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AK370Z 04-19-2010 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3 (Post 479846)
Awesome thread AK read threw all the pages, hope your dad is doing well -- car looks great :)

Thank you sir.:tiphat: I appreciate it.

So, It's been just over 1 year I have driven the 370Z. If I recall correctly, I bought this car March 28th 2009. During 1 year, I have driven close to 18,000 miles! :eek: So much for industry average of 12,000 miles :bowrofl:.

It's a fantastic car. I enjoyed every single one of those eighteen thousand miles. I have never had so many people give me this much :tup: for a car. Three weeks ago, I had someone knock on my glass (I lowered the window) and tell me what a fantastic car this is. Love this car. Especially love the look, suspension (<-- one of my fav feature) and the amazing SRM. :tup:

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AK370Z 04-19-2010 10:42 PM

Thank you Jessica!
 
I would like to take this time to Thank Jessica from Nissan Marketing for sending me these cool Z goodies. I am very thrilled and thankful. :tup:.

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Tshirt, Z water bottle, key chain, pen

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My first Nissan branded tshirt :tup:

Jason 04-19-2010 10:56 PM

So legit. That's very nice of her!:tup:

AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:26 PM

wow.. I haven't updated this page in a while. So, I'll try to add some stuff here:

First thing, I did my 5th oil change on 05.24.10 (4th synthetic)

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That's just in 1 year! I drive a lot :driving:

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Oil Draining

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Every single oil change sample was sent to Blackstone Lab. It's a GREAT idea to do this because they can guide you perfectly when to do the next oil change, how's the oil etc. I usually don't share this on the forum because EVERY analysis will be different depending on driving condition, mileage, weather, driving habit, and many other things.

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I always put new crush washer. Though my dealer overcharge (1 washer = $1.06, usually they are 3 for $1) me every time :rolleyes:, never reuse washer.

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Tried to take a picture of the inside opening. Just for fun :) Looks pretty clean

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NO more Aquafina! :icon18:



Click here to read more: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...tml#post549005

Also, my engine get the "clean bill of health" from Black stone

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...report-1-1.jpg

link: http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...hetic-oil.html

AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:27 PM

Got my exhaust put on during the same week. I went with HKS Hi Power Dual Ti.

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Pictures (Out of the box + outside + installation)

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Beautifully designed.

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Newly updated midpipe from HKS. No rubbing issues. :tup:

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Close up

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/\ Burnt Titanium - Perfectly DONE! :drool:

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I like how the color matches :tup: That's one of the reason I like burnt Ti on Monterey Blue. I have already gotten compliments on how the exhaust matches with the car.

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:tup:

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Came home and adjusted the tips so that they are even more flushed! :eek:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...z/DSC03757.jpg

Click on the link to read more: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...de-ak370z.html

AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:28 PM

I put my STILLEN G3 intake on 6.29.10


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Very well packed. :tup:

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What's included in the box. Notice the tubes are wrapped twice with paper.

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I def recommend Craftsman tools. They carry lifetime warranty. However, I DO NOT recommend this cutting tool (I'll explain later why).

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Put it above the A/C lines! I think it'll def outlast the car. :tup: (let me know what you think)

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Test fitting. Making any final adjustments.

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Installed. At this point, I just swapped MAF sensors from the OEM box.

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Engine cover, Strut brace back on.

Click on the link to read more: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...de-ak370z.html


AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:28 PM

Installed my cf stuff on the Z on 07.05.10. It's not completed. Waiting for the Rear diffuser now :excited:

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Very well packaged. Tons of bubble wrap.

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The B Pillars are actually from EVO-R (TheZStore carries them). So, if you're placing an order with EVO-R already, feel free to add them to your cart. They are the same!

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Please note the front fang ALREADY comes with 3M VHB tapes :happydance:

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Click on the link for more info: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ed-ak370z.html

AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:29 PM

I also fixed the EZ pass tag couple weeks ago:

Link: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...lick-here.html

AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:29 PM

Changed my Interior map lights (pics pending), license plate and trunk to surface mount led circuit. SO much better than OEM.

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Not 1 or 2, 24 bright white led! :eek:

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As you can see, it fires straight into the trunk area not the plastic end!

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Perfect brightness!



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sorry guys, I know it looks exactly like the BEFORE picture. That's because camera compensates for the extra light :rolleyes:. There's nothing I can do

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...D/DSC04136.jpg


Please don't settle for led bulbs! spend the money and get teh 24 led circuit mount. I approve these circuit leds (not bulbs since they are prone to burn out). Very happy with them.

Link: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...prototype.html

AK370Z 07-23-2010 02:33 PM

Yesterday, cleaned my exhaust with Adams metal polish (except the burnt titanium tips which were cleaned with soap+ water and then microfiber. I am too nervous too ruin the burnt look)

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Look absolutely beautiful. Day time pics tomorrow. :tup:

I also used the adams car wash soap and wash pad yesterday. I was very impressed with it. I have never seen so much suds in my life. The wash pad was so soft. Also, the whole time, the car smelled like bubble gum! :icon17: Highly recommend their stuff. :tup:

Evolution_GT 07-23-2010 03:56 PM

Ridiculously sick thread.... keep it up!

Now post a sound clip of that exhaust!!

Clouseau 07-24-2010 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Evolution_GT (Post 641451)
Ridiculously sick thread.... keep it up!

Now post a sound clip of that exhaust!!

Well done, AK! :tup:

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djpathfinder 07-24-2010 11:53 AM

Look at the great transformation your car has undergone! Well done, AK! And thanks for consolidating all the various links of your mods into one easy to find place. I've been meaning to do that too but haven't gotten around to it. LOL.

AK370Z 07-24-2010 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolution_GT (Post 641451)
Ridiculously sick thread.... keep it up!

Now post a sound clip of that exhaust!!

THank you sir :tiphat: . Yes the sound clip doesn't even do the exhaust justice. With the Stillen G3 intake (installed recently) ,this car currently sounds EXOTIC (in my opinion). The HKS still retains the amazing OEM VQ sound but it's more aggressive. Also, there's NO hiss or drone at any RPM with this exhaust.

I am planning on making some drive by video. Here's a take off video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpHLrMlGjJc


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Originally Posted by Clouseau (Post 642530)

Thank you Mike :tup: . How's your 350Z? Any new mod?

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder (Post 642685)
Look at the great transformation your car has undergone! Well done, AK! And thanks for consolidating all the various links of your mods into one easy to find place. I've been meaning to do that too but haven't gotten around to it. LOL.

Thanks. If you make one, def drop me the link on my profile. :tup:

AK370Z 07-24-2010 03:10 PM

I live by the bay so I thought let me take some pictures since I washed the Z yesterday. :tup:

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