axmea?'s not-much-of-a-build thread - more like a photo log

axmea? · 10-28-2013, 03:36 AM

From this..........

to this..........

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DSCN3444 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

to this.......

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mYcooltoyedZ by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

to what it is now......

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DSC_6428 Pearl White 370Z by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]
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DSC_6435d Pearl White 370Z by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

The story is in the middle. I will post what I've done so far and include my wish list. In the meantime........

I spent the entire weekend with my wife in Paso Robles and drove back via Hwy 1 to San Luis Obispo. I love the 101. One suitcase, my trusted ramps (yes I take with me all the time) and 42 bottles of wine on the way back. I had to use every nook and cranny of that Z.

Some photos.

At Lone Madrone
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DSCN4903 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

At Daou -- the highest point in Paso Robles. It was fantastic.

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DSCN4891 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

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DSCN4889 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

At Villa San-Juliette (Nigel Lythgoe's winery)

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Villa San Juliette by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Sunset at Graveyard Winery for a Halloween party

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this was on our way back. At Morro Bay.

Jasonle · 10-28-2013, 08:39 AM

Very nice pictures

Zbrah · 10-28-2013, 01:26 PM

Your car is sexy as ever, and your pictures are stunning Rafael! each one of those shots can be framed on display in your office.

I started to feel content with my decision to buy gunmetal, but every time, I see your car I wish I could have gotten a pearl white

Shadezz · 10-30-2013, 09:12 AM

Amazing....that's all I can say buddy....everything's right about your setup.

axmea? · 11-03-2013, 08:46 PM

.........

After blacking out the fangs (not a fan of the fangs), I knew I wanted a body kit installed but was not sure on which one to go with. I wanted either the Amuse, Zele, or the Sunline kit. I also wanted instant gratification so I picked up a $75 sunline replica from a dealer in the City of Industry, CA. I had it painted and I installed it myself in August of 2012. I thought it looked good. Installation was very straight forward.

I thought it came out good. It did not have a finished look but just looking at the front, it looked like it works with the car. I also saw I needed to lower the car and have spacers installed. No intentions of replacing my wheels. I thought the stock RAYS looked good.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-03-2013, 09:01 PM

Beautiful pics, beautiful scenery

axmea? · 11-03-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

Very nice pictures

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah

Your car is sexy as ever, and your pictures are stunning Rafael! each one of those shots can be framed on display in your office.

I started to feel content with my decision to buy gunmetal, but every time, I see your car I wish I could have gotten a pearl white

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadezz

Amazing....that's all I can say buddy....everything's right about your setup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Beautiful pics, beautiful scenery

Thanks ya'll. Love taking shots. Need a better camera to get those hi-res/super clear pix though.

axmea? · 11-04-2013, 12:29 AM

Suspension mod: September 2012

The car was high, can't stand the gap and how far the wheel were sitting in the wells. Decided on H& R sport springs - $250 BNIB and SPL camber arms and SPC toe bolts for about $230. Went to Amplified Motorsport to do the install plus supplying the H&R spacers 20mm all around.

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DSCN1906 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

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DSCN1907 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Front
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DSCN1911 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Rear
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DSCN1910 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

On a lift at Amplified next to a brz
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DSCN1923 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Still had my old plates
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DSCN1905 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Before
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DSCN1902 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

After
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DSCN1980 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Stepping out of Amplified - very happy with the outcome.
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DSCN1928 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

I love my H&R's and my stance

/Angelo350Z/ · 11-04-2013, 01:16 AM

Great pics! I wish Swifts were that low.

MadChemist · 11-04-2013, 06:03 AM

How's the ride quality with the H&R springs?

axmea? · 11-04-2013, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadChemist

How's the ride quality with the H&R springs?

It was great as long as the shocks were in good condition. Mine was new when the H&R's were installed. The ride quality was really good. It was noticeably stiffer. I recommend that the struts be replaced as well when putting these on. Have not heard of anyone do a Koni and H&R combo. That would work well. Long term, my struts took a beating. I eventually installed coilovers.

axmea? · 11-10-2013, 05:04 AM

This happened on Feb 2013. Yup, this is how I ended up getting a new kit installed. I ran into a curb. Totally my fault. Making a u turn in a hotel driveway and was expecting direction from the valet and did not get it. This lip that I broke cost me $75 from a dealer in So Cal. Painting was $100 and I installed it myself to save some cash. It was pretty easy to install.....easy to break as well. I liked it because it was cheap and flexible. Lots of close calls until the curb. Curb always wins.

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IMG-20130130-00032 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

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IMG-20130130-00031 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

bombdefuzer · 11-10-2013, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

This happened on Feb 2013. Yup, this is how I ended up getting a new kit installed. I ran into a curb. Totally my fault. Making a u turn in a hotel driveway and was expecting direction from the valet and did not get it. This lip that I broke cost me $75 from a dealer in So Cal. Painting was $100 and I installed it myself to save some cash. It was pretty easy to install.....easy to break as well. I liked it because it was cheap and flexible. Lots of close calls until the curb. Curb always wins.

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IMG-20130130-00032 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

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IMG-20130130-00031 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

Now that would have never happened if you were wearing an Omega, Rolex or even a Tag...

axmea? · 11-10-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bombdefuzer

Now that would have never happened if you were wearing an Omega, Rolex or even a Tag...

or a Panerai. lol.

paperboy42190 · 11-25-2013, 04:25 AM

damn your Z looks amazing!

Ever considered painting the headlights? Blackhoused headlights on a white car looks great

10-28-2013, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	axmea?'s not-much-of-a-build thread-going slow From this.......... to this.......... [IMG]DSCN3444 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG] to this....... [IMG]mYcooltoyedZ by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG] to what it is now...... [IMG]DSC_6428 Pearl White 370Z by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]DSC_6435d Pearl White 370Z by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG] The story is in the middle. I will post what I've done so far and include my wish list. In the meantime........ I spent the entire weekend with my wife in Paso Robles and drove back via Hwy 1 to San Luis Obispo. I love the 101. One suitcase, my trusted ramps (yes I take with me all the time) and 42 bottles of wine on the way back. I had to use every nook and cranny of that Z. Some photos. At Lone Madrone [IMG][/IMG] [IMG] DSCN4903 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] At Daou -- the highest point in Paso Robles. It was fantastic. [IMG] DSCN4891 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] DSCN4889 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] At Villa San-Juliette (Nigel Lythgoe's winery) [IMG] Villa San Juliette by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Sunset at Graveyard Winery for a Halloween party [IMG] this was on our way back. At Morro Bay. wheee!, dAvenue, bombdefuzer and 7 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 01-02-2017 at 03:09 PM.

10-28-2013, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	Very nice pictures axmea? likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

10-28-2013, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Your car is sexy as ever, and your pictures are stunning Rafael! each one of those shots can be framed on display in your office. I started to feel content with my decision to buy gunmetal, but every time, I see your car I wish I could have gotten a pearl white axmea? likes this. Last edited by Zbrah; 10-28-2013 at 01:29 PM.

10-30-2013, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Amazing....that's all I can say buddy....everything's right about your setup. __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

11-03-2013, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	First exterior mod -- August 2012 ......... After blacking out the fangs (not a fan of the fangs), I knew I wanted a body kit installed but was not sure on which one to go with. I wanted either the Amuse, Zele, or the Sunline kit. I also wanted instant gratification so I picked up a $75 sunline replica from a dealer in the City of Industry, CA. I had it painted and I installed it myself in August of 2012. I thought it looked good. Installation was very straight forward. I thought it came out good. It did not have a finished look but just looking at the front, it looked like it works with the car. I also saw I needed to lower the car and have spacers installed. No intentions of replacing my wheels. I thought the stock RAYS looked good. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

11-03-2013, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Beautiful pics, beautiful scenery axmea? likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

11-04-2013, 12:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	September 2012 suspension mod at Amplified Motorsport Suspension mod: September 2012 The car was high, can't stand the gap and how far the wheel were sitting in the wells. Decided on H& R sport springs - $250 BNIB and SPL camber arms and SPC toe bolts for about $230. Went to Amplified Motorsport to do the install plus supplying the H&R spacers 20mm all around. [IMG] DSCN1906 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] DSCN1907 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Front [IMG] DSCN1911 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Rear [IMG] DSCN1910 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] On a lift at Amplified next to a brz [IMG] DSCN1923 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Still had my old plates [IMG] DSCN1905 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Before [IMG] DSCN1902 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] After [IMG] DSCN1980 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Stepping out of Amplified - very happy with the outcome. [IMG] DSCN1928 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] I love my H&R's and my stance bombdefuzer likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 11-04-2013 at 12:35 AM.

11-04-2013, 01:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	Great pics! I wish Swifts were that low. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

11-04-2013, 06:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 13	How's the ride quality with the H&R springs?

11-10-2013, 05:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	How I ended up with AeroJacket -- Feb 2013 This happened on Feb 2013. Yup, this is how I ended up getting a new kit installed. I ran into a curb. Totally my fault. Making a u turn in a hotel driveway and was expecting direction from the valet and did not get it. This lip that I broke cost me $75 from a dealer in So Cal. Painting was $100 and I installed it myself to save some cash. It was pretty easy to install.....easy to break as well. I liked it because it was cheap and flexible. Lots of close calls until the curb. Curb always wins. [IMG] IMG-20130130-00032 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG-20130130-00031 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

11-25-2013, 04:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
paperboy42190 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 193 Drives: 2007 Acura TL Type-S Rep Power: 14	damn your Z looks amazing! Ever considered painting the headlights? Blackhoused headlights on a white car looks great

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