TheGreatOne's 40th Anniversary Journal

Boomer370 · 10-11-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Actually good question, when you hit the button to pop the hatch, it doesn't "always" pop completely. The Z must be truly fine tuned to not pop too strongly.

So what I do is as I pop the trunk I have my pinky on the trunk to push up at the same time...minor annoyance, no biggie

I think there is a mod in the DIY section about adding pennies or something to make the trunk pop stronger/more consistent.

Awesome good to know, I already have to do that with just the OEM. So adding it wouldn't make a difference.. I was worried that it would add even more weight to it.

Thanks for the info!

Meulen · 10-11-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer370

Awesome good to know, I already have to do that with just the OEM. So adding it wouldn't make a difference.. I was worried that it would add even more weight to it.

Thanks for the info!

Theres a DIY here that shows you how to take out a weight behind the back lid plastic. That would probably lighten back up for you guys.

here's the link...
DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

btw....LOVE the Duckbill. I'm keeping an eye out for one on my 40th!

TheGreatOne · 10-16-2013, 06:37 PM

Couple pics from the Z Society cruise we did this past Sunday

Outside of that nothing really new. Storage is soon upon us, so making me sad. So any chance I get, I am taking the Z...I usually put her away 3rd week of November...longer than most it seems

I am picking up my KellyFields hood struts on the weekend and the baby and wife will be out of town, so that means car time and board meetings (rippers

) lol

You may have noticed no ING+1 lip...flew off...I took a chance and bought the $50 EZ-lip off Ebay which is essentially a nice strip of rubber that you can cut to size and has 3M tape...does the job...I'll think of a another lip over the winter.

Meulen · 10-16-2013, 08:03 PM

Sick!

TheGreatOne · 10-17-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Sick!

Thanks man, that EVO-R front lip should look pretty sweet on your 40th

Meulen · 10-17-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Thanks man, that EVO-R front lip should look pretty sweet on your 40th

thanks! I'm pumped about that!

I just got my Stillen Gen 3 and am sending it off to my powdercoater to match the pipes to the car. Contemplating getting an aerojacket Type III too. Not sure I'll do anything with the wheels yet until I can do the coil overs and camber plates along with it. You and some of the other guys here with 40th's are REALLY showing me the possibilities! can't wait to do more!

TheGreatOne · 10-17-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

thanks! I'm pumped about that!

I just got my Stillen Gen 3 and am sending it off to my powdercoater to match the pipes to the car. Contemplating getting an aerojacket Type III too. Not sure I'll do anything with the wheels yet until I can do the coil overs and camber plates along with it. You and some of the other guys here with 40th's are REALLY showing me the possibilities! can't wait to do more!

Ya thats a good idea, I forget his name but there was another member selling his Injen's that he powdercoated to match the 40th a week or two ago..I would have jumped on them but was too slow lol.

I dropped mine on the stock wheels for awhile. great thing is the 40th looks pretty good with the stock wheels, so if you can wait it out, might as well do it all at once and do it right

Meulen · 10-17-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Ya thats a good idea, I forget his name but there was another member selling his Injen's that he powdercoated to match the 40th a week or two ago..I would have jumped on them but was too slow lol.

I dropped mine on the stock wheels for awhile. great thing is the 40th looks pretty good with the stock wheels, so if you can wait it out, might as well do it all at once and do it right

I saw those too. They were painted though and had some scratches. Probably from the intall or disassembly. I definitely want to powdercoat mine. They will hold up better to damage.

happytheman · 10-17-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Not at all, it slides right on top of the stock wing snugly. I have 3M on it and its not going anywhere.

Love it

That's good to hear. I would've looked more closely into it if I'd know the fitment was so good. One thing I can't permit myself to do is drill into the sport wing.

Looking nice man, but I can't believe how close you come to scraping while getting in your garage.

TheGreatOne · 10-17-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

That's good to hear. I would've looked more closely into it if I'd know the fitment was so good. One thing I can't permit myself to do is drill into the sport wing.

Looking nice man, but I can't believe how close you come to scraping while getting in your garage.

Yup fitment is spot on, everything I've gotten from Carbon Signal has been amazing. I was happy I didn't have to drill also!

I know, I cringe everytime going into the garage...actualy now, I can get in ok, its getting out, seems I am scraping my lovely FI cans

Wife doesn't understand wanting to move over a garage haha

1cleanZ · 10-17-2013, 01:11 PM

Really liking your setup. Tastefully done!

Luciano13 · 10-17-2013, 01:38 PM

U guys r so lucky u don't need front license plates. I hate having to hide the front bumper

simota1 · 10-17-2013, 02:51 PM

love those shots brother!!!!

TheGreatOne · 10-17-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanZ

Really liking your setup. Tastefully done!

Thanks! I'll get back to you about that M370 soon!

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

U guys r so lucky u don't need front license plates. I hate having to hide the front bumper

Ya, the front plate is a bit of a buzz kill. That motorized licence plate retractor thing is pretty cool though. Seen a member or two with it.

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Originally Posted by simota1

love those shots brother!!!!

Thanks mang, I need to get myself a good camera so I don't rely on car meets for good pics lol.

Mr&Mrs · 10-17-2013, 04:38 PM

Nice shots brother!

10-16-2013, 06:37 PM	#108 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Couple pics from the Z Society cruise we did this past Sunday Outside of that nothing really new. Storage is soon upon us, so making me sad. So any chance I get, I am taking the Z...I usually put her away 3rd week of November...longer than most it seems I am picking up my KellyFields hood struts on the weekend and the baby and wife will be out of town, so that means car time and board meetings (rippers ) lol You may have noticed no ING+1 lip...flew off...I took a chance and bought the $50 EZ-lip off Ebay which is essentially a nice strip of rubber that you can cut to size and has 3M tape...does the job...I'll think of a another lip over the winter. Mr&Mrs, BeemaaZ, 6MT-Z34 and 2 others like this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

10-16-2013, 08:03 PM	#109 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	Sick! TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

10-17-2013, 01:11 PM	#116 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Really liking your setup. Tastefully done! TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

10-17-2013, 01:38 PM	#117 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	U guys r so lucky u don't need front license plates. I hate having to hide the front bumper TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

10-17-2013, 02:51 PM	#118 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	love those shots brother!!!! TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-17-2013, 04:38 PM	#120 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Nice shots brother! TheGreatOne likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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