Birdman's Build

birdman71 · 01-14-2016, 11:47 AM

Some more updates since I haven't updated in a while. Got a couple things on order and waiting for install:
Either today or tomorrow I will be ordering a whole new Clutch/Flywheel/Pressure Plate and CSC elim kit. Another $2k buhhh bye... Still also waiting on my hood and fenders but they should be done the end of this week or next week.

(photo credit: ACT and Z1 motorsports)

axmea? · 01-15-2016, 02:14 AM

Very nice build. Progress is going fast. Congrat$.

birdman71 · 01-15-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Very nice build. Progress is going fast. Congrat$.

Thanks brotha, Yeah progress is going a bit faster than I had hoped and my bank accounts and credit are screaming at me for it lmao. Most of the stuff has been more maintenance too lol. About 2k miles from the 100k mark keeping up on everything though so I can make everything last.

As for the Hood and the Fenders, well that was just Christmas gifts to my baby lol

Like my reason for my new wheels, was that I had two cracks in my back two rims. My back left wheel had 14lbs psi when I took it into the shop and checked it out. Luckily when I felt the left side driving weird I was only around the corner from the shop. It was either spend close to $500 fixing those old XXR's or I could grab a deal on some AG's haha So went with the new set.

Thanks again though!

birdman71 · 02-04-2016, 01:13 PM

Updates!!! haha
As it turns out it doesn't look like I will be leaving for this job I was looking into. Went through both interviews and it was down to 3 people or so and didn't make the cut. So I'm keeping the Z and installing everything too.

2/3/2016: Rear Tires changed to a pair of Brand new Hankook Ventus V12's 295/30/20 (used a random google pic lol)

Scheduling 2 days for the Z to go in next week and get the Hood, Fenders, Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, and Elim Kit

Speaking of the Fenders and Hood, the Fenders are sitting over at Fly1 and Lohit has informed me that the filament looks amazing, hoping for some pictures later today to post up. The hood will be in sometime next week as well.

looking to have some major installs done here by February's end!

EzDz · 02-04-2016, 02:06 PM

Much like post how you like them im about to pull the trigger on z1s kit and cams

birdman71 · 02-04-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EzDz

Much like post how you like them im about to pull the trigger on z1s kit and cams

Thanks brotha!
I would definitely go with Z1's csc elim kit. I hear nothing, but good things about how there are no longer any problems. I hear of wayyy to many problems with the HDCSC that for an extra $100 or so, I will go with not having a problem anymore haha

Next up for me and what a lot of my tax refund is going to go towards is a new set of coilovers and camber arms. Looking at what I should get right now

FairladyZ40th · 02-04-2016, 03:06 PM

Get some rally grade suspension haha nice and tough

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birdman71 · 02-04-2016, 03:18 PM

Lmao Mig, figure out your login lol?

and nahh I was looking at the HKS hipermax viper setup and the SPC camber arms and toe bolts. I was also thinking about the Megan Racing Camber arms and toe bolts. Haven't gotten my tax refund yet so don't know what my spending limit is yet hahah

birdman71 · 02-04-2016, 05:01 PM

Got a beautiful little piece in the mail today courtesy of a fellow forum member: lCintron

It will be installed later today

Also talked to Lohit over at Fly1 Motorsports earlier today and he sent me some pictures of the fenders I have waiting for me over there. If the fenders look this good I cant wait to see what the hood looks like!

FairladyZ40th · 02-04-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

Lmao Mig, figure out your login lol?

and nahh I was looking at the HKS hipermax viper setup and the SPC camber arms and toe bolts. I was also thinking about the Megan Racing Camber arms and toe bolts. Haven't gotten my tax refund yet so don't know what my spending limit is yet hahah

I'd say do Megan Racing... And yeah I got over my laziness haha those fenders are very nice btw

haha the tow hitch I put on my Z wasn't the correct thread X) yet when I purchased it said that it'd fit, lies.

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birdman71 · 02-04-2016, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

I'd say do Megan Racing... And yeah I got over my laziness haha those fenders are very nice btw

haha the tow hitch I put on my Z wasn't the correct thread X) yet when I purchased it said that it'd fit, lies.

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Was thinking Megan Racing. and Hell yes!! I can't wait to put them on haha

My tow hook came from another member who had it on his Z so I would hope it fits haha.... otherwise idk what the hell is wrong

FairladyZ40th · 02-04-2016, 06:00 PM

Yeah when the tow truck came to pull it the damned thing flew yo haha **** was epic... And pics bruh take many pics haha as far as cf goes I want to do all my top so it'd be hood, roof, trunk and spoiler would be part cf part what ever other material they use

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birdman71 · 02-04-2016, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Yeah when the tow truck came to pull it the damned thing flew yo haha **** was epic... And pics bruh take many pics haha as far as cf goes I want to do all my top so it'd be hood, roof, trunk and spoiler would be part cf part what ever other material they use

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All they use is carbon fiber. The showing portion is just sanded down and clear coated. The checkered pattern is just the look of raw carbon fiber.
I will definitely take as many pics as possible haha!

When you want to get all those CF pieces go to Lohit at Fly1 Motorsports and tell him Gavin sent you over and he will hook you up brotha! Especially the more pieces you order at once.

You can never have to much Carbon Fiber...

birdman71 · 02-15-2016, 12:56 PM

The Z went into the shop on 2/11/16 after work for the Clutch/ Flywheel, Pressure Plate and Z1 elim kit to be installed. Hoping on being able to have the fenders installed as well before I pick it up today, but we will see.

Hoping to have the hood delivered to my shop here this week as well

And for the mesh on the vents I was thinking about going with a gold colored mesh. I think it'd look good paired with the Carbon Fiber pattern.

FairladyZ40th · 02-15-2016, 08:36 PM

Gold on CF on blue? Idk man too many colors? Heh sample? I'm looking at that csc elim kit if it goes bad again I'ma do that for sures

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01-14-2016, 11:47 AM	#46 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Some more updates since I haven't updated in a while. Got a couple things on order and waiting for install: Either today or tomorrow I will be ordering a whole new Clutch/Flywheel/Pressure Plate and CSC elim kit. Another $2k buhhh bye... Still also waiting on my hood and fenders but they should be done the end of this week or next week. (photo credit: ACT and Z1 motorsports) Hotrodz, carlitos_370z and EzDz like this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

01-15-2016, 02:14 AM	#47 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Very nice build. Progress is going fast. Congrat$. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-04-2016, 01:13 PM	#49 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Updates!!! haha As it turns out it doesn't look like I will be leaving for this job I was looking into. Went through both interviews and it was down to 3 people or so and didn't make the cut. So I'm keeping the Z and installing everything too. 2/3/2016: Rear Tires changed to a pair of Brand new Hankook Ventus V12's 295/30/20 (used a random google pic lol) Scheduling 2 days for the Z to go in next week and get the Hood, Fenders, Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, and Elim Kit Speaking of the Fenders and Hood, the Fenders are sitting over at Fly1 and Lohit has informed me that the filament looks amazing, hoping for some pictures later today to post up. The hood will be in sometime next week as well. looking to have some major installs done here by February's end! carlitos_370z, littlejuanito and EzDz like this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan Last edited by birdman71; 02-04-2016 at 05:04 PM.

02-04-2016, 02:06 PM	#50 (permalink)
EzDz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 309 Drives: 2016 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 9	Much like post how you like them im about to pull the trigger on z1s kit and cams __________________ Nismo \| Moore Performance \| AAM \| Tein \| PPE \| Tomei \| Eibach \| Z1 Sponsored: Mishimoto

02-04-2016, 03:06 PM	#52 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	Get some rally grade suspension haha nice and tough Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk birdman71 likes this.

02-04-2016, 03:18 PM	#53 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Lmao Mig, figure out your login lol? and nahh I was looking at the HKS hipermax viper setup and the SPC camber arms and toe bolts. I was also thinking about the Megan Racing Camber arms and toe bolts. Haven't gotten my tax refund yet so don't know what my spending limit is yet hahah __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan Last edited by birdman71; 02-04-2016 at 03:25 PM.

02-04-2016, 05:01 PM	#54 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Got a beautiful little piece in the mail today courtesy of a fellow forum member: lCintron It will be installed later today Also talked to Lohit over at Fly1 Motorsports earlier today and he sent me some pictures of the fenders I have waiting for me over there. If the fenders look this good I cant wait to see what the hood looks like! carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

02-04-2016, 06:00 PM	#57 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	Yeah when the tow truck came to pull it the damned thing flew yo haha **** was epic... And pics bruh take many pics haha as far as cf goes I want to do all my top so it'd be hood, roof, trunk and spoiler would be part cf part what ever other material they use Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-15-2016, 12:56 PM	#59 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	The Z went into the shop on 2/11/16 after work for the Clutch/ Flywheel, Pressure Plate and Z1 elim kit to be installed. Hoping on being able to have the fenders installed as well before I pick it up today, but we will see. Hoping to have the hood delivered to my shop here this week as well And for the mesh on the vents I was thinking about going with a gold colored mesh. I think it'd look good paired with the Carbon Fiber pattern. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

02-15-2016, 08:36 PM	#60 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 60	Gold on CF on blue? Idk man too many colors? Heh sample? I'm looking at that csc elim kit if it goes bad again I'ma do that for sures Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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