the greyghost chronicle

AntiVenom · 12-29-2016, 07:38 AM

I plan on starting the test fit today. I won't lie I am a bit scared to hack the car up. I figure I will start by hacking up the front fenders since they are replaceable hahaha.

After seeing the Moonbeam wing in person I actually like it more than I thought. Definitely will post up pics.

AntiVenom · 01-11-2017, 03:04 PM

Going has been a bit slow, mostly because i have been trying to sort out the mounting hardware for the overfenders.

Decided I didn't want to go with the cheap and easy rivet option, so I am using rivet nuts and machine screws to mount things up. Which meant picking up the threaded riveter and ordering rivnuts and black oxide stainless screws. unfortunately i misjudged the diameter of screw head and the first set came too small. fortunately, i was able to use some washers and make them work for mounting the front lip.

Also, here is a couple of quick vids of my Defi gauges on startup. I am happy with the setup... the only thing I forgot to take in to consideration is that the EcuTek hijacks the factory oil temp gauge for the traction control. At this point I am mostly guessing. Fortunately I was able to look at my brothers gauge to get a count of how many settings there are.

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I have also been giving some serious thought to having my intercooler thermal coated black. Cost is pretty reasonable, and it seems there are some gains for low speed cooling. Mostly I just think it will look better. Thoughts?

weaponx · 01-12-2017, 10:48 AM

Looking good, cant wait to see the fender work.

carlitos_370z · 01-12-2017, 10:59 AM

I love how that front lip looks!

EternalDragon · 01-12-2017, 11:51 AM

Quite a story leading up to this! glad you did not get hurt im digging the new set up this is will be a beast!

AntiVenom · 01-12-2017, 06:52 PM

yea, it's been a long year of garage time, but i am looking forward to having it back together soon. gonna go for a long drive and just listen to the beautiful sounds of the VQ.

thanks for the kind words guys. i hope to have a full reveal by the end of January.

AntiVenom · 01-30-2017, 01:35 PM

my latest adventure can be found here: Tire rubbing on CS fenders with Moonbeam

yet another delay in getting the car together. #racecarlife #justwannadrive

Zbrah · 08-20-2017, 04:04 AM

Any updates?

AntiVenom · 09-12-2017, 01:32 PM

This was the most recent image of the car before it went to the body shop earlier this summer. Decided to have a body shop finish it up. They are extending the flares to cover the tires, "squaring up" the arches a bit, fixing the fender to door panel gap, addressing a couple of paint issues, blending, etc. It's a buddies shop so progress is slow. Expect it to be done by mid october, if not earlier. Can't argue with the price though.

OptionZero · 09-12-2017, 02:25 PM

Gotta change your host, Photobucket isn't letting you share these

AntiVenom · 09-12-2017, 04:49 PM

Fixed. I hope.

OptionZero · 09-12-2017, 06:58 PM

Its not working still, unfortunately

AntiVenom · 09-18-2017, 08:53 PM

alright, switched to flickr #photobucketsucks. photo in update #84 should work now.

Zbrah · 09-22-2018, 04:09 PM

Any updates to your build?

AntiVenom · 09-30-2018, 06:36 AM

Believe it or not it's still being worked on. The whole buddy network didn't pan out (surprise!!) so it sat in the garage for a while until I could get the funds together to have it professionally done. We are fixing some old shitty body work as well as getting all the aftermarket fiberglass totally smooth. Basically the old girl is in for a full respray. Should be back together in the next few weeks.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/155069.../shares/eR01F2

12-29-2016, 07:38 AM	#76 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	I plan on starting the test fit today. I won't lie I am a bit scared to hack the car up. I figure I will start by hacking up the front fenders since they are replaceable hahaha. After seeing the Moonbeam wing in person I actually like it more than I thought. Definitely will post up pics. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

01-11-2017, 03:04 PM	#77 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Going has been a bit slow, mostly because i have been trying to sort out the mounting hardware for the overfenders. Decided I didn't want to go with the cheap and easy rivet option, so I am using rivet nuts and machine screws to mount things up. Which meant picking up the threaded riveter and ordering rivnuts and black oxide stainless screws. unfortunately i misjudged the diameter of screw head and the first set came too small. fortunately, i was able to use some washers and make them work for mounting the front lip. Also, here is a couple of quick vids of my Defi gauges on startup. I am happy with the setup... the only thing I forgot to take in to consideration is that the EcuTek hijacks the factory oil temp gauge for the traction control. At this point I am mostly guessing. Fortunately I was able to look at my brothers gauge to get a count of how many settings there are. --------------------------- I have also been giving some serious thought to having my intercooler thermal coated black. Cost is pretty reasonable, and it seems there are some gains for low speed cooling. Mostly I just think it will look better. Thoughts? carlitos_370z and weaponx like this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla Last edited by AntiVenom; 01-11-2017 at 03:09 PM.

01-12-2017, 10:59 AM	#79 (permalink)
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	I love how that front lip looks! AntiVenom and weaponx like this.

01-12-2017, 11:51 AM	#80 (permalink)
EternalDragon Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 39 Drives: 16 Nissan 370z S M6 Rep Power: 9	Quite a story leading up to this! glad you did not get hurt im digging the new set up this is will be a beast! carlitos_370z and AntiVenom like this. __________________ "There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent" - Laozi

01-12-2017, 06:52 PM	#81 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	yea, it's been a long year of garage time, but i am looking forward to having it back together soon. gonna go for a long drive and just listen to the beautiful sounds of the VQ. thanks for the kind words guys. i hope to have a full reveal by the end of January. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

01-12-2017, 10:48 AM	#78 (permalink)
weaponx Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 32 Drives: 370z, Tundra Rep Power: 9	Looking good, cant wait to see the fender work.

01-30-2017, 01:35 PM	#82 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	my latest adventure can be found here: Tire rubbing on CS fenders with Moonbeam yet another delay in getting the car together. #racecarlife #justwannadrive __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

08-20-2017, 04:04 AM	#83 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Any updates? __________________

09-12-2017, 01:32 PM	#84 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	This was the most recent image of the car before it went to the body shop earlier this summer. Decided to have a body shop finish it up. They are extending the flares to cover the tires, "squaring up" the arches a bit, fixing the fender to door panel gap, addressing a couple of paint issues, blending, etc. It's a buddies shop so progress is slow. Expect it to be done by mid october, if not earlier. Can't argue with the price though. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla Last edited by AntiVenom; 09-18-2017 at 08:51 PM.

09-12-2017, 02:25 PM	#85 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Gotta change your host, Photobucket isn't letting you share these __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

09-12-2017, 04:49 PM	#86 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Fixed. I hope. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

09-12-2017, 06:58 PM	#87 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Its not working still, unfortunately __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

09-18-2017, 08:53 PM	#88 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	alright, switched to flickr #photobucketsucks. photo in update #84 should work now. Hotrodz and Zbrah like this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

09-22-2018, 04:09 PM	#89 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Any updates to your build? __________________

09-30-2018, 06:36 AM	#90 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Believe it or not it's still being worked on. The whole buddy network didn't pan out (surprise!!) so it sat in the garage for a while until I could get the funds together to have it professionally done. We are fixing some old shitty body work as well as getting all the aftermarket fiberglass totally smooth. Basically the old girl is in for a full respray. Should be back together in the next few weeks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/155069.../shares/eR01F2 drahmin likes this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla Last edited by AntiVenom; 10-11-2018 at 05:15 PM.