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SPOHN 10-19-2011 05:11 PM

That's all youi have done? Kidding. Looks great. What's next? I know your hooked.

Ron 10-19-2011 05:46 PM

^^ haha smarta$$. Thanks man, next is just small stuff while I gather some cash for the big leap.

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Originally Posted by Nismo63 (Post 1367263)
Nice Mods! I just put in the Sony 770BT this weekend and I love it. Great Stuff!

It's a good HU. It was sticking out too much so I had to drill a couple of extra holes on the OEM bracket. Now it sits flush.

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm (Post 1367292)
focus was out on that lazt pic. ;)

Love your car, i might need some of your experience when its time to mod my car!

Thanks! No problem man, just let me know. We're right next to each other!

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1367277)
Looks great man! :tup:

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Originally Posted by anthonyy (Post 1367305)
nice build so far! In for updates

thnx guys!

m4a1mustang 10-19-2011 06:21 PM

Great stuff. Love all the DIY action and those pics of the FI make me :drool:. When I got mine I felt bad for putting it on the car it was so nice. :icon17:

Boost_lee 10-19-2011 06:46 PM

Nice build, looks great

Slammed370 10-19-2011 10:43 PM

awesome looking nismo love it

Kingbaby 10-20-2011 12:11 AM

way to DIY!

saved close to $1600+ in installs...

MOAR

NFSZ86 10-20-2011 12:36 AM

Great looking Z, love everything you've done to it. I've been looking for the DIY thread for the headlights but haven't found it, if some help thanks I'm looking to do the same thing.

Ron 10-20-2011 01:57 AM

Here you go http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-20-bucks.html

Thnx guys. IMO DIY is the only way to go. Getting a new part/mod is cool but installing it yourself makes it even better. You save a whole bunch of money, you have fun and you learn stuff.

m4a1mustang 10-20-2011 07:07 AM

:iagree: DIY is very rewarding. Not only do you save money but you also learn a lot about your car (and cars in general). As long as you take your time to research and prepare, and then take your time when you are installing parts, you will be totally fine. Not to mention since its your car you know that you did everything right instead of half-assing it. :tup:

Plus with as many members as we have on this forum I'm sure if you need it there is someone nearby willing to help you out! And there are tons of helpful DIY guides here on the forum. :tup:

NFSZ86 10-20-2011 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1368121)
Here you go http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-20-bucks.html

Thnx guys. IMO DIY is the only way to go. Getting a new part/mod is cool but installing it yourself makes it even better. You save a whole bunch of money, you have fun and you learn stuff.

Thanks and yes makes you feel even better =)), the car is going in storage in a couple of days and going to do a lot of stuff during the winter.

John@Z1 10-20-2011 09:14 AM

Wow Ron, that's some very nice work.

Alchemy 10-20-2011 11:09 AM

Nice work Ron, keep modding!

Astrosfan 10-20-2011 12:21 PM

good looking ride man.

Ive considered doing my headlights in PG or satin black but im a scared and not brave enough. I remember seeing alot of civics doing this and then having the problem with condensation building up inside the headlamps. Looks really good though!!

Alchemy 10-20-2011 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1368182)
:iagree: DIY is very rewarding. Not only do you save money but you also learn a lot about your car (and cars in general). As long as you take your time to research and prepare, and then take your time when you are installing parts, you will be totally fine. Not to mention since its your car you know that you did everything right instead of half-assing it. :tup:

Plus with as many members as we have on this forum I'm sure if you need it there is someone nearby willing to help you out! And there are tons of helpful DIY guides here on the forum. :tup:

I couldnt agree with this more.

Ron 10-20-2011 01:30 PM

Thnx again all. Astrosfan; yeah the headlight job is intimidating but it wasn't that bad really. There is enough caulk in there to reseal them properly. It took me 12 hours for the whole thing, but then again I was being super meticulous and thinking about everything 3 times before actually doing it lol. If you want to match them to the car I would take the housing to the bodyshop to get painted. If you're doing matte or satin black just use Krylon. I used a heat gun instead of the oven too.

I re ordered the Fairlady Z badge since it had to be removed by the bodyshop. I also got a little something on the mail from Mike for my brake calipers, it should do until I get them PCd.

I am about to do a diff and trans oil change right now :)


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