting for them to be delivered, i saw a thread from GTSPEC-NY looking for someone to come test fit their new 6 point ladder brace for the 370z. I volunteered to head over and test fit the brace for them, and they had a really nice shop. lots of wheels from work, volk etc, along with all of their braces on the walls. It's one thing to see all these wheels on the internet, but seeing them in person is really exciting.
Once the brace was fitted and i took it for a test run to feel the handling difference, they simply gave me the brace, which was really cool.
Once the wheels were installed, i realized (along with much coaxing from chris and other members, that i definitely needed to drop the car. I decided to go with BC Racing BR type coilovers along with an Eibach (SPC) rear camber kit. I ordered it from GT-SPEC, because after meeting them, they seemed like a nice shop to do business with. Aside from the fact that they were local, and had the best price on the parts i wanted
I just picked up the coilovers and camber kit tonight (After only 4 business days since ordering them.
They are going to be installed this saturday at Performance Motorsport, in Smithtown, NY. and soon after i am having a full photoshoot done of my car.
I'll top it all off with a nice crappy iphone pic of my car from yesterday, waiting patiently to be lowered
