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Dragon_Ball_Z 12-24-2014 08:06 PM

Rear end blacked out
 
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So recently I took my door handles, tail lights, fog light, and spoiler light to a paint shop and got them blacked out. The door handles are color matched to G41 Magnetic black. The rear end is painted black a little darker than my liking but they still look great. The removal process was simple for the fog light and door handles. A little bit of work for the tail lights. The spoiler light was an absolute PITA!!! It took me about two hours to reinstall because of the double sided tape and an hour to get it off. Yea I know, I take a lot of pictures. I also went ahead and replaced the reverse lights from Superbright LED's. They look 10x better. Left is old, right tail is the new LED installed.

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-24-2014 08:11 PM

Door handles
 
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The process was really simple to remove and reinstall, just the keyless entry bolts were a little tricky not to strip. They look great overall. If anyone does this process, you can roll up your windows and lock your car, to unlock it just hold down the unlock button to roll the windows back down.

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-24-2014 08:17 PM

GT-R Lenses
 
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These new lenses just look a lot better than the factory ones. They also let more light through :)

Memphis370Z 12-28-2014 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3063157)
Well. I'm throwing codes for high flow cats left and right. Not even pushing the car throwing a code every 20 miles or so. O2 extenders didn't work for me. Not sure what to do next.


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Did you ever get this sorted out, or is it still throwing codes?

Luciano13 12-28-2014 04:52 PM

Nice work!
+1:tup:

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z (Post 3067233)
Did you ever get this sorted out, or is it still throwing codes?


Still throwing codes, haven't went in for a tune yet... I ordered a Bluetooth reader to clear codes and I'm gonna do an iPad mini install soon. Gtr setup kinda.. I'll clear codes temporarily by the Bluetooth reader.

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Originally Posted by Luciano13 (Post 3067263)
Nice work!

+1:tup:


Appreciate the rep Luciano13! Still a work in progress lol


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lfrz93 01-11-2015 01:18 AM

Subbed.

Love what you've done to the car so far. Do you know what paint was used for all the taillights?

Dragon_Ball_Z 01-11-2015 01:20 AM

Raj's 370Z BUILD
 
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Originally Posted by lfrz93 (Post 3078232)
Subbed.



Love what you've done to the car so far. Do you know what paint was used for all the taillights?


Thanks bro, yea I do. It was done at a body shop. Clear coat mixed with a hint of black paint. They don't look like plasti dip and are really shiny :)


-Raj

lfrz93 01-11-2015 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3078234)
Thanks bro, yea I do. It was done at a body shop. Clear coat mixed with a hint of black paint. They don't look like plasti dip and are really shiny :)


-Raj

Nice! I love them! Definitely on my "To Do" list!

Kats 01-29-2015 03:34 AM

Love the many pictures, although i think thats whats taking you so long on some things haha. I had my tails done the same way at a body shop with clear coat and a drop of black, I ended up coming to the shop after his second coat, and we would add one coat every few min until i decided it was dark enough, which is the only way to get exact % you are looking for. Now, I'm not a fan of the tinted tails because i kinda got tired of it but everything else is looking awesome.

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Dragon_Ball_Z 01-29-2015 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kats (Post 3095630)
Love the many pictures, although i think thats whats taking you so long on some things haha. I had my tails done the same way at a body shop with clear coat and a drop of black, I ended up coming to the shop after his second coat, and we would add one coat every few min until i decided it was dark enough, which is the only way to get exact % you are looking for. Now, I'm not a fan of the tinted tails because i kinda got tired of it but everything else is looking awesome.

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I appreciate it bro, I always love positive feedback


-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z 01-31-2015 03:10 AM

Fast Intentions V2 Cat Back Exhaust 18" Resonators
 
Alright, so it has been a little while since my car has had attention so I decided to get ahead and get an exhaust. This is the one a lot of the Hype is about so I decided to give it a shot. Installation and taking off the Oem was fairly simple. Took about 2.5 hours total for my little brother and I. As soon as I got this exhaust installed I was like Man........ This sounds like pure SEX!!!!! Every time I rev and let off it makes a loud hiss from the intakes. Even when I am shifting gears it lets a hiss out, kinda like a BOV LOL. Somebody even asked if I was turbo lol. Anyway, I rate this exhaust a 10/10 and wouldn't trade it for anything. The drone is bad under 3k, but when i was on the interstate I didn't even notice it was there on cruise control at 3k. So overall, I think this is one of the best mods and I love it.

I made a two videos, one of the cold start and also one of slight revving. Enjoy!

Cold Start
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1f7Yy8kvJU

Minor Revving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWPqr104QnQ

-Raj

Memphis370Z 01-31-2015 08:59 AM

Congrats, Raj! Glad you are happy with the CBE. It definitely sounds mean. Has the new exhaust helped any with eliminating the CEL you were getting due to the HFCs?

Dragon_Ball_Z 01-31-2015 09:31 AM

Raj's 370Z BUILD
 
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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z (Post 3097870)
Congrats, Raj! Glad you are happy with the CBE. It definitely sounds mean. Has the new exhaust helped any with eliminating the CEL you were getting due to the HFCs?


Thanks bro! So far it has actually but this baby is getting a tune with z1 soon! No SES IN 70 miles now!! Lol


-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z 03-03-2015 02:26 AM

RJM Clutch Pedal Install and Review
 
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I installed this pedal hoping to get a better feel of my clutch, while i have a better feel of it, it still feels mushy, i am partially afraid its damaging my master cylinder. I love the clutch feel, but it is much different than stock. The install was a major major PITA and I recommend taking it to a shop and save your back. This was the one mod that I hated installing. The main reason was the small space. Overall i rate it a 6/10. The friction point can be adjusted. The pedal is very stiff compared to stock, pretty sure it can be adjusted, but I still feel as if it has more wear on the master cylinder. I am considering switching back to stock.

littlejuanito 03-03-2015 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3126720)
I installed this pedal hoping to get a better feel of my clutch, while i have a better feel of it, it still feels mushy, i am partially afraid its damaging my master cylinder. I love the clutch feel, but it is much different than stock. The install was a major major PITA and I recommend taking it to a shop and save your back. This was the one mod that I hated installing. The main reason was the small space. Overall i rate it a 6/10. The friction point can be adjusted. The pedal is very stiff compared to stock, pretty sure it can be adjusted, but I still feel as if it has more wear on the master cylinder. I am considering switching back to stock.

I was gonna get this pedal installed as well but was adviced against it by one of the specialist at PrecisionZ in SoCal. Apparently it messes up a bunch of things.

Presto 03-03-2015 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3126720)
I installed this pedal hoping to get a better feel of my clutch, while i have a better feel of it, it still feels mushy, i am partially afraid its damaging my master cylinder. I love the clutch feel, but it is much different than stock. The install was a major major PITA and I recommend taking it to a shop and save your back. This was the one mod that I hated installing. The main reason was the small space. Overall i rate it a 6/10. The friction point can be adjusted. The pedal is very stiff compared to stock, pretty sure it can be adjusted, but I still feel as if it has more wear on the master cylinder. I am considering switching back to stock.

you are the first person who has something negative to say about the RJM pedal. Maybe you have not adjusted it to your liking

I love mine and the car drives so much better once you do some fine tuning adjustment to the RJM pedal

Ryan @ RJM 06-16-2015 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3126720)
I installed this pedal hoping to get a better feel of my clutch, while i have a better feel of it, it still feels mushy, i am partially afraid its damaging my master cylinder. I love the clutch feel, but it is much different than stock. The install was a major major PITA and I recommend taking it to a shop and save your back. This was the one mod that I hated installing. The main reason was the small space. Overall i rate it a 6/10. The friction point can be adjusted. The pedal is very stiff compared to stock, pretty sure it can be adjusted, but I still feel as if it has more wear on the master cylinder. I am considering switching back to stock.

Raj, I was alerted to this thread by a concerned customer that you weren't happy with your pedal assembly.

When you say you hoped to get better feel but it's "STILL" mushy I assume you mean your clutch had issues before you installed my product as the factory pedal should not feel "Mushy" knor should your pedal with my product installed? My first conclusion reading this is you either have air remaining in your clutch system that was never bled properly or you had a bad master cylinder already prior to installing the new pedal assembly.

I don't know how you "feel" the pedal assembly is wearing out your master cylinder? Is it making noise, is it doing anything abnormal? The pedal assembly simply pushes the master cylinder rod in and out. As long as you didn't poorly setup the angle of the clutch rod (which is fully adjustable) then the clutch rod will be pushing in and out perfectly straight and not causing any additional wear on your master cylinder over the factory pedal.

As for the pedal being too stiff that sounds like the AFP settings are setup incorrectly. If installed per the guide using 75% initial starting point the pedal would have been about 20% lighter then the stock pedal, Not firmer as you stated you had immediately after the install. I can only assume you have a very low AFP setting dialed in which is not giving you the benefit of a lighter pedal or the wider engagement window which the whole product is based around. Not having the effect of the AFP being set correctly I can see why you were disappointed with your setup.

If you had come to me with your concerns I could have easily walked you thru the steps required to better dial in your pedal assembly as you indicated you haven't done to improve the feel.

As for the tight working space I 100% agree its not the most comfortable place to work under the dash of a Z... however that is no fault of the product. I do tend to disagree on who should install the pedal though. Doing it as a DIY customers get a good understanding of how it goes together and how adjustments are made so they can dial the pedal in to their personal liking. Customers who simply have shops install are clueless how to adjust it after and often struggle to dial it in afterwards. Great shops take the time to have the customer test drive the car after the initial install and then have a tech further refine the pedal feel before they leave. Poor shops push customers out the door as quickly as possible with a base setup and no tuning help leaving the customer to struggle on their own.

As well I'm not sure why you purchased a second unit from me for your brother if you truly feel the product isn't worth it?

If you'd like to get your pedal issues sorted out please don't hesitate to send me an email and I'll walk you thru fixing up your install step by step.

Best Regards,
Ryan@RJM

Ryan @ RJM 06-16-2015 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejuanito (Post 3127049)
I was gonna get this pedal installed as well but was adviced against it by one of the specialist at PrecisionZ in SoCal. Apparently it messes up a bunch of things.

littlejuanito, I'd be EXTREMELY interested in the name of this tech at Precision Z in SoCal so I can call and chat with him to know Exactly what "bunch of things" is messed up by installing my product as I would truly like to know???

I'm currently unaware of any bunch of things that are messed up by using my product and apparently so are my hundreds of happy customers who posted reviews here and elsewhere.

Ryan@RJM

Dragon_Ball_Z 06-16-2015 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan @ RJM (Post 3230966)
Raj, I was alerted to this thread by a concerned customer that you weren't happy with your pedal assembly.



When you say you hoped to get better feel but it's "STILL" mushy I assume you mean your clutch had issues before you installed my product as the factory pedal should not feel "Mushy" knor should your pedal with my product installed? My first conclusion reading this is you either have air remaining in your clutch system that was never bled properly or you had a bad master cylinder already prior to installing the new pedal assembly.



I don't know how you "feel" the pedal assembly is wearing out your master cylinder? Is it making noise, is it doing anything abnormal? The pedal assembly simply pushes the master cylinder rod in and out. As long as you didn't poorly setup the angle of the clutch rod (which is fully adjustable) then the clutch rod will be pushing in and out perfectly straight and not causing any additional wear on your master cylinder over the factory pedal.



As for the pedal being too stiff that sounds like the AFP settings are setup incorrectly. If installed per the guide using 75% initial starting point the pedal would have been about 20% lighter then the stock pedal, Not firmer as you stated you had immediately after the install. I can only assume you have a very low AFP setting dialed in which is not giving you the benefit of a lighter pedal or the wider engagement window which the whole product is based around. Not having the effect of the AFP being set correctly I can see why you were disappointed with your setup.



If you had come to me with your concerns I could have easily walked you thru the steps required to better dial in your pedal assembly as you indicated you haven't done to improve the feel.



As for the tight working space I 100% agree its not the most comfortable place to work under the dash of a Z... however that is no fault of the product. I do tend to disagree on who should install the pedal though. Doing it as a DIY customers get a good understanding of how it goes together and how adjustments are made so they can dial the pedal in to their personal liking. Customers who simply have shops install are clueless how to adjust it after and often struggle to dial it in afterwards. Great shops take the time to have the customer test drive the car after the initial install and then have a tech further refine the pedal feel before they leave. Poor shops push customers out the door as quickly as possible with a base setup and no tuning help leaving the customer to struggle on their own.



As well I'm not sure why you purchased a second unit from me for your brother if you truly feel the product isn't worth it?



If you'd like to get your pedal issues sorted out please don't hesitate to send me an email and I'll walk you thru fixing up your install step by step.



Best Regards,

Ryan@RJM


Ryan it was a simple mistake, the pedal is amazing once adjusted. My tech that helped had an error that I fixed thankfully with your help. I will go back tonight and edit what I put. I am very satisfied with the pedal, I just forgot to update this website.


-Raj

Ryan @ RJM 06-16-2015 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3230972)
Ryan it was a simple mistake, the pedal is amazing once adjusted. My tech that helped had an error that I fixed thankfully with your help. I will go back tonight and edit what I put. I am very satisfied with the pedal, I just forgot to update this website.


-Raj

Raj,
No worries, thank you for clarifying.
I'm happy to hear it's dialed in now and you're enjoying the new pedal.

Best Regards,
Ryan@RJM

NoHyperbole 06-17-2015 10:17 AM

And this is yet another reason why the RJM adjustable clutch pedal is one of the best mods for our cars: It not only greatly improves upon an unsatisfactory OEM part, but it also comes with some of the best customer service and support you will find anywhere.

Dragon_Ball_Z 06-26-2015 01:20 AM

Carbon fiber wrapped headlights with halos. I absolutely love these lights and they really do do wonders on breaking necks and get attention. :) http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...a911e0eb35.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...456d046746.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...f5466d4160.jpg


-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z 06-26-2015 01:23 AM

This light is soooo bright. It matches up well with the look of the LEDs on the oem lights and it is just a very well made piece for the rear. Amazing job EVO-Rhttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...a2df6f076c.jpg[IMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/


-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z 06-26-2015 01:24 AM

This hardwire I got done at a local audio shop. Very clean set up and I love it. Can't help to get aggravated at the rattle from the mount, but that's because of how much drone my exhaust has a 2k haha. Great mod for saving tickets for sure. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...a9929860a0.jpg


-Raj

Dragon_Ball_Z 06-26-2015 01:25 AM

My latest decal I just got put on yesterday by my pops. I liked it so I got it, and the saying it not true by any means. Just thought it was cool http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...d7c4ffec4d.jpg


-Raj

jchammond 06-26-2015 02:24 AM

Nice Lights, bet those was an arm & leg?

Dragon_Ball_Z 06-26-2015 02:24 AM

Appreciate it bro


-Raj

jchammond 06-26-2015 02:27 AM

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Attachment 104832 Attachment 104833 my only added carbon fiber are these emblems


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Dragon_Ball_Z 11-03-2015 04:42 PM

Engine Cover, Battery Letters, and Brake Fluid Letters Painted
 
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Hey guys, it has been awhile since I have updated my thread, but I recently painted my engine cover and the letters on it as well as the two side covers we have. I also had my get 3's powder coated and installed the PCV hoses from Z1 motorsports! The paint is holding up great to the heat!

Dragon_Ball_Z 11-03-2015 04:45 PM

Door reflector light and Z logo
 
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This is an amazing mod at night time, I really love how every time that I have open the door I get a compliment from someone. It is really bright at night and the reflector also looks pretty nice, I got tired of it being a blank haha. Enjoy the pics and NO I did not rev that high, I took a pic of the gauges when the car was starting up.

MW870 11-03-2015 07:35 PM

looks good, curious as to where you found the Z logo? and how was set up/installation?

Dragon_Ball_Z 11-03-2015 07:36 PM

Thanks man, the install took 12 hours, no joke, did a custom OEM looking wiring harness and a complete wire tuck. Basically just tap into the ground of the door actuator and find the hot wire. I found the logos online, type in puddle lights 370z

wheysted32 11-10-2015 08:37 AM

that projector is so bad ***. I would never be able to install it though:tiphat:

Dragon_Ball_Z 11-10-2015 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wheysted32 (Post 3344269)
that projector is so bad ***. I would never be able to install it though:tiphat:

Thanks man! It was tedious but can be done! Don't ever say never lol


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