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Riptide67 12-16-2013 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon (Post 2611734)
Hahha why blame the iphone? An iphone can take a perfectly good photo.

It looks like you are using an original Iphone from 2006 with the 3MP camera..and a shaky hand.

I say user error ;) Hold the phone still and take some more photos!

I am using a 4S and yes the hand was a bit shaky. I'll get a few more pics today. I am gonna give her a little bath before I go on vacation.

Riptide67 12-16-2013 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICAN (Post 2611747)
damn that looks hot

Rican, it is a great drop. Just have to be super careful with what exhaust you have. The fast intentions exhaust is not lowered car friendly. Sideskirts also become an issue as well.:icon17:

RICAN 12-16-2013 10:13 PM

To be honest I don't know what exhaust I got it was on the car when I got it but it's really low lol

Riptide67 12-16-2013 11:47 PM

This sexy piece of artwork showed up today! To late to get it on before I leave, so it will sit until January.

http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...fiber-hood.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...fiber-hood.jpg

Huck 12-18-2013 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon (Post 2611734)
Hahha why blame the iphone? An iphone can take a perfectly good photo.

It looks like you are using an original Iphone from 2006 with the 3MP camera..and a shaky hand.

I say user error ;) Hold the phone still and take some more photos!

haha it's not his fault, it's cold as balls where he is, he was shivering!

Riptide67 12-19-2013 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck (Post 2615668)
haha it's not his fault, it's cold as balls where he is, he was shivering!

It actually wasn't that bad that day. It was high 40's but after being out there for over 8 hours had me chilled a bit lol.

I'm in Pa right now and it's cold as sin!

zefaulter 12-19-2013 07:12 PM

Is that a purple hood? Might be the photo. Looks good, let's see it after you get back

Riptide67 12-21-2013 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter (Post 2617658)
Is that a purple hood? Might be the photo. Looks good, let's see it after you get back

Haha, I think it was a combination of the lighting, camera flash, and my bed that caused the photo to look that color.

jlo370z 12-21-2013 01:02 PM

Love the wheels, I have been trying to get a few of the z guys locally to buy that same wheel as it would really make there cars pop!

Sub'd for more updates

Riptide67 12-30-2013 08:20 PM

Only one more week and I can get back to my car. I have had some fun whipping around in my dad's 335, but I miss my Z...a lot.

Riptide67 01-14-2014 11:53 PM

Finally picked up a set of SPC Front Camber Arms and my hood is getting installed either tomorrow or Thursday :tup:

DatsunFTW 01-15-2014 12:31 AM

Sweet! In for pics :tup:

Riptide67 01-15-2014 09:47 PM

Just ordered a set of Evo-R Carbon Fiber Door handle covers :)

DatsunFTW 01-15-2014 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67 (Post 2653702)
Just ordered a set of Evo-R Carbon Fiber Door handle covers :)

Let me know how the quality is. I was debating whether or not I should buy them.

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Riptide67 01-15-2014 10:29 PM

I will let you know, Datsun!

Got the hood out of my apartment and over to my garage at work. Just gotta tear the old off and install the new.

Proper photoshoot will ensue!

Riptide67 01-17-2014 07:36 PM

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Scored an awesome deal on eBay today. Brand new Stillen Front and Rear sway bars for $145 shipped!

Huck 01-18-2014 12:19 AM

Holy crap that is a good deal. Was it a company selling or a private seller?

I would jump on that in a second!
Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 01-18-2014 10:36 AM

Huck, it was an Infiniti dealership here in Wa. They had it set up for auction. I made three bids and won with the last one.

Checked Stillen's site and they are $308 shipped new. I paid less than 50% for them :)

Huck 01-18-2014 01:02 PM

Hahaha as soon as I saw this I jumped on eBay and started searching. I really have my heart set on whitelines but for that kind of deal I wouldn't mind going with the Stillens.

Its funny because I want to start buying body parts for the Z but I keep seeing handling and performance parts I want more for some reason, even though I don't track the car. Gt Spec braces, Fortune Auto coil covers, Whiteline sways... I'll never get to the looks of the car at this rate lol.

Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 01-19-2014 01:07 AM

I really balanced everything out between looks, performance, and handling. When it comes to suspension and performance, I have no problems buying used and waiting for the right deals. I saved a lot of money in those departments.

As for looks, buying new is a tough bullet to take. But it's worth it to do it right.

Riptide67 01-20-2014 04:03 PM

Finally was able to get my SS hood installed. The mock fitment is about a 9/10 but it required plenty of work that I did not expect. There still has to be some minor adjustments made and a latch and rubber seal left to install. The biggest pain in the *** was having to Tap and Die the hood for the OEM latches to fit. The SS hood is molded with 5/16 threaded nuts and bolts....The OEM hardware The drivers side alone took about 2 hours to complete. The last of things will be completed later today.

http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...ure75225-a.jpg

Riptide67 01-20-2014 10:25 PM

And done!

Riptide67 01-21-2014 05:40 PM

Another nice addition showed up today. Should take just a few minutes to wipe down the handles and install.

http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...dle-covers.jpg

Huck 01-21-2014 07:42 PM

Nice!

That's the one thing that annoys me, if I spend $700-$900 on a product if should at least fit right without having to mod it.

Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 01-22-2014 01:50 PM

Dude, I so agree with you. I am glad the nightmare of getting that hood to fit is over. I am just glad that my buddy is very knowledgable with taps and dies.

On a positive note, I love getting packages :)

Stillen Sways and SPC Front Camber arms

http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...amber-arms.jpg

Riptide67 01-22-2014 11:46 PM

Jumped the gun today and purchased my final bolt on mod for NA...at least I think it's the final one.

Fast Intentions Long Tube Ceramic coated Headers :D

$800 shipped from a forum member. I don't mind saving over 50% on that hefty bolt on!

Huck 01-23-2014 08:28 AM

Congrats on the purchase, you're gonna love em. I know I love mine. They give your exhaust note some serious balls.

Zdayz 2014!!

Riptide67 01-23-2014 11:08 AM

I have wanted a set for a hot minute. Almost got a set without the ceramic coating for a little bit more. I'm glad I held off and was able to pick these up!

Riptide67 01-24-2014 12:19 AM

http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...re75337-a.jpeg

RICAN 01-24-2014 12:49 AM

Loving that pic and the drop!!...I can't wait till I get home from deployment In 6 weeks..I have a lot to do to the z .....

Riptide67 01-24-2014 01:46 AM

Thanks, Rican! Looking forward to seeing the build!

Riptide67 01-24-2014 10:05 AM

Photoshoot is going down today! My buddy from Hawk Photography and I finally were able to line up our schedules!

Huck 01-24-2014 12:08 PM

Sweet, can't wait to see the results.

Zdayz 2014!!

RICAN 01-24-2014 02:16 PM

i cant wait to see the pics!!

Riptide67 01-24-2014 03:48 PM

I'm excited as well! I just finished detailing everything :)

DatsunFTW 01-24-2014 04:15 PM

Excited to see how these pics come out! :D

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Riptide67 01-24-2014 08:14 PM

The shoot was awesome today. Gorgeous day with a beautiful Sun shining in the PNW.

Teaser coming soon!

Riptide67 01-26-2014 11:07 AM

The beautiful teaser!

http://www.the370z.com/members/ripti...439-teaser.jpg

RICAN 01-26-2014 11:56 AM

Man that looks sick ...more pics plz!!

Riptide67 01-26-2014 12:56 PM

As soon as he is finished editing I will get them up. He is a real pro behind the lens!


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