Phaddi_inc's BlackZ journal

Phaddi_inc · 05-02-2012, 12:20 AM

Finally decided to do my own journal, I been wanting to start one for a while.

I own a 2009 MB 370z 6MT touring/sport/Nav persimmon interior. I live in Ontario, but ended up buying my Z in Richmond VA (saved a few bucks, and got the color combo/trim I wanted). In the lead up to the purchase decision I lurked on this forum as well as watched all the youtube/review videos I can. TBH I hadn't even seen a 370z in person until I got to VA to pick up mine. I was blown away when i seen my 370 for the first time, pics just didn't do it justice. It was the best 1100mile road trip back home to Northern Ontario.

List of mods to date:

(performance)
Stillen CBE
Stillen Gen3 CAI
(mod?) All Redline fluids

(exterior)
EvoR rear fog
Ings+1 rep frp front lip (color matching)
hood damper mod
color matched emblems

(wish list)
High flow cats (undecided...and tune)
swift specR springs
20mm/25mm spacers
powder coat my 19" Rays (matte graphite or black)
rear diffuser CF
fang cover CF
mirror covers CF
CF engine dress up

This list is constantly changing/evolving, I want so many things but budget ultimately dictates the pace of upgrades.

Here's a few pics of the car when i picked it up. I brought it in and had my parking lights wired to come on with ignition (to meet Canadian RIV requirements).
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First thing I had to do was take off the trim around the wheel wells, and the 'faux' CF scoops

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I purchased a much needed Porter Cable xp and Adams polishing kit. What a great investment, especially for black vehicle owners. I was able to knock out all the swirls and imperfections in the finish. Now a fine machine polish in the spring before putting the Z on the road is all that's needed.
Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: The Adams Kit has arrived!

At this point I needed better sound, I got a great deal on a Stillen CBE and jumped on it.
I Also recently purchased a set of Gen3 CAI's from another forum member and installed them over the winter. I couldn't wait to get the car out after the install!

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The 'KF' hood damper mod was a real treat when installing the CAI's, hood height or access was never an issue.

Here are a few pics of the first day out with the car this year, it was freshly polished but a slight layer of dust managed to get on it before i can snap a few shots.
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My Z is nowhere near as dressed up as some of the others on here, but I hope you guys enjoy! I'll update this thread with the front lip install/process once I get all the pictures together. Thanks for looking guys!

MacLean · 05-02-2012, 12:25 AM

Your baby still looks sexy big guy. Love the car & pics. Having & getting everything put on that you want is not going to happen over night. Remember patience is the virtue. We all have faith in what you want to-do with her. FYI keep us up-to-date on the mods & pics.

anthonyy · 05-02-2012, 12:40 PM

looks nice! Good call on taking off those scoops on the skirts

Phaddi_inc · 05-02-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

Your baby still looks sexy big guy. Love the car & pics. Having & getting everything put on that you want is not going to happen over night. Remember patience is the virtue. We all have faith in what you want to-do with her. FYI keep us up-to-date on the mods & pics.

Thanks man, I appreciate your input. Got so many other things on the go atm, patience is definitely going to be the toughest part.

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

looks nice! Good call on taking off those scoops on the skirts

Ha! Thanks man, they came off day 3 of owning the vehicle.

I bought a heat gun that day just for those bad boys. Its much more clean and sexy without them that's for sure.

Glokwork · 05-02-2012, 05:33 PM

Great looking Z buddy

Huckleberry · 05-02-2012, 08:10 PM

looking good, but where'd the emblem go?

sfearl1 · 05-02-2012, 10:22 PM

Love what you did w/ the Ings lip! I've got the same one from Nextmod in my garage along w/ the Evo-R that you just commented on in my thread. I plastidipped it and that hid some of the imperfections, but it was nowhere near the quality of your finished product.

I'm still undecided what to do w/ mine (the painted Evo-R lip). I really don't feel like messing w/ the body tape if I decide to yank it off after a week or two...

Phaddi_inc · 05-03-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Love what you did w/ the Ings lip! I've got the same one from Nextmod in my garage along w/ the Evo-R that you just commented on in my thread. I plastidipped it and that hid some of the imperfections, but it was nowhere near the quality of your finished product.

I'm still undecided what to do w/ mine (the painted Evo-R lip). I really don't feel like messing w/ the body tape if I decide to yank it off after a week or two...

No doubt man, I was back and forth trying to decide between those 2 lips...I liked the idea of the sides color matched and middle CF on that evo. I bought the ings lip from nextmod hoping the finish would be acceptable as is in that matte black finish. Once it arrived I knew I had to paint it, I was going to sand and do a flat black but a buddy convinced me to color match and clear. more of a stock finish rather than an 'add-on'. I used a bit of two way tape on my install, but tbh I didn't need to, not sure about the evo lip instal, but im curious to see what it looks like color matched on a black Z. Your car looks perfect without it too, the spacers and drop are awesome, at that height the stock body lines look sweet.

phaddi_inc

Phaddi_inc · 05-03-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

Great looking Z buddy

Thanks man! im drawing inspiration from other black Z owners like yourself.

Hope to have mine looking as bad azz as yours one day.

phaddi_inc

sfearl1 · 05-03-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaddi_inc

No doubt man, I was back and forth trying to decide between those 2 lips...I liked the idea of the sides color matched and middle CF on that evo. I bought the ings lip from nextmod hoping the finish would be acceptable as is in that matte black finish. Once it arrived I knew I had to paint it, I was going to sand and do a flat black but a buddy convinced me to color match and clear. more of a stock finish rather than an 'add-on'. I used a bit of two way tape on my install, but tbh I didn't need to, not sure about the evo lip instal, but im curious to see what it looks like color matched on a black Z. Your car looks perfect without it too, the spacers and drop are awesome, at that height the stock body lines look sweet.

phaddi_inc

The plastidip looked ok on the Ings, but after leaving the lip in the garage for a single night, dirt and dust collected on it and I could tell it would be a pain in the *** to keep clean. I really like it paint matched, and agree that it's not so much of an add-on now. Looks great

I'm super bummed I didn't save some money and paint the Evo-R lip myself like you did your Ings. Where did you get the MB/clear paint from?

Phaddi_inc · 05-03-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

The plastidip looked ok on the Ings, but after leaving the lip in the garage for a single night, dirt and dust collected on it and I could tell it would be a pain in the *** to keep clean. I really like it paint matched, and agree that it's not so much of an add-on now. Looks great

I'm super bummed I didn't save some money and paint the Evo-R lip myself like you did your Ings. Where did you get the MB/clear paint from?

hey, I picked up my paint and clear at an auto body supply shop (maslack). I gave them my vehicle color code and they made/mixed a can (total like 50$ for everything). Painting the base coat was easy, I struggled with the clear a bit, but in the end I had like 4 coats so I was able to wet sand it all even and smooth and buff it to a shine.
What are your plans for the ings rep? have you considered painting it, for 50$ its an affordable project...?

phaddi_inc

Phaddi_inc · 05-03-2012, 08:43 PM

Heres a few more pics of the front lip. I recently purchased this canon t3i, but I have no idea what im doing with it yet...

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the lip is really growing on me, although I feel like I really need those springs and spacers now to bring it all together. your opinions are welcome guys, thanks for looking.

phaddi_inc

sfearl1 · 05-03-2012, 08:45 PM

to be honest, i have no idea what i'm doing with either lip right now. like i said earlier, i'm satisfied with the stock appearance right now. today i trimmed down the two pieces of the stock aero lip that swoop down (check out my thread for a pic). i think it cleaned up the front a bit. i'll probably end up selling both on here. lmk if you're looking for a backup lol.

Phaddi_inc · 05-03-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfearl1

to be honest, i have no idea what i'm doing with either lip right now. like i said earlier, i'm satisfied with the stock appearance right now. today i trimmed down the two pieces of the stock aero lip that swoop down (check out my thread for a pic). i think it cleaned up the front a bit. i'll probably end up selling both on here. lmk if you're looking for a backup lol.

Ha! ya man I might be, I was going to lead up to that

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PM me a special price lol ...

anthonyy · 05-03-2012, 10:23 PM

very nice Phaddi, lip came out great

05-02-2012, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 14	Phaddi_inc's BlackZ journal Finally decided to do my own journal, I been wanting to start one for a while. I own a 2009 MB 370z 6MT touring/sport/Nav persimmon interior. I live in Ontario, but ended up buying my Z in Richmond VA (saved a few bucks, and got the color combo/trim I wanted). In the lead up to the purchase decision I lurked on this forum as well as watched all the youtube/review videos I can. TBH I hadn't even seen a 370z in person until I got to VA to pick up mine. I was blown away when i seen my 370 for the first time, pics just didn't do it justice. It was the best 1100mile road trip back home to Northern Ontario. List of mods to date: (performance) Stillen CBE Stillen Gen3 CAI (mod?) All Redline fluids (exterior) EvoR rear fog Ings+1 rep frp front lip (color matching) hood damper mod color matched emblems (wish list) High flow cats (undecided...and tune) swift specR springs 20mm/25mm spacers powder coat my 19" Rays (matte graphite or black) rear diffuser CF fang cover CF mirror covers CF CF engine dress up This list is constantly changing/evolving, I want so many things but budget ultimately dictates the pace of upgrades. Here's a few pics of the car when i picked it up. I brought it in and had my parking lights wired to come on with ignition (to meet Canadian RIV requirements). 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg First thing I had to do was take off the trim around the wheel wells, and the 'faux' CF scoops 6.jpg 7.jpg 8.jpg I purchased a much needed Porter Cable xp and Adams polishing kit. What a great investment, especially for black vehicle owners. I was able to knock out all the swirls and imperfections in the finish. Now a fine machine polish in the spring before putting the Z on the road is all that's needed. Nissan 370Z Forum - Phaddi_inc's Album: The Adams Kit has arrived! At this point I needed better sound, I got a great deal on a Stillen CBE and jumped on it. I Also recently purchased a set of Gen3 CAI's from another forum member and installed them over the winter. I couldn't wait to get the car out after the install! mini-12.JPG mini-4.JPG mini-8.JPG The 'KF' hood damper mod was a real treat when installing the CAI's, hood height or access was never an issue. Here are a few pics of the first day out with the car this year, it was freshly polished but a slight layer of dust managed to get on it before i can snap a few shots. mini-IMG_2976.JPG mini-IMG_2977.JPG mini-IMG_2978.JPG mini-IMG_2979.JPG mini-IMG_2981.JPG mini-IMG_2983.JPG My Z is nowhere near as dressed up as some of the others on here, but I hope you guys enjoy! I'll update this thread with the front lip install/process once I get all the pictures together. Thanks for looking guys! Last edited by Phaddi_inc; 04-13-2014 at 10:13 PM.

05-02-2012, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	Great looking Z buddy __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

05-02-2012, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	looking good, but where'd the emblem go? __________________

05-02-2012, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	Love what you did w/ the Ings lip! I've got the same one from Nextmod in my garage along w/ the Evo-R that you just commented on in my thread. I plastidipped it and that hid some of the imperfections, but it was nowhere near the quality of your finished product. I'm still undecided what to do w/ mine (the painted Evo-R lip). I really don't feel like messing w/ the body tape if I decide to yank it off after a week or two... __________________ Scott

05-03-2012, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	to be honest, i have no idea what i'm doing with either lip right now. like i said earlier, i'm satisfied with the stock appearance right now. today i trimmed down the two pieces of the stock aero lip that swoop down (check out my thread for a pic). i think it cleaned up the front a bit. i'll probably end up selling both on here. lmk if you're looking for a backup lol. __________________ Scott

05-02-2012, 12:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	Your baby still looks sexy big guy. Love the car & pics. Having & getting everything put on that you want is not going to happen over night. Remember patience is the virtue. We all have faith in what you want to-do with her. FYI keep us up-to-date on the mods & pics.

05-02-2012, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	looks nice! Good call on taking off those scoops on the skirts

05-03-2012, 10:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	very nice Phaddi, lip came out great

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