pfdaxe's Build
 

Hey guys & girls:

Since I traded my Lexus IS F-Sport in August 2012 at Pinnacle Nissan in N. Scottsdale (AZ), I've been non-stop modding, so I thought I'd share my journey so far.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/...266ca50e_b.jpgP1210271 , on Flickr

I would like to thank the numerous members that have assisted me in this journey with their advise and postings.

Enjoy and comments welcome!

Paul :tiphat:

IT STARTS:

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Interior Mods Started
 

5000k LED Dome Light

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5000k LED Cargo Light

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"White" LED Illuminated Kick Plates, NISMO Mats & 5000k LED Under Dash Footwell Lights

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Interior Mods Continue
 

Rear View Monitor

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Rear View Cam

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Navtool Rear Camera Momentary Switch (I can view behind at anytime)

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Carbon Fiber + Goodies
 

EVO-R Carbon Fiber

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SIMOTA1's Black Fuel Gauge Overlay + Other Carbon Fiber Treats

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Carbon Fiber & Alcantara Shift Knob
(Tony @ Carbon Fiber Element)

Nissan OEM Manual Shift Boot
TOP GAITERS E-Brake Cover
Custom Console Lid Cover
Cup Holder EL Wire Mod


Pro-Clip Phone Mount

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Bose System Upgrade
 

Rockford Fosgate R500-1D Mono Sub Amp
(JL Audio 10w3v3-2 Sub)
Rockford Fosgate P400-2 Front Mid & Tweeter Amp
(Polk Audio Front Speakers)
Audiocontrol LC7i Line Output Converter
Re-wired all speakers

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Modified for Sub Box

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Relocated Tools

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Wicked CAS Corner Box
JL Audio 10w3v3-2 Sub

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Under the Hood
 

Painted Front Strut Bar

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Painted Strut Bar w/Nismo Emblem
Stillen Generation 3 Intakes
Z1 Silicone Hoses
Chrome Bolt Caps
Custom Made Nismo Radiator Overflow & Power Steering Caps
Nismo Oil & Radiator Caps
Under Hood LED Light Strips-For Shows (Not Pictured)

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Oil Cooler Lines-Purolator-Pure One PL14610 Filter (Larger Filter)

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24-Row Tru-Cool Oil Cooler

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Under the Zed
 

Calipers Painted w/Nismo Decals applied and clear coated. H&R 20mm Spacers Front & 25mm Spacers Rear

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Custom Z Center Cap

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Nismo & Top Speed Exhaust

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TEIN S-Tech Springs
Eibach Sways
SPC Camber Arms & Toe Bolts

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Alignment day: Thanks Network Alignment!

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Exterior Lighting Part 1
 

Painted Tails & 3rd Light
Chrome Amber Turn Bulbs

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Hella Micro DE HID Fogs

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Sweet build o far

Exterior Lighting Part 2
 

Painted Headlights
LED Landing Strip
5000k LED Parking Bulb
Amber LED Delete
Chrome Amber Turn Bulb

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Exterior Part 1
 

Prior to drop

Carbon Signal Add-On Spoiler
Shine Auto Spats

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Test fit side skirts. Took a lot of work since fitment was horrible. But turned out very nice in the end:

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Aero Jacket Vented Fenders
Bay Speed BSD Vented Side Skirts
Shine Auto Spats
EVO-R Diffuser
EVO-R Chrome & Carbon Fiber Z Emblems
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires: 255/40-19 w/20mm Spacers Front, 285/35-19 w/25mm Spacers Rear
Nismo Exhaust with Top Speed Axleback Exhaust
Carbon Signal Add-On Spoiler
Color Matched Door Handles
5% Tint

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EVO-R Front Lip

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Still havent seen this in person, but going to someday!

Exterior Part 2
 

PREVIEW......NEW Shoes and Brakes

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Vertini Drifts w/Custom Z Center Caps:

Fronts:19x9 +20
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 265/35-19
Rears: 19x10.5 +25 (+15mm H&R DRS Spacer)
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 305/30-19

R1 Concepts Drilled & Slotted Rotors

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Exterior Part 3
 

Custom Mesh Grill

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Exterior Part 4
 

OEM Nismo Wing & Glamour Shots

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Did you sell that first spoiler you had?

I love the Z center caps :yum:

Yes. A while back

You may someday. I drive it from NW Phx to Tempe about once a week and my wife drives it on Saturday mornings to her personal trainer in Gilbert. Also, the occasional Pavilions visit. Probably have one soon. :happydance:

Sexy Z!

I'm still on the fence about swapping bumpers. Either Niz or Amuse (Shine Auto rep). I guess I'm wanting/waiting for a possible GB.

subscribed!! sweet build!

Nice mods so far!

Axe was this painted? (what paint did you use?) And do you have any shots on how it looks at night? Sorry to ask so much. How much trouble was the extra front lights (runway lights) to do, I think I saw a thread on here how to do it, but can not seem to find it again. Love your Z

Thanks Seth :tiphat:

I had a local guy do my tails. He also painted all of my body parts I added:

Platinum Auto Finishes

Here's a night shot with just the tails (no brake light):

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If you're talking about the "landing strip" lights in the headlights, here's the DIY thread. I worked on them every evening for about 5 nights:

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-blackout.html

I haven't seen a thread for the HID fogs I added. I just mounted them to the aluminum bumper support and wired them to the parking lights... ;)

Make a writeup if you can for me.. Im really interested in adding lights like those. :tup:

Thanks Axe, (sub) look forward to updates as they come in.

edited: btw, that was the post on the landing strip I saw, saved it in favorites for later use, Thanks. Wouldnt mind seeing one on the fog lamps as well.

sweet build man!
can you tell me, the 10.5 +25... is that BEFORE your +15 spacers? or before... essentially making them 10.5 +10 ?
Thanks!

Thanks!

+25 was before. You're correct, they are now +10 with the spacer

Drop.Dead.Gorgeous.

One sexy *** Z!

Love the center caps and HID fogs! I've been thinking of doing some LED driving/fogs myself.

Where did you wire the Hella spots to. Have you fitted a separate switch to operate them

Wired directly to parking lights.

Coming soon...
 

I'm working on swapping rear bumper for an Amuse rep. Thanks to Cooltoy for the photoshop pics below. Hopefully, the front won't be too far behind.

Thoughts??

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One of the best cars on the site

Out with the old...In with the new...
 

Pics of OEM & Shine Auto Amuse bumper swap. I also painted and Plastidipped crash bar. I decided to keep my EVO-R carbon fiber Z emblem since I really like it and it matches the CF of the bumper. I'll be selling the OEM bumper and diffuser & spats shortly and I'll install the Amuse rep this week as I don't have time to finish today:

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Yay! You painted the crash bar, I hate when I see it behind the bumper Lol

Wow!! Awesome build!! Your Z is beautiful!! :tiphat:

Finished Bumper
 

Here's a few pics of the finished product. I'll take some "glamour" shots when I get a moment. Shine Auto Amuse rep bumper with Aero Jacket carbon fiber canards:

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:happydance: