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Originally Posted by Rjk370z (Post 4054102)

that looks great! :tup:

Oh shoot. I just noticed you dont have the fake third light in the bumper. Looks much better imo.

Yeah early models don’t have it. Funny you mentioned this because I was just looking to see if there’s a way to add it LOL. Just because most cf diffusers are for ones with the third light. Also maybe doing the f1 blinking brake lights might be cool.

But I think my only option would be to get a bumper with one so it’s ok I’ll keep mine haha

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Originally Posted by ed_423 (Post 4054109)

That little enclosure WAS available as an individual piece but has since been discontinued. Non OEM alternative is EVO-R, but you will need to cut a whole on your bumper to allow room the fog light housing.

Slimmer profile rear led fog lights (non 370z specific) are available though.

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Originally Posted by cv129 (Post 4054111)

Thanks for the info! I’ve seen the EVO-R ones but have seen a lot of mixed reviews about the company and its products.

Have not seen other slimmer profile rear fogs though, I’ll look into that and see how I feel. Thanks!

Had my EVOR on for 10 years. No issues, so far.

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Originally Posted by ed_423 (Post 4053784)

a little Christmas shoot, nothing new on the car unfortunately. I am looking for a low key exhaust though to boost the sound a bit, so hopefully I post some real mods soon! But for now, enjoy!

https://i.ibb.co/rpM80yr/DSC-4634.jpg

Probably the best looking car here. I'm afraid it will make me go for Nismo V1 wheels and spoiler.... :yum:

I think the single walled tips look good on a smaller diameter pipe. If it's larger, then it needs to be rolled. I'm with you on this mod.

Dude, im really digging your car. Nice work :tup:

Thanks guys! It’s pretty good the way it is now. I’m not sure if I’ll do much else to it…

Though the urge to get some v2 NISMO seats and some te37sl’s lingers:rofl2:

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Originally Posted by ed_423 (Post 4054422)

Thanks guys! It’s pretty good the way it is now. I’m not sure if I’ll do much else to it…

Though the urge to get some v2 NISMO seats and some te37sl’s lingers:rofl2:

You already have the best wheels out there. Seats however.... :tup:

My key came with a Nissan logo, so I bought a used key with a Z logo on eBay and swapped the shell! Also got a retro Nismo logo jet tag from Nissan. They originally only had it at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, but they’re finally selling them online!

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I did it! I took my car to the track! It was super fun! I was a little nervous so I didn’t push too hard. Probably only drove around 5/10ths. But I’m more comfortable now and will push harder next time! It was a beginner’s day so the first 3 sessions were lead and follow and braking exercise. Only the last 2 sessions were free sessions.

Now since my car did not come with a stock oil cooler (although that wouldn’t hold up in hard tracking anyways), overheating was my biggest concern. It was a hot August day at Buttonwillow and it was 100F. Now since it was a beginner’s track day, I did not install an oil cooler. I figured I wouldn’t be pushing too hard, and if I see my oil temp go up I’ll just back off and do a cool down lap.

Instead, I found on the forum that years ago people installed these ARC Cool Fins to help with oil temp. They basically act as a giant heat sink to dissipate heat. They advertise 5-10F, though in reality I doubt it’s that much. But regardless it was cheap enough to try and even a few degrees help.

Not sure if it’s placebo but I did notice a few degrees cooler during my normal drive. At the track, I didn’t push too hard and I got up to 265ish and backed off. I think if I pushed harder I probably would’ve hit limp mode at 280F.

Now please enjoy the pics! Action shots on the track were taken by the track photographer.

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My friend gave me this tow strap but unfortunately it doesn’t fit :( looks cool though so just took a few photos with it haha.

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Tracking after math. Only burn a little oil, maybe less than 1/4 quart ?

https://i.postimg.cc/KjhmsGSw/IMG-8833.jpg

Little bit of coolant spill, but coolant temp and levels look fine. Could just be bad seal from the cap?

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A little bit of tire wear, not too bad!

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Congrats on your first track day! Awesome!

Take it easy whenever you go, gradually push the limit and listen to the car. However you flip it - definitely GO for the oil cooler installation, as otherwise it's inevitable that your oil will get hot. I'd also advise upgrading at least your brake fluid and pads at a very minimum. But I'll also stop here, as once you're past this point, the list just goes on and on and on...

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Originally Posted by filip00 (Post 4055877)

thank you :)

and yes my brake/clutch fluids were changed to high temp fluids before i went :) and also i am now looking at oil coolers haha. like you said, i think that's a must if i plan on going back to the track !