|
started working on the front end, it doesn't had the front absorber foam so i had to buy it, didn't have the bottle neck to fill the wiper reservoir either
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-28-2020, 10:38 AM
|
#16 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5  |
started working on the front end, it doesn't had the front absorber foam so i had to buy it, didn't have the bottle neck to fill the wiper reservoir either and the coolant reservoir was cracked and leaking, also no radiator cover baffle...
the headlights are in terrible shape this guy painted black by hand and probably both had the clear lens cracked and replaced ghetto style, they look really bad so they will be replaced with OEM ones. thumbnail_IMG_5899.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5904.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5905.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5918.jpg 18.jpg 35.jpg 36.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:08 AM. |
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 10:50 AM
|
#18 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
regarding the interior, the dashboard was in really bad shape it was cracked and discolored (maybe this guy used to clean it using bleach i guess) so it was removed to install another dashboard. The seat belts were locked so we had to disassemble the whole interior to fix them.
thumbnail_IMG_5900.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5901.jpg 33.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:09 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 11:16 AM
|
#19 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
the new dashboard installed also i decided that i will do a nismo conversion, so i started to collect all nismo stuff that i could, already the car starts to look nice, new steel shift knob and nismo red stitches all around. Also got a nismo cluster
thumbnail_IMG_5906.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5907.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5908.jpg 48.jpg 24.jpg 21.jpg 27.jpg 19.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:09 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 01:09 PM
|
#20 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
the front bumper almost finished sanded, repaired and primed almost ready for primer and paint
thumbnail_IMG_5902.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5903.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:09 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 01:19 PM
|
#21 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
i never liked the stock wheels so i got a good deal on rmk wheels i like them a lot they fit perfect on the Z. also got nismo center caps
When i was swapping the tires i found another surprise, NO TPMS!!!! none on any wheel so i had to buy 4. when you put aftermarket wheels you have buy new lug nuts so i did, but found another issue.... thumbnail_IMG_5891.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5910.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5909.jpg 41.jpg 42.jpg 43.jpg 44.jpg 45.jpg 46.jpg 23.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:10 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 01:30 PM
|
#23 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
another issue was that when i removed the stock wheels the ones in the back had spacers to make the rear wheels sit flush, the problem was that the previous owner used 1.5 thread spacers instead of 1.25 so he ruined the rear studs. so i had to replace 10 studs
another issue was that the stance of the car was too low so i bought the stock springs and removed the aftermarket ones, our roads are really bad so is stupid to be that lowered. thumbnail_IMG_5912.jpg 20.jpg 1.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 04-19-2021 at 05:01 PM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 01:43 PM
|
#24 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
got a set of OEM headlights and started to fit the front bumper...
thumbnail_IMG_5914.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5913.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:11 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 01:48 PM
|
#25 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
more surprises!!! the previous owner decided that OEM xenon sucks and decided to delete it and put Chinese leds instead, in the process he mangled the headlight harness so i had to get another harness for the driver side, the passenger side was repairable, also the driver side ballast was toasted. My OEM headlights didn't come with sockets, bulbs, ballasts and covers so i had to buy all that stuff.
thumbnail_IMG_5917.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5919.jpg 13.jpg 14.jpg 15.jpg 3.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:11 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 02:05 PM
|
#26 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
for the nismo conversion i got the front and rear dampers so i installed them. The rear nismo damper brace was a little rusty so i sprayed it black.
6.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5922.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5921.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:12 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 02:09 PM
|
#27 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
i got a nismo shifter trim, it came from an AT i didn't know that AT and manual trims are completely different so there's no way to attach the boot so temporary glued it but I'm thinking of changing the stitching to red so I'm going to remove it again and give it to the upholsterer soon
thumbnail_IMG_5920.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:12 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 02:16 PM
|
#28 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
got a grimmspeed shift knob, looks insane i'm going to install it soon...
or leave the first steel knob? what do you guys think? it was a really pain in the *** remove the stock shift knob, i had to use 2 vise grips and a plumbing tool, unbelievable 8.jpg 53.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:13 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 02:22 PM
|
#29 (permalink) |
|
Base Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 78
Drives: 370z 2009 RSX 2003
Rep Power: 5 |
the car arrived to the shop on June 5th, 2 months later on august 10th everything is aligned and ready for paint
thumbnail_IMG_5923.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5924.jpg thumbnail_IMG_5925.jpg Last edited by fatso666; 11-05-2020 at 09:13 AM. |
|
|
|
|
08-28-2020, 02:27 PM
|
#30 (permalink) |
|
Track Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 959
Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z
Rep Power: 34535  |
Lots of progress! Fun build thread!
__________________
'16 Pearl White Sport | Stillen Gen. 3 | Motordyne ART | Motordyne Shockwave | ZSpeed | Powertrix | EVO-R | Aeroworkz | Nismo | Z1 | EcuTek | Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Three Girls Rescued In Cleveland | mults | The Lounge (Off Topic) | 4 | 05-10-2013 01:28 PM |
47Likes
Linear Mode
