Nissan 370Z Forum  

GaleForce's build

****Version 2.0 - Varis Arising II This link will direct you to where the original build ends, and the new build begins. Direct link to the GaleForce 370z Version 2.0

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Member's 370Z Gallery


Like Tree5798Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-11-2012, 07:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51864
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default GaleForce's build

****Version 2.0 - Varis Arising II

This link will direct you to where the original build ends, and the new build begins.


Varis Arising II by Jason Gale, on Flickr



IMG_8569 - Version 2 by J M Gale, on Flickr


Things are finally getting done, so I figured I should start a build thread. I have done 95% of work myself.

Dyno tuning at R/T Tuning - Dyno video

Dyno sheet - Dyno sheet Picture

I bought the car late August 2011. It's a 2009 Touring with Sport, had 6500 miles on the odometer, and had the Stillen Gen 3 intakes already installed.

Recent accolades,
  • Photo in PASMAG Oct/Nov 2014 issue
  • Best Nissan Z car Reunited Custom Car show 2014
  • Best Nissan 370z modified 1st place Z-Fest 2014
  • King of Show Toronto Pearson International Airport FESTI custom car show
  • Best of Show Toronto Pearson International Airport FESTI custom car show
  • Mini feature in Performance Auto Sound Magazine
  • Tuner Battlegrounds 2014 winner
  • Best Nissan 370z Importfest 2014
  • Best Nissan 370z modified 1st place Z-Fest 2013
  • Best Nissan 370z 1st place Importfest Mega Meet

The car has had a busy week in the media coming off the latest 1st place Best Nissan 370z win at Importfest Mega Meet.

Current mods,

Engine & Drivetrain
Wheels, Tires, Suspension
  • Quick link to wheel/tire pictures

    Front
  • Work / Avant Garde M560 wheels 19x9.5 +20
  • Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires 255/35/19

    Rear
  • Work / Avant Garde M560 wheels 19x11 +18
  • Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires 305/30/19
  • Swift springs
  • Whiteline front and rear swaybars with rear swaybar end links
  • Kics R40 Neo Chrome lugnuts...

Exterior
  • Craftsquare door mirrors - Mirrors picture
  • Mine's style Carbon Fiber Front lip moulded to factory bumper
  • Shaved Nissan emblem on front bumper - Custom bodywork pictures
  • Amuse style side skirts and rear bumper
  • Carbon fibre fang cover
  • Carbon Fibre moustache
  • Varis style rear spoiler
  • Z-Speed Under Shroud - silver - Undershroud picture

Interior / Electronics
Other
MegaMeet show coverage Video

Coming soon,
  • Dressup bolts burned titanium engine kit...

No longer installed
  • Stillen Gen 3 intakes
  • Berk Technology HFC
  • Password JDM V2 SS shifter knob
travisjb, Reaper42, KevinN and 9 others like this.
__________________

Last edited by GaleForce; 05-13-2015 at 11:54 PM.
GaleForce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 07:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51864
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Here it is when I purchased it,


gf370z by J M Gale, on Flickr

And now it looks like this,




IMG_0937 by J M Gale, on Flickr

It didn't take long for the mod bug to take over. First upgrade was Berk Technology HFC (high flow catalytic) and CBE (catalytic back exhaust).

I did i write-up for the exhaust with plenty of pictures. You can read it here,
My Berk Technology HFC and CBE experience


IMG_0999 by J M Gale, on Flickr


Next Mod was Swift springs. I installed them near the end of October 2011 just before I put the car into storage. Here's how it looks after the Swift springs were installed,


Cleaned Up by J M Gale, on Flickr


The next day I drove to SG Motorsports and had them tune the car with UpRev and also fix up my alignment. Here are the results,


Dyno by J M Gale, on Flickr


Alignment by J M Gale, on Flickr

While the car was in storage I installed a TWM short shifter and TWM leather shifter boot. I did a DIY for the install. Tons of good pictures here,

DIY - TWM short shifter leather shifter boot

Next I ordered a set of Carbon B-pillars from EVO-R. They arrived with a manufactured defect and this began my run of poor customer service with various supporting vendors from this forum. There was zero communication from EVO-R and I needed to file a claim through PayPal. I did eventually get a refund, less the cost of shipping the parts back.

Unfortunately, this defect would not be hidden by and trim and would be visible 100% of the time. This is what the issue was,


DSC_0272 by J M Gale, on Flickr


Next mod while in storage was Whiteline Front and Rear swaybars with rear end links.

Front,


IMG_5484 by J M Gale, on Flickr


DSC_0551 by J M Gale, on Flickr


Rear,


IMG_5493 by J M Gale, on Flickr


IMG_5494 by J M Gale, on Flickr


DSC_0555 by J M Gale, on Flickr


When spring finally came (early 2012) I did an extensive restorative detail including full paint correction and applying high heat wax to the brake calipers and wheels. Full write-up with lots of pictures here,

Bespoke Details 370z - paint correction detail pictureheavy
__________________

Last edited by GaleForce; 04-14-2013 at 09:43 PM.
GaleForce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 07:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51864
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Here is the last shot taken before winter storage.


Untitled by J M Gale, on Flickr


It's currently sitting in the garage looking like this,


Bumper mods by J M Gale, on Flickr

update

Built a custom A-Pillar gauge pod. You can see pictures of it during the build in my thread, and finished pictures here custom-pillar-gauge-pod-lots-pictures.html

Custom A-Pillar and Defi gauges,


IMG_8030 by J M Gale, on Flickr


IMG_8038 by J M Gale, on Flickr


IMG_7729 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Then I installed a Boosted Performance turbo kit,


IMG_2522 by J M Gale, on Flickr


IMG_7689 by J M Gale, on Flickr


IMG_7702 by J M Gale, on Flickr


IMG_7718 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Video of the first start up after the turbo install, nothing too exciting...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjh7s1UbkZA


Dyno results from R/T Tuning,



Dyno video,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liQtpOeSwX8

A video with turbo like sounds,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWmmbNgpFaM

Latest addition is a Z-Speed under shroud. I made a review thread with installation photos here,

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/75459-z-speed-under-shroud-install-review.html#post2450883

Mr&Mrs, vrfreak, Ire and 11 others like this.
__________________

Last edited by GaleForce; 01-05-2014 at 05:40 PM.
GaleForce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 07:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
kellyefields's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Lexington Ky #BBN
Age: 47
Posts: 1,149
Drives: Supercharged
Rep Power: 16
kellyefields is a glorious beacon of lightkellyefields is a glorious beacon of lightkellyefields is a glorious beacon of lightkellyefields is a glorious beacon of lightkellyefields is a glorious beacon of light
Default

killer build.
__________________
MY 2009 SC BUILD.
kellyefields is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 07:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
jpritche's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Cartersville, Ga
Age: 31
Posts: 2,571
Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250
Rep Power: 30
jpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond reputejpritche has a reputation beyond repute
Default

jpritche is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 08:33 PM   #6 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: LAKELAND, FLORIDA
Posts: 280
Drives: M4, GTI, EVOQUE
Rep Power: 12
king12sky will become famous soon enough
Default

Love them whitelines!!
__________________
Amplified Motorsports | LTMW | Zele | Rays | Gramlights | M7 Japan | AP Racing | Takeda | Whitelines | CFE | Motordyne | SPL | R40 | Avery | 3M
king12sky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 08:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Jasonle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 3,509
Drives: 09 370z
Rep Power: 25
Jasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond reputeJasonle has a reputation beyond repute
Default

lookin good buddy!
__________________
2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van
Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast
Jasonle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 09:12 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Glokwork's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posts: 2,657
Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT
Rep Power: 21
Glokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Looks awesome and very well done! Can't wait to see the rest of this build
__________________
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

Glokwork is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 09:32 PM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51864
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Thanks guys! I have a bunch of pictures to add. I'm in the middle of moulding my Mine's lip into my bumper and shaving/filling the front emblem. Also, I will be doing a full DIY of the Boosted Performance turbo kit install... should be a fun winter
__________________
GaleForce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 09:35 PM   #10 (permalink)
Administrator
 
Trips's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Disneyland, Ca
Posts: 8,727
Drives: 🔰
Rep Power: 10
Trips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Nice Build
__________________


http://www.the370z.com/payments.php
Trips is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 10:57 PM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
docaam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Dubai
Posts: 2,532
Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka
Rep Power: 28
docaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond reputedocaam has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Love the choice of mods
docaam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2012, 11:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
TheGreatOne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Montreal, Canada
Age: 46
Posts: 1,980
Drives: E60 BMW M5
Rep Power: 21
TheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond reputeTheGreatOne has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Ah GaleForce is going boost! Nice!

Great build...and hey, car storage time means install time, so not bad when you have the space you do.
GaleForce likes this.
__________________
2017 SUBARU STI
2008 E60 M5 - SOLD
2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)
TheGreatOne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2012, 08:20 AM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51864
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreatOne View Post
Ah GaleForce is going boost! Nice!

Great build...and hey, car storage time means install time, so not bad when you have the space you do.
Thanks!

I could use more space, but I'll make do with what I have.
__________________
GaleForce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2012, 12:02 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51864
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default South Bend stage 3 clutch

Here is the clutch pictures. I called up Joe at ZSpeed Performance I told him my estimated future HP and Torque numbers (after the turbo install) and asked what he recommended.

This is what we came up with,
  • South Bend Stage 3 Daily
  • South Bend DXD flywheel
  • ZSpeed heavy duty CSC
  • Motul fluids


IMG_7352 by J M Gale, on Flickr


Untitled by J M Gale, on Flickr


It's really obvious, left is Stock, right is South Bend


Untitled by J M Gale, on Flickr

The guys at AMS in Toronto hooked me up with the install.
MJB, hughdogz and lpnaylor like this.
__________________

Last edited by GaleForce; 11-12-2012 at 01:32 PM.
GaleForce is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2012, 12:52 PM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Mr&Mrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tampa
Posts: 4,189
Drives: RZ34
Rep Power: 11806
Mr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond reputeMr&Mrs has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Glad you got this going finally! Cant wait to see that turbo kit. If he would of been local my AT would have been sitting in his shop with or without his permission lol
GaleForce likes this.
__________________
Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!
Mr&Mrs is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
My Z Build pwrhsms Member's 370Z Gallery 43 09-09-2013 11:35 AM
Possible Nos build triadz Forced Induction 7 04-06-2012 10:30 AM
TT build in Fl travnflorida Nissan 370Z General Discussions 3 08-15-2011 05:51 PM
THE "Lets argue about Bullitt's build with out ruining Bullitt's build thread" THREAD Reaper42 Forced Induction 14 01-22-2011 05:24 PM
Datsun Roadster 1600...To build or not to build motoextreme The Lounge (Off Topic) 66 02-13-2010 12:40 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2