The Life and Times of Riptide67's 370Z

Riptide67 · 04-21-2015, 01:38 PM

Local company has no issues swapping the hatch glass. I had to overnight a damn window seal though and it won't be here until Thursday. I am dropping the oem hatch off tomorrow for the glass to be removed. then, I'll be driving the car over to them with the CF hatch installed. That way the window can be dropped in.

I mocked up the duckbill spoiler and the fitment is perfect. Just have to drill the holes for it. But, I have been debating doing an APR GTC 300. So I may hold off on it for a bit and not drill any permanent holes. Might just see if I can get away with 3m taping it on at NissanFest and removing it for the ride home lol.

Riptide67 · 04-28-2015, 01:54 PM

Big start off to the season, winning Best 370Z at NWMotiv's NissanFest 2015!

Hotrodz · 04-28-2015, 03:03 PM

Outstanding and congratulations!!!

Riptide67 · 05-05-2015, 12:38 PM

Started my Nexus 7 tablet install last night. With the cubby lid removed and the tablet wrapped in a Bobj case, it fits almost 100 percent perfect. Takes up a lit of the extra gaps and space in the cubby. I am doing some research on Neo mags right now to hold it in place and make it easily removable.

carlitos_370z · 05-05-2015, 01:54 PM

Nice build dude!

Riptide67 · 05-05-2015, 03:17 PM

Thank you. I really need to update with pictures, but for some reason, the site isn't allowing me to add any pics to albums :/

GaleForce · 05-05-2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Big start off to the season, winning Best 370Z at NWMotiv's NissanFest 2015!

You have been tearing up the show scene! Well deserved buddy!

Riptide67 · 05-07-2015, 11:50 AM

Thanks, Jason. Love the refresh on your car, just another clean job that is going to make the Varis Arising 2 kit much more popular and sought after.

Took a little time yesterday to pull apart my Accuair system. Got everything realigned and the new tank placed in. Just have to seal up some fittings and plug all the harnesses back into the ECU. It looks super slick with a powdercoated tank. I should have done this a year ago lol.

Riptide67 · 05-08-2015, 11:28 AM

njobe89 · 05-08-2015, 12:58 PM

nice build

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerocool

oh my god...the redhead

I think I'm in love.

Riptide67 · 05-12-2015, 02:11 PM

So I decided this past weekend to try and utilize some leftover 15mm Ichiba version 2 spacers. my Normal offset is a et 25 on a 20x10. this would make it a 20x10 et 10. I began with the driver's side and slowly aired the car down. it just clears most of the inner fender lip of the seibon fenders. Only slightly pushing the fender out a bit, near the front area where the fender, meets the front bumper.

Should be easily fixed with a dremel and some rotary blades.

Last night I trimmed the inner lip on the driver's fender. It was successful. I was ballsy and did this without removing the wheel (since my buddy had my torque wrench). Tonight I am going to remove the wheel and torque the spacer down within specs. I'll attack the fender a bit more to ensure there is no possibility of it catching on any portion of the fender. Then, I'll hit the passenger side and call it a day.

HIN is having Hot Import Days Seattle this weekend. So, a good majority of the week will be spent on final car prep for the show

GaleForce · 05-12-2015, 11:42 PM

I can't wait to see the results!

Riptide67 · 05-13-2015, 11:56 AM

Fenders have been trimmed and I applied some clear last night to seal up the edges. I'll torque everything to spec tonight and take it on a little test drive to make sure everything is seated properly.

Riptide67 · 05-13-2015, 04:50 PM

Spoke with Jon @ Z1 this week regarding the Tomei expreme Ti exhaust system. He let me know that there would be 6 full systems in on Friday. Today I manned up and ordered one lol.

GaleForce · 05-13-2015, 10:59 PM

Your build keeps getting better. You're going to be unstoppable!

04-21-2015, 01:38 PM	#361 (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	Local company has no issues swapping the hatch glass. I had to overnight a damn window seal though and it won't be here until Thursday. I am dropping the oem hatch off tomorrow for the glass to be removed. then, I'll be driving the car over to them with the CF hatch installed. That way the window can be dropped in. I mocked up the duckbill spoiler and the fitment is perfect. Just have to drill the holes for it. But, I have been debating doing an APR GTC 300. So I may hold off on it for a bit and not drill any permanent holes. Might just see if I can get away with 3m taping it on at NissanFest and removing it for the ride home lol. GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

04-28-2015, 01:54 PM	#362 (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	Big start off to the season, winning Best 370Z at NWMotiv's NissanFest 2015! LMBmikeZ, David Parra, GaleForce and 5 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

04-28-2015, 03:03 PM	#363 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Outstanding and congratulations!!! GaleForce and Riptide67 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\|

05-05-2015, 12:38 PM	#364 (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	Started my Nexus 7 tablet install last night. With the cubby lid removed and the tablet wrapped in a Bobj case, it fits almost 100 percent perfect. Takes up a lit of the extra gaps and space in the cubby. I am doing some research on Neo mags right now to hold it in place and make it easily removable. LMBmikeZ and GaleForce like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

05-05-2015, 03:17 PM	#366 (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	Thank you. I really need to update with pictures, but for some reason, the site isn't allowing me to add any pics to albums :/ __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

05-05-2015, 01:54 PM	#365 (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	Nice build dude!

05-07-2015, 11:50 AM	#368 (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	Thanks, Jason. Love the refresh on your car, just another clean job that is going to make the Varis Arising 2 kit much more popular and sought after. Took a little time yesterday to pull apart my Accuair system. Got everything realigned and the new tank placed in. Just have to seal up some fittings and plug all the harnesses back into the ECU. It looks super slick with a powdercoated tank. I should have done this a year ago lol. GaleForce likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

05-12-2015, 02:11 PM	#371 (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 I decided this past weekend to try and utilize some leftover 15mm Ichiba version 2 spacers. my Normal offset is a et 25 on a 20x10. this would make it a 20x10 et 10. I began with the driver's side and slowly aired the car down. it just clears most of the inner fender lip of the seibon fenders. Only slightly pushing the fender out a bit, near the front area where the fender, meets the front bumper. Should be easily fixed with a dremel and some rotary blades. Last night I trimmed the inner lip on the driver's fender. It was successful. I was ballsy and did this without removing the wheel (since my buddy had my torque wrench). Tonight I am going to remove the wheel and torque the spacer down within specs. I'll attack the fender a bit more to ensure there is no possibility of it catching on any portion of the fender. Then, I'll hit the passenger side and call it a day. HIN is having Hot Import Days Seattle this weekend. So, a good majority of the week will be spent on final car prep for the show LMBmikeZ and GaleForce like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

05-12-2015, 11:42 PM	#372 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	I can't wait to see the results! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-13-2015, 11:56 AM	#373 (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	Fenders have been trimmed and I applied some clear last night to seal up the edges. I'll torque everything to spec tonight and take it on a little test drive to make sure everything is seated properly. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

05-13-2015, 04:50 PM	#374 (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	Spoke with Jon @ Z1 this week regarding the Tomei expreme Ti exhaust system. He let me know that there would be 6 full systems in on Friday. Today I manned up and ordered one lol. LMBmikeZ, David Parra, GaleForce and 2 others like this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

05-13-2015, 10:59 PM	#375 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Your build keeps getting better. You're going to be unstoppable! Riptide67 likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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