pedZ's Build Journal

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:28 PM

I've decided to start documenting the progress I've made with my Z.

The Car
2011 Brilliant Silver 370Z Touring w/ Manual Transmission, Sport Package, Navigation, Illuminated Kick Plates, Splash Guards, Trunk Mat, and Floor Mats

The Mods
Fast Intentions TDX Stainless Steel Gen. 2 Cat-Back Exhaust w/ 18" resonators (#372)
Takeda Stage-2 PRO DRY S Cold Air Intake System
Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler w/ Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Adapter
Swift SPEC-R Sport Springs
SPC Rear Camber Kit & Toe Bolts
Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Set (Rear set at the medium setting)
H&R 15mm Trak+ DRS Spacers Front & Rear
RJM Performance Rev. 2 Adjustable Fulcrum Point Clutch Pedal Assembly
UpRev Tune (from Specialty-Z)
Defi Racer Red 52mm Oil Pressure Gauge w/ GaleForce's Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod
ZSpeed V2 Alumninum Under Shroud Engine Splash Shield (Black Powder Coated)
Car Kit Company NAV Remote Bypass Kit V2
Password:JDM V.2 Stainless Steel Shift Knob
Z1 Hood Struts
Z1 Silicone Side PCV Breather Hose Set (Black)
Z1 Silicone Front PCV Breather Hose Set (Black)
Headlight Mods: Satin Black Housing, STi-R Lens, Morimoto xbALed Angel Eyes, Philips Ultinon 6000k HID Bulbs
JDM Rear Fog Light (with switch wired from BCM)
Red GT-R Start Button
Window Tint (5% hatch and rear side windows, 35% door windows)
3M Vinyl Wrapped Front Fangs and Rear Valance in Matte Black
3M Vinyl Wrapped Roof in Glossy Black
3M Di-Noc Vinyl Wrapped B-Pillars
Z Store Carbon Fiber Antenna Cover
Autotrimming Leather E-Brake Shift Boot
Dynamat throughout the trunk area and doors
LEDs: Map Light, Trunk Light, License Plate Lights, and Front Parking Lights
GT-R Dome Light Lenses

Future Mods

NonStopTuning Grey VQ37HR Lightweight Pulley Kit
Z1 Premium Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit
Aftermarket Wheels

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:28 PM

Stock Pictures

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:29 PM

GT-R Start Button Install

Before

After

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:29 PM

Parking Light LED Install

Left side is the stock bulb and right side is the LED.

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:30 PM

Di-Noc B-Pillars Wrap

Before

After

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:30 PM

K&N Typhoon Install

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:31 PM

Fast Intentions CBE Install

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:31 PM

Front Fangs, Rear Valance, & Roof Wrap

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:31 PM

Password:JDM Shift Knob Install

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:32 PM

H&R 15mm Spacers Install Front & Rear

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 05:32 PM

Rear Fog Light Install

370ZilverZ · 01-23-2012, 08:06 PM

There are some nice upgrade. I had bought a set of 20mm offsets and trying to figure out what configuration I go with (15/20, 20/20 or 20/25) and I like yours being even, so I'll go 20/20. Rep point for the help there. The black contrast on your rear foglight really helps it stand out. Great job.

pedZ · 01-23-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daemon1957

There are some nice upgrade. I had bought a set of 20mm offsets and trying to figure out what configuration I go with (15/20, 20/20 or 20/25) and I like yours being even, so I'll go 20/20. Rep point for the help there. The black contrast on your rear foglight really helps it stand out. Great job.

Thanks Daemon. The 20/20 set up will look good. When I was deciding on spacers I was originally thinking of doing the 15/20 set up but I didn't want to see any rubber at all outside the wheel well at the top of the wheel. I erred on the side of caution and went with the 15s.

MrZ · 01-26-2012, 07:43 PM

Can I ask where you found the vinyl overlays for your car?

pedZ · 01-26-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrZ

Can I ask where you found the vinyl overlays for your car?

It's a local shop near me in the LA area. They also sell the material online.

Car Stickers | Car Wrap | Carbon Fiber Vinyl

01-23-2012, 05:28 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	pedZ's Build Journal I've decided to start documenting the progress I've made with my Z. The Car 2011 Brilliant Silver 370Z Touring w/ Manual Transmission, Sport Package, Navigation, Illuminated Kick Plates, Splash Guards, Trunk Mat, and Floor Mats The Mods Fast Intentions TDX Stainless Steel Gen. 2 Cat-Back Exhaust w/ 18" resonators (#372) Takeda Stage-2 PRO DRY S Cold Air Intake System Z1 25-Row Oil Cooler w/ Thermostatic Sandwich Plate Adapter Swift SPEC-R Sport Springs SPC Rear Camber Kit & Toe Bolts Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Set (Rear set at the medium setting) H&R 15mm Trak+ DRS Spacers Front & Rear RJM Performance Rev. 2 Adjustable Fulcrum Point Clutch Pedal Assembly UpRev Tune (from Specialty-Z) Defi Racer Red 52mm Oil Pressure Gauge w/ GaleForce's Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod ZSpeed V2 Alumninum Under Shroud Engine Splash Shield (Black Powder Coated) Car Kit Company NAV Remote Bypass Kit V2 Password:JDM V.2 Stainless Steel Shift Knob Z1 Hood Struts Z1 Silicone Side PCV Breather Hose Set (Black) Z1 Silicone Front PCV Breather Hose Set (Black) Headlight Mods: Satin Black Housing, STi-R Lens, Morimoto xbALed Angel Eyes, Philips Ultinon 6000k HID Bulbs JDM Rear Fog Light (with switch wired from BCM) Red GT-R Start Button Window Tint (5% hatch and rear side windows, 35% door windows) 3M Vinyl Wrapped Front Fangs and Rear Valance in Matte Black 3M Vinyl Wrapped Roof in Glossy Black 3M Di-Noc Vinyl Wrapped B-Pillars Z Store Carbon Fiber Antenna Cover Autotrimming Leather E-Brake Shift Boot Dynamat throughout the trunk area and doors LEDs: Map Light, Trunk Light, License Plate Lights, and Front Parking Lights GT-R Dome Light Lenses Future Mods NonStopTuning Grey VQ37HR Lightweight Pulley Kit Z1 Premium Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit Aftermarket Wheels __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 02-28-2015 at 11:47 AM.

01-23-2012, 05:28 PM	#2 (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	Stock Pictures __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:33 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:29 PM	#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	GT-R Start Button Install Before After __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:34 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:29 PM	#4 (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	Parking Light LED Install Left side is the stock bulb and right side is the LED. __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:35 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:30 PM	#5 (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	Di-Noc B-Pillars Wrap Before After zpuddmaster 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:36 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:30 PM	#6 (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	K&N Typhoon Install __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:37 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:31 PM	#7 (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	Fast Intentions CBE Install __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:40 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:31 PM	#8 (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	Front Fangs, Rear Valance, & Roof Wrap __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:41 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:31 PM	#9 (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	Password:JDM Shift Knob Install __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:42 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:32 PM	#10 (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	H&R 15mm Spacers Install Front & Rear __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 01-23-2012 at 05:43 PM.

01-23-2012, 05:32 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	Rear Fog Light Install __________________ 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 Last edited by pedZ; 05-16-2012 at 12:42 AM.

01-23-2012, 08:06 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	There are some nice upgrade. I had bought a set of 20mm offsets and trying to figure out what configuration I go with (15/20, 20/20 or 20/25) and I like yours being even, so I'll go 20/20. Rep point for the help there. The black contrast on your rear foglight really helps it stand out. Great job. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

01-26-2012, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
MrZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jacksonville Nc Posts: 107 Drives: 09 370ZTouring CY AT Rep Power: 14	Can I ask where you found the vinyl overlays for your car?

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