6spd: A Lesson In Subtlety

6spd · 12-26-2010, 05:33 PM

Got a lot of little goodies this X-mas. Lots of little, subtle mods. The sum of their parts ends up being quite pleasing in the end.

-Nismo S-Tune Exhaust
----Not the best for some, but this exhaust pleases more than any other Ive ever had and meets my every demand. The sound is slightly louder than stock, but a considerable amount deeper IMO, but still not anywhere close to as loud as the 18" FI exhaust I had previous. The tips are perfect for me and the build quality is very very good. The subtle nature of this is just perfect in every way for me. Coupled with the KN filters I have and the HPS hoses, the sound is killer, it says "RRRROOOOAAAARRRR Im gonna rip your f'ing head off" without being very loud at all. Many thanks to Scott at WestCo Nissan! Thanks buddy!
-Nismo Engine Cover
----Adds the finishing touch to the engine bay. the silver was too boring for my taste and this spices it up a bit, in a subtle way.
-HPS Intake Hoses
----These look great and really help smooth out the rpm range very nicely. The intake sound changed a bit under acceleration, a subtle deep tone.
-GTR Start Button
----Another subtle touch that gives the interior a bit of life with its red "WARNING - DO NOT PRESS THIS BUTTON"... button!
-Illuminated Kick Plates
----These are great, real classy and very easy to install. The orange Z light is subtle and matches the interior just perfectly.
-Rear Fog Light
----What a b1tch... had to grind off the old nuts since the studs turned inside to old assembly... But, the result in the end was well worth it. No longer does the rear bumper say "Hey look at this big, gaping

a$$hole!". Looks much more respectable and you lose the cheap feeling the black butt plug brings.

Ill let the pictures do the talking for a while.

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

S-Tune Exhaust

Enjoy!

bradz · 12-26-2010, 05:48 PM

Very nice

theDreamer · 12-26-2010, 05:50 PM

I still think to this day the illuminated kick plates everyone should have.
They just look so nice and add a nice touch to a unknown area.

6spd · 12-26-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I still think to this day the illuminated kick plates everyone should have.
They just look so nice and add a nice touch to a unknown area.

Yep, should come stock.

crash1369 · 12-26-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spd

Yep, should come stock.

They did on mine

Demon Z · 12-26-2010, 06:28 PM

Your garage looks like a place I could spend a lot of time. Nice mods!

Jamaica · 12-26-2010, 07:21 PM

I love the garage. I want it

6spd · 12-26-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demon Z

Your garage looks like a place I could spend a lot of time. Nice mods!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951

I love the garage. I want it

its my haven, it just needs to be sweeped, as you can see

370Z JT · 12-26-2010, 09:46 PM

Very cool. You got the clean OEM aftermarket parts. Nice touch.

eddygp · 12-26-2010, 10:26 PM

very nice choice of subtle mods. and that is a sick garage!

CrownR426 · 12-26-2010, 10:49 PM

so basically you're stock.
should've saved up money on better parts mate!

toxik · 12-26-2010, 11:31 PM

if the intake tubes were red, would've made your engine bay look 10x better!

Otherwise nice start, I'm assuming you went with the Nismo exhaust to keep the OEM feel?

Jquad · 12-27-2010, 12:28 AM

Nice Car

Love your garage

Koji_Online · 12-27-2010, 12:47 AM

Awesome before and after pics! everything looks really clean, nice!

wilsonp · 12-27-2010, 02:32 AM

Liking those intake tubes, have to add to my list of Berk HFC, Tanabe Y-tube for spring!

12-26-2010, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	6spd: A Lesson In Subtlety Got a lot of little goodies this X-mas. Lots of little, subtle mods. The sum of their parts ends up being quite pleasing in the end. -Nismo S-Tune Exhaust ----Not the best for some, but this exhaust pleases more than any other Ive ever had and meets my every demand. The sound is slightly louder than stock, but a considerable amount deeper IMO, but still not anywhere close to as loud as the 18" FI exhaust I had previous. The tips are perfect for me and the build quality is very very good. The subtle nature of this is just perfect in every way for me. Coupled with the KN filters I have and the HPS hoses, the sound is killer, it says "RRRROOOOAAAARRRR Im gonna rip your f'ing head off" without being very loud at all. Many thanks to Scott at WestCo Nissan! Thanks buddy! -Nismo Engine Cover ----Adds the finishing touch to the engine bay. the silver was too boring for my taste and this spices it up a bit, in a subtle way. -HPS Intake Hoses ----These look great and really help smooth out the rpm range very nicely. The intake sound changed a bit under acceleration, a subtle deep tone. -GTR Start Button ----Another subtle touch that gives the interior a bit of life with its red "WARNING - DO NOT PRESS THIS BUTTON"... button! -Illuminated Kick Plates ----These are great, real classy and very easy to install. The orange Z light is subtle and matches the interior just perfectly. -Rear Fog Light ----What a b1tch... had to grind off the old nuts since the studs turned inside to old assembly... But, the result in the end was well worth it. No longer does the rear bumper say "Hey look at this big, gaping a$$hole!". Looks much more respectable and you lose the cheap feeling the black butt plug brings. Ill let the pictures do the talking for a while. Before After Before After Before After Before After S-Tune Exhaust Enjoy! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

12-26-2010, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I still think to this day the illuminated kick plates everyone should have. They just look so nice and add a nice touch to a unknown area. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-26-2010, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Very cool. You got the clean OEM aftermarket parts. Nice touch. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

12-26-2010, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	so basically you're stock. should've saved up money on better parts mate! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

12-27-2010, 12:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	Nice Car Love your garage __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\|

12-26-2010, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 16	Very nice

12-26-2010, 06:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	Your garage looks like a place I could spend a lot of time. Nice mods!

12-26-2010, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	I love the garage. I want it

12-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
eddygp Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 76 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	very nice choice of subtle mods. and that is a sick garage!

12-27-2010, 12:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Koji_Online Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 230 Drives: 2004 Acura RSXType-S Rep Power: 15	Awesome before and after pics! everything looks really clean, nice! __________________ TQPI.net! PSN ID: Koji_Online

12-27-2010, 02:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Liking those intake tubes, have to add to my list of Berk HFC, Tanabe Y-tube for spring! __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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