370Z Roadster Atlanta Journal
 

Just a quick intro- My third "z" but first convertible. When I saw the roadsters I had to have one. I thought the Black looked the best so I purchased about 2 months ago.

First MOD: Tinted windows. 20% all around. 50% windshield.

Second MOD: GTHAUS Meisterschaft GTS Full CB will be completed August 21st (waiting on shipment).

Third Mod: Will be a combination of Spoiler,Rear Fog, Painted Tails

After that its up for debate!!!!!!

I will use this space as a journal and post pictures along the way.

Thanks!

Ill post a pic of me for ***** and giggles!!!!

Welcome my brotha !

Nice car!

Welcome and congrats!!

Hi

Thanks guys glad to be here. I actually might get my rear fog installed this weekend. Thinking of just wiring into the parking brakes.. Have you guys been happy with that setup???


EDIT** did not get the Fog light installed. Im going to wait until exhaust comes in this monday and have them install the exhaust and fog at the same time!!!

Just got my new 3" Antenna in and installed it today.

Heres a DIY.

Take the old Antenna and twist counter clockwise until it screws off.
Then twist the new one on clockwise.
DONE...lol

Looks SOOOO much better now!!! Turned on the radio and my stations dont seem ANY different.

Awesome! Enjoy.

Thanks guys!!!

Welcome and enjoy!! Let me know if you need anything!!

Post up some videos when you get the exhaust :)

Welcome and congrats!

Looking at Wheels and tires...heres a few that I took pictures of..still really undecided.

Just got my GThaus in!!!!!!!!!!
 

Will be installing tomorrow by a professional shop along with getting Rear Fog installed.

Just got Exhaust and Rear Fog installed
 

All I can say is Holy ****!!! The GTHAUS is freakin awesome just as I expected.

Nice! We'd love to see some more photos and videos when you get a chance!

Z1 dyno day
 

288 highest pull


I have a video of the dyno but for some reason I cannot upload. If someone would like..I could email it to them and they could post???

Alright, I have everything planned out.

Going with Berk HFC's- will have Z1 do the install in the next couple of weeks.

Then, I will be getting the Gen III Stillen Intake..Again, installed by Z1 (Late October).

Then, shortly after I'm getting a Rev Tune by Z1.

My goal is to hit 300WHP!!!!!!!!

Alright, I little change in plans for my next mod. I just got these bad boys!!!!!!!!!!!

Should be here sometime next week AND hopefully can get them installed in the next couple of weeks.

You need to upload lots of videos to YouTube man lol

consider the shorty antenna - and some nice sway bars..

nice job so far.

Thanks bro. Yeah, I invested in the shorty a while ago already.

Fenders came in..Thanks Aerojacket!!!! They look pefect. Shipping was fast and they were packaged very well.

I'm having them installed October 10th-16th. Cant wait. I really hope they dont have to blend the metallic black with the hood and doors because that raises the price of the install significantly.

yo. nice car!
Im atlanta also. do you mind letting me hear your car after you get your HFC installed?

Nice Ride! Exact same color as mine.... Wanna see how the fender turns out!

Hey guys, been MIA for a month or so. I did get the fenders installed and painted. I will post some pictures tonight. Turned out GREAT!! Since the car is black its hard to see far away but from up close its a beauty... Next is HFC's and Gen III intake (all will be getting installed at Z1..in a few months).

Added the new Fender pics. Just with my iphone..sorry for the quality..im certainly no photographer. i just thought of something..i probably should take some with the top down..ill do that in a little bit and add them.

Also, Just got a custom wing in for my Roadster. I believe I am the first person to have this particular one.

Hope you enjoy the pics!!!!!!!!!!!

Just an update. I just pulled the trigger finally on Swift springs, Stillen HFC, and Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I bought the Springs from a sponser for a very very good price-thanks! I got the CAI from a member selling a used one-thanks! I got the HFC's directly from Stillen!!!!

I have appointment to get the Springs and the HFC's installed this coming MONDAY from a buddy of mine that started a new shop here in Atlanta!!!!

The CAI i'm going to wait and have it installed the same day I get an UPREV-prolly at Z1 (maybe in a month)...

I'll take some pics of everything once they arrive.

UPDATE: I just got the CAI installed as well!!!!!!!!!!!

I updated the pics..enjoy

Next project is getting a tune and painting and installing my Evo-r LIP

Alright guys, getting the tune Wednesday at Z1...Also, getting the VQ37 manifold installed. Ill keep you posted on the results.

Tune went great.

310whp, 254 torq. I'll post charts once I receive them.

GTHAUS Meisterschaft kept me from gaining more WHP due to the tubing being narrow. Gained on Torq though!!!

There is a sound clip as well on you tube if any one is interested.

Jerry's 370 vert- you tube

Can def feel a difference in the way the car drives. Low to mid range especially.

Today I finally purchased my Amuse Kit as well. 5-7 days to ship; 4 days to install and paint. I'll post pictures of everything once it comes in .

Amuse Came In~Let the Fabricating Begin
 

Well, Duraflex came in very quickly. About 3 business days from Cali to Atlanta. Packaging was very good. The box it came in was freakin HUGE.

After inspecting the pieces nothing was cracked or broke. A few dings here and their but thats about it.

Flexability didnt seem bad but I didnt have the feelings that I could twist and turn the product without damaging it (but, I didnt try either).

I will now get quotes and get it installed ASAP. I will post pictures of the process and the a final statement of the outcome.

G luck to me~

I decided sinse the body shop has the car, and will have OEM paint, to help out and sand the handles for them to paint. Even though I will be getting the doors shaved, I figure since we have the paint why not.

nice car dude, where in the ATL are you planning to get your doors shaved and what body shop have you been using? Seems like its hard to find a decent one around here

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progress
 

Todays progress:

Im going to take the air filters with me today and clean them up since the front bumper is off.

update
 

Here some pics of the primed rear and front bumper.

Ran into a problem with the lisc plate lights. Original ones will not fit and Would have to be modified ; more trouble than its worth. So, we will be replacing those with new LED's.

*Got the new LED's. Just a strip that we will mount on top of the bumper and wire them to run with my lights.

**Some twisting and bending for fitment caused some crackes in the paint that will need to be resanded and repainted. Project should be finished by EOD or early tomorrow.

update
 

Painting is done . 7 coats of clear. Should be dry and put back together tomorrow.

*Important Update on Dura Kit Sides!!!!!!
 

Duraflex Full Kit:

YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR OEM SIDE SKIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Dura fits over the OEM. If you dont use the OEM you will have 4-5" gap between the bottom- that can be easy seen when you open the door.

I have put pictures to show this. If you look closely the Dura sides in the pictures are placed on top of the OEM so you can see how much of the structure is actually missing... ITS CRAZY!!!!!.

Even installed on top of the OEM it will stick out about 1/4" which is not a huge deal to me but its def. not ideal.

Look at the pictures below to see what im talking about. The first picture is the Duraflex right beside the OEM ...SIDE BY SIDE of each other......The second picture is the Dura on top of the OEM....look at the difference and whats missing....The picture where Im pointing the duraflex again is still on top of the OEM---where im pointing is the OEM skirt which is missing from the Duraflex..Yes, that whole bottom part....


*UPDATE: Car finished. Duraflex kit will need installer/fabricator that has had experience installing this kit. Not saying others w/o experience couldnt install it- but the cost would be way to high without a hookup. I will post iphone pics first. Then prof. pics later.