Very nice! I will be copying your front bumper when I do mine soon.

Will be taking the car to Royal Speed Shop on Tuesday and make it mo-ar lo-er then across the street for the alignment. ;)

The one in Laguna Hills? Isn't that too out of the way Raf?

Looking good Raf! I'm liking the black accents. Can you pm me how they charged to paint the front and rear bumper?

MooThe distance isn't too bad considering I'm all over for work. Want to give them a shot.

Will do.

Fantastic. Love the look

really nice axmea? :tup:

:iagree: I like how they look but for me... Customer Service bad and the shipping cost... like you said... sucks...


:drool: damn bro the car looks really really good! awesome work!:tup::tup:

Thanks for the feedback guys. It is much appreciated. Also open to constructive ones if you notice anything.



When I picked up the car, this Ferrari was in their shop along with two Lambos an R8 and one other exotic that I just can't remember.


[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1641/...f23c1500_b.jpgDSC_4093 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]


I can just imagine the broomstick landing on this Ferrari's hind. :shakes head:

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/...cd5dd342_b.jpgDSC_4092 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Like the title says-- photo log
 

Took some shots today. This post is loaded with pics.


[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1581/...731382d1_b.jpgDSC_4312a by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/...f34a3689_b.jpgDSC_4251 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1443/...61b75d4d_b.jpgDSC_4249 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1494/...f5f157ff_b.jpgDSC_4265 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG] https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/...894cef67_b.jpgDSC_4275 by Raf, on Flickr [/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1708/...83b78296_b.jpgDSC_4269 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1717/...47986bcb_b.jpgDSC_4278 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/...94d54b80_b.jpgDSC_4283 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1494/...5602947f_b.jpgDSC_4304 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]


Night Shots


[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1534/...bfb41139_b.jpgDSC_4188 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/...023ce95a_b.jpgDSC_4223 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1607/...bbf95bc8_b.jpgDSC_4140 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Very nice! All the body lines look clean, paint is a great match. :tup:

just beautiful bro! :tup:

I love the rear bumper...I think I may need one of those in my life!

Looking awesome Raf!!!!!

Turn out awesome Raf! Perfect timing for ZDAY

That rear end is very eye catching Raf. Well done!

Quick timeline
 

I've always gone back to day one and looked at how it has changed.


May 2012

[IMG]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5661/...d2e8abbb_o.jpg1-1 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Oct 2012

[IMG]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/...c238dd33_z.jpg2 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Feb 2013

[IMG]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/583/2...e7519687_o.jpg1-3 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

April 2013

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1619/...180c2dfb_z.jpgAvant Garde III (3) by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

August 2014

[IMG]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5737/...b29abdca_z.jpgDSCN7579 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

October 2015

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1707/...01e9e378_z.jpgDSC_1528 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

April 2016

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1606/...bb1cbbb1_z.jpgDSC_4326 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

So I lowered my car some more April 4. I was confident with how the new bumper and skirts sat higher compared to the Sunline replica that I had for a couple of years. Today I drove right through what seemed to be the largest speed bump known to mankind. I heard the worst 2.5" T-304 mandrel bent stainless steel tubing vs. a big mound of asphalt sound in my life. Scared the sh!t out of me and my passenger. After careful inspection, no harm to the Nismo kit AND thankfully none to the exhaust other than a scrape at the bottom. I must say, the CF cans are taking a beating from speed bumps. Sorry no pics of the car. I will take some this weekend.

I will also pick up my old parts from the shop this weekend for potential resale.
The Fujimura CF diffuser and the Tollboothwilley aluminum undertray is called for. I may hold off on the Tollboothwilley since I was told that they were making an extension piece that will match it up nicely to the 2015+ bumper.

My favorite night shot......until I come up with another one.

[IMG]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/...cba379c1_b.jpgDSC_4203 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

:drool: Looks amazing Raf!

Thank you Scott! I really like the kit and finally enjoying it again after being out of commission for 8 weeks. If you ever make it back to SoCial let me know.

Definitely worth the wait. :tup: I really would love to get back out west, good times and good people. :driving:

I'm with Scott, car looks great Raphael :tup:

Rafael's car look awesome when I saw it in person.

what fenders do you have and how was fitment ?

I have AeroJacket. Been on my car since Feb '13. No gap issues and have 99% fitment.

This week I begin my search for a cooler. Been hitting 260's all week. I also noticed that my one of my halo's have dimmed spots. Time to get that fixed.

Hit me up before you pull the trigger

wats ur avant gare specs ?

19x9.5 +20 and 19x11 +18

Lip Size: Front:90mm Rear: 120mm

I installed a 5mm spacer in the front and 3mm in the rear to flush it out a little bit more.

Update: Installed Fast Intentions 34 row before the summer.

Car ran at 260+ during the summer months. After install 180 - 200 at the most during the winter (if there is such a thing in Cali). Summer time - never went past 220.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4238/3...917194b7_b.jpg2017-06-25_08-58-55 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4213/3...db104b39_b.jpg2017-06-25_08-59-37 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Carbon Signal Bracket + LEDs
 

Skipped the Hella LEDs and went with iJDM instead. Here's my review of the LEDs. http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...tyle-leds.html


Prepped the Carbon Signal Automotive Bracket.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4223/3...cd1ac9be_b.jpgPrimed Carbon Signal LED bracket for 370Z by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]


Don't hate. Had to make do with what I've got. I didn't have metal straps with me when I had my HALOs replaced. Will replace these temp brackets on the next maintenance/service for my CAI filters. Will make adjustments to keep the laps level. The last lamp is slightly off on another direction on the passenger side.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4262/3...6db1ed39_b.jpg2017-06-25_09-00-58 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4261/3...5cb3d9d6_b.jpg2017-06-25_09-43-31 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Replaced the HALOs with the latest gen from Morimoto. Switchbacks. White DRLS and goes amber at turn signal or hazard.

Wanted to keep the black and white theme.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4208/3...eb7a34e7_b.jpgLED bracket from Carbon Signal Automotive installed. Rrplaced old Morimoto halos with the newer Morimoto switchbacks. by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4262/3...3d3744c4_b.jpgLED bracket from Carbon Signal Automotive installed. Rrplaced old Morimoto halos with the newer Morimoto switchbacks. by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/3...9ec8f44d_b.jpgLED bracket from Carbon Signal Automotive installed. Replaced old Morimoto halos with the newer Morimoto switchbacks. by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/3...b567e882_b.jpg20170628_152107 (2) by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]


[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/3...58cc19dc_b.jpg20170628_152113 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

Next up.

Carbon Signal 3 pc front lip. :happydance:

Z is looking great Raf! :tup:
Lights look killer, white was a good choice.

Hell yeah!! :rock: If I install a Nismo 15+ front bumper that front lip is a most :tup:

Nice job Raf she is one sexy mamma!!!

Beautiful as always. I plan on going with the 2015 front early 2018. Pretty much identical to your color scheme.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/3...9ec8f44d_b.jpg
Gusto ko to! (I like the light)! Cars looks amazing.