hughdogz's 2009 Base model build-up

[hughdogz]

Hi Guys, I purchased a 2009 M/T July 2012 with just over 45k on the odometer. This one started out in Texas, then Seattle and finally made it home to Portland. It has the Touring package with the Frost interior.

At the time, I told myself I wouldn't mod it, and just use it as a daily driver (I have two other z-car projects going already). This forum changed my mind quick.

My intro thread is here: New 370z owner 2009 MB 6MT (my 6th zcar, pics added)

Most of what I've learned over the years about performance and maintenance of Z's was possible thanks to Hybridz.org. This is where I started my first ever build thread: hughdogz's 1982 280ZX-T

My plan is to make it into a stock-looking sleeper, built for street and everyday use. Occasional visits to the drag strip or a track day are as serious as I want to get with it. Eventually, I'd love to get some bronze (?) Volk TE-37's.

I really like this forum and hope to make some worthy updates soon ! I've noticed there are a few members in PDX that I hope to meet in person someday Thanks for looking!

On to the pics..
Internet advert ... love at first sight:


Picking it up the next day:


Got it home that day:


It was difficult to stop staring at it at that night:


Sleeping next to her older sister:


Trip permitted, but no plates yet:


1st car show at Blue Lake Datsun meet (didn't enter since no mods yet):




Summer drive-in:


I can't stop staring at it in the parking garage at work during smoke breaks:


After being at work for eight hours, I didn't even get a chance to leave the parking lot, and was surprised it reached operating temp so quickly:


So far, the only mods I've done are 'ricer' ones of sticking some emblems on. Some vintage Datsun ones below the side indicators on the fenders, and a hybrid one from a wrecked Altima on the rear.

It's the only Datsun 370z Hybrid in Portland