Nismodreamr's 370z

nismodreamr · 11-16-2011, 10:07 AM

I have a long history with cars and different builds, started when I was 17 building a 1990 240sx hatch with an SR20DET red-top swap.

This was mainly a learning experience for me and was my first real exposure to mechanics in general. After selling my finished 240sx, I purchased a 2006 350z and hated it. I sold that vehicle and purchased a 2006 Evo IX MR. Loved this car, did a lot of bolt on modifications.

I also owned a 2006 Yamaha R-6 sport bike which I worked on a bit as well

Then I got into a stupid situation which I blame myself for, ended up losing my drivers license for one year and had to sell my Evo and Yamaha. After months of thinking of what I should buy and saving up I decided to give the 370z a shot, I was nervous about the car since I had not enjoyed my 350z at all. Once I drove the 370z though, I knew this was a much more refined and better car. The combination of more power and less weight made the car great!

I purchased a new 2011 Magnetic Black 370z sport/touring 6 speed in May of 2011!

I had actually already started buying parts about a month earlier since I knew what i was going to buy, I was also very excited because this was the first car I was able to get financed for on my own without a co-signer, I am only 21 at the moment.

The mods started rolling in, the first thing I did was cosmetic, I tinted the windows and put a glare strip on the windshield, 15% all the way around.

That weekend I also installed the HKS Hi-Power exhaust and BC Racing Coilovers on the car!

here is a shot after the initial suspension drop..

The next mod was a few weeks later when my Volk TE37-SL's showed up along with Michelin tires..

Went with a 255 tire up front and a 305 tire in rear, love the rears but the fronts are creating an understeer issue at track days, will probably go AT LEAST 265 up front on the next set.

I have been pretty fortunate and trophied at one show over the summer of 2011

I won "Best Wheels" and here is a shot with a model at the show..

The car was also featured in a local magazine/website called mwexclusive.com, here are a few shots from the shoot..

I won the STX class at a local autocross event as well, taped up with #14

Then I started modding again, Stillen Gen 3 intakes..

and most recently, a Seibon GT-R replica hood..

Gotta Represent!!

Thanks for reading! Happy modding and

somatic · 11-16-2011, 10:25 AM

looking good buddy keep it up

m4a1mustang · 11-16-2011, 10:26 AM

How do you like your Pilot Super Sports?

nismodreamr · 11-16-2011, 10:31 AM

Thank you somatic!
and m4a1mustang, I love the tires, my only issue was caused by me, I went with way to large of a stagger in width from front to rear, I do a lot of "cone dodge racing" and the understeer is pretty heavy due to that, but otherwise I love the tires and will be buying another set next summer I am sure.

lochness · 11-16-2011, 01:23 PM

Nice car. The wheels look great.

nismodreamr · 11-16-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lochness

Nice car. The wheels look great.

Thanks I appreciate it!

ilive2win · 11-16-2011, 01:30 PM

it does look great but why no stickers on the wheels?

nismodreamr · 11-16-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ilive2win

it does look great but why no stickers on the wheels?

I decided I really liked the look without the decals, I put them on two of the wheels when I got them and test fit them on the car, don't get me wrong I love the look of the wheels with the decals, and I really like how they are set up on your car, but I like how subtle they are without the stickers, just the real small red brand on the lip and the valve stems

haitech · 11-16-2011, 03:23 PM

Very clean. Get some more high quality pics so I can keep drooling.

nismodreamr · 11-16-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by haitech

Very clean. Get some more high quality pics so I can keep drooling.

thank you! I need to get something better to shoot the new mods with, the iPhone does not do my carbon fiber any justice haha

nismodreamr · 11-21-2011, 10:19 AM

new pictures a friend took over the weekend.. enjoy!

Bryan · 11-21-2011, 11:01 AM

Very nice man. I'm debating on whether I should go with the michelins or the bridgestone re-11. Any thoughts?

nismodreamr · 11-21-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

Very nice man. I'm debating on whether I should go with the michelins or the bridgestone re-11. Any thoughts?

I have been very satisfied with my Michelins and I autocross and track my car pretty frequently so they get used for what they are intended for haha, however I think you will find VAST support for the RE-11's on this forum, many guys run them and love them, I would research price point, if there is much of a difference buy the cheaper tire, I can vouch my Michelins have held up really well through a lot of track driving last summer!

haitech · 11-21-2011, 05:27 PM

5 day turnaround for pics. Not bad. Hahaha jk man. Looks amazing. I would love to see it in person.

What are your next plans for the Z?

nismodreamr · 11-21-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by haitech

5 day turnaround for pics. Not bad. Hahaha jk man. Looks amazing. I would love to see it in person.

What are your next plans for the Z?

honestly probably no more mods, the car is actually for sale at the moment.. I love the car but I really don't like my budget being so tight right now haha, you never know though, if I do keep it I would like to do a carbon fiber lip kit and eventually TT.

11-16-2011, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
nismodreamr Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 367 Drives: 11 Z34 MagB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Nismodreamr's 370z I have a long history with cars and different builds, started when I was 17 building a 1990 240sx hatch with an SR20DET red-top swap. This was mainly a learning experience for me and was my first real exposure to mechanics in general. After selling my finished 240sx, I purchased a 2006 350z and hated it. I sold that vehicle and purchased a 2006 Evo IX MR. Loved this car, did a lot of bolt on modifications. I also owned a 2006 Yamaha R-6 sport bike which I worked on a bit as well Then I got into a stupid situation which I blame myself for, ended up losing my drivers license for one year and had to sell my Evo and Yamaha. After months of thinking of what I should buy and saving up I decided to give the 370z a shot, I was nervous about the car since I had not enjoyed my 350z at all. Once I drove the 370z though, I knew this was a much more refined and better car. The combination of more power and less weight made the car great! I purchased a new 2011 Magnetic Black 370z sport/touring 6 speed in May of 2011! I had actually already started buying parts about a month earlier since I knew what i was going to buy, I was also very excited because this was the first car I was able to get financed for on my own without a co-signer, I am only 21 at the moment. The mods started rolling in, the first thing I did was cosmetic, I tinted the windows and put a glare strip on the windshield, 15% all the way around. That weekend I also installed the HKS Hi-Power exhaust and BC Racing Coilovers on the car! here is a shot after the initial suspension drop.. The next mod was a few weeks later when my Volk TE37-SL's showed up along with Michelin tires.. Went with a 255 tire up front and a 305 tire in rear, love the rears but the fronts are creating an understeer issue at track days, will probably go AT LEAST 265 up front on the next set. I have been pretty fortunate and trophied at one show over the summer of 2011 I won "Best Wheels" and here is a shot with a model at the show.. The car was also featured in a local magazine/website called mwexclusive.com, here are a few shots from the shoot.. I won the STX class at a local autocross event as well, taped up with #14 Then I started modding again, Stillen Gen 3 intakes.. and most recently, a Seibon GT-R replica hood.. Gotta Represent!! Thanks for reading! Happy modding and __________________ 2011 370z Touring+Sport Magnetic Black 6MT Michelin - HKS - Titek - BC Racing - Volk TE-37SL - Stillen - PWJDM - Seibon

11-16-2011, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-16-2011, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	How do you like your Pilot Super Sports? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-16-2011, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
nismodreamr Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 367 Drives: 11 Z34 MagB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Thank you somatic! and m4a1mustang, I love the tires, my only issue was caused by me, I went with way to large of a stagger in width from front to rear, I do a lot of "cone dodge racing" and the understeer is pretty heavy due to that, but otherwise I love the tires and will be buying another set next summer I am sure. __________________ 2011 370z Touring+Sport Magnetic Black 6MT Michelin - HKS - Titek - BC Racing - Volk TE-37SL - Stillen - PWJDM - Seibon

11-16-2011, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
lochness Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 110 Drives: 12 WRX STI Sedan Rep Power: 14	Nice car. The wheels look great. __________________ Platinum Graphite 2010 370Z w/ Sport Package SOLD Still for Sale HERE - See if you can count the errors in the post New DD and Fun Car - 2012 DGM STI Sedan

11-16-2011, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 16	it does look great but why no stickers on the wheels?

11-16-2011, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	Very clean. Get some more high quality pics so I can keep drooling.

11-21-2011, 10:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
nismodreamr Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 367 Drives: 11 Z34 MagB 6MT Rep Power: 14	new pictures a friend took over the weekend.. enjoy! __________________ 2011 370z Touring+Sport Magnetic Black 6MT Michelin - HKS - Titek - BC Racing - Volk TE-37SL - Stillen - PWJDM - Seibon

11-21-2011, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bryan Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 72 Drives: 13' STI Rep Power: 14	Very nice man. I'm debating on whether I should go with the michelins or the bridgestone re-11. Any thoughts?

11-21-2011, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	5 day turnaround for pics. Not bad. Hahaha jk man. Looks amazing. I would love to see it in person. What are your next plans for the Z?