The Life and Times of Riptide67's 370Z

Riptide67 · 02-04-2014, 05:06 PM

UPDATE:

Parts waiting to be installed:
-SPC Front Camber Arms
-Stillen Front and Rear Sway Bars
-Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers

Next to be purchased list:
-Last of deposit on Cf Amuse replica
-3m clear bra for Amuse replica and Cf hood
-SPL Front and Rear Endlinks (Suspension)
-JWT/Z1 Clutch and Flywheel combo (Drivetrain)

zefaulter · 02-04-2014, 06:57 PM

When is the boost happening? Make sure the clutch you get can handle the future mod

Riptide67 · 02-05-2014, 03:03 PM

Since I have purchased another DD, I would like for boost to begin shortly after this summer. So, I am hoping to start somewhere around September or October of this year

Riptide67 · 02-07-2014, 06:22 PM

Gave my car a nice look over today and am really beginning to despise the last of the chrome/silver accessories on the exterior.

Although I am not a fan at all of the amount of Plasti dip that gets used, I figured for $6.00 it is an easy remedy for the Nissan hamburgers and Z side markers until my Amuse kit is finished. I'm gonna give it a whirl and see how I like it.

The next minor thing that needed addressed was the vents of my new hood. The mesh supplied is cheap and flimsy. I did some shopping around at Home Depot and found some nice aluminum mesh already painted gloss black. Got a good amount to leave room for error, so I'll cut up several pieces and figure out the best way to attach it to the hood vents.

Spent $9.00 to help achieve some minor cosmetics

Riptide67 · 02-09-2014, 01:42 PM

My little plasti dip project was a success. It is the easiest aerosol paint. Product to use and if you over shoot your painting area, it is easily cleaned with a little Goo Gone. The replacement vents were a breeze as well! Just secured each with several pieces of 3m tape. Not a bad day of cheap mods!

Riptide67 · 02-10-2014, 10:01 PM

Decided to switch my stereo system up a bit and went with the Kenwood DNX9900HD unit with their CMOS Back Up camera with integrated night vision and 190 degree field of view

Mr&Mrs · 02-11-2014, 06:33 AM

Love all the new pics!

Riptide67 · 02-11-2014, 12:52 PM

Thanks, Mr&Mrs! I am really having a fun time with the Z34 and the photographers do as well.

Riptide67 · 02-12-2014, 02:51 PM

Let's add another part to the purchased list: Seibon Carbon Fiber 10mm Wider Fenders

Riptide67 · 02-18-2014, 06:20 PM

Hopefully picking up my new DD on the March 1st, a 1993 240sx SE Hatchback...this will also double as a very long term future project car.

This will allow me to focus more on the larger modifications that require some major down time for the 370 and to help keep the mileage down on her.

Riptide67 · 02-19-2014, 09:09 PM

Fenders and new stereo has arrived!

I'll have some pics up of the new goodies shortly

DatsunFTW · 02-19-2014, 10:35 PM

We need pics now!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2

Riptide67 · 02-20-2014, 12:55 PM

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Riptide67 · 02-20-2014, 12:57 PM

02-04-2014, 05:06 PM	#151 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	UPDATE: Parts waiting to be installed: -SPC Front Camber Arms -Stillen Front and Rear Sway Bars -Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers Next to be purchased list: -Last of deposit on Cf Amuse replica -3m clear bra for Amuse replica and Cf hood -SPL Front and Rear Endlinks (Suspension) -JWT/Z1 Clutch and Flywheel combo (Drivetrain) jlo370z, zefaulter and DatsunFTW like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-04-2014, 06:57 PM	#152 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	When is the boost happening? Make sure the clutch you get can handle the future mod DatsunFTW and Riptide67 like this.

02-05-2014, 03:03 PM	#153 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Since I have purchased another DD, I would like for boost to begin shortly after this summer. So, I am hoping to start somewhere around September or October of this year __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-07-2014, 06:22 PM	#154 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Gave my car a nice look over today and am really beginning to despise the last of the chrome/silver accessories on the exterior. Although I am not a fan at all of the amount of Plasti dip that gets used, I figured for $6.00 it is an easy remedy for the Nissan hamburgers and Z side markers until my Amuse kit is finished. I'm gonna give it a whirl and see how I like it. The next minor thing that needed addressed was the vents of my new hood. The mesh supplied is cheap and flimsy. I did some shopping around at Home Depot and found some nice aluminum mesh already painted gloss black. Got a good amount to leave room for error, so I'll cut up several pieces and figure out the best way to attach it to the hood vents. Spent $9.00 to help achieve some minor cosmetics __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-09-2014, 01:42 PM	#155 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	My little plasti dip project was a success. It is the easiest aerosol paint. Product to use and if you over shoot your painting area, it is easily cleaned with a little Goo Gone. The replacement vents were a breeze as well! Just secured each with several pieces of 3m tape. Not a bad day of cheap mods! zefaulter, Luciano13 and Meulen like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-10-2014, 10:01 PM	#156 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Decided to switch my stereo system up a bit and went with the Kenwood DNX9900HD unit with their CMOS Back Up camera with integrated night vision and 190 degree field of view zefaulter likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-11-2014, 06:33 AM	#157 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Love all the new pics! Riptide67 likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

02-11-2014, 12:52 PM	#158 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Thanks, Mr&Mrs! I am really having a fun time with the Z34 and the photographers do as well. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-12-2014, 02:51 PM	#159 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Let's add another part to the purchased list: Seibon Carbon Fiber 10mm Wider Fenders jlo370z and VincentLe like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-18-2014, 06:20 PM	#160 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Hopefully picking up my new DD on the March 1st, a 1993 240sx SE Hatchback...this will also double as a very long term future project car. This will allow me to focus more on the larger modifications that require some major down time for the 370 and to help keep the mileage down on her. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-19-2014, 09:09 PM	#161 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Fenders and new stereo has arrived! I'll have some pics up of the new goodies shortly DatsunFTW likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-19-2014, 10:35 PM	#162 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	We need pics now! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ The Build

02-20-2014, 12:55 PM	#163 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	__________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-20-2014, 12:56 PM	#164 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-20-2014, 12:57 PM	#165 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Meulen likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

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