Nissan 370Z Forum  

How long should this project take??!!

Thank you guys i spent good money and put alot of thought on my build and to find the best deals etc. Its finally 85% done as for what i

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Like Tree110Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-16-2013, 12:05 AM   #91 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MD
Posts: 48
Drives: Fairlady Z
Rep Power: 12
bluebird244 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thank you guys i spent good money and put alot of thought on my build and to find the best deals etc. Its finally 85% done as for what i had in plan. But in the future i'm also planning on getting more modifications as i educate myself more about the 370z.
__________________
***** FAIRLADY Z TOURING SPORT *****

| MXP EXHAUST | STILLEN GEN 3 CAI | INVIDIA TP |
bluebird244 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:07 AM   #92 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MD
Posts: 48
Drives: Fairlady Z
Rep Power: 12
bluebird244 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
I am interested to see/understand how you direct the air from the vent to the undercar and brakes.

Detailed pictures pls...
I will post up detailed pics tmrw wen its sunny.
__________________
***** FAIRLADY Z TOURING SPORT *****

| MXP EXHAUST | STILLEN GEN 3 CAI | INVIDIA TP |
bluebird244 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:15 AM   #93 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebird244 View Post
I will post up detailed pics tmrw wen its sunny.



Also, will you consider getting a new set of wheels or powder-coat/paint yours back to single color??
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:19 AM   #94 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MD
Posts: 48
Drives: Fairlady Z
Rep Power: 12
bluebird244 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post



Also, will you consider getting a new set of wheels or powder-coat/paint yours back to single color??
I personally love the Rays but if i were to change i would just buy a set of new wheels. Already have a few in mind to select from in the future.
__________________
***** FAIRLADY Z TOURING SPORT *****

| MXP EXHAUST | STILLEN GEN 3 CAI | INVIDIA TP |
bluebird244 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:23 AM   #95 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebird244 View Post
I personally love the Rays but if i were to change i would just buy a set of new wheels. Already have a few in mind to select from in the future.

Rays, Weds, good choice for the Z.

I bet you will go for 20, right??
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:27 AM   #96 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MD
Posts: 48
Drives: Fairlady Z
Rep Power: 12
bluebird244 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Rays, Weds, good choice for the Z.

I bet you will go for 20, right??
Theres better selection of 20's but honestly i love 19's. perfect size for me in my books.
__________________
***** FAIRLADY Z TOURING SPORT *****

| MXP EXHAUST | STILLEN GEN 3 CAI | INVIDIA TP |
bluebird244 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:32 AM   #97 (permalink)
Administrator
 
AK370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 9,930
Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6
Rep Power: 10
AK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond reputeAK370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebird244 View Post
Actually i was able to post pictures up that i took earlier today. Note that emblem was poorly plasti-dipped when I first tried without any knowledge, then this was right before I got my chrome Z emblems installed front/rear and replacing 370Z with Fairlady Z.


http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1366081424


http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1366081424


I think your car looks pretty good. Any time someone makes a thread about hood scoops or lambo doors or neon lights etc, they are signing themselves up for a little flaming. THE370Z members are one of the nicest compare to other forums. I don't think they were being mean. So were joking around a little bit but I don't think they mean it in a bad way. At the end, we are here to guide you to the right path. Many of the members suggested against the scoop bc lets say you attend track evens like HPDE where you speed up to 130-140MPH, that hood scoop holing by double sided tape may become a flying object to your windshield or car behind you. We are just giving you honest feedback. As I always say, it's your car. You're paying for car payment and insurance. So can do whatever you want to it. You have to understand, you have a pretty decent car. It has 332 hP. The more functional stuff you can put on the car, the more performance benefit you'll enjoy.

I don't want to close this thread if you guys keep it clean


PS: Plasti dip the door handles. They look out of place with the "black theme"
JARblue, NickTurnon and forza370z like this.
__________________
The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post
STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q.
Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section
My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3
Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE
Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.
AK370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:50 AM   #98 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebird244 View Post
Theres better selection of 20's but honestly i love 19's. perfect size for me in my books.
I personally prefer 19, it's good for DD especially the road is kinda bumpy.

And it's lighter too.
alcheng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 01:37 AM   #99 (permalink)
Track Member
 
RoshDawg's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NM / CA
Posts: 981
Drives: '13 911 C2S
Rep Power: 15
RoshDawg has a spectacular aura aboutRoshDawg has a spectacular aura about
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebird244 View Post
The only mods I have on it so far are as listed..

...

Exterior ;
Spec-S Front Lip
Xenon Rear Body Scoop (Has vents to allow air flow under the car and the brakes with cooling purpose)

...
I know you were saying you want to get more education on motor performance, so I thought you should know that venting air underneath your car is bad as it creates pressure and lift underneath your car (unless you have a massive diffuser on the back which will channel that pressure to create negative lift aka downforce). Now if you had ducts from those vents to your brakes and not just to the general underneath portion of your car, then that is a good thing. Saying this all as just an FYI.

Your car looks nice btw. I think a blacked out look would look really sick (meaning rims and handles should be all black) since you're already almost blacked out.
__________________
| EVO X MR | '11 WRX STI | 370Z SPRT | 911 (991) C2S |
RoshDawg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 10:38 AM   #100 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
NickTurnon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Scottsdale
Age: 33
Posts: 1,636
Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z
Rep Power: 18
NickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud ofNickTurnon has much to be proud of
Send a message via Skype™ to NickTurnon
Default




This is perfect for you...
__________________
2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT | TEIN S-Tech Springs | K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes | AAM S-Line Short Tails | 5% Tint | 20MM Spacers | Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build
NickTurnon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 11:46 AM   #101 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,726
Drives: PW Z
Rep Power: 15
6MT-Z34 is a glorious beacon of light6MT-Z34 is a glorious beacon of light6MT-Z34 is a glorious beacon of light6MT-Z34 is a glorious beacon of light6MT-Z34 is a glorious beacon of light6MT-Z34 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
I am interested to see/understand how you direct the air from the vent to the undercar and brakes.

Detailed pictures pls...
I think he's talking about the side skirts...??
6MT-Z34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 12:24 PM   #102 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MD
Posts: 48
Drives: Fairlady Z
Rep Power: 12
bluebird244 is on a distinguished road
Default

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...&stc=1&d=13661

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...36612927829278

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1366129309

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1366129309

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1366129339

Theres a picture of the Rear Body Scoop with the vent but no specifications i can't get a picture from underneath. I did more examination on it and its a small passageway that goes through a small area to the underneath of the car. I think it's the brakes, not sure. My body guy told me that it cools the breaks so i'm going to take his word for it. There's also the side shot of the rear and close up on the wheels.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg photo (14).jpg (826.1 KB, 54 views)
File Type: jpg photo (13).jpg (823.6 KB, 48 views)
File Type: jpg photo (12).jpg (815.2 KB, 45 views)
File Type: jpg photo (11).jpg (502.2 KB, 68 views)
File Type: jpg photo (10).jpg (859.3 KB, 61 views)
__________________
***** FAIRLADY Z TOURING SPORT *****

| MXP EXHAUST | STILLEN GEN 3 CAI | INVIDIA TP |
bluebird244 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 02:32 PM   #103 (permalink)
Elite Member
 
cooltoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 13,971
Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT
Rep Power: 243722
cooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond reputecooltoy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

So what took them so long?
cooltoy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 02:46 PM   #104 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Zythaxus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 82
Drives: 2010 370z BS 7AT
Rep Power: 12
Zythaxus will become famous soon enough
Default

Lookin good but def dip the handles.....looks like 2 sore thumbs. Still about the hood scoop...stick on = fly off eventually. esp since it will be catching wind.
__________________
"Vision" 2010 Brilliant silver 370Z Touring/sport
Stillen G3 | Z1 25 Row | Hotchkis Sways | Swift Spec R | 20F/25R
Zythaxus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2013, 03:46 PM   #105 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Haboob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Surface of the sun.
Posts: 13,159
Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG
Rep Power: 1387
Haboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond reputeHaboob has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cooltoy View Post
So what took them so long?
Why'd they have it for a month?
Haboob is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Project Z Mr&Mrs Member's 370Z Gallery 1055 09-30-2024 08:20 AM
theDreamer's Silvia theDreamer Other Vehicles 43 03-01-2021 12:40 PM
New Project!! 370z_Sniper Engine & Drivetrain 20 03-22-2012 05:33 PM
Looking for a project car. bigaudiofanat The Lounge (Off Topic) 19 07-03-2010 11:14 PM
Project Mu MursePaolo Brakes & Suspension 4 07-01-2009 03:00 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2