Christian370Z's Progression Thread

christian370z · 03-11-2011, 12:12 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments, I should have a set of sport package Rays and a set of spacers by the end of next week too so there is more to come!

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Originally Posted by Juruki

Damn! Is that really my exhaust? It looks new : P
Glad you like it, sorry about the gaskets hehheh

Don't worry about it Justin, we figured it out and all is well! Thanks for taking the time to meet up, you should definitely come by the Malibu meets some time. My OCD still isn't quite at rest so I might do some more polishing this weekend but it certainly shined up well!

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Originally Posted by hdskull

Damn, you stole the exhaust that I was gonna buy! Haha jk!

Very very nice!

Haha, sorry about that. I couldn't make up my mind over which exhaust I should go for so I just said screw it, I learned my lesson with one off exhausts so I will go with something I know is well proven.

ZForce · 03-11-2011, 12:29 AM

Nice read, enjoyed seeing and hearing of your mods. I am currently looking into your VLED parking lights replacement. So many great mods in your progression thread. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with the community.

hdskull · 03-11-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Haha, sorry about that. I couldn't make up my mind over which exhaust I should go for so I just said screw it, I learned my lesson with one off exhausts so I will go with something I know is well proven.

Still debating on FI vs. HKS. I really like FI, but I don't like how it hangs so low...

Jamaica · 03-11-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hdskull

Still debating on FI vs. HKS. I really like FI, but I don't like how it hangs so low...

hks is nice and the tips are better. FI well known and sounds great. HKS is quieter.

christian370z · 03-11-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Nice read, enjoyed seeing and hearing of your mods. I am currently looking into your VLED parking lights replacement. So many great mods in your progression thread. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with the community.

I appreciate you taking the time to read my thread, I highly recommend the VLED bulbs btw.

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Originally Posted by hdskull

Still debating on FI vs. HKS. I really like FI, but I don't like how it hangs so low...

Unless you are slammed, I find I have plenty of ground clearance dropped on Swifts and don't see a reason to worry but I can see potential issues if you have an aggressive drop.

christian370z · 03-19-2011, 12:46 PM

Thanks to XwChriswx, I am now the proud owner of a set of sport package Rays along with a set of 20mm spacers all around! Yesterday, I stopped by Amplified Motorsports to have these installed and to hang out with Chris, Triple's, and Trips JR which was a lot of fun. I was, however, jealous of Chris since it was like Christmas take two with all the stuff he had done haha.

I was very surprised by how much of a difference the Rays and stock RE050 tires made: the car felt much more connected to the road, there was less slop as far as sidewall flex is concerned, and the car hooks up much better in 1st gear. I noticed slightly more tire noise but I don't mind it at all.

Between the Swift springs, 20mm spacers, Rays, and increased negative camber, I think I have achieved what I consider to be the perfect functional stance. I will be taking each wheel off today to clean and polish them front and back but here are some current pictures:

Perfection:

Trips · 03-19-2011, 01:18 PM

It's coming along very nice Christian

Red__Zed · 03-19-2011, 02:54 PM

great stance!

christian370z · 03-19-2011, 05:24 PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the comments! I might end up getting them powder coated or painted as the barrels have some pretty wicked staining. I will use an acid based cleaner as a last resort but if that doesn't fix it, I will need to think of a new color.

christian370z · 03-28-2011, 01:59 AM

Since today was so beautiful, I decided to go up to take some shots of my Z with the new wheels, drop, and exhaust as it sits. So I gave it a rinseless wash in the parking lot and drove up into the graduate campus. I did not heavily process these so they aren't really crazy, but I hope you enjoy them!

Up on the parking deck:

Gotta keep it real reppin' the370z.com!

Some Malibu money shots:

View of main campus:

My personal favorite:

A few things I plan to add sometime this year:

-Stillen front spoiler
-GTR start button
-Evo-R FRP rear diffuser
-MAYBE Akebonos (dependent on money)

Thanks for looking.

Fly1 Motorsports · 03-28-2011, 11:25 AM

Looks great bro!

Juruki · 03-28-2011, 11:46 AM

looking good man! The wheels made a big difference...
keep on modding :P

ZForce · 03-28-2011, 10:40 PM

Coming along very good Christian! Once you find some Akebonos and a rear spoiler you pretty have pieced together a sport touring package, minus what?

christian370z · 03-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Thanks guys! I will have everything from the sport package minus the LSD, but my eventual plan is to install a Quaife limited slip diff. At that point, the only thing I would have left to do is throw some forced induction at her but that is quite a ways down the road I think!

Boost_lee · 03-28-2011, 11:44 PM

So much nicer Christian! You make me want to bump my fronts up to 20mm...

03-19-2011, 12:46 PM	#231 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Finally! Thanks to XwChriswx, I am now the proud owner of a set of sport package Rays along with a set of 20mm spacers all around! Yesterday, I stopped by Amplified Motorsports to have these installed and to hang out with Chris, Triple's, and Trips JR which was a lot of fun. I was, however, jealous of Chris since it was like Christmas take two with all the stuff he had done haha. I was very surprised by how much of a difference the Rays and stock RE050 tires made: the car felt much more connected to the road, there was less slop as far as sidewall flex is concerned, and the car hooks up much better in 1st gear. I noticed slightly more tire noise but I don't mind it at all. Between the Swift springs, 20mm spacers, Rays, and increased negative camber, I think I have achieved what I consider to be the perfect functional stance. I will be taking each wheel off today to clean and polish them front and back but here are some current pictures: Perfection: __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-19-2011, 05:24 PM	#234 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Thanks guys, I really appreciate the comments! I might end up getting them powder coated or painted as the barrels have some pretty wicked staining. I will use an acid based cleaner as a last resort but if that doesn't fix it, I will need to think of a new color. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-28-2011, 01:59 AM	#235 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Small Photoshoot Since today was so beautiful, I decided to go up to take some shots of my Z with the new wheels, drop, and exhaust as it sits. So I gave it a rinseless wash in the parking lot and drove up into the graduate campus. I did not heavily process these so they aren't really crazy, but I hope you enjoy them! Up on the parking deck: Gotta keep it real reppin' the370z.com! Some Malibu money shots: View of main campus: My personal favorite: A few things I plan to add sometime this year: -Stillen front spoiler -GTR start button -Evo-R FRP rear diffuser -MAYBE Akebonos (dependent on money) Thanks for looking. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob Last edited by christian370z; 03-30-2011 at 07:30 PM.

03-28-2011, 11:11 PM	#239 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Thanks guys! I will have everything from the sport package minus the LSD, but my eventual plan is to install a Quaife limited slip diff. At that point, the only thing I would have left to do is throw some forced induction at her but that is quite a ways down the road I think! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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03-11-2011, 12:29 AM	#227 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Nice read, enjoyed seeing and hearing of your mods. I am currently looking into your VLED parking lights replacement. So many great mods in your progression thread. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with the community.

03-19-2011, 01:18 PM	#232 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	It's coming along very nice Christian

03-19-2011, 02:54 PM	#233 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	great stance!

03-28-2011, 11:25 AM	#236 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	Looks great bro!

03-28-2011, 11:46 AM	#237 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	looking good man! The wheels made a big difference... keep on modding :P

03-28-2011, 10:40 PM	#238 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Coming along very good Christian! Once you find some Akebonos and a rear spoiler you pretty have pieced together a sport touring package, minus what?

03-28-2011, 11:44 PM	#240 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	So much nicer Christian! You make me want to bump my fronts up to 20mm...