pedZ's Build Journal

pedZ · 07-19-2013, 12:05 PM

I had my new Swift springs, SPC rear camber arms, and toe bolts installed yesterday. Here are some pics. Now I just have to let the car settle for a week and get the alignment. It definitely needs it.

Before

After

Next up are some headlight mods.

onzedge · 07-19-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pedZ

I had my new Swift springs, SPC rear camber arms, and toe bolts installed yesterday. Here are some pics. Now I just have to let the car settle for a week and get the alignment. It definitely needs it.

Before

After

Next up are some headlight mods.

Nice work, man. You will dig the swifts.

pedZ · 07-21-2013, 12:06 AM

paperboy42190 aka George did some work on my headlights today. I had him paint the housing satin black and install STi-R lenses and Morimoto xbALed Angel Eyes. George does some excellent work and I'm really happy with how they came out.

onzedge · 07-21-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pedZ

paperboy42190 aka George did some work on my headlights today. I had him paint the housing satin black and install STi-R lenses and Morimoto xbALed Angel Eyes. George does some excellent work and I'm really happy with how they came out.

That's a sharp looking Z.

gr8-wrx · 01-26-2012, 08:28 PM

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

pedZ · 01-26-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gr8-wrx

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

GaleForce · 01-26-2012, 09:00 PM

Nice! I like the wraps. Did you install the wrap on the fangs, or did the shop?

pedZ · 01-26-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Nice! I like the wraps. Did you install the wrap on the fangs, or did the shop?

The shop did. There's no way I could have done that neat of a job. lol.

TheGreatOne · 01-26-2012, 11:29 PM

Very nice pics and mods so far

I find the gloss roof really adds to the character of the 370, definitely on the to do list...

How did you find the sway bars in terms of improved handling?

pedZ · 01-26-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Very nice pics and mods so far

I find the gloss roof really adds to the character of the 370, definitely on the to do list...

How did you find the sway bars in terms of improved handling?

Thanks greatone. The sway bars have been really nice. The balance of the car during cornering is noticeably better. The only negative I have noticed is the car does not handle bumpy roads as well as it used to after the sway bars were installed. Once I get the KW V3s I think that issue will go away.

pedZ · 01-29-2012, 03:29 PM

Finally got some pics of the switch install I did for the rear fog light. I followed the wiring DIY that shows you how to tap the appropriate wires at the BCM. Here's a link to that thread:

DIY: Rear Fog Light Wire Via BCM and Stock Wiring

For the momentary switch that is needed for this, I bought the switch below from Amazon.com. The switch has a built in LED that lights up the red ring around the switch.

Amazon.com: Oracle Lighting MSGQ16FR Red LED Momentary Flush Mount Switch: Automotive

The install is pretty easy. I'd say the hardest part is working near the BCM to tap the wires since it's a small tucked spot. Here are some pics.

370ZilverZ · 01-29-2012, 03:35 PM

Nice clean install. Looks great!

pedZ · 01-29-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by daemon1957

Nice clean install. Looks great!

kenchan · 01-29-2012, 04:31 PM

nice job!

onzedge · 01-29-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nice job!

07-19-2013, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
pedZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,366 Drives: 11 Tour/Spt/Nav/6MT Rep Power: 28	I had my new Swift springs, SPC rear camber arms, and toe bolts installed yesterday. Here are some pics. Now I just have to let the car settle for a week and get the alignment. It definitely needs it. Before After Next up are some headlight mods. GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver Touring/Sport/Nav/6MT --- Build Journal F.I. SS 18" CBE \| Takeda CAI \| Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler \| Swift Springs \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| H&R 15mm DRS Spacers F&R \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| UpRev Tune

07-21-2013, 12:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
pedZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,366 Drives: 11 Tour/Spt/Nav/6MT Rep Power: 28	paperboy42190 aka George did some work on my headlights today. I had him paint the housing satin black and install STi-R lenses and Morimoto xbALed Angel Eyes. George does some excellent work and I'm really happy with how they came out. 370Z JT, onzedge and GaleForce like this. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver Touring/Sport/Nav/6MT --- Build Journal F.I. SS 18" CBE \| Takeda CAI \| Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler \| Swift Springs \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| H&R 15mm DRS Spacers F&R \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| UpRev Tune

01-26-2012, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 16	Nice pics, thanks for sharing. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

01-26-2012, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Nice! I like the wraps. Did you install the wrap on the fangs, or did the shop? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

01-26-2012, 11:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Very nice pics and mods so far I find the gloss roof really adds to the character of the 370, definitely on the to do list... How did you find the sway bars in terms of improved handling? __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-29-2012, 03:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
pedZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,366 Drives: 11 Tour/Spt/Nav/6MT Rep Power: 28	Finally got some pics of the switch install I did for the rear fog light. I followed the wiring DIY that shows you how to tap the appropriate wires at the BCM. Here's a link to that thread: DIY: Rear Fog Light Wire Via BCM and Stock Wiring For the momentary switch that is needed for this, I bought the switch below from Amazon.com. The switch has a built in LED that lights up the red ring around the switch. Amazon.com: Oracle Lighting MSGQ16FR Red LED Momentary Flush Mount Switch: Automotive The install is pretty easy. I'd say the hardest part is working near the BCM to tap the wires since it's a small tucked spot. Here are some pics. zefaulter likes this. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver Touring/Sport/Nav/6MT --- Build Journal F.I. SS 18" CBE \| Takeda CAI \| Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler \| Swift Springs \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| H&R 15mm DRS Spacers F&R \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| UpRev Tune

01-29-2012, 03:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Nice clean install. Looks great! __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

01-29-2012, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nice job!

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