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Ron	10-19-2011 03:29 PM

Ron's better late than never journal. Lots of Pics!

Ok so I've been postponing this because I never thought I would mod fast enough as to keep a nice journal. Well I've made quite a few things in the last 10 months and there is BIG step coming in the next few so I figured I'd start my journal.

Pics of the car at the dealership. I wasn't even on the country yet. I was still in Costa Rica getting everything straight and my old Z32 sold before moving back to Houston. Needless to say I lost many hours of sleep when I was sent this pictures since I still had a couple of weeks left in CR before traveling:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...01223-1902.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...dic2010330.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...dic2010332.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...01223-1849.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...dic2010339.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...dic2010340.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...dic2010345.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...dic2010356.jpg

Ron	10-19-2011 03:30 PM

The beginning

And then the mod bug bit me.. again..First thing I added was a GTR start button, Illuminated kick plates, Fairlady Z badge and tint... Not very interesting so no pics of that...

After a while I could not stand the stock ride height, so I bought SPC front and back camber arms and toe bolts (thanks to THMotorsports), Swift springs (Thank you Kami) and Z1 20mm spacers. I don't have pics of the parts since I was too excited to complete the install but this is the end result:

http://i56.tinypic.com/15cy2qb.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/334u7oo.jpg

I also added these to my wheels thanks to Mike!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_0984.jpg

Ron	10-19-2011 03:30 PM

Chrome is so yesterday!

Ron	10-19-2011 03:30 PM

Silver fuel gauge needed to be dealt with, I saw Simota's black overlay but I wanted something better than a sticker...So my good friend (we haven't met, but I can tell he's a cool dude) Digitonium had this for sale. It's made by Black Cat Customs. He had one made for his interior lighting project and this one to spare. I followed his DIY and bam! This is the outcome, I love it!:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/photo1-7.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/photo2-4.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/photo3-3.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/photo4-3.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/photo5-2.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../photo12-1.jpg

Ron	10-19-2011 03:31 PM

Breathe and Rumble!

Ron	10-19-2011 03:31 PM

birdmanx1

10-19-2011 03:48 PM

This is one nicely done Z. Great stuff Ron :tup: About the Stillen intake, did you have to do something else besides cutting for the Nismo? I'm looking to get the G3 and would like to hear about any issues you ran into with the install.

Ron	10-19-2011 03:52 PM

Just the cutting that Torpedo mentions here: http://www.the370z.com/nismo-370z/32...l-results.html I've heard people have issues with vibrations and noises, to avoid that make the hole on the ducting big enough and place some kind of pad where the tubing touches any metal. I used thick 3M double sided tape. No issues at all :D Intakes might be for sale soon :rolleyes:

thetaste

10-19-2011 03:57 PM

Great start man. Loving the car.

birdmanx1

10-19-2011 04:00 PM

Nice Ron!! :tup:

Ron	10-19-2011 04:11 PM

As it stands now:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/photo1-3.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_0979.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_0974.jpg

And next:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/teaser.png

Nismo63

10-19-2011 04:39 PM

Nice Mods! I just put in the Sony 770BT this weekend and I love it. Great Stuff!

b1adesofcha0s

10-19-2011 04:48 PM

Looks great man! :tup:

Dark Sarcasm

10-19-2011 05:01 PM

focus was out on that lazt pic. ;)

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

anthonyy

10-19-2011 05:08 PM

nice build so far! In for updates

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.

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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!

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1367277)

Looks great man! :tup:

Quote:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1368121)

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1368182)

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 :)

theDreamer

10-20-2011 01:35 PM

Meh....where is all the big stuff. :p

TypeOne

10-20-2011 01:54 PM

Good good good!!!!

Waiz	10-20-2011 03:11 PM

Nice build, I can really tell you did your homework! :tup:

k20z3

10-22-2011 12:48 PM

Great job!

Mike	10-22-2011 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1368991)

I also got a little something on the mail from Mike for my brake calipers, it should do until I get them PCd.

I had to get some more transfer tape, so they were a little delayed, but they went out today.

car is looking awesome!

Ron	10-22-2011 07:52 PM

No problem!, thanks for letting me know Mike!

travisjb

10-22-2011 08:44 PM

good looking ride!

haitech

10-22-2011 09:10 PM

im really feeling that gauge mod. i wish i didn't have a broken oven to do the headlight mod. my oven overheats and toasted my tail lights last time.

Ron	10-22-2011 09:19 PM

Thanks Travis, I love your Z!

Haitech, I used a heat gun instead of the oven. I feel you have more control over what you are applying heat to and how much.

Dallaz

11-01-2011 12:12 AM

Very nice! Why are you considering selling the intakes? You did a great job with the headlights, really inspiring me to do my own :tup:

It looks like you've got it pretty flush just on springs, keep up the good work

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