TjLaZer's Monterey Blue Z

ZPirate · 09-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Well it was originally a little higher than 28" and now it's right at 28" front. Rears have been right at 28 from day one with no settling. I think thats normal as when I look at Nismo edition 370Z's I can see the front has a little higher gap than the rear. I did not have that with my OEM suspension. Planning on getting some springs soon. Leaning towards Swift Spec R's.

That's one reason I decided to go with 255/40/19s in front and the Nismo stock size 285/35/19s in the rear. My Nismo wheels didn't come with tires. Going from 245s to 255s in front should help fill in some of the gap in front.

tjlazer · 10-16-2010, 06:33 PM

October 12, 2010: Got my Fast Intentions Cat Back with 18" resonators finally. Swapped out my Meisterschaft GTS with it and I was surprised how quiet it was. I should of got the 12" resonators but I was scared it was going to still be too loud. My neighbors saw me installing it and thanked me LOL.

tjlazer · 10-16-2010, 06:35 PM

October 2010: Pre ordered a set of Swift Spec R springs for the 370Z. Will have them by the 19th of Oct. I think these will complement the Nismo S-Tune shocks nicely.

1.2" drop on the front
1.0" drop on the rears

I'm not gonna lie, I am kinda partial to the color! I wonder why...

Swift springs arrived!

Will try to get them installed this week...

tjlazer · 10-16-2010, 06:35 PM

OK teaser shots! More to come soon! Waiting on the Z emblem for the front from the Z store...

christian370z · 10-16-2010, 11:24 PM

No, don't do the Nismo body on your Z!!! I love how clean the car looks with the Nismo rims, that is exactly what I want for my car followed by a healthy drop. I am warming up to the Nismo body style, but I do like the elegance of the stock body as well.

Waiz · 10-17-2010, 12:40 AM

Clean Z and nice progress, the Nismo wheels look good on your Z.

docaam · 10-17-2010, 01:09 AM

clean Z man

Jquad · 10-17-2010, 04:22 AM

NiceWork bro!

tjlazer · 10-28-2010, 03:27 PM

Swift Spec R springs installed! They were a pain to install as the springs are not evenly spaced so it was hard to get the spring compressor on the coils enough to compress them but I did do it. The springs are very nice. They feel stock and absorb a lot of the small bumps like OEM, but once you get on them they really tighten up. The drop also seems nice and so far it's only 1" on the front and .75" in the rear. But I am sure it may settle a tad more down to the stated 1.25" front and 1" rear.

I was torn on which shock to mount these on. I decided to just use my OEM shocks so I can resell the S-Tunes and try to recoup some of the costs. It just wasn't worth it to me to use the extra dampening of the S-Tune shocks. I never track the car. But I can easily say the S-Tune are definately stiffer of the bat. I noticed a big difference. They were pretty stiff. Once example was when I drive over this railroad crossing near my house, I had to literally slow down to 20mph driving over it or it would rattle he hell out of the car. With the Spec R's I could go over it faster and it was not as bad.

OK here are some crapy Seattle rain shots. I am loving the drop so far and I actually hope it does not settle more...

HATED1 · 10-28-2010, 06:53 PM

hey bro, definite improvement form the last time i saw your car! we can be brother's soon (when i get my stuff put in). very nice !

SophiaZ · 10-28-2010, 07:12 PM

Very nice! Great color choice too

ThoriumHotdog · 10-28-2010, 07:13 PM

Nice drop. Your ride is looking awesome. I love the Nismo wheels on the car.

TongMan · 10-28-2010, 08:50 PM

Why haven't you install the Nismo front bumper yet?

NA&CH · 10-28-2010, 09:03 PM

Car looks super sexy with the nismo rims. A nice slam and your set. Can't wait to see the nismo front. Could be like the V2 for the 350z.

Nice work!

Chris

tjlazer · 03-23-2011, 02:17 PM

Finally got the Nismo wheel logos done up with Mike's vinyl cutouts. They are great and make the wheels look so much better. You can also paint the letters but this seems like a much better option since it can easily be removed. Not too bad to install, but you need a steady hand and patience...

Front:

Rear:

10-16-2010, 06:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	October 12, 2010: Got my Fast Intentions Cat Back with 18" resonators finally. Swapped out my Meisterschaft GTS with it and I was surprised how quiet it was. I should of got the 12" resonators but I was scared it was going to still be too loud. My neighbors saw me installing it and thanked me LOL. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 10-16-2010 at 06:38 PM.

10-16-2010, 06:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	October 2010: Pre ordered a set of Swift Spec R springs for the 370Z. Will have them by the 19th of Oct. I think these will complement the Nismo S-Tune shocks nicely. 1.2" drop on the front 1.0" drop on the rears I'm not gonna lie, I am kinda partial to the color! I wonder why... Swift springs arrived! Will try to get them installed this week... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 10-23-2010 at 02:48 PM.

10-16-2010, 06:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	OK teaser shots! More to come soon! Waiting on the Z emblem for the front from the Z store... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-16-2010, 11:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	No, don't do the Nismo body on your Z!!! I love how clean the car looks with the Nismo rims, that is exactly what I want for my car followed by a healthy drop. I am warming up to the Nismo body style, but I do like the elegance of the stock body as well. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

10-17-2010, 01:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 28	clean Z man __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

10-17-2010, 12:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,257 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Clean Z and nice progress, the Nismo wheels look good on your Z.

10-17-2010, 04:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 16	NiceWork bro! __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\|

10-28-2010, 03:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Swift Spec R springs installed! They were a pain to install as the springs are not evenly spaced so it was hard to get the spring compressor on the coils enough to compress them but I did do it. The springs are very nice. They feel stock and absorb a lot of the small bumps like OEM, but once you get on them they really tighten up. The drop also seems nice and so far it's only 1" on the front and .75" in the rear. But I am sure it may settle a tad more down to the stated 1.25" front and 1" rear. I was torn on which shock to mount these on. I decided to just use my OEM shocks so I can resell the S-Tunes and try to recoup some of the costs. It just wasn't worth it to me to use the extra dampening of the S-Tune shocks. I never track the car. But I can easily say the S-Tune are definately stiffer of the bat. I noticed a big difference. They were pretty stiff. Once example was when I drive over this railroad crossing near my house, I had to literally slow down to 20mph driving over it or it would rattle he hell out of the car. With the Spec R's I could go over it faster and it was not as bad. OK here are some crapy Seattle rain shots. I am loving the drop so far and I actually hope it does not settle more... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 10-28-2010 at 07:20 PM.

10-28-2010, 06:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	hey bro, definite improvement form the last time i saw your car! we can be brother's soon (when i get my stuff put in). very nice ! Last edited by HATED1; 10-28-2010 at 06:57 PM.

10-28-2010, 07:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Very nice! Great color choice too

10-28-2010, 07:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Nice drop. Your ride is looking awesome. I love the Nismo wheels on the car.

10-28-2010, 08:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Why haven't you install the Nismo front bumper yet?

10-28-2010, 09:03 PM	#29 (permalink)
NA&CH Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nipples Florida Posts: 298 Drives: Looking for PW 370 Rep Power: 290	Car looks super sexy with the nismo rims. A nice slam and your set. Can't wait to see the nismo front. Could be like the V2 for the 350z. Nice work! Chris

03-23-2011, 02:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Finally got the Nismo wheel logos done up with Mike's vinyl cutouts. They are great and make the wheels look so much better. You can also paint the letters but this seems like a much better option since it can easily be removed. Not too bad to install, but you need a steady hand and patience... Front: Rear: __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 03-23-2011 at 03:08 PM.

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