Birdman's Build

birdman71

As of 04/07/2016 I had my brand new Nismo R-tune long tube Cold Air Intake system installed as well as the Fly1 Motorsports Carbon Fiber RS1 Vented Fenders.

The filament of the Carbon fiber is B-E-A-U-TIFULL
The fitment is also amazing, The only flaws I see are the little space by the crevice of the headlight, but it is not like the fender corner is crooked in there like a lot of people have problems with, mine is straight on, just about a quarter inch short, possibly less.
The only other flaw I see is the passenger side fender has a slightly bigger gap between the hood and the fender.

They are an amazing addition to the Z and I can't wait for later this week when I go back in to get the Carbon Fiber SS Vented Hood installed.

For now here are some pics

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carlitos_370z

DAMN! those fenders looks really good man!

birdman71

Thanks Brotha! I am so stoked with how these fenders turned out that I cannot wait for the hood to go on this week. The hood looks just as good in filament as well!

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carlitos_370z

looking forward too see the hood installed bro! I hope to install more CF parts in the future if i keep my Z

birdman71

I'll post some pictures later this week if the install happens. I am also waiting on a front side Fender liner since mine tore off a while back. Tryna protect the new intake filters a bit from rain and dirt.

What do you mean if you keep the Z?

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carlitos_370z

i have to sell it to buy a house and marry my GF

birdman71

Time for another update:

Well, I've finally been able to install everything that I've been meaning to install and then some. The last two-three months have cost a pretty in the upwards of $10k. Between the clutch system with csc elim kit being installed, to having to replace the entire pulley belt system alone with the tension and power steering belt systems; I've finally been able to install the rest of my aesthetics that have been sitting or waiting to get more important items fixed. Plus all the labor cost it has been a tight budgeted last couple of months, but am making it through with that hustle

Here are the results and progress after 1 year and 1 month:

Before:







After:

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birdman71

Just a couple updates that I will be researching and looking into in general over the next few months. Looking at getting the aerodynamic structuring solid. That way my Z sticks to the ground.

If there is something better I could be looking at in terms of product for part feedback is appreciated!

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TerribleONE

Man that steering wheel would have looked great on your ride man.

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birdman71

It would have yeahh haha But paying rent and being able to have a place another month was great too haha. Was tight on money at the time

I've been looking at doing one of the cheaper ones from Carbon Element, but I realized that if I was going to pay most of it why not go with the same type of one that I had. But since I don't park my Z in a garage and I use it as a DD, the steering wheel would wear out quickly for that kind of money lol.

I'm looking at getting things aerodynamically set with the Z now. Canards, splitter, diffuser, probably end up with some sort of GT wing.

Do you know if there is any sort of magnetic or active suspension systems for the 370z?

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birdman71

**UPDATE**

As of right now I have an order in for the R1 Titan shift knob as well as the Top Secret Carbon Fiber B Pillars. Both have been ordered from Bulletproof Automotive and cannot wait until they are in my hands! Will be doing some more research on the Mocal Thermostatic Conversion plate, to eliminate any issues with the Mishimoto Thermostatic Plate.

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birdman71

***UPDATE***

After talking with John over at Bulletproof Automotive some more regarding the parts I had ordered and upon confirming with Top Secret that the order will be placed and in production; Top Secret is no longer making many of their Carbon Fiber Parts and have discontinued them (even ones that have be re-continued) due to the quality of product not coming out to their standard of quality.

Due to the Top Secret and Zele Carbon Fiber B Pillars being the same price, I just easily switched my order over to Zele. When John confirmed that they had the part in production he let me know and from the invoice sent over by the accounting department, the Zele Carbon Fiber B Pillars are already reading to be shipped from Zele Japan,

Of course the product doesn't look that much different besides any logo embossing, here is the new pic from Bulletproof Automotive on the Zele Carbon Fiber B Pillars

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TerribleONE

That didn't take long!

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birdman71

Told ya I was going to pull the trigger haha

Also decided to get myself into more trouble when looking around on their website lol... by ordering the Top Secret Carbon Fiber B pillars.

Also looking at the Mocal oil cooler thermostatic plate conversion kit. but I need to make sure that the input fittings are the same for the Thermo plate from Mishimoto and Mocal. If so, I'd be able to make the swap. If not I will have to find one with the correct fittings.

Also looking at the Motordyne ART Pipes to slap on as well

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cigarclifford

Outstanding progress Mr Gavin

-Clifford

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-Clifford