Makstraw's Not so Nismo, Nismo build

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 01:55 PM

So This is gunna be the build journal for my 2010 Mag Black 370 base/sport turned Nismo Conversion. But before all that, let me entertain you with some of my previous builds…

06 350z touring NA

03 350z track NA

02 Subi bugeye 410WHP 20 PSI

08 350z touring NA

09 MB 370z base/sport

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 01:58 PM

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.

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 02:03 PM

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

During

After

EVO-R badges

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 02:11 PM

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

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.

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 02:17 PM

So, Last week 27 September 2014 I finally had all my Nismo pieces.

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:

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 02:22 PM

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

speedfreek · 10-02-2014, 02:24 PM

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!

aszyd · 10-02-2014, 02:27 PM

Man, you love your Zs! Awesome job on the Nismo conversion.

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreek

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!

Ya Im planning on trying to find the type m add on from Aero Jacket. And I feel Like any Z is a good track car

Its all about what you want. Id seriously like a 2nd Z just to strip out and track.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

Man, you love your Zs! Awesome job on the Nismo conversion.

I seriously appreciate it brother

Stay Tuned for more!

carlitos_370z · 10-02-2014, 03:45 PM

damn nice work dude!!!

makstraw · 10-02-2014, 09:10 PM

Thanks Carlitos

Zerocool · 10-03-2014, 10:29 AM

beautiful cars, bro.

ufoz8mycow · 10-03-2014, 08:03 PM

Lots of nice cars! I like the direction you're headed in with the latest..

makstraw · 10-03-2014, 09:11 PM

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.

Then I get home and find my F14s on the doorstep.

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.

makstraw · 10-06-2014, 09:21 AM

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.

First photo shoot. I think I nailed the theme here.

10-02-2014, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	Makstraw's Not so Nismo, Nismo build So This is gunna be the build journal for my 2010 Mag Black 370 base/sport turned Nismo Conversion. But before all that, let me entertain you with some of my previous builds… 06 350z touring NA 03 350z track NA 02 Subi bugeye 410WHP 20 PSI 08 350z touring NA 09 MB 370z base/sport jaytirbhaw, carlitos_370z, aszyd and 1 others like this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-02-2014, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	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. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-02-2014, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	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 During After EVO-R badges __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-02-2014, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	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 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. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-02-2014, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	So, Last week 27 September 2014 I finally had all my Nismo pieces. 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: 1st and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-02-2014, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	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 __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-02-2014, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	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! __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

10-02-2014, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Man, you love your Zs! Awesome job on the Nismo conversion. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

10-02-2014, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	damn nice work dude!!!

10-02-2014, 09:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	Thanks Carlitos carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-03-2014, 10:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	beautiful cars, bro. __________________ I like pizza

10-03-2014, 08:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	Lots of nice cars! I like the direction you're headed in with the latest..

10-03-2014, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	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. Then I get home and find my F14s on the doorstep. 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. zefaulter and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

10-06-2014, 09:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
makstraw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ft Walton beach FL Posts: 446 Drives: 09 Black 370z Sport Rep Power: 13	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. First photo shoot. I think I nailed the theme here. jae35, 1st, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this. __________________ \|ARK\|STILLEN G3\|BC\|FORGESTAR\|GARAGELINE\|QUAIFE\|

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