The Life and Times of Riptide67's 370Z

Zbrah · 10-10-2013, 03:02 PM

Good stuff! how do you like the under drive pulley?

kenchan · 10-10-2013, 03:20 PM

all this work and lots of hotness and then i see a bedside lamp?

hahahaha

GJ.

Riptide67 · 10-12-2013, 03:12 PM

The Stillen pulley is an amazing product. I had it installed the same time as the ART pipes and throttle response is amazing. I barely have to apply any pressure to the throttle to get her going. Teamed with the ART pipes drastically improved the low end. Out of all the mods that people are hesitant to do, I think the pulley is a major one that should not be over looked. Just have it professionally installed and tourqued to the the proper foot pounds. Can't go wrong if installed correctly by the pros.

A few hours later I met with a fellow PNW_INC member who did the install of the Stillen G3s in his miniature garage. Great guy who gave me one hell of a deal. It was also nice to spend some time with a fellow Z enthusiast who owns a beautiful PW Nismo. Bedside lamp is a must when doing installs in garages that small, hahaha!

Riptide67 · 10-15-2013, 02:46 PM

So, like a knucklehead I ordered the incorrect spacers for my car.

What I wanted: 20mm front and 20mm rear bolt on spacers

What I ordered: 20mmF/R stud replacement spacers

Unfortunately, I have to send them back and am going with 20mm Front and 25mm Rear bolt on spacers.

I just wasted my own time and some shipping money...sighhhhhhh

LESSON:

Always remember to check your cart when checking out and verify that you clicked on the correct product!

Zbrah · 10-15-2013, 03:12 PM

Why not keep the stud replacement? just a bit extra work but you save time and money from having to return them?

Riptide67 · 10-15-2013, 03:29 PM

The only major pain about the stud replacement is the wheel purchase in the near future. I'd be sure to buy an offset that doesn't have the need for spacers. I can remove bolt on spacers fast. Stud replacement take more time. Both are proven products. I wouldnt be surprised if I just say eff it and install the stud replacement spacers when they arrive.

Riptide67 · 10-15-2013, 03:32 PM

After speaking with Intec Racing today looks like the Uprev software and tune with 2 hours of dyno time is gonna run me $750. I am making my appointment for the 2nd of November.

Now to find a good deal on a used Motordyne m370 intake manifold before the tune. Fingers crossed!!!!!!

Riptide67 · 10-17-2013, 11:54 AM

Forgestar F14
Burst Bronze
19x9.5 +20 Semi Deep Concave
19x11 +15 Super Deep Concave

Ordered this morning!

Mr&Mrs · 10-17-2013, 04:50 PM

There going to be sick! Love mine.

Riptide67 · 10-17-2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

There going to be sick! Love mine.

I love yours as well! One of the first 370s I saw with the F14.

Riptide67 · 10-19-2013, 09:12 PM

Here are some pics of the headlight modification. This is really made the front end pop and the Angel Eyes are fantastic along with the new STI lens and 6000k HIDs.

Riptide67 · 10-22-2013, 05:11 PM

Updated with some new pics!

DatsunFTW · 10-23-2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Updated with some new pics!

Looking good! Can't wait to see the forgestars!

Zbrah · 10-23-2013, 01:09 AM

Nice work on the head lights D! Now you gotta black out every chrome and silver trims on the car lol

Riptide67 · 10-23-2013, 09:29 AM

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Forgestars, even though it's been one week, hahaha!

This weekend my friend! I am doing the Nissan emblems and side markers in Satin Black...handles may even be a part of that equation as well.

10-10-2013, 03:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Good stuff! how do you like the under drive pulley? Riptide67 likes this.

10-10-2013, 03:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	all this work and lots of hotness and then i see a bedside lamp? hahahaha GJ. Riptide67 likes this.

10-12-2013, 03:12 PM	#18 (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	The Stillen pulley is an amazing product. I had it installed the same time as the ART pipes and throttle response is amazing. I barely have to apply any pressure to the throttle to get her going. Teamed with the ART pipes drastically improved the low end. Out of all the mods that people are hesitant to do, I think the pulley is a major one that should not be over looked. Just have it professionally installed and tourqued to the the proper foot pounds. Can't go wrong if installed correctly by the pros. A few hours later I met with a fellow PNW_INC member who did the install of the Stillen G3s in his miniature garage. Great guy who gave me one hell of a deal. It was also nice to spend some time with a fellow Z enthusiast who owns a beautiful PW Nismo. Bedside lamp is a must when doing installs in garages that small, hahaha! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-15-2013, 02:46 PM	#19 (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	So, like a knucklehead I ordered the incorrect spacers for my car. What I wanted: 20mm front and 20mm rear bolt on spacers What I ordered: 20mmF/R stud replacement spacers Unfortunately, I have to send them back and am going with 20mm Front and 25mm Rear bolt on spacers. I just wasted my own time and some shipping money...sighhhhhhh LESSON: Always remember to check your cart when checking out and verify that you clicked on the correct product! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-15-2013, 03:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Why not keep the stud replacement? just a bit extra work but you save time and money from having to return them? Riptide67 likes this.

10-15-2013, 03:29 PM	#21 (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	The only major pain about the stud replacement is the wheel purchase in the near future. I'd be sure to buy an offset that doesn't have the need for spacers. I can remove bolt on spacers fast. Stud replacement take more time. Both are proven products. I wouldnt be surprised if I just say eff it and install the stud replacement spacers when they arrive. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-15-2013, 03:32 PM	#22 (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	After speaking with Intec Racing today looks like the Uprev software and tune with 2 hours of dyno time is gonna run me $750. I am making my appointment for the 2nd of November. Now to find a good deal on a used Motordyne m370 intake manifold before the tune. Fingers crossed!!!!!! 1st and Zbrah 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; 10-15-2013 at 04:25 PM.

10-17-2013, 11:54 AM	#23 (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	Forgestar F14 Burst Bronze 19x9.5 +20 Semi Deep Concave 19x11 +15 Super Deep Concave Ordered this morning! Mr&Mrs, 1st, Adalvar and 1 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-17-2013, 04:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	There going to be sick! Love mine. Riptide67 likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

10-19-2013, 09:12 PM	#26 (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 pics of the headlight modification. This is really made the front end pop and the Angel Eyes are fantastic along with the new STI lens and 6000k HIDs. Mr&Mrs, zefaulter, Zbrah and 1 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; 10-22-2013 at 05:03 PM.

10-22-2013, 05:11 PM	#27 (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	Updated with some new pics! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

10-23-2013, 01:09 AM	#29 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Nice work on the head lights D! Now you gotta black out every chrome and silver trims on the car lol Riptide67 likes this.

10-23-2013, 09:29 AM	#30 (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 anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Forgestars, even though it's been one week, hahaha! This weekend my friend! I am doing the Nissan emblems and side markers in Satin Black...handles may even be a part of that equation as well. Zbrah likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

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