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carlitos_370z 10-24-2013 07:58 AM

nice DIY bro!!!!

Riptide67 11-12-2013 11:24 PM

Great write up about the peel and seal! I checked to see if Home Depot carries it but they don't. So, I'm gonna hit Lowe's this weekend. I did some extra research online and it seems like many enthusiasts use he product on their builds.

Thanks again for the recommendation. It will certainly save some $$$!!!!

Jerggy13 11-13-2013 02:24 AM

Shop Peel & Seal 6-in x 300-in Aluminum Flashing at Lowes.com

Nice! I am going to pick some up.

Zbrah 11-15-2013 03:37 PM

Excellent idea on the peel & seal stuff! Thanks for sharing this!

Chuck33079 11-15-2013 03:51 PM

It may smell a bit when it gets hot. It's asphalt based as opposed to butyl rubber. If you want the best bang for your buck, after you put on a layer of this, put a layer of closed cell foam on top of it. I used Ensolite. It's cheap and self adhesive. Adding the foam makes the deadened work so much better.

Zbrah 11-15-2013 04:20 PM

Where did you get the ensolite foam, Chuck?

TerribleONE 11-15-2013 04:21 PM

Car looks good man. Lovin the headlights

Chuck33079 11-15-2013 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah (Post 2570684)
Where did you get the ensolite foam, Chuck?

Www.raamaudio.com. It's about $20/yd.

NickTurnon 11-18-2013 11:05 AM

Went to CA last week to visit family and work out there. Thankfully my job only requires a fast laptop and WIFI. Here are some photos that I took:
http://s12.postimg.org/a6fcze9bx/370...w_Sunset_1.jpg


http://s21.postimg.org/6itg7a8qf/School_1.jpg

http://s21.postimg.org/pp6nagp87/School_2_1.jpg

http://s21.postimg.org/dbtt3jzjr/School_3_1.jpg

http://s9.postimg.org/vhunmrzfz/370z_2_1.jpg

http://s9.postimg.org/q55t8nbjj/370z_3_1.jpg

carlitos_370z 11-18-2013 01:19 PM

great pics my friend!!!

NickTurnon 11-18-2013 01:50 PM

Thanks Carlitos!

Riptide67 11-18-2013 03:01 PM

Silver...the one color I wanted, but could not find! A true beauty you have there!

NickTurnon 11-18-2013 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67 (Post 2573585)
Silver...the one color I wanted, but could not find! A true beauty you have there!

I would trade for black in a heartbeat! I just can't do the black in AZ, especially living at an apartment complex and not being able to wash the car daily/weekly.

But i appreciate the silver love!:tup:

Catchin-Z's 11-26-2013 10:02 AM

Hello there,

I like all the DIY tips and tricks, quite nice to see budget conscience mods do work and turn out just fine.

I was hoping you could provide a couple details as I am considering purchasing some wheel spacers. I posted up a couple questions on the 18" stock thread but no answer as of yet. As yours are stock 18" and 20 mm's... some questions for you if you do not mind...

I contacted CPZ performance and could not provide a definitive answer, unless I pull the front stock rim and provide an picture to them.

I noticed in your build images a picture of the front wheel and saw a "smaller" nut sticking out (not the studs for the attachment of the rim).

Did you have to remove that when installing the 20 mm spacer. Also which brand did you end up purchasing. Seems like the H&R Trak DRM (bolt on's) on the Stillen website state they do not fit the 370Z fronts. Hence the question out to you.

Also how did you black out the door handles, was that plasti dip?

Regarding your purchase of the rear wing via WingTech, how was your experience dealing with them. How was the fit, finish and color match? I tried calling them several times now, left messages and send them 2 e-mails and have yet to receive any comm's back, hence my hesitation.

Did you go through their website or via their ebay listings?

Thanks in advance on any info you can share.

Haboob 11-26-2013 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catchin-Z's (Post 2583744)
Hello there,

I like all the DIY tips and tricks, quite nice to see budget conscience mods do work and turn out just fine.

I was hoping you could provide a couple details as I am considering purchasing some wheel spacers. I posted up a couple questions on the 18" stock thread but no answer as of yet. As yours are stock 18" and 20 mm's... some questions for you if you do not mind...

I contacted CPZ performance and could not provide a definitive answer, unless I pull the front stock rim and provide an picture to them.

I noticed in your build images a picture of the front wheel and saw a "smaller" nut sticking out (not the studs for the attachment of the rim).

Did you have to remove that when installing the 20 mm spacer. Also which brand did you end up purchasing. Seems like the H&R Trak DRM (bolt on's) on the Stillen website state they do not fit the 370Z fronts. Hence the question out to you.

Yeah, we removed that on mine, I'm pretty sure of it.

I went with the H&R (stud replacement, not bolt-on) spacers on mine. One of my favorite mods.

NickTurnon 11-26-2013 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catchin-Z's (Post 2583744)
Hello there,

I like all the DIY tips and tricks, quite nice to see budget conscience mods do work and turn out just fine. That is what I am going for! :tiphat: Budget friendly mods that can still look good and grab some attention.

I was hoping you could provide a couple details as I am considering purchasing some wheel spacers. I posted up a couple questions on the 18" stock thread but no answer as of yet. As yours are stock 18" and 20 mm's... some questions for you if you do not mind...

I contacted CPZ performance and could not provide a definitive answer, unless I pull the front stock rim and provide an picture to them.

I noticed in your build images a picture of the front wheel and saw a "smaller" nut sticking out (not the studs for the attachment of the rim). That little nut just spins right off, its for people to remember not to put the rear wheels on the front. But it comes off easily. Just store it with the other spare parts.

Did you have to remove that when installing the 20 mm spacer. Also which brand did you end up purchasing. Seems like the H&R Trak DRM (bolt on's) on the Stillen website state they do not fit the 370Z fronts. Hence the question out to you. 20mm spacers bolt on just fine. I have seen people rock 30mm up front with base 18's. I am not sure what brand I have. I bought them off a forum member who just happened to live a few miles away. I believe they are either H&R or z1 spacers..

Also how did you black out the door handles, was that plasti dip? Everything that you see on my car is plastipped black, except for the roof. Thats gloss black vinyl. Here is my DIY: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...handles-5.html

Regarding your purchase of the rear wing via WingTech, how was your experience dealing with them. How was the fit, finish and color match? I tried calling them several times now, left messages and send them 2 e-mails and have yet to receive any comm's back, hence my hesitation. [COLOR="red" Most sellers on Ebay have shitty customer service. Its just something that you have to deal with. They get spammers calling all the time too. So its better if they just have an email sent over, but those can take awhile to respond to as well. I have the base and shopped for many different spoilers. The sport one just makes sense and it looks great. I purchased the wing and it came 2-3 days later and wrapped up perfectly. Came with all the hardware, painted perfectly to match brilliant silver. (You just give them a color code). Anyways for $130-140 it cant be beat.. I didn't even drill mine, because I might want to remove it. Been on there for months..[/COLOR]

Did you go through their website or via their ebay listings? They are both the same thing usually. Free shipping on ebay... Nissan 370Z 09 13 ABS Trunk Rear Wing Spoiler Painted | eBay

Thanks in advance on any info you can share.

Let me know if you have any more questions. I am happy to help!

Catchin-Z's 11-26-2013 11:21 AM

Nick & Haboob

Thanks so much for the rapid assist and helping out clarifying things with detailed explanations. That's what I love about this forum !

That little nut had me worried but now explains a ton.

Shooting for 20mm up front and 25 mm on the rears for now until I can save up for new rims and beefy tires (eventually).

Planning to do either gloss metallic black 1080 3M wrap on the roof or still heavily debating to go with a 3M Gloss Black Carbon style.

Also thanks on the confirmation on the wing, will order today and take a shot at it, at this price worth it.

Wish I was in AZ right now and avoid the snow though :) ! Lucky you.

Keep up the DIY's they are awesome

NickTurnon 11-27-2013 10:39 AM

I've taken on a project that I don't know if I can handle!
Wish me luck!

http://s30.postimg.org/v4srvzf3l/20131126_134613.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/61gapq6up/20131126_134938.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/i8aufsy0h/20131126_134949.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/gfcj5827l/20131126_135213.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/m28w2p4q9/20131126_135221.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/8u4ww0htd/20131126_135500.jpg

carlitos_370z 11-27-2013 12:52 PM

Thats the nismo rear bumper??

NickTurnon 11-27-2013 01:12 PM

Yeah, well, nismo replica! But going for something like this...

http://s2.postimg.org/dade3b2i1/DSC00052.jpg


http://s24.postimg.org/tbkn0vxud/DSC00054.jpg



http://s7.postimg.org/4uxqzxpuj/IMAG...0_A670_BC0.jpg

carlitos_370z 11-27-2013 01:48 PM

great bro!!! good luck with your build!!!:tup:

NickTurnon 11-27-2013 03:28 PM

Pulled the trigger on this too - Just because I want to be like Carlitos!

- $119 Shipped - Going to color match it and paint the fang area black!

http://s29.postimg.org/6cvlc8c2v/FLIP_PU_370_Z_SL1.jpg

Catchin-Z's 11-27-2013 06:45 PM

Sweet find on the lip. Looking forward on the next reveal pics!

NickTurnon 11-30-2013 01:52 PM

Alright guys,

I spent my entire friday getting this prepared and making sure I had all the proper tools.

This was my first time and I think I did a great job. I saved myself anywhere from $200-400 at a body shop for installation and prep/fitment.

The total cost for this bumper was: $305 - I spent roughly $45 on other necessary tools such as the heat gun which cost $27 from harbor freight.

With the help of a friend, we managed to get the bumper on in around 5-6 hours. But we were moving very slow and being extremely cautious and also had multiple beers.

Here are some of the pics from the project. I might create a DIY soon for those interested...


http://s16.postimg.org/d6qdk5wfp/20131129_133950.jpg



http://s16.postimg.org/pk37r2m45/20131129_202154.jpg



http://s16.postimg.org/5htj8fvxx/20131129_214023.jpg


http://i44.tinypic.com/29wrdsm.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/28s7vw6.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2148ltl.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/xfqixu.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2ag2t7p.jpg

Unique_Z 11-30-2013 02:03 PM

did you get that bumper off Z1's? looks good bro :tup:

NickTurnon 11-30-2013 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwan72 (Post 2589060)
did you get that bumper off Z1's? looks good bro :tup:

Nah, the one from z1 is $779.25. I went with the nismo replica duraflex kit - N2 Bumper off ebay - $305 shipped in 4 days.

This was the only rear they had left when I spoke to the seller. But it turned out great!:tup:

Catchin-Z's 12-01-2013 11:29 AM

Nice work there Nick !

I have a favor to ask, when you get a chance and working the lip, can you take a progressive build / DYI and post up? Show measurements/drilling of holes , what comes with it from a standpoint of hardware (if any?) the instructions page (if any), gap issues / overall fit impressions etc.

If not much (more :) ) to ask can you take a picture or just measure and provide the clearance distance ground to lip of left or right side extreme and center.

I believe you have stock 18" and no lowering as of yet.

As I live in Colorado there are just too many issues that could cause a "lip rip" thus I am trying to decide if I want to go this route, or something less deep.

Greatly appreciate the assist.

NickTurnon 12-01-2013 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catchin-Z's (Post 2590004)
Nice work there Nick !

I have a favor to ask, when you get a chance and working the lip, can you take a progressive build / DYI and post up? Show measurements/drilling of holes , what comes with it from a standpoint of hardware (if any?) the instructions page (if any), gap issues / overall fit impressions etc.

If not much (more :) ) to ask can you take a picture or just measure and provide the clearance distance ground to lip of left or right side extreme and center.

I believe you have stock 18" and no lowering as of yet.

As I live in Colorado there are just too many issues that could cause a "lip rip" thus I am trying to decide if I want to go this route, or something less deep.

Greatly appreciate the assist.

No problem, Ill provide as much assistance as possible with my build. & will keep you updated -

Thanks CatchinZs

carlitos_370z 12-02-2013 05:17 AM

bro nice work!!!!! the bumper looks to fit great!!!:tup: keep posting my friend you are doing a great job there!!!

NickTurnon 12-05-2013 09:47 AM

This is my everyday AVG. I just stick to the highways/freeways haha

http://s22.postimg.org/kplx6hja9/20131202_070840.jpg

Haboob 12-05-2013 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon (Post 2595883)
This is my everyday AVG. I just stick to the highways/freeways haha

http://s22.postimg.org/kplx6hja9/20131202_070840.jpg

:icon14:

Mine is 21.9-ish. I am only 2mi from the freeway, but there are about 320 stop lights in between, and then a few when I get off at downtown (not to mention garbage traffic).

Must be nice! :icon17:

NickTurnon 12-05-2013 09:49 AM

My lip came in!

http://s22.postimg.org/vrr04xdcx/20131203_145802.jpg


http://s22.postimg.org/x0jh4auox/20131203_150502.jpg


Pleasantly surprised to see drill holes!
http://s22.postimg.org/7k6f0dpep/20131203_150452.jpg

NickTurnon 12-05-2013 09:50 AM

Oh yeah, this came too!

http://s22.postimg.org/5jkgtain5/20131203_152853.jpg



Muahaha, so excited. This weekend, it's goin down.

NickTurnon 12-05-2013 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2595889)
:icon14:

Mine is 21.9-ish. I am only 2mi from the freeway, but there are about 320 stop lights in between, and then a few when I get off at downtown (not to mention garbage traffic).

Must be nice! :icon17:

Hahaha 320 stoplights. What's sad is that I know you aren't kidding..

I drive from Raintree/101 to Broadway/Dorsey in Tempe everyday. Don't know what your route is. But mine is just straight and 75-80mph haha..

Motorcycle cop today gave me the "nod" and a little thumbs up to my car today.. Love that..

Haboob 12-05-2013 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon (Post 2595897)
Hahaha 320 stoplights. What's sad is that I know you aren't kidding..

I drive from Raintree/101 to Broadway/Dorsey in Tempe everyday. Don't know what your route is. But mine is just straight and 75-80mph haha..

Motorcycle cop today gave me the "nod" and a little thumbs up to my car today.. Love that..

I wish, even at 5:30-5:40am I can't go 70mph for very long, MAYBE to Bethany Home.

I go from El Mirage and Olive to the 101, 101 South to the 10, 10 to 7th Ave down to Jefferson.

The 10E is a disaster every morning, so 75% of the time I have to get off at 75th and take Van Buren or other surface streets down to 19th Ave. :facepalm:

If only the buses started at 3 or 3:30 in the afternoon, I wouldn't have to drive but to the bus stop every morning (Glendale and the 101).

carlitos_370z 12-05-2013 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon (Post 2595890)

GREAT BRO!!!! :tup:

Catchin-Z's 12-05-2013 01:10 PM

Stop horsin' around let's get that lip on... I need my fix ! :)

carlitos_370z 12-05-2013 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catchin-Z's (Post 2596241)
Stop horsin' around let's get that lip on... I need my fix ! :)

damn bro!!! sorry i have to send you some pics!!!! i have a lot of work.. but when i have a chance trust me im going to send you the pics...

Nick buy the lip from the same guy that i buy it... in ebay!!! Bayson R ;)

Catchin-Z's 12-05-2013 02:06 PM

Tks Carlitos no worries...I have the eBay seller currently on my watch list.

Just need those measurements before I can pull the trigger in earnest :)

NickTurnon 12-05-2013 02:28 PM

Hahah! Sorry! I have had finals due this week & a ton of stuff to do at work. I don't even think I have eaten today yet.

I will be putting it on probably tomorrow and will do measurements then!


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