|
So Now that I have this Mag Black 370 everything is right with the world. I honestly like the 370z cabin so much( mostly due to the fact that I fit) that I think Ive finally settled on a platform to enjoy. Below is the Car in question. Purchased earlier this year, Apr 14th 2014.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps3a50a696.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps3ae5f0dd.jpg |
So, after driving a total of 19 hours and 2 tickets later I made it make home to Florida. I believe the next day I started plotting what was gunna come apart first. I decided headlights needed to be painted. The door handles and badges needed love too.
Before http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps910690b5.jpg During http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psf8e5b001.jpg After http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psd029b8b9.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps5f391465.jpg EVO-R badges http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psbf691dae.jpg |
So since April Ive been debating to do Authentic Amuse or Nismo. I settled on Nismo pieces because I was able to source all my Nismo parts for under $1000. Patiences is worth $$$.
Prior to Nismo Conversion http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps90f88ac0.jpg Lets not forget BC Coilovers and Suspension Pieces. I went with BC BR type coilovers cus I like the ride quality. For the front upper control arms, I already had Kinetix laying around. Rear I bough SPC links and energy star lockout bolts. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps6067f797.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps4a4417d8.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps2a435b79.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps2a435b79.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps80359758.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps24a58a6e.jpg |
So, Last week 27 September 2014 I finally had all my Nismo pieces.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps66785fb5.jpg Annnd after body work to de-badge and paint I immediately started disassembly and reassembly. Im too lazy to locate the during photos but if your interested in doing this, I can explain better with pics what you will need to buy or make/modify. Finished Nismo install :tip hat: http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps4a45c7ae.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps49a69572.jpg |
So next I needed wheels. Having a lot of experience with Works, Rays Weds etc I decided that expensive, high care wheels were something I didn't want to deal with at this time. I purchased a set of Forgestar F14's From Jason @ getyourwheels.com. Jason sent me this pic of my set a couple days ago. I can't wait!
19x9.5 +20 / 19x11 +15 http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...pseeb151c2.jpg |
Man you went through some Z's. I really liked your '08, very clean. I've debated ever since getting my 370 that I should of just got a 350 to track instead.
I was trying to source a rear Nismo bumper for the longest but gave up. That is an awesome deal to get the full kit for that much. I think you need the Aerojacket Type III spoiler. Other than that Great job! :tup: |
Man, you love your Zs! Awesome job on the Nismo conversion.
|
Quote:
Quote:
|
damn nice work dude!!! :tup:
|
Thanks Carlitos
|
beautiful cars, bro.
|
Lots of nice cars! I like the direction you're headed in with the latest..
|
Thanks guys, I appreciate it :tip hat:
So I was leaving Work today, Im enjoying the last couple days I have left in the Air Force, and driving this beauty to all my appointments. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psa61cf249.jpg Then I get home and find my F14s on the doorstep. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps4dd29a1b.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psd5abff6f.jpg Ill have some more updates tomorrow after I get the fronts on… I installed Z1 extended wheel studs a while back, unfortunately they are too long for the 4 different sets of lug nuts I have laying around :eek dance: So Im cutting them all to length so I don't have to replace them again…Its a PITA. |
So this weekend - 4Oct2014 was super busy for me… Had to do some more adjusting on my BC's and wheel studs before I could get her aligned. Then I had to remove my front bumper as it will not clear any alignment racks… This seems to be standard practice for me..
At the shop getting aligned. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps08368051.jpg First photo shoot. I think I nailed the theme here. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psac5b3793.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psffa98dad.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...a4-1-1-1-1.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps5dcca641.jpg |
LOOKS GREAT DUDE!!! LOVE IT :drool:
|
Quote:
|
So I took the front bumper off so I could redo the badge deletes. Had to replace the bondo with a 40/40 polyurethane filler. Looks all good now.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psdb32665a.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps642f86b1.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps50b57d34.jpg |
Looks amazing bro!!! :tup: looks x10 better than with the badge
Damn i want that front bumper soo bad :/ |
Very clean conversion. Impressive work
|
So over the weekend I made a phone holder. If any of you are like me, and you have a bigger iPhone, Galaxy etc, you probably get tired of trying to fit in in your cup hold. I personally don't like suction cup style phone/gps holders, think they look tacky and always leave a spot on the windshield when removed.
So, I bought a $7 adjustable phone/gps holder and modified to to sandwich in place of the passanger airbag light. I left the airbag light connected, I just stuffed it behind the center cubby. I used a blank, that Ive used before for rear wiper deletes on 350z…… Was the same size, and I buy them at Lowes or Home Depot. Drilled a hole thru the center, and painted in semi gloss black. I then cut the visor clip off the $7 holder, and drilled a bigger hole to push the bolt thru. On the backside of the cubby, I used a washer and nut to secure the whole setup to the cubby. Below are pictures of what I think is genius! And Yes, It does swivel out of the way of the cubby door. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps8bad7bd0.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps772e6071.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psba4d0684.jpg |
A Little impromptu shoot after a good cleaning
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps6ad06151.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps9c052d48.jpg |
holy wow thats sexy
|
Damn, your Z looks great. I'll have to hit you up on the Nismo install info soon.:bowrofl:
|
Thankyou everybody. Im glad my work is appreciated :tup: :tiphat:
|
A good cleaning session and a Sunday drive… :driving:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps9cb2f3e8.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psafdb67e6.jpg |
Well done, love the build.
|
I started a new For Sale thread today, posted the car up….. Lets see if there is any interest.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps824ce35c.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...psfcf98eeb.jpg |
Damn bro you have a great car there... Well i hope you can find a buyer soon!!!
|
Quote:
|
What are you selling for now?
|
Quote:
|
I meant car wise...what are you replacing it with?
|
Quote:
I lowered the price btw guys… $22,000 |
Still up for sale. Fresh oil and trans fluid change to AMSOIL :D
|
|
|
Quote:
|
|
| All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:04 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2