Birdman's Build

birdman71 · 04-11-2016, 06:40 PM

As of 04/07/2016 I had my brand new Nismo R-tune long tube Cold Air Intake system installed as well as the Fly1 Motorsports Carbon Fiber RS1 Vented Fenders.

The filament of the Carbon fiber is B-E-A-U-TIFULL

The fitment is also amazing, The only flaws I see are the little space by the crevice of the headlight, but it is not like the fender corner is crooked in there like a lot of people have problems with, mine is straight on, just about a quarter inch short, possibly less.
The only other flaw I see is the passenger side fender has a slightly bigger gap between the hood and the fender.

They are an amazing addition to the Z and I can't wait for later this week when I go back in to get the Carbon Fiber SS Vented Hood installed.

For now here are some pics

carlitos_370z · 04-12-2016, 07:31 AM

DAMN! those fenders looks really good man!

birdman71 · 04-12-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

DAMN! those fenders looks really good man!

Thanks Brotha! I am so stoked with how these fenders turned out that I cannot wait for the hood to go on this week. The hood looks just as good in filament as well!

carlitos_370z · 04-12-2016, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

Thanks Brotha! I am so stoked with how these fenders turned out that I cannot wait for the hood to go on this week. The hood looks just as good in filament as well!

looking forward too see the hood installed bro!

I hope to install more CF parts in the future if i keep my Z

birdman71 · 04-12-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

looking forward too see the hood installed bro!

I hope to install more CF parts in the future if i keep my Z

I'll post some pictures later this week if the install happens. I am also waiting on a front side Fender liner since mine tore off a while back. Tryna protect the new intake filters a bit from rain and dirt.

What do you mean if you keep the Z?

carlitos_370z · 04-12-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

I'll post some pictures later this week if the install happens. I am also waiting on a front side Fender liner since mine tore off a while back. Tryna protect the new intake filters a bit from rain and dirt.

What do you mean if you keep the Z?

i have to sell it to buy a house and marry my GF

birdman71 · 04-12-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

i have to sell it to buy a house and marry my GF

Ahh I got ya brotha. Big life changes coming around! Great ones though hoping everything goes well with buying the home and the wedding! You two have a date set yet?

Should try and convince her to let you keep the Z though haha

carlitos_370z · 04-13-2016, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

Ahh I got ya brotha. Big life changes coming around! Great ones though hoping everything goes well with buying the home and the wedding! You two have a date set yet?

Should try and convince her to let you keep the Z though haha

Hhahaa Thanks bro! we dont have yet the day but we hope later this years

im crossing my fingers to see if she can get a better job soo i can keep the Z

BTW i want your CF fenders hahahaa!

birdman71 · 04-13-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Hhahaa Thanks bro! we dont have yet the day but we hope later this years

im crossing my fingers to see if she can get a better job soo i can keep the Z

BTW i want your CF fenders hahahaa!

I'm hoping for the best for you two! Definitely will want to see some pictures from the ceremonies

As for the fenders, Fly 1 Motorsports buddy

If you end up keeping the Z maybe looking into their sales later this year would be a good idea. I got mine on their Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales.

carlitos_370z · 04-14-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

I'm hoping for the best for you two! Definitely will want to see some pictures from the ceremonies

As for the fenders, Fly 1 Motorsports buddy

If you end up keeping the Z maybe looking into their sales later this year would be a good idea. I got mine on their Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales.

Hahaha count on that bro!

BTW thanks for the info!

birdman71 · 05-03-2016, 07:47 PM

Time for another update:

Well, I've finally been able to install everything that I've been meaning to install and then some. The last two-three months have cost a pretty

in the upwards of $10k. Between the clutch system with csc elim kit being installed, to having to replace the entire pulley belt system alone with the tension and power steering belt systems; I've finally been able to install the rest of my aesthetics that have been sitting or waiting to get more important items fixed. Plus all the labor cost it has been a tight budgeted last couple of months, but am making it through with that hustle

Here are the results and progress after 1 year and 1 month:

Before:

After:

birdman71 · 05-13-2016, 05:19 PM

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Researching to be purchased currently:
-ECUTek Tune
-Mocal Thermostatic Sandwhich Plate Conversion
- Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Diffuser
-Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Front Splitter
-Carbon Fiber Front Bumper (Fujimura, Tommy Kaira, Varis)
-KW v3 Coilovers (possibly looking into a magnetic or active suspension)
-Cusco Type MZ 2 Way Limited Slip Differential
-White Line Sway Bars
-Custom Roll Cage
-Brembo GT Big Brake Kit System w/ Titanium Rotors
-RJM v3.1 Foot Pedal Assembly
-RJM Master Slave Cylinder

Just a couple updates that I will be researching and looking into in general over the next few months. Looking at getting the aerodynamic structuring solid. That way my Z sticks to the ground.

If there is something better I could be looking at in terms of product for part feedback is appreciated!

TerribleONE · 05-13-2016, 05:35 PM

Man that steering wheel would have looked great on your ride man.

birdman71 · 05-13-2016, 05:44 PM

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Man that steering wheel would have looked great on your ride man.

It would have yeahh haha

But paying rent and being able to have a place another month was great too haha. Was tight on money at the time

I've been looking at doing one of the cheaper ones from Carbon Element, but I realized that if I was going to pay most of it why not go with the same type of one that I had. But since I don't park my Z in a garage and I use it as a DD, the steering wheel would wear out quickly for that kind of money lol.

I'm looking at getting things aerodynamically set with the Z now. Canards, splitter, diffuser, probably end up with some sort of GT wing.

Do you know if there is any sort of magnetic or active suspension systems for the 370z?

birdman71 · 05-18-2016, 05:54 PM

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Purchased - Not Installed (taking it over to shop soon to get parts installed)
-Powerhouse Amuse R1 Titan Titanium Shift Knob
-Top Secret Carbon Fiber B Pillars

**UPDATE**

As of right now I have an order in for the R1 Titan shift knob as well as the Top Secret Carbon Fiber B Pillars. Both have been ordered from Bulletproof Automotive and cannot wait until they are in my hands! Will be doing some more research on the Mocal Thermostatic Conversion plate, to eliminate any issues with the Mishimoto Thermostatic Plate.

04-11-2016, 06:40 PM	#76 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	As of 04/07/2016 I had my brand new Nismo R-tune long tube Cold Air Intake system installed as well as the Fly1 Motorsports Carbon Fiber RS1 Vented Fenders. The filament of the Carbon fiber is B-E-A-U-TIFULL The fitment is also amazing, The only flaws I see are the little space by the crevice of the headlight, but it is not like the fender corner is crooked in there like a lot of people have problems with, mine is straight on, just about a quarter inch short, possibly less. The only other flaw I see is the passenger side fender has a slightly bigger gap between the hood and the fender. They are an amazing addition to the Z and I can't wait for later this week when I go back in to get the Carbon Fiber SS Vented Hood installed. For now here are some pics Hotrodz likes this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

05-03-2016, 07:47 PM	#86 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Time for another update: Well, I've finally been able to install everything that I've been meaning to install and then some. The last two-three months have cost a pretty in the upwards of $10k. Between the clutch system with csc elim kit being installed, to having to replace the entire pulley belt system alone with the tension and power steering belt systems; I've finally been able to install the rest of my aesthetics that have been sitting or waiting to get more important items fixed. Plus all the labor cost it has been a tight budgeted last couple of months, but am making it through with that hustle Here are the results and progress after 1 year and 1 month: *Before:* *After:* carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan Last edited by birdman71; 05-04-2016 at 02:13 PM.

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Man that steering wheel would have looked great on your ride man. birdman71 likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	DAMN! those fenders looks really good man!