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Boost_lee 08-09-2010 03:41 AM

Boost_Lee's 09 Monterrey Blue Z
 
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8611/...de1a85a0_b.jpg



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

Boost_lee 08-09-2010 03:42 AM

Purchase Day: 6-5-2010
http://www.the370z.com/members/boost...3-img-3410.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/boost...4-img-3439.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/boost...6-img-3401.jpg

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.
http://www.the370z.com/members/boost...2-img-3456.jpg

I also purchased some LEDs for the reverse lights so they matched all the other lighting on the vehicle.
http://www.the370z.com/members/boost...3-img-3491.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/boost...4-img-3487.jpg

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.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/...c0572866_b.jpg
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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_MVI_5292.jpg
^ click for video

8/6/2010
Installed Shine Auto Rear Add ons, Blue batmobile rear overlay, Rear fog light, and a Fairlady Z badge
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/...e2e68460_b.jpg
Lovin the rear end of the car :D

Boost_lee 08-09-2010 04:04 AM

1 Attachment(s)
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 :tup:

For this oil change, I went with Pennzoil Ultra 10w-30 and a PureOne filter.

blastman5 08-09-2010 05:40 AM

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

fullmonty 08-09-2010 06:56 AM

Very nice! Could you post some more pics of the headlights from a little further out?

JB-370z 08-09-2010 03:16 PM

Just going off the name, I assume your going turbo at some point

lllll210lllll 08-09-2010 03:45 PM

Very nice sir!

Jamaica 08-09-2010 04:07 PM

Nice adds ons. Wonder were you got it from?lol

Boost_lee 08-09-2010 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blastman5 (Post 665882)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty (Post 665906)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z (Post 666751)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lllll210lllll (Post 666817)
Very nice sir!

Thanks Joe!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 666852)
Nice adds ons. Wonder were you got it from?lol

Thanks for the deal on them!

tonybui 08-09-2010 06:40 PM

Can u give me the link to where u purchased the LED reverse light ? thanks !!

blastman5 08-10-2010 12:38 AM

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

Boost_lee 08-10-2010 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui (Post 667009)
Can u give me the link to where u purchased the LED reverse light ? thanks !!

V-LEDS HID WHITE 19 M-SMT 8W HIGH POWER BULBS 917 918 920 921 922 923
:tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by blastman5 (Post 667628)
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.

Boost_lee 08-10-2010 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty (Post 665906)
Very nice! Could you post some more pics of the headlights from a little further out?

Here's the same angle, just zoomed out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1281427896

Trips 08-10-2010 03:25 AM

It's looking very nice, Keep it up. :tup:

Boost_lee 08-10-2010 03:55 AM

Thanks Trips!

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

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-p...hoot-my-z.html

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/...4908c3be_b.jpg

fullmonty 08-10-2010 07:22 AM

Awesome man the headlights look sick!

TongMan 08-10-2010 08:46 AM

Nice. We bought our cars on the exact same day. Same color and same trim. I'm set on that 20% tint. Will be tinting my Z soon. I may be doing the FairladyZ emblem too.

jordanz3 08-10-2010 01:29 PM

Awesome start. I would've done the same thing! Keep us posted on ur mods and pictures

Boost_lee 08-11-2010 01:02 AM

You gotta do your headlights next Monty...

Tong - sometimes the 20% tint I got is comparable to a 25% on other brands. The brand I used is unknown, local guy in my neighborhood hooked it up. Funny we bought the same car on the same day :tup:

Thanks Jordanz3 - I'll keep the thread posted. Next mods will either be drop/spacers, or an exhaust

tjlazer 08-11-2010 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 665871)
7/21/2010

8/6/2010
Installed Shine Auto Rear Add ons, Blue batmobile rear overlay, Rear fog light, and a Fairlady Z badge
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/...e2e68460_b.jpg
Lovin the rear end of the car :D

Nice! So did you have the add ons painted or did they come pre painted?

Boost_lee 08-11-2010 01:51 AM

Previous owner had them painted (Jamaica951)

tjlazer 08-13-2010 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 669503)
Previous owner had them painted (Jamaica951)

Nice, where can i get these? I might get them as I am doing the front and side Nismo conversion but not doing the rear bumper for a while. That looks like it would match pretty well.

Boost_lee 08-13-2010 10:34 PM

i wouldnt mind NIsmo parts either :)

Send a PM to Jamaica, Im not sure where he got them

Boost_lee 08-20-2010 01:23 AM

Changed the headlights a few minutes ago. Went with 6K bulbs from ddmtuning and I installed the LED parking lights that I purchased from christian370z

I'm liking the outcome

stock
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...3/IMG_5438.jpg

6k with led parking lights
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...3/IMG_5437.jpg

comparison
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...3/IMG_5443.jpg

I'm glad they do not look too blue, they have a very slight tint only. I would say they are about the same color as most quality rear led license plate bulbs

Jamaica 08-20-2010 01:25 AM

Looks good. I got mine from the same shop! Love em

res0zsfa 08-20-2010 03:43 AM

omg i LOVE it

Boost_lee 08-20-2010 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 685139)
Looks good. I got mine from the same shop! Love em

Cant beat the price

Quote:

Originally Posted by res0zsfa (Post 685218)
omg i LOVE it

thanks man!

I'm really debating what route I want to take first on the car. I get home and I see all these videos with great sounding exhaust, and I hate hearing nothing on my stock setup. Then I take a look at the car and I want a drop and spacers. There's also the audio route that I want too. Don't forget wheels...
blah, so many choices, so little money :bowrofl:

2theextreme 08-20-2010 04:36 AM

Looking good! :tup: Always nice seeing another blue 370 getting some modifications and upgrades. ;)

Boost_lee 08-20-2010 04:42 AM

Thanks, but I think you're still Papa Smurf :rofl2: I need more mods

2theextreme 08-20-2010 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 685232)
Thanks, but I think you're still Papa Smurf :rofl2: I need more mods

:bowrofl:

Boost_lee 09-16-2010 11:02 PM

Parts received:
EVO-R Front lip (3 piece FRP)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...3/IMG_5675.jpg

Parts on the way:
Fast Intentions Catback (18" resonators, SS mufflers)
H&R Spacers (15mm and 20mm)
Thanks m4a1mustang :D

I may wait for some EVO-R FRP sides and Swift springs before I install the front lip. Exhaust and spacers will be installed in 1 week if they arrive on time.

Boost_lee 09-28-2010 01:41 AM

9/23
Installed H&R 15mm spacers (F) and 20mm spacers (R). Stud replacement type

9/25
Installed Fast Intentions TDX Cat back exhaust. 18" resonators, stainless steel mufflers

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/...a05be46d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/...fe91bdd8_b.jpg

Quick clip of a normal take off with my friend driving. This was right after the install

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tGNA_9Yz2A

chuckd05 09-28-2010 02:06 AM

looks awesome

Boost_lee 09-28-2010 02:16 AM

thanks chuck!

Just waiting for EVO-R sides and springs to finish off the look

Jamaica 09-28-2010 02:16 AM

Nice job!

Boost_lee 09-28-2010 02:28 AM

Thanks man, now show me the step lip Spirits!

Jamaica 09-28-2010 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 740459)
Thanks man, now show me the step lip Spirits!

hhha its secret man!

Boost_lee 09-28-2010 03:02 AM

;)

Spec Jay 09-28-2010 03:19 AM

gah torn between getting another set of the shine auto rears and painting them or getting jamaica's amuse lol

Boost_lee 09-28-2010 03:27 AM

tough choice...


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