Project: Mothra

dalparadise · 03-09-2010, 07:39 PM

I wanted to give Z enthusiasts a look at a project a Houston Nissan dealer is doing. This will be one of the cars tuned by Smoky Nagata next month at Import Reactor and will also have some incredible Top Secret parts on it. They dropped the engine yesterday for the first mods and it's already starting to look sweet underneath. This one will get the Powerhouse Amuse body kit as well. So, the outside will match.

They just signed up as a forum sponsor, so expect some progress reports coming soon. I think anybody who loves Japanese performance will really love this car. It is going to be a track monster/show car like no other.

Check out the facebook for some photos here:
Project Mothra Photos | Facebook

theDreamer · 03-09-2010, 07:42 PM

In for more.

Togo · 03-09-2010, 07:54 PM

Subscribed

Vegasboricua · 03-09-2010, 08:05 PM

+1 Subscribed

John Bradley · 03-09-2010, 08:05 PM

oh yeah

dalparadise · 03-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Updated

kenchan · 03-09-2010, 08:15 PM

ceramic?

theDreamer · 03-09-2010, 08:20 PM

I think it is ceramic coated.

JB-370z · 03-09-2010, 08:27 PM

What dealer is it???? It would be cool if it were the Bakers over at Baker Jackson.

theDreamer · 03-09-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

What dealer is it???? It would be cool if it were the Bakers over at Baker Jackson.

Per the Facebook page it looks like it is Baker-Jackson South.

dalparadise · 03-09-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z

What dealer is it???? It would be cool if it were the Bakers over at Baker Jackson.

It just so happens it is...but I think you knew that. They just became forum sponsors, so I expect an official announcement in their section soon. I bought my Z there. Great experience.

An official Web site is coming, but it's under construction right now. From the Mothra facebook page:

Welcome to // Project: Mothra //. A stock Nissan 370Z is undergoing a metamorphosis to become the ultimate of its kind. It’s as much an offering to legendary Japanese tuner Kazuhiko "SMOKY" Nagata, as it is an exercise in using only the best components in the world to allow the Z to reach its ultimate potential.

What will shock most in the tuner-car community is that this transformation is being done by a Nissan dealer – Baker-Jackson Nissan in Houston. Smoky Nagata http://www.topsecretjpn.com/smoky.shtml will tune the car himself. His Top Secret components, many previously only available in Japan will accent its performance. And the Powerhouse Amuse http://www.webamuse.co.jp/z34/index.html body kit, with its signature wing – the inspiration for this beast’s name – will alert everyone that this is no ordinary Z.

Become a Facebook friend of // Project: Mothra // and watch her as she’s built. Get info and updates on ordering nearly-impossible-to-get Top Secret components for your own car through BakerJacksonNissan.com. And to any track challengers out there: fear the Fairlady as she transforms into a screaming monster capable of laying waste to an entire city.

kenchan · 03-09-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I think it is ceramic coated.

hummmm...

JB-370z · 03-09-2010, 10:28 PM

Ha thats funny! I know the Bakers. I went to school with Brad Baker and played soccer with him. He is the general manager at the south location. I got a good deal because of them.
His dad drives a fixed up GT-R and he is mostly at the north-west location cause he is the GM there. And no I did not know it was them that was doing this car, its a small world after all right.

Chriz · 03-09-2010, 10:41 PM

In for more looking great

Zeto · 03-09-2010, 10:46 PM

Subscribed

03-09-2010, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-09-2010, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I think it is ceramic coated. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-09-2010, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	oh yeah

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ceramic?

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JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	What dealer is it???? It would be cool if it were the Bakers over at Baker Jackson. Gspinin likes this. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-09-2010, 10:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Ha thats funny! I know the Bakers. I went to school with Brad Baker and played soccer with him. He is the general manager at the south location. I got a good deal because of them. His dad drives a fixed up GT-R and he is mostly at the north-west location cause he is the GM there. And no I did not know it was them that was doing this car, its a small world after all right. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning) Last edited by JB-370z; 03-09-2010 at 10:33 PM.

03-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	In for more looking great __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

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Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Subscribed

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