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Boost_Lee's 09 Monterrey Blue Z

2009 Nissan 370Z Color: Monterrey Blue Trans: 6-spd Manual Options: Sports Package Splash guards (removed) Performance: GTM Stg 2 twin turbo kit Garrett GT2860RS with .86ar housings Berk downpipes Swaintech

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Old 08-09-2010, 03:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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2009 Nissan 370Z
Color: Monterrey Blue
Trans: 6-spd Manual

Options:
Sports Package
Splash guards (removed)

Performance:
GTM Stg 2 twin turbo kit
Garrett GT2860RS with .86ar housings
Berk downpipes
Swaintech white lightning coating (manifolds, turbine housings, and downpipes)
AAM oil pan spacer
Turbosmart 50mm BOVs
36 row row oil cooler (DIY)
Motordyne E370 Shockwave))) exhaust
Specialty Z clutch (full face street disc)
RJM clutch pedal
Stainless steel clutch line
Tilton Race CSC
CJM stg 0 return fuel system
ASNU 1050cc injectors
Fuel Lab FPR
Aeromotive 340lph pump
Fuel pump relay
UpRev tune
ECUTek tune, E85 and pump gas
Rogue Engineering short shifter
Motordyne ART pipes
Motordyne M370 intake Manifold
24 row oil cooler (DIY)
Stillen G3 Intake
Fast Intentions TDX CBE (18" resonators, SS mufflers)
K&N drop in filters
HPS post-MAF intake tubes
Injen Cold Air Intake

Exterior:
INGS +1 rep lip
EVO-R Side blades (FRP)
Shine Auto rear bumper add-on/valances (color-matched)
AeroJacket Type M spoiler
Blackhoused headlights
6K HID bulbs
Stealth rear turn signal bulbs
V-LED bright white bulbs (parking, reverse, license plate, interior)
OEM JDM/EDM rear fog light with reverse flash mod
Show-n-Go front motorized front plate bracket
Custom License plates
20% tint
Chrome OEM strut bar
Kfields hood struts
Password JDM Carbon Kevlar radiator cover
Password JDM Carbon Kevlar engine covers
Password JDM reservoir cover
Evo-R Z badges
Powdercoated Akenbono sport brakes (Antifreeze green)
OEM Fairlady Z badge

Wheels
Volk Racing G2 Type II
H&R rear 15mm spacer
19x9.5 +23
19x10.5 +22 (+7 after spacer)
275/35 and 305/30 Hankook RS3
Varrstoen ES 5.5.2

Suspension:
BC Type ER coilovers with custom Swift springs and shock revalve
Swift Spec-R drop springs

Interior:
Turbosmart eBoost2 boost controller
AEM UEGO wideband
Bride GIAS II carbon kevlar
OEM GTR push-start button
Escort Passport radar (hardwired)
Simota black gauge overlay
Pioneer avh4300dvd
MB Quart Onyx 6.5 components
MB Quart Onyx 460 amp
Kicker CVR8 subs in custom boxes by Pg6spd
Blox 490 Electric Blue shift knob
DIY Blue stitch coloring
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Old 08-09-2010, 03:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Purchase Day: 6-5-2010




I purchased the car used from CarMax with 6,000 miles on the vehicle. Couldn't be happier with my purchase decision.


First thing I did to the car was change out the interior, cargo, and rear license plate lights with an LED kit from a forum vendor. I also went ahead and got rid of the egg yolk rear taillight look by installing some stealth turn signals.


I also purchased some LEDs for the reverse lights so they matched all the other lighting on the vehicle.



6-10-2010
Purchased an Escort Passport radar and the stationary Z mount. I hardwired the radar and placed the remote mute button on one of the button blanks near the cup holder. I love this mod, 100% useful.

6-27-2010
20% tint installed on all 5 windows

6-30-2010
Installed my GTR start button - another one of those small mods that makes a huge difference.

7-11-2010
I couldn't stand the OEM headlights any longer and went ahead and blackhoused mine. I've done several sets in the past, so I wasn't very intimidated on this project and I think it came out well.

Went with semi-flat black on the housing. Sprayed "chrome" spray paint on the shrouds just to give the silver a tiny shine. I used VHT niteshades on the amber swoosh also.

7/21/2010

Got my custom plates for the car. (seen below)

8/1/2010

Installed the retractable front plate (Show-N-Go) in the grill area. Also posted up a DIY for this install.

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8/6/2010
Installed Shine Auto Rear Add ons, Blue batmobile rear overlay, Rear fog light, and a Fairlady Z badge

Lovin the rear end of the car
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Old 08-09-2010, 04:04 AM   #3 (permalink)
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8/5/10
Got my Blackstone oil analysis back from my first oil change. Since I bought the car used, I was worried about break-in procedures from the previous owner.

Results look good

For this oil change, I went with Pennzoil Ultra 10w-30 and a PureOne filter.
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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damn that is looking real nice....did u have any trouble with the headlights cause im wanting to do it but ive never baked headlights so im a little worried...any advice
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Old 08-09-2010, 06:56 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Very nice! Could you post some more pics of the headlights from a little further out?
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Just going off the name, I assume your going turbo at some point
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Old 08-09-2010, 03:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Very nice sir!
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Nice adds ons. Wonder were you got it from?lol
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damn that is looking real nice....did u have any trouble with the headlights cause im wanting to do it but ive never baked headlights so im a little worried...any advice
These headlights were one of the harder sets that I've done, but like I said, I've done a few. I'd say that if you feel uncomfortable doing them, try to find someone to do them for you or at least help you. If you break anything while separating the lights, they aren't that cheap to replace.

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Very nice! Could you post some more pics of the headlights from a little further out?
Sure, I took a few pics of the car yesterday so I'll try to post em up tonight. I think the blackhousing looks better than oem in my opinion, yet with the shrouds silver, they still have an oem look to them.

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Just going off the name, I assume your going turbo at some point
It would be nice to go boost on this car, but if I do it won't be for at least another 4 to 5 years. The name originated from my other car, which is a 91 honda accord runnin a 30r.

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Nice adds ons. Wonder were you got it from?lol
Thanks for the deal on them!
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Can u give me the link to where u purchased the LED reverse light ? thanks !!
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Thanks boost i really wanna get them done and i want to try to do the headlights but like i said im just a little worried to break the lenses
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Thanks boost i really wanna get them done and i want to try to do the headlights but like i said im just a little worried to break the lenses
Use the DIYs on the forum, they come in handy! you might be less prone to breaking or melting them if you use a heat gun instead of the oven method.
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Here's the same angle, just zoomed out

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It's looking very nice, Keep it up.
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Thanks Trips!

Here's a link to my first shoot of the car

First photoshoot for my Z

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