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Ok, update time:

Since the last update, the majority of the work that I have done has been interior cosmetic. I did get the TWM short shifter installed to replace the B&M and the shifts are much smoother now. As a result of that, I switched back to the Nismo CF shift knob from the PWJDM ball one. I prefer the feel of it and it matches the interior better too. I changed from the Black Chrome OEM emblems to matte black dipped emblems, fits a lot better with the theme of the car now.

Also once all the ARP studs were cut down and installed, I switched to the Project Kiks R40 Revo lug nuts with red end caps. Some minor engine bay stuff, installed the Stillen Grounding Kit in Red, and the HKS radiator cap and oil filler cap. Had the battery and clutch covers hydrodipped, but I'm not happy with how they came out, so I'll eventually be replacing them and the radiator core cover with the CF pieces. I installed the Titanium brake pad shims for the front brakes to replace the factory shims. Changed out my pads to Carbotech XP10/XP8 but after a few weeks went to XP8's all around.

For the interior, I had several parts recovered in black Alcantara by JPM coachworks, they did absolutely amazing work and I would recommend them to anyone. They did the white stitching to match the factory parts as well. Parts I had done were the shift boot, shifter ring trim, navigation surround, gauge pod hats. I will be having them do the main gauge cluster hat as well over this winter which will complete the interior work. I installed the CF tach cover and shifter trim from Carbon Signal. I also had the steering wheel redone by Tony at Carbon Fiber Element and got the CF window switch panels from him. As always, his work was outstanding. Replaced the factory vinyl kneepads with the Alcantara ones from the roadster.

Other minor things, got the Z1 SS clutch line finally added, switched Radar Detectors from the 9500ix to the Excort Redline, did the DIY cold air ducting mod for the Stillen Gen 3's. Installed a remote controlled licence plate cover as well! Also opened up the headlights to fix the area where the plastic had been melting.

I also bought a house this summer and got married, then totally finished the garage - drywall, paint, floor epoxy, cabinets, lighting and heat. Had to make a nice home for the Z! I installed some philips hue directional spotlights so I could accent the Z when it was parked, and picked up the 40th anniversary car cover. It was a busy year to say the least!

Now for the pics:

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