Bernardio's 370z Journal

bernardio · 11-10-2011, 09:49 PM

2011 370z Touring w/Sport 6MT

Just thought I throw together a short thread to document the life and times of my 370z. I don't have any major plans with the car, but the modding force is strong in me.. so you never know!

Purchased her on 10/14/2011

bernardio · 11-10-2011, 09:53 PM

Yeaahhhh.. Finally broke 1000! Now it's time to really enjoy the Z

(11/04/2011)

bernardio · 11-10-2011, 10:04 PM

Picked up some Ichiba 20mm bolt-on spacers from a local shop!
Install was easy, but it seemed like the ichiba bolts weren't fully seated.
I torqued them down until they felt solid, then re-torqued them to 80. All seems good so far and the offset is just about perfect with the stock sport wheels!

(11/07/2011)

Some pics to show the offset at stock height.

bernardio · 11-10-2011, 10:11 PM

So these have been sitting in my garage since the 10/27 (Thanks KamiSpeed!) and I've been too lazy.. err, busy to get them in. I should have just installed them during the spacer install. I'm hoping to get them in sometime this weekend. We shall see

3q`1

GetYourWheels · 11-10-2011, 10:13 PM

Looking good! Let us know if we can help you out with any of your aftermarket wheel needs.

haitech · 11-11-2011, 03:35 AM

Get those springs installed! I heard nothing but good things about them. Then let me know hw they feel =p

bernardio · 11-12-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haitech

Get those springs installed! I heard nothing but good things about them. Then let me know hw they feel =p

I started working on the install on Thursday night and only managed to finish the front passenger side. That lower shock bolt was a pain! My spring compressor also had a problem fitting the swift springs.

The driver-side should be easier now that I've struggled figuring things out. I'm hoping to have some time tomorrow to finish the job.

On a separate note, I LOVE my impact wrench! Don't know why I didn't get one sooner!

(11/10/2011)

bernardio · 11-13-2011, 04:18 PM

Found some time this morning to finish installing the swift springs. The front driver's side was much easier than the passenger side and the rears were a breeze!

Haven't had a change to really push it yet, but the install feels solid with no popping or creaking. I'm working in napa tomorrow so I'll get a change to thoroughly flog the z through some mountain twisties.

Anyhow, here's a pic to show the new stance. I must say that It's about perfect and the offset with the spacers really complete the look.

(11/13/2011)

SPOHN · 11-13-2011, 06:03 PM

Good start. What's next for yea?

the_student · 11-13-2011, 07:29 PM

The first picture reminded me of my car hahaha. Good job so far!

haitech · 11-14-2011, 12:42 AM

Some tint would complete the look =P

bernardio · 11-14-2011, 12:42 AM

Thanks guys! I've got a couple more mods planned, but I'd like to keep it fairly mild. My
intent is to have a very commute-friendly fun car with some track reliability bits.
Anyhow, up next is an exhaust that should make it to my doorstep before Christmas. I don't know if I can wait that long without modding though!

370Z JT · 11-14-2011, 12:57 AM

Keep it up!

SeanCanBeat · 11-16-2011, 10:14 AM

Looks great. Simple mods is the way to go

bernardio · 11-18-2011, 03:40 PM

so i thought I should go get an alignment before my tires started showing signs of camber wear from the recent swift spring drop. I was hoping they'd be able to get me closer to stock on the rear than they did, but It's definitely better than it was I guess.

I'm thinking camber kits are in my near future..

Here's the results: (11/18/2011)

11-10-2011, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	Bernardio's 370z Journal 2011 370z Touring w/Sport 6MT Just thought I throw together a short thread to document the life and times of my 370z. I don't have any major plans with the car, but the modding force is strong in me.. so you never know! Purchased her on 10/14/2011 __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-10-2011, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	Yeaahhhh.. Finally broke 1000! Now it's time to really enjoy the Z (11/04/2011) __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-10-2011, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	Picked up some Ichiba 20mm bolt-on spacers from a local shop! Install was easy, but it seemed like the ichiba bolts weren't fully seated. I torqued them down until they felt solid, then re-torqued them to 80. All seems good so far and the offset is just about perfect with the stock sport wheels! (11/07/2011) Some pics to show the offset at stock height. __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-10-2011, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	So these have been sitting in my garage since the 10/27 (Thanks KamiSpeed!) and I've been too lazy.. err, busy to get them in. I should have just installed them during the spacer install. I'm hoping to get them in sometime this weekend. We shall see 3q`1 __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-10-2011, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
GetYourWheels A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,816 Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Rep Power: 22	Looking good! Let us know if we can help you out with any of your aftermarket wheel needs. __________________ Email : Eddie@GetYourWheels.com \| Tel: (562)249-7184 \| Your Wheel Fitment Specialist / Wheel & Tire Deal via DM Top Tiers Dealers - Avant-Garde / Forgestar / Rohana / Stance / Vossen + More https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de6886f7a7.jpg

11-11-2011, 03:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	Get those springs installed! I heard nothing but good things about them. Then let me know hw they feel =p

11-13-2011, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	Found some time this morning to finish installing the swift springs. The front driver's side was much easier than the passenger side and the rears were a breeze! Haven't had a change to really push it yet, but the install feels solid with no popping or creaking. I'm working in napa tomorrow so I'll get a change to thoroughly flog the z through some mountain twisties. Anyhow, here's a pic to show the new stance. I must say that It's about perfect and the offset with the spacers really complete the look. (11/13/2011) __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-13-2011, 06:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Good start. What's next for yea? __________________

11-13-2011, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	The first picture reminded me of my car hahaha. Good job so far! __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

11-14-2011, 12:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	Some tint would complete the look =P

11-14-2011, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys! I've got a couple more mods planned, but I'd like to keep it fairly mild. My intent is to have a very commute-friendly fun car with some track reliability bits. Anyhow, up next is an exhaust that should make it to my doorstep before Christmas. I don't know if I can wait that long without modding though! __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-14-2011, 12:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 379	Keep it up! __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

11-16-2011, 10:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
SeanCanBeat Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 7 Drives: 03 Acura TL Rep Power: 14	Looks great. Simple mods is the way to go

11-18-2011, 03:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 14	so i thought I should go get an alignment before my tires started showing signs of camber wear from the recent swift spring drop. I was hoping they'd be able to get me closer to stock on the rear than they did, but It's definitely better than it was I guess. I'm thinking camber kits are in my near future.. Here's the results: (11/18/2011) __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

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