Fatalsports Journal - 2010 370Z Roadster

Fatalsports · 05-14-2011, 08:34 AM

This is my journal to document the progress/mods of my 2010 MB 370Z Roadster.

It all started off in April 2011, the wife and I went to Criswell Nissan to look at a new Maxima for our family. We have a 2 year old daughter and we wanted to get a bigger 4 door car that could fit 2 car seats easily if we happened to have another baby. We found exactly what we wanted...a 2011 SV Premium Nissan Maxima - Navy Blue Metallic w/CVT & Nav.

While at the dealership, I couldn't stop staring at the 370Zs! Though I kept thinking to myself that it just wasn't practical to have a 2 seater when we have a 2 year old. A week or so passed by, but I still couldn't get the car out of my thoughts. Wife and I talked it over and she was 100% supportive and didn't mind it being a 2 seater. She said, "We have the Maxima when we all need to go out, the 370 can be your fun car you drive to work." I was excited! and on April 26, 2011, I purchased a 2010 370Z Roadster 6MT in Magnetic Black. It is the base model...I didn't really care for the power seats, heated seats, etc as I was the only one who would mainly be driving the car. Plus, I had plans to do some modding anyways to get it how I wanted.

The car came with a few options: Mats, Spare tire, etc
Pics from the day I bought it at the dealership:

Current Mods:
Pioneer AVIC 930BT DVD/Nav Head Unit
Polk Component Speakers in the front
Shorty Antenna
Illuminated Z Kick Plates
Nismo Titanium Shift Knob
GTR Push Start
Clazio Leather Seat Covers (Black w/Red Stitching)
Redlinegoods Shifter Boot (Black w/Red Stitching)
Dyed remaining car stitching to Red to match
aFe Intake Filters
20% Window Tint

On Order/Waiting to do:
HPS Intake Hoses
TWM Short Shifter
FI Exhaust w/CF Mufflers
Avant Garde M310 Wheels w/Hankook Tires

I did all of the installs myself, the DIYs on the site are great and easy to follow, but don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Pics:
Coming shortly

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Update - 5/14/11

My Redlinegoods Black w/Red Stitching boot came in...so I decided to let the professional Dye the rest of the interior stitching.

Went to Michaels and got the Marvy Uchida Red Fabric Dye Pen. The Red Dye Pen doesn't exactly match - it's much darker, but oh well.

The professional, aka the wife, doing her work...Like the camera angle?

, no dirty message...she reads this too

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Update - 5/20/11

Ordered a set of Avant Garde M310 wheels in Hypersilver with Hankook V12 Tires. Should be here next week!

Fatalsports · 05-14-2011, 08:34 AM

Update - 5/20/11

Ordered a set of Avant Garde M310 wheels in Hypersilver with Hankook V12 Tires. Should be here next week!

Fatalsports · 05-14-2011, 08:35 AM

Reserved...

Fatalsports · 05-14-2011, 09:10 AM

Reserved....

SPOHN · 05-14-2011, 10:07 AM

Nice. I'd get the headlights done also. Give it that extra clean look.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-14-2011, 11:39 AM

Welcome. Looks like you got a pretty good deal.

tonybui · 05-14-2011, 05:04 PM

is 20% a bit dark and calling to get pulled over ?

Fatalsports · 05-14-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Nice. I'd get the headlights done also. Give it that extra clean look.

Thanks...I plan on doing that. I have to go back to the tint place as the tint is peeling up in the corners on both sides.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Welcome. Looks like you got a pretty good deal.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

is 20% a bit dark and calling to get pulled over ?

Depends...I've had 20% tint on most cars ever since I was 16 (27 now), I got harassed a lot back then by Officers, I think more so because of the car I had - Mitsu Eclipses with loud exhausts. The past few cars I've had with 20% - BMW 128, My Wifes Maxima, VW Jetta, etc...Have had no issues at all. I don't think it's dark at all...though 35% is what is legal in MD.

SPOHN · 05-14-2011, 06:05 PM

Why you got to show all that cleavage? I appreciated!

tonybui · 05-15-2011, 01:24 PM

I might get flame for this but I sometimes go out and take about 1-2 beers which is nothing and I can drive fine but I wouldn't want to be pulled over because I have 20% tint, but i gotta agree that 20% is GREAT looking !!

oh BTW, Congrats to you !!

Fatalsports · 05-20-2011, 03:48 PM

Thanks...I was planning on painting my stock base rims myself - matte black...didn't turn out as well as I wanted. Was stuck between deciding to get them powedercoated VS ordering new rims.

Thought it over and ordered these today

Chris_1 · 05-20-2011, 04:19 PM

Fatal, sorry I didnt get back to you, just right now I promised ak I wouldnt answer any pms for a bit since were fixing our card to sponsor the forum. THe wheels are going to look good though, well done.

Mr&Mrs · 05-20-2011, 06:55 PM

Nice roadster! Like the mods so far and I agree you must do the headlights ASAP

05-14-2011, 08:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Fatalsports Journal - 2010 370Z Roadster This is my journal to document the progress/mods of my 2010 MB 370Z Roadster. It all started off in April 2011, the wife and I went to Criswell Nissan to look at a new Maxima for our family. We have a 2 year old daughter and we wanted to get a bigger 4 door car that could fit 2 car seats easily if we happened to have another baby. We found exactly what we wanted...a 2011 SV Premium Nissan Maxima - Navy Blue Metallic w/CVT & Nav. While at the dealership, I couldn't stop staring at the 370Zs! Though I kept thinking to myself that it just wasn't practical to have a 2 seater when we have a 2 year old. A week or so passed by, but I still couldn't get the car out of my thoughts. Wife and I talked it over and she was 100% supportive and didn't mind it being a 2 seater. She said, "We have the Maxima when we all need to go out, the 370 can be your fun car you drive to work." I was excited! and on April 26, 2011, I purchased a 2010 370Z Roadster 6MT in Magnetic Black. It is the base model...I didn't really care for the power seats, heated seats, etc as I was the only one who would mainly be driving the car. Plus, I had plans to do some modding anyways to get it how I wanted. The car came with a few options: Mats, Spare tire, etc Pics from the day I bought it at the dealership: Current Mods: Pioneer AVIC 930BT DVD/Nav Head Unit Polk Component Speakers in the front Shorty Antenna Illuminated Z Kick Plates Nismo Titanium Shift Knob GTR Push Start Clazio Leather Seat Covers (Black w/Red Stitching) Redlinegoods Shifter Boot (Black w/Red Stitching) Dyed remaining car stitching to Red to match aFe Intake Filters 20% Window Tint On Order/Waiting to do: HPS Intake Hoses TWM Short Shifter FI Exhaust w/CF Mufflers Avant Garde M310 Wheels w/Hankook Tires I did all of the installs myself, the DIYs on the site are great and easy to follow, but don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Pics: Coming shortly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update - 5/14/11 My Redlinegoods Black w/Red Stitching boot came in...so I decided to let the professional Dye the rest of the interior stitching. Went to Michaels and got the Marvy Uchida Red Fabric Dye Pen. The Red Dye Pen doesn't exactly match - it's much darker, but oh well. The professional, aka the wife, doing her work...Like the camera angle? , no dirty message...she reads this too : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update - 5/20/11 Ordered a set of Avant Garde M310 wheels in Hypersilver with Hankook V12 Tires. Should be here next week! Last edited by Fatalsports; 08-29-2011 at 08:14 PM. Reason: Updated thread

05-14-2011, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Update - 5/20/11 Ordered a set of Avant Garde M310 wheels in Hypersilver with Hankook V12 Tires. Should be here next week! Last edited by Fatalsports; 05-20-2011 at 03:50 PM.

05-14-2011, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Nice. I'd get the headlights done also. Give it that extra clean look. __________________

05-14-2011, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Why you got to show all that cleavage? I appreciated! __________________

05-20-2011, 06:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Nice roadster! Like the mods so far and I agree you must do the headlights ASAP __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-14-2011, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Reserved...

05-14-2011, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Reserved....

05-14-2011, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Welcome. Looks like you got a pretty good deal.

05-14-2011, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	is 20% a bit dark and calling to get pulled over ?

05-15-2011, 01:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 426	I might get flame for this but I sometimes go out and take about 1-2 beers which is nothing and I can drive fine but I wouldn't want to be pulled over because I have 20% tint, but i gotta agree that 20% is GREAT looking !! oh BTW, Congrats to you !!

05-20-2011, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Thanks...I was planning on painting my stock base rims myself - matte black...didn't turn out as well as I wanted. Was stuck between deciding to get them powedercoated VS ordering new rims. Thought it over and ordered these today

05-20-2011, 04:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Fatal, sorry I didnt get back to you, just right now I promised ak I wouldnt answer any pms for a bit since were fixing our card to sponsor the forum. THe wheels are going to look good though, well done.

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