Cmike2780's Journal

Cmike2780

I've been on the forum for some time now and thought I should start one of these. I don't have a whole lot of mod's yet, but I thought it was worth sharing the progress.

Previous rides (in order of ownership): '89 Jeep Cherokee, '92 Toyota Camry, '98 Nissan Maxima & '05 Mazda RX-8

About my Z:
- Purchased June 2009
- 2009 Magnetic Black Coupe with Touring Package
- 6-Speed Manual Trans.
- Black Leather Interior

Current Appearance Modifications:
- OEM front chin spoiler
- OEM rear spoiler
- Wider tires for OEM 18's (Advan Sport 275/40/18 Back & 245/45/18 Front)
- Stillen front license plate mount
- Evo-R 3-piece front lip (Painted to match)
- Rear Fog Light
- GT-R Start Button

Current Performance Modifications:
- K & N drop in filters
- HPS silicone intake tubes (not yet installed)
- Borla Dual Cat-back Exhaust

Paint/Finish Repair Tools:
- Porter Cable 7424XP
- Adam's Polishes & Waxes

Future Modifications (wish list):
- Custom painted headlights
- Wheel & Tire upgrade (Volks TE37's or OEM Nismo)
- Brake upgrade (OEM SP Kit with red calipers)
- Swift springs or possibly Coilovers
- Quaife Differential
- UpRev Tune
- Side skirts
- Oil Cooler

I plan on keeping the Z for a while, so I'm really in no hurry to buy everything possible. Not to mention, parts can be pricey and I have limited funds I can dedicate to the car. Also, it takes the fun out of modding when your car is "done."

Here are some older images I'm sure most have seen already. I will update periodically with newer pictures when I get a chance.

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shaun66

More pics of the lip looks great!

docaam

nice pictures, love you plate

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Cmike2780

Thanks. I'll take some more when I get a chance.


Thanks

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Econ

looks good man.

come hangout at performance this saturday. if its nice out (which it's supposed to be) we usually get a decent crowd.

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2014 Triumph Thruxton 900
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
2009 Nissan 370z

Cmike2780

Mike, if you hang out at that place any longer, they should really start getting you on their payroll. Anthony tells me you've been there at least once a week

I'd really like to go this weekend, but I have to go to a wedding on Saturday. I can probably make it out there next Saturday if the weather's nice.

Also, it's amazing how a new exhaust makes me want to drive the car more. I even get the occasional muscle car guys look up to see what just passed by. How did your spacers turn out?

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Econ

haha i literally have been there every week for the past 2 months. Probably going to be back there again on saturday for some test pipes.

spacers came out great, makes everything look a lot better.

and yes, i totally agree on the new exhaust. when i first installed mine, it was like i had a new car. have fun with it

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2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
2009 Nissan 370z

TypeOne

Cmike2780

Borla Exhaust Vid

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FastPaced

Nice exhaust. I like the deep growl to it.