The Life and Times of Riptide67's 370Z

Riptide67 · 06-19-2014, 05:53 PM

Tomorrow starts the big AccuAir install. Received delivery confirmation for tomorrow(huge kudos to AccuAir on getting everything ready to go, just like I was told). Start pulling everything apart and install on Saturday!

Also, got the CF duckbill comin from AeroJacket and I am hoping that it shows up in time for a quick install before ForumFest and StanceWars!

Riptide67 · 06-23-2014, 02:09 PM

Well, it is mostly done. I have an issue to fix with the bag 3 sensor (Driver's rear) and an air leak on the same bag.

Hopefully a swap of the air hose and a minor adjustment to the sensor will get me on the road. Scariest ride of my life last night with a failed rear sensor and air leak, mid trip on a 2 hour drive.

BTW, losing air pressure and scraping something under the car at 70MPH will really scare the living hell out of you. The worst part was the guy I showered with sparks that swerved and almost lost control of his car. I felt like the ultimate douchebag

Riptide67 · 06-24-2014, 01:20 PM

still scratching my head on this.

I went through all of the wiring and fuses last night. Replaced the three fuses, redid my grounds, and ran the 12v orange igntion wire straight to the positive battery terminal to insure I was getting the 12 volts. Sent pictures to AccuAir and the tech said that everything looks proper.

Controller still illuminates white and then flashes ten times rapidly, before shutting off. This normally means there is a problem with the 12v ignition wire or the USB wire/harness for the controller.

I have the USB and a new relay being overnighted to me. I will say that accuair has got the best customer service and tech support around. They always answer every time I call and always respond to emails fast. Hoping to get this resolved tomorrow night at the latest. I am in a big time crunch :/

Tonight, I am also going to try disconnecting one compressor at a time and trying one at a time to see if I can get a reaction out of it. I don't think this will solve anything though, but it is worth a shot.

Riptide67 · 06-24-2014, 10:30 PM

Great news!!!!! Change my ground locations and got it running. I have some leaks though and lose air on all four corners in about 21 minutes. That issue will be addressed tomorrow!

Boom!

Riptide67 · 06-25-2014, 01:13 PM

Here is some documentation of the Accuair install via Iphone pics. Shows a lot of the work that is involved and a great way to get everything installed. The album does run in reverse though, so start at the end and work back to the beginning!

Nissan 370Z Forum - Riptide67's Album: AccuAir Stage 2 E-level

Riptide67 · 06-29-2014, 08:00 PM

Yesterday, I won NWMOTIV Fan Favorite at ForumFest 2014. I'll have some new pictures up soon and have StanceWars Top100 coming this week!

Hopefully my new CF duckbill will be here in time!

Riptide67 · 06-30-2014, 02:36 PM

ModBargains · 07-01-2014, 11:31 AM

Great stuff

Love the colors

Coming Soon!! · 07-01-2014, 04:32 PM

wowwwwwww this **** is sick man!!!!

Riptide67 · 07-01-2014, 11:52 PM

I am extremely pleased with how my build has gone. There is very little I would change about it. Though I am nearing an end to it, in the big build up for boost this winter

Zerafian · 07-03-2014, 07:46 PM

car looks great man....the ONLY thing I would suggest is spraying all the mesh black instead of that silver, it just doesnt match all the awesomeness of your car.

Riptide67 · 07-04-2014, 12:08 AM

I originally had plans to plastidip all of the vents, but I went over the car and it accents the exhaust and valve stem covers. It's still on a list of "things to do" but I have been so busy lately with shows and other mods, that it has been pushed to the side. New wheels will be coming in late summer and I am still undecided on a color. The silver mesh, may work with another set of wheels depending on the finish.

I do appreciate the critique!

Riptide67 · 07-09-2014, 12:48 PM

Here are some great shots taken at StanceWars from various photographers. This event had 3,000 some spectators checking out the Top 100 cars selected for the event. Enjoy!

Riptide67 · 07-09-2014, 07:26 PM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqa9KVjuTTI

Zerocool · 07-09-2014, 09:28 PM

oh my god...the redhead

I think I'm in love.

06-19-2014, 05:53 PM	#256 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Tomorrow starts the big AccuAir install. Received delivery confirmation for tomorrow(huge kudos to AccuAir on getting everything ready to go, just like I was told). Start pulling everything apart and install on Saturday! Also, got the CF duckbill comin from AeroJacket and I am hoping that it shows up in time for a quick install before ForumFest and StanceWars! DatsunFTW likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

06-23-2014, 02:09 PM	#257 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Well, it is mostly done. I have an issue to fix with the bag 3 sensor (Driver's rear) and an air leak on the same bag. Hopefully a swap of the air hose and a minor adjustment to the sensor will get me on the road. Scariest ride of my life last night with a failed rear sensor and air leak, mid trip on a 2 hour drive. BTW, losing air pressure and scraping something under the car at 70MPH will really scare the living hell out of you. The worst part was the guy I showered with sparks that swerved and almost lost control of his car. I felt like the ultimate douchebag __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

06-24-2014, 01:20 PM	#258 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	still scratching my head on this. I went through all of the wiring and fuses last night. Replaced the three fuses, redid my grounds, and ran the 12v orange igntion wire straight to the positive battery terminal to insure I was getting the 12 volts. Sent pictures to AccuAir and the tech said that everything looks proper. Controller still illuminates white and then flashes ten times rapidly, before shutting off. This normally means there is a problem with the 12v ignition wire or the USB wire/harness for the controller. I have the USB and a new relay being overnighted to me. I will say that accuair has got the best customer service and tech support around. They always answer every time I call and always respond to emails fast. Hoping to get this resolved tomorrow night at the latest. I am in a big time crunch :/ Tonight, I am also going to try disconnecting one compressor at a time and trying one at a time to see if I can get a reaction out of it. I don't think this will solve anything though, but it is worth a shot. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

06-24-2014, 10:30 PM	#259 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Great news!!!!! Change my ground locations and got it running. I have some leaks though and lose air on all four corners in about 21 minutes. That issue will be addressed tomorrow! Boom! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

06-25-2014, 01:13 PM	#260 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Here is some documentation of the Accuair install via Iphone pics. Shows a lot of the work that is involved and a great way to get everything installed. The album does run in reverse though, so start at the end and work back to the beginning! Nissan 370Z Forum - Riptide67's Album: AccuAir Stage 2 E-level Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four Last edited by Riptide67; 06-25-2014 at 01:22 PM.

06-29-2014, 08:00 PM	#261 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Yesterday, I won NWMOTIV Fan Favorite at ForumFest 2014. I'll have some new pictures up soon and have StanceWars Top100 coming this week! Hopefully my new CF duckbill will be here in time! LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

06-30-2014, 02:36 PM	#262 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	CarbonFZ, Mr&Mrs, LMBmikeZ and 5 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four Last edited by Riptide67; 06-30-2014 at 02:40 PM.

07-01-2014, 11:31 AM	#263 (permalink)
ModBargains Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 916 Drives: Z Rep Power: 14	Great stuff Love the colors Riptide67 likes this.

07-01-2014, 04:32 PM	#264 (permalink)
Coming Soon!! Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Israel Posts: 22 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z A Rep Power: 11	wowwwwwww this **** is sick man!!!! Riptide67 likes this.

07-01-2014, 11:52 PM	#265 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	I am extremely pleased with how my build has gone. There is very little I would change about it. Though I am nearing an end to it, in the big build up for boost this winter __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

07-03-2014, 07:46 PM	#266 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,334 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 24238	car looks great man....the ONLY thing I would suggest is spraying all the mesh black instead of that silver, it just doesnt match all the awesomeness of your car. Riptide67 likes this. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

07-04-2014, 12:08 AM	#267 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	I originally had plans to plastidip all of the vents, but I went over the car and it accents the exhaust and valve stem covers. It's still on a list of "things to do" but I have been so busy lately with shows and other mods, that it has been pushed to the side. New wheels will be coming in late summer and I am still undecided on a color. The silver mesh, may work with another set of wheels depending on the finish. I do appreciate the critique! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

07-09-2014, 12:48 PM	#268 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Here are some great shots taken at StanceWars from various photographers. This event had 3,000 some spectators checking out the Top 100 cars selected for the event. Enjoy! wheee!, Mr&Mrs and LMBmikeZ like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

07-09-2014, 07:26 PM	#269 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqa9KVjuTTI __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

07-09-2014, 09:28 PM	#270 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	oh my god...the redhead I think I'm in love. Riptide67 likes this. __________________ I like pizza

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