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ClemsonWill's Journal

Ok, so I have been lurking and learning from the forum for about 3 months now (1 month as a member). I have seen some great build threads so I have decided to start my own. But first I will give you a bit of my auto history just for fun.

In 1999 I purchased a Black Mitsubishi Eclipse GS OZ edition. This was the first car I really gave me the mod bug. I modded it with a number of bolts-ons including CBE, Test pipe, intake, header,coilovers, strut braces, wheels, etc.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...f/P3120004.jpg
Only picture I can find at the moment.

I really liked this car but after 5 years and 100K miles I needed to change it up. So I decided to purchase a 2006 Suzuka blue Honda S2000, a car I had admired since high school. I modified this car pretty heavily.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...6/IMG_0701.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...6/IMG_0703.jpg

I loved the S2000 but I came to a cross road. Either I was going FI with the S2000 or look for a more powerful car. So I started researching and talking to friends about my pending plans. Not even a month later I had a good friend make me a great offer on the S2000. The decision was made a new car was in the cards. I decided on either a 2010 Grand Sport Corvette 1lt or a 2010 Touring/Sport 370z.

On July 30th, 2010 I purchased a brand New Magnetic Black 370z Touring/Sport with floor mats, kick plates, and nav. I have named her LiZZy.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2855.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2843.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2844.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2836.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2834.jpg

An update will be coming soon. At this moment the Z sits on jack stands waiting for it’s first mods.

My thread has kind of gotten clogged up with random conversation so I figured I would make a little catalog for those looking for certain pictures or more important posts. (remember you must be on 15 post per page setup)

Page 1
Post 1 – Car history
Post 3 – Front bumper off pic and headlights shipped out.
Post 5 – Teaser pic for parts received
Post 12 – Headlights installed pics
Post 13 – Headlights after paint pics

Page 2
Post 20 – Custom built ramp pics
Post 23 – FI exhaust install pics
Post 26 – Volk TE37 teaser pic

Page 3
Post 40 – Video of FI exhaust

Page 4
Post 47 – RE-11 pics
Post 51 – 1200 mile break-in pic
Post 55 – Wheels installed pics

Page 6
Post 87 – Helped Matt install Eibach springs and H&R spacers pics

Page 7
Post 102 – H&R springs and SPC camber arms installed pics

Page 8
Post 120 – H&R springs installed pics

Page 9
Post 127 – Camber settings
Post 129 – Random photo shoot and Eibach sway bar pics

Page 10
Post 140 – Dyno chart with FO exhaust installed
Post 142 – Dyno pictures posted
Post 143 – Dyno pictures continued

Page 13
Post 195 – FI LTH, Stillen G3s, and NST pulley received pics

Page 17
Post 247 – Gen 3s installed pics
Post 249 – VLEDs installed in headlight pics

Page 18
Post 266 – Wrapped LTH pics

Page 20
Post 292 – Videos with LTH and G3s installed
Post 294 – LTH installed pics

Page 21
Post 309 – Dyno charts with LTH and G3s installed

Page 23
Post 334 – Wild Wing Café meet pics

Page 24
Post 353 – Andolini’s meet pics

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Post 385 - Photos from August 2011 Mountain Cruise

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Post 396 - More photos from August 2011 Mtn Cruise

Page 32
Post 467 - Dyno charts after UpRev Tune

Good road you took to the z.

Thanks Jamaica

Hopefully she will be back on the road soon.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/Droid196.jpg

UPS and Fedex have been busy in front of my house the last few days.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2950.jpg

I'm still waiting on a few things. I will have more pictures up as the parts come out of the box and go on the car.

wow look at you. All that new stuff....

More pics, more pics!!

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 714186)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2950.jpg

i like where this^^^ is going :tup:

I have the headlights back on the car. They look sick. MRworks did a great job. I just need to give her a bath and take some pictures. Hopefully tonight! Wheels may be a while. I can't make up my mind on what tires or lug nuts I want. I'm leaning towards RE-11s in 265/35 and 305/30.

nice craftsman tool chest.

Looks great! I cant wait to see your wheels.. what color are they!?

They are black. Probably won't post pictures until I get tires. Still debating between Re-11s and Ventus V12s. There is a $500 difference in price. Are the RE-11s worth an extra $500? I wish Dunlop made the star specs Z sizes. I loved them on my RE30s.

This thread sucks... only because you aren't showing us the wheels.

I hate you.

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 717272)

Read the review here ;)

http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...ew-inside.html

I'm 90% sure on the Re-11s. I plan on doing the occasion track day or auto-x so I think they will be perfect.

Just have to wait until my RE30s sell. I have a buyer just waiting on payment. Hopefully they will be gone this weekend.

The headlights look great! Waiting on pics of the wheels haha.

So I have been trying to figure out a good way to get the car off the ground so I can put a jack under the front and back. Here is what I came up with:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2977.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2982.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2981.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2984.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2983.jpg

$23 in materials.

You are like a woman with all this teasing.......... Got everyone sittin here like humping dogs. Damn you!!!

Here is the reason I built the ramps.

Before:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2987.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2990.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2993.jpg

Half way done

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2998.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2997.jpg

I have to say. Removing the 370z stock exhaust was the easiest removal I have ever done.

Installed: FI exhaust with CF mufflers and 18" res. Installed at 835 miles. (still pushing for 1200 miles ASAP)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_3001.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_3003.jpg

Sorry, It was raining today so I couldn't get any full rear shots. But I can tell you the the exhaust fits perfectly and the tone is exactly what I was hoping for. FI really puts out a quality product.

My 400th post. I figure it only fitting to put it in here.

I'm going to try and take some full rear pictures of the exhaust tonight. I'm so happy with it. Big props to Jason for the great deal and all the install tips.

Anyone have H&R springs with FI exhaust? I'm thinking the exhaust sits too low for H&R. I might just hold off on installing them and buy KW V3s so I can adjust the ride height.

Get the wheels out :D

I'm ordering tires and lugs this week so they should be on next week. I have only taken one of the wheels out of the box so far. Being that everyone keeps giving me a hard time here is a pic.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...z/IMG_2970.jpg

In for pics with the wheels, can't wait to see them!

RE-11s ordered..... saved $200 from what Tire Rack was quoting me. Woohoo.

Lugs nuts ordered also.... :tup:

Everything should be here next week. Hopefully I can get everything mounted up and on the car asap.

Should I get the flat black center caps? I'm leaning towards getting them. It's just difficult spending $180 on something so simple.

put the wheels on already............

center caps just add extra weight, extra weight means slower car :p

can't wait to see them on dude, that's gonna look great. CF center caps maybe?

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Originally Posted by rli2bcz (Post 741750)

put the wheels on already............

Saving money was more important to me than getting them on immediately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairladyZ34 (Post 741793)

center caps just add extra weight, extra weight means slower car :p

I know but some things are worth the extra weight imo.

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 741811)

can't wait to see them on dude, that's gonna look great. CF center caps maybe?

Thanks! Now, I just need you to hook me up with a photoshoot when I come up to Clemson. :tup:

I have the Silver CF caps that came with the wheels. I will probably just use them to begin with.

Just ordered this.....

ATEQ TPMS QUICKSET RESET TOOL

Hopefully I won't have any problem trading between wheels.

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 742257)

Thanks! Now, I just need you to hook me up with a photoshoot when I come up to Clemson. :tup:

I have the Silver CF caps that came with the wheels. I will probably just use them to begin with.

just let me know when:tiphat:

Nice looking car, I like where you are taking this one. Can't wait for the final pics

In for pics! Car looks great so far good job!

Thanks guys. I should have pictures up shortly after everything comes in next week.

Mr&Mrs. - Your avatar is great!

Everything came in yesterday. Tires, lugs and TPMS tool. I was very impressed with the lugs. The Rays duralumin lugs nuts are so light. Even more so than tha Kics I had on my S2000. Only down side being no tapered centering ring.

If everything goes right I should have everything on this weekend. Right about the same time I hit 1200 miles and unleash the beast.

A member asked for a video of my exhaust so here it is. My first time posting a video and I used an old camera so please go easy on me.