Finally decided to do my own journal, I been wanting to start one for a while. I own a 2009 MB 370z 6MT touring/sport/Nav persimmon interior. I live in Ontario,
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05-02-2012, 01:20 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Phaddi_inc's BlackZ journal
Finally decided to do my own journal, I been wanting to start one for a while.
I own a 2009 MB 370z 6MT touring/sport/Nav persimmon interior. I live in Ontario, but ended up buying my Z in Richmond VA (saved a few bucks, and got the color combo/trim I wanted). In the lead up to the purchase decision I lurked on this forum as well as watched all the youtube/review videos I can. TBH I hadn't even seen a 370z in person until I got to VA to pick up mine. I was blown away when i seen my 370 for the first time, pics just didn't do it justice. It was the best 1100mile road trip back home to Northern Ontario. List of mods to date: (performance) Stillen CBE Stillen Gen3 CAI (mod?) All Redline fluids (exterior) EvoR rear fog Ings+1 rep frp front lip (color matching) hood damper mod color matched emblems (wish list) High flow cats (undecided...and tune) swift specR springs 20mm/25mm spacers powder coat my 19" Rays (matte graphite or black) rear diffuser CF fang cover CF mirror covers CF CF engine dress up This list is constantly changing/evolving, I want so many things but budget ultimately dictates the pace of upgrades. Here's a few pics of the car when i picked it up. I brought it in and had my parking lights wired to come on with ignition (to meet Canadian RIV requirements). 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg First thing I had to do was take off the trim around the wheel wells, and the 'faux' CF scoops 6.jpg 7.jpg 8.jpg I purchased a much needed Porter Cable xp and Adams polishing kit. What a great investment, especially for black vehicle owners. I was able to knock out all the swirls and imperfections in the finish. Now a fine machine polish in the spring before putting the Z on the road is all that's needed. Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: The Adams Kit has arrived! At this point I needed better sound, I got a great deal on a Stillen CBE and jumped on it. I Also recently purchased a set of Gen3 CAI's from another forum member and installed them over the winter. I couldn't wait to get the car out after the install! mini-12.JPG mini-4.JPG mini-8.JPG The 'KF' hood damper mod was a real treat when installing the CAI's, hood height or access was never an issue. Here are a few pics of the first day out with the car this year, it was freshly polished but a slight layer of dust managed to get on it before i can snap a few shots. mini-IMG_2976.JPG mini-IMG_2977.JPG mini-IMG_2978.JPG mini-IMG_2979.JPG mini-IMG_2981.JPG mini-IMG_2983.JPG My Z is nowhere near as dressed up as some of the others on here, but I hope you guys enjoy! I'll update this thread with the front lip install/process once I get all the pictures together. Thanks for looking guys! Last edited by Phaddi_inc; 04-13-2014 at 11:13 PM. |
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Your baby still looks sexy big guy. Love the car & pics. Having & getting everything put on that you want is not going to happen over night. Remember patience is the virtue. We all have faith in what you want to-do with her. FYI keep us up-to-date on the mods & pics.
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Ha! Thanks man, they came off day 3 of owning the vehicle. I bought a heat gun that day just for those bad boys. Its much more clean and sexy without them that's for sure. |
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Great looking Z buddy
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Love what you did w/ the Ings lip! I've got the same one from Nextmod in my garage along w/ the Evo-R that you just commented on in my thread. I plastidipped it and that hid some of the imperfections, but it was nowhere near the quality of your finished product.
I'm still undecided what to do w/ mine (the painted Evo-R lip). I really don't feel like messing w/ the body tape if I decide to yank it off after a week or two...
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I'm super bummed I didn't save some money and paint the Evo-R lip myself like you did your Ings. Where did you get the MB/clear paint from?
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What are your plans for the ings rep? have you considered painting it, for 50$ its an affordable project...? phaddi_inc |
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more shots of the lip
Heres a few more pics of the front lip. I recently purchased this canon t3i, but I have no idea what im doing with it yet...
mini-IMG_3099.JPG mini-IMG_3100.JPG mini-IMG_3145.JPG mini-IMG_3105.JPG mini-IMG_3113.JPG mini-IMG_3116.JPG mini-IMG_3142.JPG mini-IMG_3147.JPG mini-IMG_3143.JPG the lip is really growing on me, although I feel like I really need those springs and spacers now to bring it all together. your opinions are welcome guys, thanks for looking. phaddi_inc Last edited by Phaddi_inc; 12-21-2012 at 03:59 PM. |
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to be honest, i have no idea what i'm doing with either lip right now. like i said earlier, i'm satisfied with the stock appearance right now. today i trimmed down the two pieces of the stock aero lip that swoop down (check out my thread for a pic). i think it cleaned up the front a bit. i'll probably end up selling both on here. lmk if you're looking for a backup lol.
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