Brandon3434's Nismo 370z "Build" Thread

brandon3434 · 09-12-2017, 01:58 AM

2011 Nissan 370z Nismo

Hey all, my name is Brandon, I've been in the Z community for about 10 years now. I've had plenty of Z's (2x TT 300zx, 350z DE, 350z Nismo, and 2x 370z Nismo Z's before this one). Don't worry, I will absolutely be keeping this one, considering the condition and mileage. This is the gem I wish I found when buying my last Z.

Like I was saying above, I was already mid build on a 370z Nismo, when I found a perfect condition, stock 370z Nismo (on this forum) for sale with less than 5000 miles. I called the owner as soon as I could, booked a flight that weekend, and picked up my new Z. She had 4742 miles before I drove her home from NY to OH. I'm making this thread to track the progress of this car. I've really enjoyed this community over the years, and I'm excited to share with you my current project. Please feel free to ask questions, give feedback (good and bad), and get to know me! Hope you (and I) all can learn a thing or two, enjoy!

FYI - Most of the mods listed below are not yet installed. They're sitting in my garage. As I install them I'll make a separate post and link them here with my experience, etc. (Sorry I'll be playing a little bit of catch up with this thread).

CURRENT STATE

2011 Nissan 370z Nismo - Day One by Brandon Hatfield, on Flickr

QUICK LINKS:

1.) Day of Purchase (March 2017)
2.) More to come...

MOD LIST:

Engine and Transmission
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Takeda Long Tube Intakes (PC Wrinkle Black)

Suspension
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HKS Hypermax SP Coilovers
Whiteline Sway Bars
Voodoo13 Front Camber Arms
Voodoo13 (High Clearance) Rear Camber Arms
SPL Toe Bolts
SPL Lockout Bolts

Wheels/Tires
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SSR SP3 (19x10 +19, 19x11.5 +18)
Bridgestone Potenza RE11 Tires (265/35, 305/30)
H&R Extended Studs
H&R 10mm Rear Spacers
Rays Lug Nuts

Brakes
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DBA 5000 2 Piece Front Rotors
DBA 4000 Rear Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
ZSpeed SS Brake Lines

Interior
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Tommy Kaira Shift Knob

Exterior
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Paint Matched Headlights (Demon Eyes, Halo, Bluetooth)
Z Speed Performance Undershroud (Powdercoated Black)

More pics/info to come, sorry its 2AM, gotta get up early... :P

brandon3434 · 09-12-2017, 02:13 AM

Day of Purchase, Bone Stock (March, 2017)

2011 Nissan 370z Nismo - Day One by Brandon Hatfield, on Flickr

KE_1508 · 09-18-2017, 11:33 AM

Ahhh, Brandon! We miss you on the 350 side. Build is looking great as usual. Carl still has your car. Are you going to Z Nationals?

09-12-2017, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
brandon3434 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 137 Drives: GT350R Rep Power: 14	Brandon3434's Nismo 370z "Build" Thread 2011 Nissan 370z Nismo Hey all, my name is Brandon, I've been in the Z community for about 10 years now. I've had plenty of Z's (2x TT 300zx, 350z DE, 350z Nismo, and 2x 370z Nismo Z's before this one). Don't worry, I will absolutely be keeping this one, considering the condition and mileage. This is the gem I wish I found when buying my last Z. Like I was saying above, I was already mid build on a 370z Nismo, when I found a perfect condition, stock 370z Nismo (on this forum) for sale with less than 5000 miles. I called the owner as soon as I could, booked a flight that weekend, and picked up my new Z. She had 4742 miles before I drove her home from NY to OH. I'm making this thread to track the progress of this car. I've really enjoyed this community over the years, and I'm excited to share with you my current project. Please feel free to ask questions, give feedback (good and bad), and get to know me! Hope you (and I) all can learn a thing or two, enjoy! FYI - Most of the mods listed below are not yet installed. They're sitting in my garage. As I install them I'll make a separate post and link them here with my experience, etc. (Sorry I'll be playing a little bit of catch up with this thread). CURRENT STATE 2011 Nissan 370z Nismo - Day One by Brandon Hatfield, on Flickr QUICK LINKS: 1.) Day of Purchase (March 2017) 2.) More to come... MOD LIST: Engine and Transmission ---------------------------------------- Takeda Long Tube Intakes (PC Wrinkle Black) Suspension ---------------------------------------- HKS Hypermax SP Coilovers Whiteline Sway Bars Voodoo13 Front Camber Arms Voodoo13 (High Clearance) Rear Camber Arms SPL Toe Bolts SPL Lockout Bolts Wheels/Tires ---------------------------------------- SSR SP3 (19x10 +19, 19x11.5 +18) Bridgestone Potenza RE11 Tires (265/35, 305/30) H&R Extended Studs H&R 10mm Rear Spacers Rays Lug Nuts Brakes ---------------------------------------- DBA 5000 2 Piece Front Rotors DBA 4000 Rear Rotors Hawk HPS Brake Pads ZSpeed SS Brake Lines Interior ---------------------------------------- Tommy Kaira Shift Knob Exterior ---------------------------------------- Paint Matched Headlights (Demon Eyes, Halo, Bluetooth) Z Speed Performance Undershroud (Powdercoated Black) More pics/info to come, sorry its 2AM, gotta get up early... :P Last edited by brandon3434; 09-12-2017 at 02:15 AM.

09-12-2017, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
brandon3434 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 137 Drives: GT350R Rep Power: 14	Day of Purchase, Bone Stock (March, 2017) 2011 Nissan 370z Nismo - Day One by Brandon Hatfield, on Flickr 2011 Nissan 370z Nismo - Day One by Brandon Hatfield, on Flickr 2011 Nissan 370z Nismo - Day One by Brandon Hatfield, on Flickr

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09-18-2017, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
KE_1508 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: AZ/GA Posts: 72 Drives: 08 Nismo 350Z # 1508 Rep Power: 8	Ahhh, Brandon! We miss you on the 350 side. Build is looking great as usual. Carl still has your car. Are you going to Z Nationals?