SPEEDELEMENT Nismo 370Z Build Progress

theDreamer · 05-10-2011, 02:53 PM

Same here, hoping it might be able to be finished by the end of the month but we will see on how getting things from Japan goes and such.
I think the idea we are hoping for is to use some of the stock mounting points and then add more to make it stronger. I am not 100% on roll cages & harness bars, but I hope to be able to pick the brains of the guys who do.

SE · 05-25-2011, 02:03 AM

A friend took some quick shots of my car in front of the shop this weekend. It's a little dirty but these will do for now

SE · 05-25-2011, 02:08 AM

Also installed a B&M short shifter.

SE · 06-06-2011, 01:32 AM

teaser shot of my new steering wheel setup. pics and DIY to follow shortly!

doda74 · 06-06-2011, 03:50 AM

Was that your car parked along Cleo Springs Dr behind Ranch 99 in North SJ several weeks ago? It was PG with smoked headlights like yours.

SE · 06-14-2011, 05:24 PM

^^ it might have been?

Here are some pictures from the event we attended: BLOX OH2011

Here are some pictures of our other shop and sponsored cars:

SPEEDELEMENT E92

SPEEDELEMENT IS-F

SPEEDELEMENT EVO X

SPEEDELEMENT STi

Calvin's 370Z (Sponsored by SE)

John's Integra Type-R (Sponsored by SE)- Look for it in the latest issue of Super Street!

Fred's Evo 9 Time Attack (only has 3k miles!!) (Sponsored by SE)

Awards we brought home

christian370z · 06-14-2011, 10:39 PM

Great shots, you have some cars that are truly drool worthy! Which one is your favorite?

SE · 06-15-2011, 04:15 PM

I like all of them...but the Z (being my personal car and daily driver) is probably my favorite, with the IS-F coming in close second.

SE · 06-15-2011, 04:21 PM

Put in a pair of red Recaro's this week. At first I wasn't sure if they would fit on the sidemounts I bought, but they definitely turned out great.

I'm not sure if anyone has done this before, but I used Bride FO-type rails without the Bride side mounts and used the branded Recaro side mounts instead. Seating position is about 2 inches higher than the stock seat, with the capacity to go even lower.

Crappy phone pictures-

christian370z · 06-15-2011, 10:38 PM

That is really cool the Z is your personal ride, love the seats too. I would just sit and drool if I had access to all those cars!

TrinityRacer · 06-16-2011, 02:26 PM

I'm not sure if anyone has done this before, but I used Bride FO-type rails without the Bride side mounts and used the branded Recaro side mounts instead. Seating position is about 2 inches higher than the stock seat, with the capacity to go even lower.

Hey did you mean 2 inches lower with the capacity to go lower?

SE · 06-16-2011, 04:47 PM

^^ No I actually meant exactly that. The new seating position with the Recaro seats/Recaro Sidemounts/Bride Rails puts me about 2 inches higher than stock. If you look at the stock seats, the seats themselves are literally on the floorboard. I can still go down a little lower as the sidemounts have provisions for lower positioning.

I actually like this seating position better because it allows me to see over the hood of the car.

HATED1 · 06-16-2011, 06:37 PM

those seats are nice, and if you ever decide to sell your wheels, ill buy em!

SPOHN · 06-16-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VICTORxSE

teaser shot of my new steering wheel setup. pics and DIY to follow shortly!

You guys carry this in house? I've always wanted one from my 350 days.

SeeyaBud86 · 06-16-2011, 08:30 PM

How do you like the Recaro's? I know they are great for the track, but are they as comfortable if not more comfortable than the stockers?

05-10-2011, 02:53 PM	#31 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Same here, hoping it might be able to be finished by the end of the month but we will see on how getting things from Japan goes and such. I think the idea we are hoping for is to use some of the stock mounting points and then add more to make it stronger. I am not 100% on roll cages & harness bars, but I hope to be able to pick the brains of the guys who do. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-06-2011, 03:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
doda74 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 72 Drives: 09 Nismo PW #308 SC Rep Power: 15	Was that your car parked along Cleo Springs Dr behind Ranch 99 in North SJ several weeks ago? It was PG with smoked headlights like yours. __________________ GTM Stage 1 SC \| GTM Test Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Swift Spec-R \| Eibach Sways \| SPL Rear Traction and Camber Links \| ACT HD 6-Puck Clutch \| Fidanza 15lb Flywheel \| ZSpeed HD CSC \|RJM AFP Clutch Pedal \| Volk CE28N \| Nismo GT Ti Knob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAd6s_W6ojE

06-14-2011, 10:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Great shots, you have some cars that are truly drool worthy! Which one is your favorite? __________________ -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

06-15-2011, 10:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	That is really cool the Z is your personal ride, love the seats too. I would just sit and drool if I had access to all those cars! __________________ -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

06-16-2011, 06:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	those seats are nice, and if you ever decide to sell your wheels, ill buy em! __________________ If i can't be loved I might as well be hated...

05-25-2011, 02:03 AM	#32 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	A friend took some quick shots of my car in front of the shop this weekend. It's a little dirty but these will do for now

05-25-2011, 02:08 AM	#33 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Also installed a B&M short shifter.

06-06-2011, 01:32 AM	#34 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	teaser shot of my new steering wheel setup. pics and DIY to follow shortly!

06-14-2011, 05:24 PM	#36 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	^^ it might have been? Here are some pictures from the event we attended: BLOX OH2011 Here are some pictures of our other shop and sponsored cars: SPEEDELEMENT E92 SPEEDELEMENT IS-F SPEEDELEMENT EVO X SPEEDELEMENT STi Calvin's 370Z (Sponsored by SE) John's Integra Type-R (Sponsored by SE)- Look for it in the latest issue of Super Street! Fred's Evo 9 Time Attack (only has 3k miles!!) (Sponsored by SE) Awards we brought home

06-15-2011, 04:15 PM	#38 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	I like all of them...but the Z (being my personal car and daily driver) is probably my favorite, with the IS-F coming in close second.

06-15-2011, 04:21 PM	#39 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Put in a pair of red Recaro's this week. At first I wasn't sure if they would fit on the sidemounts I bought, but they definitely turned out great. I'm not sure if anyone has done this before, but I used Bride FO-type rails without the Bride side mounts and used the branded Recaro side mounts instead. Seating position is about 2 inches higher than the stock seat, with the capacity to go even lower. Crappy phone pictures-

06-16-2011, 02:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
TrinityRacer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 MB Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	I'm not sure if anyone has done this before, but I used Bride FO-type rails without the Bride side mounts and used the branded Recaro side mounts instead. Seating position is about 2 inches higher than the stock seat, with the capacity to go even lower. Hey did you mean 2 inches lower with the capacity to go lower?

06-16-2011, 04:47 PM	#42 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	^^ No I actually meant exactly that. The new seating position with the Recaro seats/Recaro Sidemounts/Bride Rails puts me about 2 inches higher than stock. If you look at the stock seats, the seats themselves are literally on the floorboard. I can still go down a little lower as the sidemounts have provisions for lower positioning. I actually like this seating position better because it allows me to see over the hood of the car.

06-16-2011, 08:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	How do you like the Recaro's? I know they are great for the track, but are they as comfortable if not more comfortable than the stockers? __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

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