2ndChance's Z REbuild Thread

[Gunzero]

You made me realize im spoiled. best wishes to you and thank you for sharing!

[TypeOne]

I would literally break down and cry if my car got smashed like that.

I hate dealing with body shops and repairs like that... ugh.

Hope it comes out looking as good as new!

[Nismo89]

Subscribed!...... your Build is something thats to be admired from afar, Keep us updated and i love the progress pics, kepp em coming.

For someone having to resort to the salvage yard for his Z, man thats dedication to the one the only..Z. just make sure that everything is working brand new, and not just LOOKS brand new, and performs like the Z should.

top speed in mine ive gone on the track? 145 mph, and it still wanted to Kick it in some more! (Stock mind you) ... when you take yours to the track and get it racing, or redlining exc..... MAKE sure EVERYTHING is in tip top shape!

Keep the pics coming, like i said, im enjoying this thread!

[Gunzero]

Originally Posted by TypeOne

I would literally break down and cry if my car got smashed like that.

I hate dealing with body shops and repairs like that... ugh.

Hope it comes out looking as good as new!

he bought this car already smashed (salvage title)
he is making his dream come true of owning a z by rebuilding one

[Nismo221]

[2ndChance]

After more than 2 years of saving; then 4 months of planning, waiting and finally doing, here is the result:









Before pic for reference



I've put lots of time, money and effort into this project. Some people may wonder if it's worth it? Yes, every single bit of it.

Now that my car is officially out, I should post my mod list.
-Washer mod
-Painted fangs matte black
-Painted Door handles matte black
-Rear bumper "370z" logo debadge
-Emblems painted matte black
-Evo R rear fog light

Short-term mods:
-Matte black wheels
-LED bulb replacement
-Tail light, brake light, fog light tint
-Windows tint
-Caliper paint
-Oil change + K&N filter.

Medium-term mods:
-Swift springs
-20+25mm spacer
-3M DiNoc CF vinyl, hood, roof and spoiler
-Intake tubes and K&N filters
-Muffler delete + Custom exhaust tubes
-5000k HID bulb swap
-Pioneer DVD + alpine comp speaker set

Long term mods:
-Stillen Gen3 intake
-ARK exhaust system
-HFC/Test pipes
-Crossdrilled brake discs
-Grippier brake pads
-SS brake lines
-Head lamp mod
-CF lip, side skirts, rear add ons.
-Seibon nismo style CF spoiler
-Real CF hood
-RE11 Tires
-Goes on and on....

Thank you all for the support!!! Will keep you updated with better pics


Edit: all updates of the repair process have been merged into the first post!