Arrvaxx's BCZRCCR Build Journal

carlitos_370z · 07-17-2014, 10:13 AM

congrats dude!!!

ScottmanZ · 07-17-2014, 10:09 PM

Great news! Looking forward to seeing it back in MN

zilverbullet · 07-18-2014, 11:01 AM

Great moves so far! And it looks like it's just starting.... subb'd for the varis arising kit

batboyvaj · 07-19-2014, 08:53 PM

very nice build.

axmea? · 07-19-2014, 11:55 PM

I saw your car all wrapped up today. Congrats.

Arrvaxx · 07-28-2014, 04:53 PM

I stalked Fast Intentions...then spotted my car. Picking it up on the morning. But Tony let me turn it on. Holy crap...it sounds like a beast now.
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Hotrodz · 07-29-2014, 08:16 AM

Taking this beast home will be the best 2K mile drive of your life...."for now!!!!!!!!"

Meulen · 07-29-2014, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I stalked Fast Intentions...then spotted my car. Picking it up on the morning. But Tony let me turn it on. Holy crap...it sounds like a beast now.
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you went all the way out to SoCal?

1cleanZ · 08-01-2014, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meulen

you went all the way out to SoCal?

You want things done right...you have it done by the creators themselves! No better hands out there!

Arrvaxx · 08-10-2014, 07:32 PM

Had a great time with Lance from Next Level Performance and a ton of MNNI (Minnesota Nissan/Infiniti) people at the Dopery Convention in Minneapolis yesterday. I think everyone really enjoyed the "Find the turbos" game. Seriously, the Fast Intentions set up is so stealth. The only give away that my car is boosted is the intercooler, even with the hood up.

Now the update:

Until now I have been spending most of my time thinking about performance modifications and taking advantage of a few visual 'deals' like the 40th gray headlights that I got from another forum member. But really my focus has been where the car's performance was going; what was I going to do with it when I was behind the wheel. I always new that I wanted to track it. Not an autocross or drag guy. And the twins cemented that this car was going to perform as good as it looked and it was not going to be a pampered tiger.

The Varis Arising II kit was a big a decision as the turbos and cemented the overall look. But until this weekend I hadn't worked out a lot of the details that I think make a beautiful car a real work of love.

- Varis modification and color: I agree with most people that the Varis front is very busy. I'm going to see if I can take out the center vertical bar. I think that will allow you to focus deeper in to the opening and to the intercooler. That focus should help balance out the vents...which for the record...are 100% functional IF you have the vented hood and fenders. My cooling concerns are a thing of the past. For paint I am going to paint the kit 40th gray (Duh! I don't think a 40th should -ever- have its color changed.) with a 40th red strip where the blue is today on the company's photos. I think the red line will work to define the bottom of the car at all angles and add another distraction from all the vents in front. Should have everything ready for a coming out party at ZdayZ.

- Wheels: I've really been struggling over wheel selection. I don't want to swap out the 40th rims. I really like them. But they are not wide enough to track 604hp. I've decided to keep two sets of wheels: 40th for daily driving and TE37s in matte/flat black for shows and the track. Since the car is just as much a track car as a show car the show car is going to have to give in to 19" wheels instead of 20"s. Going 9.5" (275s) front and 10.5" (305s) rear with Hankook R-S3s.

- Coilovers: Leaning towards BC RM Types...you know...Because Race Car (duh).

- Brakes: Going BBK. Racing Radi-CAL by STILLEN with J-hook rotors. Expensive as hell but they are sexy (see show car I love you too) and the J-hook rotors are a great idea (besides being sexy as hell).

- Full Cage: Yeah, I'm doing it. Why spend the money to just put in a roll bar when I know that I want to club race the car? Screw it...full cage but painted black and as stealth as I can get it. I'll be looking for a shop that thinks they are up to the challenge next winter.

- Racing Seats: I have to check the rules but I think I can do two piece seats in club racing Time Trials. The key here is they will be custom made with leather to match the 40th red interior. Another pricey spring item.

- Stillen Brake Ducts: Really? You're going to make me say it again...fine! Because Race Car.

- Sways: Yes hollow don't weigh as much but solid are well, solid. Whiteline sways front and back.

- Misc Finish details: Saw a lot of great finishing details yesterday at the Dopery Convention. Awesome dressup bolts, stainless steel reservoirs, and engine bay paint schemes. Yes, yes, and yes please. These will be great winter items to keep me from going insane.

There we go. There are a few small things I left out because I think they will be cool surprises. But that's the bulk of it.

Body kit and wheels will be done by ZdayZ guaranteed. Coilovers and sways should be. Brakes might be. I really want them to be but they are pretty expensive so I'm not sure I can swing it all that fast. If not they will be first for spring, then seats for summer, and cage over the winter of '15.

'16 will be about enjoying my efforts...and starting a 240Z project for my then 18 year-old-daughter.

shaun66 · 08-10-2014, 08:08 PM

Wow what a list! Going to be one hell of a car if it isn't already!

Rusty · 08-11-2014, 08:14 AM

You don't want much, do you.

Arrvaxx · 08-11-2014, 01:33 PM

Sometimes I really hate you guys...I really really do. I was all set to spend money on Whitelines and BCs in several months but NO you guys just have to offer some used up today! *grumbles* I do have kids and they need to eat a few times a week you know.

So yeah, BC ERs commited to along with front and rear Whitelines. Better start looking for Whiteline endlinks now.

Arrvaxx · 08-12-2014, 02:22 PM

And now...it is time to play "One of these things is not like the other!" Meet our contestants!

Item one is all the way from Canada...a Big Type R Heavy Shift Knob in graphite (not that we see color!)

Item two is from...don't know or care, probably China! Glue Dots!

Item three will stick to you if you are the tin man (right?) but not if you're just a man! Strong round magnets!

I once saw my mom use this stuff! Item three is best found at a quilting circle...Quilt Basting Spray!

And finally, plucked from a life of loneliness in a 'remnant' bin at a fabric store...fabric! Black...but again...we don't see color or care who the fabric hangs out with!

So...Which of these things is not like the other!?

axmea? · 08-14-2014, 01:29 AM

Man, I love this build. Tested from Cali to Minnesota.

07-18-2014, 11:01 AM	#48 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	Great moves so far! And it looks like it's just starting.... subb'd for the varis arising kit __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

07-19-2014, 11:55 PM	#50 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,234 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I saw your car all wrapped up today. Congrats. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

07-28-2014, 04:53 PM	#51 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	I stalked Fast Intentions...then spotted my car. Picking it up on the morning. But Tony let me turn it on. Holy crap...it sounds like a beast now. IMAG0046.jpg IMAG0048.jpg fuct, 1cleanZ, GaleForce and 2 others like this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

07-29-2014, 08:16 AM	#52 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Taking this beast home will be the best 2K mile drive of your life...."for now!!!!!!!!" 1cleanZ and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

08-10-2014, 07:32 PM	#55 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	Had a great time with Lance from Next Level Performance and a ton of MNNI (Minnesota Nissan/Infiniti) people at the Dopery Convention in Minneapolis yesterday. I think everyone really enjoyed the "Find the turbos" game. Seriously, the Fast Intentions set up is so stealth. The only give away that my car is boosted is the intercooler, even with the hood up. Now the update: Until now I have been spending most of my time thinking about performance modifications and taking advantage of a few visual 'deals' like the 40th gray headlights that I got from another forum member. But really my focus has been where the car's performance was going; what was I going to do with it when I was behind the wheel. I always new that I wanted to track it. Not an autocross or drag guy. And the twins cemented that this car was going to perform as good as it looked and it was not going to be a pampered tiger. The Varis Arising II kit was a big a decision as the turbos and cemented the overall look. But until this weekend I hadn't worked out a lot of the details that I think make a beautiful car a real work of love. - Varis modification and color: I agree with most people that the Varis front is very busy. I'm going to see if I can take out the center vertical bar. I think that will allow you to focus deeper in to the opening and to the intercooler. That focus should help balance out the vents...which for the record...are 100% functional IF you have the vented hood and fenders. My cooling concerns are a thing of the past. For paint I am going to paint the kit 40th gray (Duh! I don't think a 40th should -ever- have its color changed.) with a 40th red strip where the blue is today on the company's photos. I think the red line will work to define the bottom of the car at all angles and add another distraction from all the vents in front. Should have everything ready for a coming out party at ZdayZ. - Wheels: I've really been struggling over wheel selection. I don't want to swap out the 40th rims. I really like them. But they are not wide enough to track 604hp. I've decided to keep two sets of wheels: 40th for daily driving and TE37s in matte/flat black for shows and the track. Since the car is just as much a track car as a show car the show car is going to have to give in to 19" wheels instead of 20"s. Going 9.5" (275s) front and 10.5" (305s) rear with Hankook R-S3s. - Coilovers: Leaning towards BC RM Types...you know...Because Race Car (duh). - Brakes: Going BBK. Racing Radi-CAL by STILLEN with J-hook rotors. Expensive as hell but they are sexy (see show car I love you too) and the J-hook rotors are a great idea (besides being sexy as hell). - Full Cage: Yeah, I'm doing it. Why spend the money to just put in a roll bar when I know that I want to club race the car? Screw it...full cage but painted black and as stealth as I can get it. I'll be looking for a shop that thinks they are up to the challenge next winter. - Racing Seats: I have to check the rules but I think I can do two piece seats in club racing Time Trials. The key here is they will be custom made with leather to match the 40th red interior. Another pricey spring item. - Stillen Brake Ducts: Really? You're going to make me say it again...fine! Because Race Car. - Sways: Yes hollow don't weigh as much but solid are well, solid. Whiteline sways front and back. - Misc Finish details: Saw a lot of great finishing details yesterday at the Dopery Convention. Awesome dressup bolts, stainless steel reservoirs, and engine bay paint schemes. Yes, yes, and yes please. These will be great winter items to keep me from going insane. There we go. There are a few small things I left out because I think they will be cool surprises. But that's the bulk of it. Body kit and wheels will be done by ZdayZ guaranteed. Coilovers and sways should be. Brakes might be. I really want them to be but they are pretty expensive so I'm not sure I can swing it all that fast. If not they will be first for spring, then seats for summer, and cage over the winter of '15. '16 will be about enjoying my efforts...and starting a 240Z project for my then 18 year-old-daughter. axmea? likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane Last edited by Arrvaxx; 08-21-2014 at 06:52 PM.

07-17-2014, 10:13 AM	#46 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	congrats dude!!!

07-17-2014, 10:09 PM	#47 (permalink)
ScottmanZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 26 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv Rep Power: 14	Great news! Looking forward to seeing it back in MN

07-19-2014, 08:53 PM	#49 (permalink)
batboyvaj Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mn Posts: 111 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	very nice build.

08-10-2014, 08:08 PM	#56 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Wow what a list! Going to be one hell of a car if it isn't already!

08-11-2014, 08:14 AM	#57 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,907 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	You don't want much, do you. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-11-2014, 01:33 PM	#58 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	Sometimes I really hate you guys...I really really do. I was all set to spend money on Whitelines and BCs in several months but NO you guys just have to offer some used up today! grumbles I do have kids and they need to eat a few times a week you know. So yeah, BC ERs commited to along with front and rear Whitelines. Better start looking for Whiteline endlinks now. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

08-14-2014, 01:29 AM	#60 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,234 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Man, I love this build. Tested from Cali to Minnesota. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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