370Z Roadster Atlanta Journal

[jlbrenne]

Tune went great.

310whp, 254 torq. I'll post charts once I receive them.

GTHAUS Meisterschaft kept me from gaining more WHP due to the tubing being narrow. Gained on Torq though!!!

There is a sound clip as well on you tube if any one is interested.

Jerry's 370 vert- you tube

Can def feel a difference in the way the car drives. Low to mid range especially.

[jlbrenne]

Today I finally purchased my Amuse Kit as well. 5-7 days to ship; 4 days to install and paint. I'll post pictures of everything once it comes in .

[jlbrenne]

Well, Duraflex came in very quickly. About 3 business days from Cali to Atlanta. Packaging was very good. The box it came in was freakin HUGE.

After inspecting the pieces nothing was cracked or broke. A few dings here and their but thats about it.

Flexability didnt seem bad but I didnt have the feelings that I could twist and turn the product without damaging it (but, I didnt try either).

I will now get quotes and get it installed ASAP. I will post pictures of the process and the a final statement of the outcome.

G luck to me~

[jlbrenne]

I decided sinse the body shop has the car, and will have OEM paint, to help out and sand the handles for them to paint. Even though I will be getting the doors shaved, I figure since we have the paint why not.

[jaytirbhaw]

Originally Posted by jlbrenne

I decided sinse the body shop has the car, and will have OEM paint, to help out and sand the handles for them to paint. Even though I will be getting the doors shaved, I figure since we have the paint why not.

nice car dude, where in the ATL are you planning to get your doors shaved and what body shop have you been using? Seems like its hard to find a decent one around here

[jlbrenne]

Originally Posted by jaytirbhaw

nice car dude, where in the ATL are you planning to get your doors shaved and what body shop have you been using? Seems like its hard to find a decent one around here

PM sent

[jlbrenne]

Todays progress:

Im going to take the air filters with me today and clean them up since the front bumper is off.

[jlbrenne]

Here some pics of the primed rear and front bumper.

Ran into a problem with the lisc plate lights. Original ones will not fit and Would have to be modified ; more trouble than its worth. So, we will be replacing those with new LED's.

*Got the new LED's. Just a strip that we will mount on top of the bumper and wire them to run with my lights.

**Some twisting and bending for fitment caused some crackes in the paint that will need to be resanded and repainted. Project should be finished by EOD or early tomorrow.

[jlbrenne]

Painting is done . 7 coats of clear. Should be dry and put back together tomorrow.

[jlbrenne]

Duraflex Full Kit:

YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR OEM SIDE SKIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Dura fits over the OEM. If you dont use the OEM you will have 4-5" gap between the bottom- that can be easy seen when you open the door.

I have put pictures to show this. If you look closely the Dura sides in the pictures are placed on top of the OEM so you can see how much of the structure is actually missing... ITS CRAZY!!!!!.

Even installed on top of the OEM it will stick out about 1/4" which is not a huge deal to me but its def. not ideal.

Look at the pictures below to see what im talking about. The first picture is the Duraflex right beside the OEM ...SIDE BY SIDE of each other......The second picture is the Dura on top of the OEM....look at the difference and whats missing....The picture where Im pointing the duraflex again is still on top of the OEM---where im pointing is the OEM skirt which is missing from the Duraflex..Yes, that whole bottom part....


*UPDATE: Car finished. Duraflex kit will need installer/fabricator that has had experience installing this kit. Not saying others w/o experience couldnt install it- but the cost would be way to high without a hookup. I will post iphone pics first. Then prof. pics later.

[BrandonSS]

Damn man... I'd get those replaced or refunded and find some better fitting skirts.

[jlbrenne]

Originally Posted by BrandonSS

Damn man... I'd get those replaced or refunded and find some better fitting skirts.

In the process of talking with Duraflex right now about my concerns.

[jlbrenne]

Here is the finished product. iphone pics. Car not washed or waxed. Will get better pics very soon.

Amuse front, rear, sides. Will thing about the wing later but happy with my duckbill. Paint matched nearly perfect.

New Painted handles & LED lisc plate lights.

*will get some professional pics hopefully taken tomorrow during the weekly ZAtlanta meet.

[jaytirbhaw]

Originally Posted by jlbrenne

Here is the finished product. iphone pics. Car not washed or waxed. Will get better pics very soon.

Amuse front, rear, sides. Will thing about the wing later but happy with my duckbill. Paint matched nearly perfect.

New Painted handles & LED lisc plate lights.

that looks awesome

[jlbrenne]

Updated pic. More to come