Octane's 370z journal
 

Hey all, long time lurker, figured I'd finally make a build thread now that I got a few mods done. Names Jack and I live in Chicago. Bought the car brand new exactly 3 months ago. I usually build my cars very quickly and then get a little bored, so I'm going to try and take this build a little slower than my previous builds. Overall plan is to have a really nice and clean Z with bolt ons. More mods will be coming in the following weeks.

2016 Nissan 370z sport tech in Solid Red.

Exterior:
Nismo front bumper
Nismo rear bumper
BlueBatmobile taillight overlays

Interior:
GTR Push start button

Engine:
Motordyne E370 exhaust
Stillen Gen3 intakes (not yet installed)

Suspension:
KW V1 Coilovers
SPL rear camber arms

Wheels:
Stock sport 19" Rays with 20/25mm spacers (winter setup)
19x9.5 / 19x11 Work VSXX
265/35/19 + 305/30/19 Michelin PSS tires




April 23, 2016. Bought the car new from Orland Park Nissan.

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Originally planned to buy a 2016 Nismo Z, but couldn't find a red one within 2000 miles. So I opted to just get the front and rear bumpers.

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After swapping the bumpers, figured my car needs some suspension upgrades. Settled on the KW version 1 coilovers and SPL rear camber arms. The entire install probably took me 4-5 hours on an extremely hot and humid day. But the ride is so much better now. Absolutely love KW coilovers.

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Took a drive down Route 66 to get the coilovers to settle a bit. And also installed the GTR push start button. Small little upgrade visually.

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Wasn't 100% happy with the ride height, so decided to lower the car some more and now I'm really satisfied with the look. Went out to take some pictures at a nice building nearby.

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My previous ride, 2010 Subaru STI hatchback. This car was awesome, did everything possible to it and was lucky enough to have a feature in Bonzai Magazine.

Air suspension, AG Wheels, 400whp/455wtq on e85. Tons of quality parts.

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Also, previously had a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe.


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Hatch was insanely hot!!! Wow! Welcome and can't wait to see what you do to the Z!

Sweet car! I have a 2017 coupe but Deep Blue Pearl. I am currently getting a price for the front and rear nismo bumper from a local dealer. I hope they can color match it because Nismo's didnt come in my color... Anyways that looks AMAZING man!

Haven't updated this page in a while. Installed a few things since my last post, most noticeable would be the Motordyne exhaust and some 19" VSXX

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Looks sick!

Great looking Z, man. Well done.

Looks great! :tiphat:

Nice set up! Can you share your tire and wheel specs?

Sickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk, Sending you a PM with a few questions.

Have a Red Z myself, really digging what you did.