Project Z

Mr&Mrs · 08-17-2023, 02:02 PM

So I will be rejoining the Z family (waiting to sign papers as we speak). Found a Z at basically MSRP from a dealership in Indiana. Funny that's where the Blue 370Z came from as well. I have missed the Z family and plan to do another great build with this one. Starting with either a Pandem or Liberty Walk body kit. They really make the car have the modern retro look I wish Nissan had done from the beginning. Mostly fixing the hideous front end.

Mr&Mrs · 08-23-2023, 04:50 PM

I have only one picture because everyone is taking sweet *** time shipping the car to me. Couple more fun facts including finding/buying two Z's from Indiana. It will be almost 1 year from the day I sold the last Z that this one arrives. The car has exactly 9 miles on it and both our prior Z's were 09's.

Mr&Mrs · 08-24-2023, 04:40 PM

Parts on the way!

1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System
1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Radiator Air Guide
1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Performance Sway Bar Set
- Include: Z1 Sway Bar End Links
1x 2023+ Nissan Z Stock Wheel Fitment Kit by Z1
- Height: Lowered
1x Swift Spec-R Lowering Springs - 2023+ Z (RZ34)
1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Aluminum Undershroud
- Finish: Anodized Black
1x Seibon 2023+ Nissan Z DA Style Carbon Fiber Spoiler
1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace
1x NISMO 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Door Mirror Covers
1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit
1x Q50 / Q60 VR30DDTT 3.0t Race Cats

Mr&Mrs · 08-25-2023, 06:48 PM

She is on the way!

Mr&Mrs · 08-26-2023, 11:59 AM

She’s already home, been cleaned, and a little drive. More pics to follow and a first impressions.

Not sure why they posted sideways. I am on my phone though might have messed something up.

Mr&Mrs · 08-26-2023, 03:39 PM

I feel like I was in the car all day and we only put 85 miles on it. Break in periods suuuuuck. First impressions are great. Though we haven’t went over 4k RPMs and 1/4 throttle, you can tell she wants to stretch her legs. There is just something about how this chassis delivers power that makes me smile. The front end feels a little floaty but I did notice the tires were over inflated. Correcting that should help a little. The exhaust is so quiet I thought they rolled it off of the truck. Strangely enough, the sound inside the cabin is pleasing. So from an engineering standpoint bravo. It will have to be upgraded ASAP though. That sound needs to be delivered to everyone. Haha

The interior feels like home having previously owned 370z’s. What some may consider minor updates, to me, really take it to a perfect level. I love that all the silver trim is now black chrome and though I would of liked color matching the interior stitching, the black is nice. It seems to have all the features I look for in a modern interior.

The exterior is so much better in person. I do not think I’ve ever experienced this same effect with another car. In photos I’ve always despised the front end. It looked like a clash of 3 different designs mashed into one. I’ve spent the last two weeks shopping for parts. A good portion of that time was deciding what I wanted to do with the front visually. It grew on me quite a bit during that time. Now seeing it in person I have no real complaints. It definitely needs something for my taste but it isn’t gut wrenching like I originally felt. The car is absolutely stunning up close. The pearl white has to be seen in person to truly appreciate.

Overall I can’t be happier. Some say the price is too high. I think 54k loaded is just about right for this car. Yeah it’s got reused parts but heck, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it! I’ve always loved Datsuns and feel like I have a reimagined one now. Enough blabber here are some pics by the local motocross track.

ZontheRocks · 08-27-2023, 06:30 AM

Looks good! Can’t wait to see some updates after your installs!

Falconquey · 08-27-2023, 10:15 AM

Beautiful Z! Love it in white!!

Mr&Mrs · 08-28-2023, 09:48 AM

Practically spent an entire day in the car. Burnt out most of the gas and filled it up. Took a couple quick pics on the way home. I have always despised socials but I've noticed forums are pretty slow. So my wife and a fellow Z member talked me into making some social accounts. If you want to continue following all the updates of the car, here is its instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrew_tv/ I also made a youtube for install videos, twitter, and facebook. The latter two will probably just be duplicate photos to instagram. If you want the youtube let me know im not trying to look like a self promoting boob.

Edit: And of course I will occasionally post updates here!

Mr&Mrs · 08-30-2023, 11:01 PM

Boost Logic 3" Titanium Exhaust on the way!

cooltoy · 08-31-2023, 01:45 AM

Welcome back!!!

Can't wait to see the body kit on. Hope you will update this post as well.

Mr&Mrs · 08-31-2023, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Welcome back!!!

Can't wait to see the body kit on. Hope you will update this post as well.

Hey man, absolutely! Im going back and fourth on body stuff right now. I was dead set on LBWK but was told it could take up to 6 months for them to make and get it shipped here. So that had me leaning towards the Pandem. Then I found a really nice lip kit that isnt out yet on a Japanese translated site. Called Bulletproof and they actually work the the group and are trying to find out details. Then there is the Z1 lip kit on the giveaway car that also has no ETA. And finally the Impul kit.

In the end I dont think I could go wrong picking any of them. Right now im mostly liking the Impul kit lol. However it doesnt come in CF that I know of and I really want to go with CF accents on this car.

Mr&Mrs · 09-02-2023, 10:25 AM

Looks like ZCON is in my neighborhood next year Sept 9-14th in Tampa! I hope to be there with the new build!

Mr&Mrs · 09-04-2023, 04:16 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwyGyF9R...RlODBiNWFlZA==

cooltoy · 09-05-2023, 01:45 AM

Pandem looks great. It gives the nose the well needed length, just like Amuse does for 370Z.

08-17-2023, 02:02 PM	#976 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	So I will be rejoining the Z family (waiting to sign papers as we speak). Found a Z at basically MSRP from a dealership in Indiana. Funny that's where the Blue 370Z came from as well. I have missed the Z family and plan to do another great build with this one. Starting with either a Pandem or Liberty Walk body kit. They really make the car have the modern retro look I wish Nissan had done from the beginning. Mostly fixing the hideous front end. JARblue, EZT, sx moneypit and 4 others like this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

08-24-2023, 04:40 PM	#978 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Parts on the way! 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake System 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Radiator Air Guide 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Engine Cover 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Performance Sway Bar Set - Include: Z1 Sway Bar End Links 1x 2023+ Nissan Z Stock Wheel Fitment Kit by Z1 - Height: Lowered 1x Swift Spec-R Lowering Springs - 2023+ Z (RZ34) 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Aluminum Undershroud - Finish: Anodized Black 1x Seibon 2023+ Nissan Z DA Style Carbon Fiber Spoiler 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace 1x NISMO 2023+ Nissan Z Carbon Fiber Door Mirror Covers 1x Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit 1x Q50 / Q60 VR30DDTT 3.0t Race Cats FL 4Motion, thekinn, God-Speed and 7 others like this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

08-27-2023, 06:30 AM	#982 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 957 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34535	Looks good! Can’t wait to see some updates after your installs! Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

08-27-2023, 10:15 AM	#983 (permalink)
Falconquey Track Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: PacNW Posts: 563 Drives: Bitchin' 15 Z Rep Power: 2246925	Beautiful Z! Love it in white!! FL 4Motion and Mr&Mrs like this.

08-31-2023, 01:45 AM	#986 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Welcome back!!! Can't wait to see the body kit on. Hope you will update this post as well. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

09-02-2023, 10:25 AM	#988 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Looks like ZCON is in my neighborhood next year Sept 9-14th in Tampa! I hope to be there with the new build! FL 4Motion and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

09-05-2023, 01:45 AM	#990 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Pandem looks great. It gives the nose the well needed length, just like Amuse does for 370Z. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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