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Finally getting my Z close to where I want it so I figure its time to start a build thread. I got my 09 manual back in 2012, after my Altima got totaled by a distracted driver while I was stopped at a light. I had never owned a sports car or a manual, and I thought it was about time I got something cool and not just practical. I was originally thinking a 350Z, mainly because I didn't know there was a 370Z, but after I learned the difference I had to get the 370Z.



I stumbled across this forum right when I bought my Z and within days I ordered my stillen gen 3 intakes. I had never modified a car, outside of the stereo, mainly because I never had a car that was worth modding. Little did I know how much I would enjoy it, and how addicting it would be.

I have done 95% of everything myself and wouldn't have dreamed of tackling it if it weren't for all the awesome DIYs and info on this forum.



I'm hoping to get a second car and retire this as my DD sometime in the next year, after that FI might be in my future :)



Here is was I started with, a stock 09 base manual, only thing installed was a Sony touch screen.



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Mods



Performance

Stillen gen 3 intakes

FI carbon fiber exhaust

FI HFCs
Wavetrac differential and Whiteline bushings
Nismo wheels wrapped in RE71Rs



Suspension

Powertrix Ultra Light Race Coilovers with Swift Springs

SPL rear camber arms

SPL rear traction arms

SPL rear midlink

Lockout Kit

Whiteline front sway bars



Looks

Evo R 3 piece front lip, carbon fiber

Seibon TS hood

Fly1 carbon fiber vented fenders

Seibon NS carbon fiber spoiler

Carbon fiber b pillar

Rear Nismo Spoiler
Carbon Signal Carbon Fiber Diffusor

Painted door handles

All kinds of carbon fiber interior pieces



Audio

Kicker S13L7 sub in custom box

Mb Quart component speakers

Dynamat in doors and trunk



Future Plans

Upgrade brakes

SPL Front Camber Arms

2015 nismo front bumper and side skirts?

Forced Induction?



Here are some recent pics.

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Additional Current Mods

Boosted Performance Twin Turbo Kit
542 whp and 444 ft-lbs @ 10psi on E-85
Fast Intentions Crash Bar
ID1050x injectors
CJM S1.SE Fuel Return System
ECA-2 Ethanol Sensor/Gauge
SPL Everything

Reserved

Spent some quality time with my baby this morning. Installed some SPL rear traction arms, painted the vents on my new hood and removed the rain guard.
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looking good man, got any plans for wheels?

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Thanks, I'm thinking either nismos or volk ce28n, that's probably the 2nd thing I'm going to get after I buy a quaife diff.





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Well couldn't get my rear wheels completely in spec after my alignment yesterday, toe is out more than I'd like. I was thinking toe bolts, but didn't like the idea of drilling the hole bigger and relying on a washer to hold the toe arm in place, even though it would probably work fine for my uses. Since I already have SPL rear camber and traction arms, why not go for the trifecta, so I just ordered the SPL rear midlink and lockout bolts. Hopefully I can install it this weekend :). I've really learned a lot after getting under my car and working on my suspension this last month.


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Just got my car back from the shop after getting rear ended. I was able to swing a Nismo bumper out of it. Dealership said it was the same price as the base so I said do it :)
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Just got a package from spl, can't wait to install, probably next weekend :)
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Just ordered a carbon signal Nismo rear diffuser V1 (with the fog light) so I can re-install my Evo-R smoked fog light :)


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Got my springs, gonna install them and my mid links tomorrow.
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very nice :tup:

I love my Swift's :iagree:

-Clifford :tiphat:

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Got the mid links and new springs installed and lockout bolts/washers on them and my camber arms. Took a lot longer than I thought, one of these days I'll let a shop do the work.
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Gave my baby a much needed wash and wax. Also got my Zoom CF mirror.
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My rear diffuser finally came in today :). Hopefully I'll install it this weekend with my rear fog light. Quality looks awesome, I'll try and test fit it tonight.

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Test fit
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Installed, figment wasn't 100%, but pretty good, glad to have the fog light/brake light on.
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I like it! Hope to see you at Zfest :tiphat:

Something just came up with work, so I might not make it to Zfest, but I'm gonna try.


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I was able to get out of it, I'll see u at Zfest :)


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Woo! :driving:

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My car at Zfest
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Awesome pics! Wish my camera battery had life! Would have taken loads of pictures

New wheels, hopefully getting some new tires in the next few days and putting them on. :)
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Awesome!

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New wheels on, fronts stick out a little too much, I'll need to take the spacers off.

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Love the color. Works very well.

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Thanks, now that those shiny base rims are gone, those shiny headlights have got to go, gonna have to get them painted black.


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You realize that I am the one in Florida who does all of the headlights ;) :hello:

Then I guess we'll be talking about my headlights soon.


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Went to my first autox event last weekend, I had a blast. I'll definitely be doing that again soon. Here's a few pics. The GTR had me by about 3-4 sec. I'll be closer next time.
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Congrats! Glad you had fun! Welcome to the addiction :tup:

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I know lol, I'm gonna do the next autox event in February. Only thing for my car that I think will help my times is an LSD, so that's the next mod on my list. I'm happy for now with my power and swifts, but eventually they will get upgraded too. :)


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There's always more to be done! I also have an lsd still waiting to be put in... Sadly I'll have to drive with the open diff on Saturday. But I'll at least have it in by the next track event

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Well car stalled on they highway today, made it down the road and stalled again, just got it towed to the local dealership. Code p0345 camshaft sensor, waiting to see what the dealership diagnostic and $$$ damage is :(
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That sucks...sorry to hear about it and I hope it's not much $$$.

Nice build! Glad to see your actually making use of this great car by taking it to the track and not just hard parking it lol. Btw, if you ever wanna part with those fenders, I'd gladly buy them off of you :)

Also, what brand are those gauges in the pillar pods? They seem pretty close to oem colors- they look really good.

Looks like it was just a bad sensor, should be picking it up this morning.


No way I'm letting go of my fenders, one they look great :), two, there is no way I'm going through the hassle of replacing them, they were a pia to get on.

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I spoke too soon, sensor didn't fix it, car is still at the shop.


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