Mirrors
 

Mirrors,:driving:
Okay her it goes. I hate the flat mirrors on our cars. Thats about all I hate, just the mirrors. I didn't want to spend money on a light weight race mirrow, when I already have killer blind spots. So here is what I did:ZOOM Engineering Blue Side View Mirrors - 370Z :bowrofl:

KamiSpeed has some inserts that are concave to give a wider view. So I went for it!!!
Directions, driver side mirror is flat, passenger is a little concave, not much.
http://www.the370z.com/members/nut_n...8-img-0443.jpg

The kit cam with 2 sided tape and two high end pieces of blue ice glass. They are mounted using the 2 sided tape, perfectly shaped, they fit inside the plastic trim holding the stock glass.

This is what I see now with stock mirrors.
http://www.the370z.com/members/nut_n...7-img-0442.jpg

2 Sided tape:
http://www.the370z.com/members/nut_n...9-img-0444.jpg

I put some painters tape to hold the glass to position it:
http://www.the370z.com/members/nut_n...1-img-0447.jpg

Clean look so far:
http://www.the370z.com/members/nut_n...2-img-0448.jpg

Damn what a difference, I have the mirror adjusted all the way out and i still see the rear for the car.
http://www.the370z.com/members/nut_n...3-img-0452.jpg

Just came back from Kellys and I don't have to break my neck :icon14: looking to see if I'm going to hit anyone before changing lanes. Well spent money, nice look to the car too.:happydance:

:tup: I like those much more clean than the spot mirrors we have.

Really like the mirrors, but that price :icon14: Doubt I could ever convince the wife..lol

I have been trying to get my wife to drive the car more often. She doesn't want to because of the blind spots. I thought these mirrors would be a hard sell but when I showed her she said get them..

I have been sick in bed since Saturday and she has driven the car every day. As long as she doesn't destroy the front pulling in to far to a space I'm okay with it.
She loves the mirrors, my picture doesn't do justice to them, they really open the field of view. Besides the sway bars I think its a good investment but the price should be lower for 2 pieces of shaped glass.

That looks really good man! I just have my mirrors bugles out enough do that sitting in my normal position, I can barely see the back off my car, and the rest of the mirror shows what would otherwise be my blind spot. It's still annoying though, I still lean forward and check to be sure before I change lanes. These might have to be a purchase later on down the road!


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FI.CF.ART Sound
 

I have had some questions on what my exhaust sounds like so I made these lame vids. First time making videos, using IPhone, not good at this but wanted to post to answer any questions.

I have on the car now ART Test pipes, Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18 inch res, and 12 inch Carbon Fiber cans. I have in a box the FI HF Cats that came with the car. I swapped them for the ART test pipes to bring the sound down to a lower growl. Easier on the ears during long drives.

So here it goes, I'll get better as I figure these out, the last link is the static exhaust sound::icon14:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UIPRhAyik4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK0UOvNytaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK0UOvNytaU

:ugh2: In for vids! Not working for me though

Yep vids are not working buddy. Hope you feel better something nasty is going around. I have been sick for a week today and do not feel any better.

I fixed the links, sorry about that. Dude hope you feel better, I'm doing good now. Went to work Friday still feel weak. Try to take it easy..

Good news, Super Charger is on the way.. Planning some upgrades to the Stillen Kit. Will do it in my garage and DIY it the whole way through.

Lots of pictures, lots of write ups, lots of speed... Hopefully will pick the Kit up from S&R in 2 weeks, go threw it make sure its all there. Then let loose the Dogs of War on my car. Will be a good time !!! Stay tuned..:eek:

Awesome!

Quick Update
 

S&R:
Went to S&R Performance today, met with Bobby. We walked through the shop. Got to take a look at his single turbo kit up close. That's a nice kit !! Talked about some ways to upgrade the Stillen Kit, some hardware, upgraded bypass valve, plugs etc.

The shop is huge lots of high-end cars, stuff everywhere. They are still organizing and getting the place together. Bobby seamed like a strait up guy, eager to help with my Stillen even though I'm installing it myself.

Vortec:
Called Vortec today and asked about the COG setup. Found out some pointers for mounting and aligning the COGs. Tech guys were awesome!!! Using a torch on the pulleys will get them on and off with no issues. I'll use some stainless shims I have from my chopper tranny to get the correct alignment of the COGs. Feel better about doing that.

Talked with Osirus yesterday about his setup and changes he made after running COGs for awhile. I described my bracing plan to asst with alignment of the belt and he said I was right on the mark. Almost the same as what he has. Its good to know people who have proven this works, makes me feel better about boosting my car.

UMA Fenders:
If your in Tampa and you have Body Parts you want painted, Brandon Auto Body off of Palm Drive quoted me 350.00 for both fenders, and 375-400.00 for both fenders blended with the rest of the car. If you want there number PM me. Chase is the the guy you want to see!! Absolute Auto used them for lots of projects, I have seen a lot of there work and it good stuff..
Nue-Finnish Quoted $600.00, I stopped looking around after that.

If I can get my car over there:excited: I'll have them painted and blended before Wiregrass. Then mount them at the car show, that should give people something to watch :)

Where in Tampa are you? I live in Clearwater and work about 10 mins from S&R.

I'm off the 75 next to Bruce B. Downs in the preserve.

Very excited to see what Bobby has planned on the s/c kit! My car is at S&R right now for the turbo build...feel free to check it out and let me know whats up!

Exhaust sounds great.

Will be their this weekend.. Hopefully! Pick up my kit... Will ck on your car!

Thank you sir! It's been hell getting any sort of update or communication from them...I wouldn't be surprised if they even touched it yet.

Sorry your having trouble with them if you need any local muscle let us know!

Brother,
Are you getting a single side turbo build done? If so I saw your car 2 weeks ago. Up on stands with front end off. If it was your car, they had just finished welding the tubing and started to install it. Will take some pictures with my phone and get an update, going over there around 9..:tup:

Joe

Update: UPS says dilivery was made
 

Okay,
UPS says delivery was made today. Tomorrow I'll go through the kit and rummage through Bobbies box for any hardware I need. Last night a good friend and I ordered the upgrades: Special thanks going out to Mr. Squeeze and Osiris for putting up with my 2000 questions.. If you haven't notice yet I have stolen everyone's info from prior builds and discussions to use for my build, nothing original :eek: here!!! But I will be a picture whore rebuilding the SC, and installing the COG's, Fuel Pump, Injectors etc..

So this is what I ordered:
549.00 injectors: http://www.extremepsi.com/store/prod...roductid=24865
169.00 Fuel Pump: http://www.deatschwerks.com/products...ps/9-301s-1005
598.00 Impeller: http://www.928motorsports.com/parts/...h_impeller.php
170.00 25mm dual port BOV: JSC Speed
85.00 CJM Install Kit: http://shop.cj-motorsports.com/CJM-F...CJM370zFPI.htm

Total: 1571.00 Before COGS

What I still need to get off my A-s and order:
21.95: cog belt gates 560-8mgt20 -OR- vortech part #: 2a042-070
132.95: Supercharger cog 35mm call Vortech for part number
94.95: jackshaft pulley 4GR032-034
38.95: idler pulley 4gr116-300 3inch

Total 288.80

Stillen SC upgrades 1859.80 tune not included.. Damn I don't think I'll sleep tonight, thinking of the fun to come!!!

I was going to "Like" the post, but since you layed out so much jack I didnt want to :rofl2:

On the side if money grew on trees, AWESOME! I cant wait for you to get this beast built. If I can help out with any of those items you still need to order let me know. I want to do something for you taking care of my lights.

Oh wow that sc is gonna be a beast!!!

You tampa guys are awesome! Hopefully we can meet up when I come down to pick the car up!

That would be fun! Give me a weeks notice or better so I can try and be off of work.

sounds like you have an early Christmas!!

Haaa! Thanks man:usa:... Might lean on you for a COG. but any friend of Kelly's is a friend of mine.

Hell ya were awesome !!! We are out numbered out here by 350Z's, just trying to tip the scales :rofl2:. I'm glad there enough prior builds to guide this project. Last thing we need is turning the car into a rolling Goat Fu-k..

Ya, this Christmas Leave I can enjoy it:happydance:. Will probably find some side work to get a AT Trans Built. Will be driving safe until its done.

Tampa REPRESENTIN':ugh2: :bowrofl:

man that supercharger is gonna kill bro :tup: i wish i had the flow for one of those plus i wish they had professional tuners and a dyno on guam :(

COGS Taken care of bro! Check your paypal :tup:

Hey Joe did you get to go pick up your s/c setup?

Sorry man I posted this on your journal.. What custom stuff did you asks for so I can ck on it. He didn't tell me what it was that was custom.
Dude you rock.. Thanks a bunch, now i can get the black braided lines to replace the stock ones. Thanks

Joe

Update on Sophie
 

Her parts will mostly be here this week... I picked up the SC yesterday, all the stuff is there and looks well kept. The water cooler is bent but functional.

This has been a blast hiding the project from my wife. Thank you KellyFields for ordering all the parts and having them shipped to your place:tup:. She going to freak when open it up on the way to the beach. I can't wait :stirthepot:.

Trying to think of a color other than Black for the intake, any Ideas.

RED, Gun Metal, White. I'm leaning towards gun metal with glass black support bars.

:hello:

Awesome! I cant wait for the three of us to rip the roads. Your wife is going to s*** when you hit that pedal LOL!

+1 for the Gunmetal that will look beautiful with your color car.

+1 for gunmetal :tup:

Well that was easy, Gun Metal it is... Thanks fellas..

I got my 600cc DW Injectors, Turbo-smart BOV, DW 300 Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Mounting Kit... Almost there, just need the pulleys, belt and impeller and I'm tearing it all apart..

Question: Can you paint the SC with a Ceramic Paint and not inter fear with cooling. Just curious:wtf2:, it would look nice in a gunmetal ceramic..

Might cause hight temps, don't know. Not that familiar with it..

just to let you know you have your impeller. ;)

I don't see a problem painting the SC with a high temp paint. I think it would look great if it matched the rest of your color scheme.

Thanks for the feed back. That air travels so fast through I agree, if it does change the temp it can't be by much..

All the black on the intake will be gunmetal, the SC will be Gunmetal, The intake tubes will be wrapped with Black Exahust Heat Wrap. The stryt brace I'll make red to brake up the color. Also plan on Red Calipers.

Man I can't wait to build this.. :tiphat:

Sounds awesome buddy I can't wait for you to build it!

Finally you got the SC now I feel left out in the party. Haha
NA still is...

When do you start building this would like to visit and watch how that BEAST come to life. I can bring beers!:tup: