The Life and Times of Riptide67's 370Z

Riptide67 · 01-15-2014, 12:53 AM

Finally picked up a set of SPC Front Camber Arms and my hood is getting installed either tomorrow or Thursday

DatsunFTW · 01-15-2014, 01:31 AM

Sweet! In for pics

Riptide67 · 01-15-2014, 10:47 PM

Just ordered a set of Evo-R Carbon Fiber Door handle covers

DatsunFTW · 01-15-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide67

Just ordered a set of Evo-R Carbon Fiber Door handle covers

Let me know how the quality is. I was debating whether or not I should buy them.

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Riptide67 · 01-15-2014, 11:29 PM

I will let you know, Datsun!

Got the hood out of my apartment and over to my garage at work. Just gotta tear the old off and install the new.

Proper photoshoot will ensue!

Riptide67 · 01-17-2014, 08:36 PM

Scored an awesome deal on eBay today. Brand new Stillen Front and Rear sway bars for $145 shipped!

Huck · 01-18-2014, 01:19 AM

Holy crap that is a good deal. Was it a company selling or a private seller?

I would jump on that in a second!
Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 · 01-18-2014, 11:36 AM

Huck, it was an Infiniti dealership here in Wa. They had it set up for auction. I made three bids and won with the last one.

Checked Stillen's site and they are $308 shipped new. I paid less than 50% for them

Huck · 01-18-2014, 02:02 PM

Hahaha as soon as I saw this I jumped on eBay and started searching. I really have my heart set on whitelines but for that kind of deal I wouldn't mind going with the Stillens.

Its funny because I want to start buying body parts for the Z but I keep seeing handling and performance parts I want more for some reason, even though I don't track the car. Gt Spec braces, Fortune Auto coil covers, Whiteline sways... I'll never get to the looks of the car at this rate lol.

Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 · 01-19-2014, 02:07 AM

I really balanced everything out between looks, performance, and handling. When it comes to suspension and performance, I have no problems buying used and waiting for the right deals. I saved a lot of money in those departments.

As for looks, buying new is a tough bullet to take. But it's worth it to do it right.

Riptide67 · 01-20-2014, 05:03 PM

Finally was able to get my SS hood installed. The mock fitment is about a 9/10 but it required plenty of work that I did not expect. There still has to be some minor adjustments made and a latch and rubber seal left to install. The biggest pain in the *** was having to Tap and Die the hood for the OEM latches to fit. The SS hood is molded with 5/16 threaded nuts and bolts....The OEM hardware The drivers side alone took about 2 hours to complete. The last of things will be completed later today.

Riptide67 · 01-20-2014, 11:25 PM

And done!

Riptide67 · 01-21-2014, 06:40 PM

Another nice addition showed up today. Should take just a few minutes to wipe down the handles and install.

Huck · 01-21-2014, 08:42 PM

Nice!

That's the one thing that annoys me, if I spend $700-$900 on a product if should at least fit right without having to mod it.

Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 · 01-22-2014, 02:50 PM

Dude, I so agree with you. I am glad the nightmare of getting that hood to fit is over. I am just glad that my buddy is very knowledgable with taps and dies.

On a positive note, I love getting packages

Stillen Sways and SPC Front Camber arms

01-15-2014, 12:53 AM	#91 (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	Finally picked up a set of SPC Front Camber Arms and my hood is getting installed either tomorrow or Thursday __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-15-2014, 01:31 AM	#92 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Sweet! In for pics Riptide67 likes this. __________________ The Build

01-15-2014, 10:47 PM	#93 (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	Just ordered a set of Evo-R Carbon Fiber Door handle covers __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-15-2014, 11:29 PM	#95 (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	I will let you know, Datsun! Got the hood out of my apartment and over to my garage at work. Just gotta tear the old off and install the new. Proper photoshoot will ensue! Fly1 Motorsports and DatsunFTW like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-18-2014, 01:19 AM	#97 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Holy crap that is a good deal. Was it a company selling or a private seller? I would jump on that in a second! Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

01-18-2014, 11:36 AM	#98 (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	Huck, it was an Infiniti dealership here in Wa. They had it set up for auction. I made three bids and won with the last one. Checked Stillen's site and they are $308 shipped new. I paid less than 50% for them __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-18-2014, 02:02 PM	#99 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Hahaha as soon as I saw this I jumped on eBay and started searching. I really have my heart set on whitelines but for that kind of deal I wouldn't mind going with the Stillens. Its funny because I want to start buying body parts for the Z but I keep seeing handling and performance parts I want more for some reason, even though I don't track the car. Gt Spec braces, Fortune Auto coil covers, Whiteline sways... I'll never get to the looks of the car at this rate lol. Zdayz 2014!! Riptide67 likes this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

01-19-2014, 02:07 AM	#100 (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	I really balanced everything out between looks, performance, and handling. When it comes to suspension and performance, I have no problems buying used and waiting for the right deals. I saved a lot of money in those departments. As for looks, buying new is a tough bullet to take. But it's worth it to do it right. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-20-2014, 05:03 PM	#101 (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	Finally was able to get my SS hood installed. The mock fitment is about a 9/10 but it required plenty of work that I did not expect. There still has to be some minor adjustments made and a latch and rubber seal left to install. The biggest pain in the *** was having to Tap and Die the hood for the OEM latches to fit. The SS hood is molded with 5/16 threaded nuts and bolts....The OEM hardware The drivers side alone took about 2 hours to complete. The last of things will be completed later today. Mr&Mrs, jlo370z, zefaulter and 1 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four Last edited by Riptide67; 01-20-2014 at 05:22 PM.

01-20-2014, 11:25 PM	#102 (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	And done! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-21-2014, 06:40 PM	#103 (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	Another nice addition showed up today. Should take just a few minutes to wipe down the handles and install. Mr&Mrs and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-21-2014, 08:42 PM	#104 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Nice! That's the one thing that annoys me, if I spend $700-$900 on a product if should at least fit right without having to mod it. Zdayz 2014!! Riptide67 and Coming Soon!! like this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

01-22-2014, 02:50 PM	#105 (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	Dude, I so agree with you. I am glad the nightmare of getting that hood to fit is over. I am just glad that my buddy is very knowledgable with taps and dies. On a positive note, I love getting packages Stillen Sways and SPC Front Camber arms jlo370z 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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