2ndChance's Z REbuild Thread

TypeOne · 06-02-2011, 05:11 PM

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 · 06-03-2011, 06:10 PM

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!

Mr.Squeeze · 06-04-2011, 01:35 AM

Good progress good luck the rest of the way.

Gunzero · 06-04-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

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 · 06-04-2011, 04:31 PM

2ndChance · 06-04-2011, 09:25 PM

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!

Kingbaby · 06-04-2011, 09:37 PM

total expenses so far?

Congrats on every level for seeing this through bro

Outstanding finish!

Kirkster · 06-04-2011, 10:43 PM

Wow Very nice resurrection...

toxik · 06-04-2011, 11:28 PM

must be nice to have such a rare car in your country!

good job and hope you enjoy it now.

Gunzero · 06-05-2011, 12:41 AM

you make me cry :')
tears of joy..
congratulations!
I have the washer mod myself xd

2ndChance · 06-05-2011, 06:54 PM

Here are some decent non-iphone pics: After a 4 hour wash and interior cleaning...

Gunzero · 06-05-2011, 07:49 PM

I want your car <3

Nismo89 · 06-06-2011, 02:40 AM

beautiful and simply incredible, may your pride and joy bring you everyday thrill! and i do have to say this...... to make sure The Car (and yourself) dont end up like they/you were before..... be safe out there, resist temptation for it can lead to total devastation and you Z less once again, so be safe out there! and i will say this...... dayyyyyyyyummmmm!!!!!!!!!!!! sexy *** car! exactly like my car haha same color, same transmission, same model. simply incrediible build process ! enjoy the fruits of your labor.be safe tho!

pty370z · 06-06-2011, 08:03 AM

William, congratulations on the successful rebuild bro!

Looking forward to seeing your car in our upcoming meet.. Definitely a dedicated Z fan that knew what he wanted all the way long..

ChrisSlicks · 06-06-2011, 11:29 AM

Congrats on getting the car together nicely. You must feel very exclusive driving that car around in Panama!

06-04-2011, 01:35 AM	#33 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	Good progress good luck the rest of the way. __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

06-04-2011, 04:31 PM	#35 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 36 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	__________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.

06-04-2011, 09:25 PM	#36 (permalink)
2ndChance Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 240 Drives: like he stole it Rep Power: 199	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! Last edited by 2ndChance; 06-05-2011 at 02:21 AM.

06-04-2011, 10:43 PM	#38 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Wow Very nice resurrection... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

06-05-2011, 12:41 AM	#40 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	you make me cry :') tears of joy.. congratulations! I have the washer mod myself xd __________________

06-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	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!

06-03-2011, 06:10 PM	#32 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	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!

06-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#41 (permalink)
2ndChance Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 240 Drives: like he stole it Rep Power: 199	Here are some decent non-iphone pics: After a 4 hour wash and interior cleaning...

06-05-2011, 07:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	I want your car <3 __________________

06-06-2011, 02:40 AM	#43 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	beautiful and simply incredible, may your pride and joy bring you everyday thrill! and i do have to say this...... to make sure The Car (and yourself) dont end up like they/you were before..... be safe out there, resist temptation for it can lead to total devastation and you Z less once again, so be safe out there! and i will say this...... dayyyyyyyyummmmm!!!!!!!!!!!! sexy *** car! exactly like my car haha same color, same transmission, same model. simply incrediible build process ! enjoy the fruits of your labor.be safe tho!

06-06-2011, 08:03 AM	#44 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	William, congratulations on the successful rebuild bro! Looking forward to seeing your car in our upcoming meet.. Definitely a dedicated Z fan that knew what he wanted all the way long.. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

06-06-2011, 11:29 AM	#45 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Congrats on getting the car together nicely. You must feel very exclusive driving that car around in Panama! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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