Mike's Journal

RCZ · 07-24-2009, 07:05 PM

WoW, now that car looks really good

tonmed123 · 07-24-2009, 08:13 PM

F'in Hot!!!!!

Mike · 07-24-2009, 10:10 PM

thanks!

whoady4shoady · 07-25-2009, 06:56 PM

If you keep it up, Im going to drive up there and steal it.

bobby8621 · 07-29-2009, 03:07 PM

curious. are the tailights vinyl or paint?

Mike · 07-29-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby8621

curious. are the tailights vinyl or paint?

paint.

TX_370 · 07-29-2009, 05:20 PM

Looks amazing, nice job Mike!

chubbs · 07-30-2009, 01:40 AM

WOW

Doorhandles = +1 rep!

Mike · 07-30-2009, 10:00 AM

thanks!

cdawg410 · 07-31-2009, 07:31 AM

Don't get me wrong, I love brick and siding and I think the color combo is great. But you are gonna have to paint your house black and make the garage look like a cave if you're gonna pull that mean bastard in front of it everyday. Really Really nice job on the ride man.... now go scare some kids.

westpak · 07-31-2009, 08:21 AM

the car is looking awesome, great to see you back in a Z, the 03 was beatiful can't wait to see what else you do with this one

Mike · 07-31-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawg410

Don't get me wrong, I love brick and siding and I think the color combo is great. But you are gonna have to paint your house black and make the garage look like a cave if you're gonna pull that mean bastard in front of it everyday. Really Really nice job on the ride man.... now go scare some kids.

you mean these mean bastards!

Mike · 09-01-2009, 04:25 PM

I have several track events coming up over the next 3 months, starting with the Z1 Nationals at Little Talladega on the 25th of this month, continuing on with 3 Road Atlantas and CMP, so I needed wheels quickly.

I started off looking for a set of lightweight, inexpensive 18s for track wheels. I test fitted some Enkei’s and they didn’t work, so in my frustration, I decided to go my own way. Forgestars were an option, but I need them now, not in a few months. So, I found a deal on 4 rear 18x8.5” 350Z Track Ray’s wheels and had them widened one inch by Weldcraft. I Spent 500 on the wheels and 900 to widen them, so 1400 for the set.

Once widened, the wheels weigh 19.8 lbs each by my digital bathroom scale.

Got them in today and test fitted. They stick in farther than stock, especially with an inch added to the inside, but they still clear everything, including the suspension and the calipers. With tires, the fronts may need a small spacer, as there is only about ¾” clearance between the wheel and the upper arm of the spindle. We will have to see once I get the tires mounted.

I will be using 275/35-80 R888s all around for balance and for ease of rotation.

Here are some pics of the test fit process:

The wheels after widening:

Front of car

Back of car

Now its time to prep and powder coat them!

WShade · 09-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Now its time to prep and powder coat them!

Looking forward to that.

bigaudiofanat · 09-01-2009, 04:42 PM

I just do not know, something about having no contours on the car I just do not like. I like having some color to brake things up on the body. Do not get me wrong looks sweet man. But not my style all blacked out. PROPS THOUGH

07-24-2009, 10:10 PM	#63 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	thanks! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

07-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#67 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	Looks amazing, nice job Mike! __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

07-30-2009, 01:40 AM	#68 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	WOW Doorhandles = +1 rep! __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

07-30-2009, 10:00 AM	#69 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	thanks! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

07-31-2009, 08:21 AM	#71 (permalink)
westpak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 405 Drives: 2003 350Z DB Rep Power: 16	the car is looking awesome, great to see you back in a Z, the 03 was beatiful can't wait to see what else you do with this one __________________ 03 350Z 587 RWHP - May 2009 Dsport Feature

07-24-2009, 07:05 PM	#61 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	WoW, now that car looks really good

07-24-2009, 08:13 PM	#62 (permalink)
tonmed123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 223 Drives: 09 370Z Red M6 Rep Power: 267	F'in Hot!!!!!

07-25-2009, 06:56 PM	#64 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	If you keep it up, Im going to drive up there and steal it.

07-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#65 (permalink)
bobby8621 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 40 Drives: acura-rsx-black-man Rep Power: 16	curious. are the tailights vinyl or paint?

07-31-2009, 07:31 AM	#70 (permalink)
cdawg410 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: alexandria, va Posts: 238 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	Don't get me wrong, I love brick and siding and I think the color combo is great. But you are gonna have to paint your house black and make the garage look like a cave if you're gonna pull that mean bastard in front of it everyday. Really Really nice job on the ride man.... now go scare some kids.

09-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#73 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Latest update: Track Wheels I have several track events coming up over the next 3 months, starting with the Z1 Nationals at Little Talladega on the 25th of this month, continuing on with 3 Road Atlantas and CMP, so I needed wheels quickly. I started off looking for a set of lightweight, inexpensive 18s for track wheels. I test fitted some Enkei’s and they didn’t work, so in my frustration, I decided to go my own way. Forgestars were an option, but I need them now, not in a few months. So, I found a deal on 4 rear 18x8.5” 350Z Track Ray’s wheels and had them widened one inch by Weldcraft. I Spent 500 on the wheels and 900 to widen them, so 1400 for the set. Once widened, the wheels weigh 19.8 lbs each by my digital bathroom scale. Got them in today and test fitted. They stick in farther than stock, especially with an inch added to the inside, but they still clear everything, including the suspension and the calipers. With tires, the fronts may need a small spacer, as there is only about ¾” clearance between the wheel and the upper arm of the spindle. We will have to see once I get the tires mounted. I will be using 275/35-80 R888s all around for balance and for ease of rotation. Here are some pics of the test fit process: The wheels after widening: Front of car Back of car Now its time to prep and powder coat them! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#75 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I just do not know, something about having no contours on the car I just do not like. I like having some color to brake things up on the body. Do not get me wrong looks sweet man. But not my style all blacked out. PROPS THOUGH __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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