Ron's better late than never journal.

SPOHN · 10-19-2011, 06:11 PM

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

Ron · 10-19-2011, 06:46 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

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

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

Looks great man!

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

nice build so far! In for updates

thnx guys!

m4a1mustang · 10-19-2011, 07:21 PM

Great stuff. Love all the DIY action and those pics of the FI make me

. When I got mine I felt bad for putting it on the car it was so nice.

Boost_lee · 10-19-2011, 07:46 PM

Nice build, looks great

Slammed370 · 10-19-2011, 11:43 PM

awesome looking nismo love it

Kingbaby · 10-20-2011, 01:11 AM

way to DIY!

saved close to $1600+ in installs...

MOAR

NFSZ86 · 10-20-2011, 01:36 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, 02:57 AM

Here you go DIY: how to make your headlights black housing with 20 bucks...

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, 08:07 AM

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.

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.

NFSZ86 · 10-20-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Here you go DIY: how to make your headlights black housing with 20 bucks...

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, 10:14 AM

Wow Ron, that's some very nice work.

Alchemy · 10-20-2011, 12:09 PM

Nice work Ron, keep modding!

Astrosfan · 10-20-2011, 01:21 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, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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.

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.

I couldnt agree with this more.

Ron · 10-20-2011, 02:30 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

10-19-2011, 06:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	That's all youi have done? Kidding. Looks great. What's next? I know your hooked. __________________

10-19-2011, 07:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Great stuff. Love all the DIY action and those pics of the FI make me . When I got mine I felt bad for putting it on the car it was so nice. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-19-2011, 07:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Nice build, looks great __________________ My TT Z

10-20-2011, 01:36 AM	#22 (permalink)
NFSZ86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 353 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, Sport Pkg 6MT Navi,

10-20-2011, 08:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	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. 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. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 10-20-2011 at 08:09 AM.

10-19-2011, 11:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Slammed370 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 195 Drives: 2010 PW Nismo Rep Power: 15	awesome looking nismo love it

10-20-2011, 02:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Here you go DIY: how to make your headlights black housing with 20 bucks... 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.

10-20-2011, 10:14 AM	#26 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	Wow Ron, that's some very nice work. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

10-20-2011, 12:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Nice work Ron, keep modding! __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

10-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#28 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 15	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!!

10-20-2011, 02:30 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	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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