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falicfr 02-13-2017 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by xcomms (Post 3614825)
Painted Calipers red and swapped out the hamburger center wheel caps for some custom Z's I made.
Center wheel caps
http://rs53.pbsrc.com/albums/g57/xco...h=480&fit=clip

Center caps look amazing. Are able to do a write up of how you made them?:tiphat:

jliu 02-13-2017 11:41 AM

When I purchased my 2014 Touring with the sport package it came with Swift springs. The stock shocks just are not a good match for the stiffer springs. I finally got a set of the Konis Sport shocks and replaced the stock shocks. Very significant difference. The car is more composed and the ride is actually better, especially when going over bumps. No regrets.

mishuko 02-13-2017 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jliu (Post 3615160)
When I purchased my 2014 Touring with the sport package it came with Swift springs. The stock shocks just are not a good match for the stiffer springs. I finally got a set of the Konis Sport shocks and replaced the stock shocks. Very significant difference. The car is more composed and the ride is actually better, especially when going over bumps. No regrets.

Springs without going coilovers is like... bad.

You might want to consider camber toe arms to make sure your alignment stays good

Louie cat 02-13-2017 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito (Post 3614169)
Looks awesome :bowrofl:

How much did the kit run you?

I dig the look without the nissan logo. :D

Louie cat 02-13-2017 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3614846)
Prepped & awaiting new shoes!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8c8c247e03.jpg


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It doesn't look like she is going anywhere like that :) The sleeping Z :)

ChaseZ 02-13-2017 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xcomms (Post 3614825)
Painted Calipers red and swapped out the hamburger center wheel caps for some custom Z's I made.
Center wheel caps
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Cut out from the side marker lights?

xcomms 02-14-2017 10:44 AM

Quick and Easy Z Logo Center Wheel Caps
 
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Originally Posted by falicfr (Post 3615109)
Center caps look amazing. Are able to do a write up of how you made them?:tiphat:

Here you go.... Just posted it.
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...heel-caps.html

Quick and Easy Z Logo Center Wheel Caps

Cost me about $78 (not including paint and clear coat)

So I saw that a member here did pretty much the same thing with his center wheel caps and it looked great!

This is a not a difficult mod by any means however the one thing that hung me up was Where to Find the Blank Center Caps for the Z. Very hard to search for “370Z Blank Wheel Caps”. However after searching for a while I discovered that there are other Nissans that have the same size center cap so I searched those. Here is a link to what I bought:

Dorman 909-091 Silver Center Wheel Cap Set of 4 for Nissan Altima Murano Sentra | eBay

Now in Ebay if I enter in my car’s build it says these caps are not compatible…. Don’t worry about it because it absolutely is compatible with your stock wheels! As an example the part number is Genuine Nissan Accessories 40342-AU511 Center Cap. This has the hamburger logo on it but you can search for that and you will see what other models use the same. The 350Z as an example is the same one. So the trick is to search for 350Z blank center wheel caps or or Murano or Altima, etc. and have faith they will fit because they 100% will.

Ok so the other part is our regular 370Z badge for the rear bumper, Order 4 of those. You will have four left over 370’s but dump them or do something else with them. The Z’s will stick right to the center cap. It is just slightly larger than the cap but the cap is flush with the wheel so it doesn’t get all messed up. Actually looks kind of neat up close.

Here is link for the emblems I bought. You can get them cheaper from China but I am incredible impatient!

1 - BRAND NEW 3D Self Adhesive Badge Emblem Logo fits 370Z CHROME Finish | eBay

For the center caps paint I used Dupli-Color Black chrome spray paint because I just had some left over (4 coats for this paint but less if you have just black) and then clear coat (3 coats).

To get the original center wheel caps off you can either take the entire wheel off and hit the back of the center cap with a screwdriver and it will pop right off or leave the wheels on and drill a hole in the center of the oem cap, jam something in there and pull it off. The Z will adhere to your new cap and it will all snap right into the wheel giving the wheel a look that Nissan should have done to begin with. (IMO) However when I found when you park and the Z caps are not horizontal it looks like an N.... I just tell myself that Nissan starts with N :rolleyes:

I know some people hate to Over Z their cars but that hamburger is brutal. Plus the Z is an awesome logo and it is my car so I can do whatever I want with it! :tiphat:

[IMG]http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g5...psihnb42hu.jpg[/IMG]

xcomms 02-14-2017 10:47 AM

No just two separate pieces I bought.
 
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Originally Posted by ChaseZ (Post 3615530)
Cut out from the side marker lights?

No just two separate pieces I bought.... Z emblems for rear bumper and blank center caps I painted. Here is a write up.... a bit long winded but detailed :rolleyes:

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post3615733

barncobob 02-14-2017 12:34 PM

every 5000 miles
 
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first sunny day in 3 weeks of rain..:yum:

MadSciSnails 02-14-2017 02:44 PM

Got her a valentine https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8050013f68.jpg


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jchammond 02-14-2017 07:43 PM

Front wheels/tires came in today..hoping for rears tomorrow https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e525e57090.jpg


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B&W_Evader 02-15-2017 08:40 AM

Nice Wheels!

Why is it that when you buy new wheels and tires they can put them together without a scratch but every time after they put a scratch or ding in them.

Spooler 02-15-2017 02:57 PM

Planning a road trip to Houston, Tx to look and pick up a car for the wife. ;) I am not looking forward to the drive. I need twin turbskies.

jchammond 02-15-2017 06:51 PM

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New Shoes!
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kenchan 02-16-2017 07:13 AM

dat looks like sexyness's ride.

MadSciSnails 02-16-2017 07:41 AM

Gave her a Z1 CAI and some wheel spacers. What a change the look of the car getting the wheels out flush!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...71f8ad4748.jpg


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ChaseZ 02-17-2017 03:40 PM

I only get to pretend until the new wheels get here
http://www.the370z.com/members/chase...8-img-1271.jpg

DeliriousClam 02-17-2017 09:00 PM

Getting ready to put it up for sale

God-Speed 02-17-2017 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3617396)
Getting ready to put it up for sale

Say it isn't so!!!

Memphis370Z 02-17-2017 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3617396)
Getting ready to put it up for sale

WTF?:ugh2:

killrain 02-17-2017 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3617396)
Getting ready to put it up for sale

POR QUE!?!?


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ChaseZ 02-17-2017 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3617396)
Getting ready to put it up for sale

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Originally Posted by God-Speed (Post 3617407)
Say it isn't so!!!

This
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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z (Post 3617418)
WTF?:ugh2:

This
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Originally Posted by killrain (Post 3617419)
POR QUE!?!?


:eek:

And this!

DeliriousClam 02-18-2017 12:13 AM

Going to import a skyline

God-Speed 02-18-2017 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3617450)
Going to import a skyline

:eek2:

Redglare 02-18-2017 10:50 AM

hardwired my gear and got some new shoes;



http://i.imgur.com/Du6vaxpx.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6uXpzzxiMe.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/z19JfEk32a.jpg

DeliriousClam 02-18-2017 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by God-Speed (Post 3617482)
:eek2:

lol let me clarify. Going to sell the 370, pay off credit cards, and save until R33's are eligible for import.

crazy4oldcars 02-18-2017 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Redglare (Post 3617517)
hardwired my gear and got some new shoes;

How do you like the advans? Quieter than the stock tires?

Kirk B.

Redglare 02-18-2017 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars (Post 3617555)
How do you like the advans? Quieter than the stock tires?

Kirk B.

Hard for me to compare since my oem tires turned into hockey pucks with flatspots, but;
Yes, the ride is also much softer just an overall good tire, lateral grip is slightly worse but not noticeable, for a DD tire this is the one to get.
I had 06DWS before them on my HR and the DWS sidewall felt like it was made out of kitchen sink sponges, the ADVAns just feel like a way better all around tire.

I only had them for 300 miles or so but they feel great for a DD/ spirited driving.

I wouldn't recommend them for a dedicated track tire though, they are too comfortable for that and being A/S do not provide as much dry grip, so if you are F/I over 400whp i'd imagine you'd be fighting with traction too much. I feel like their grip limit is stock power level +50whp or so.

ChaseZ 02-18-2017 02:00 PM

My 2016 base came with those Advans stock, and they were the noisiest tire I've ever had. And that includes big offroad meaty tires. I couldn't get them off fast enough.

unijabnx 02-18-2017 03:52 PM

Ordered two tires for the rear while I wait to get it back from the body shop.

Raeshlavik 02-19-2017 02:51 AM

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Finally got the plates from the county, and installed the tow hook front plate mount I picked up from Larry at moweraxle.com.

Perfect fit, and looks great. :)

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1487494009

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1487494009

Ghh0st 02-19-2017 09:16 AM

Z1 Motorsports intake going in.....

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kenchan 02-19-2017 12:12 PM

Took cover off, off flatstoppers, reinstalled V1 on blend mount, charging hero2 :ugh:, and turned and dressed the tires.

Sat in da car a few min while playing with the clutch and shifter. Cabin feels cozy and good.
Steering wheel is nice and perfectly positioned. :tup:

But mang dat clutch pedal feels like shittt. :ugh2:

mishuko 02-19-2017 04:27 PM

Started her up today and sat in it revving up to 2k for about 5 minutes.... too much salt on the ground and no insurance = bah!

It was so nice out too

kenchan 02-19-2017 04:54 PM

u got water in ur midpipe now.. :ugh:

should just dont start it at all or drive at least 10miles.

TreeSemdyZee 02-19-2017 05:27 PM

Set up Quickjack.
Made mess.
Tightened loose connection on Quickjack.

Bled clutch.
Made mess.

Changed transmission oil.
Made mess.

Cleaned up mess.
Went for test drive.

Silly Rabbit 02-19-2017 09:00 PM

Got around to replacing the rear end links with SPL and got to play with my quickjack. Swapping to summer wheels is gonna be so much easier.


TreeSemdyZee 02-19-2017 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit (Post 3617989)
Got around to replacing the rear end links with SPL and got to play with my quickjack. Swapping to summer wheels is gonna be so much easier.






Used my Quickjack for the first time today.

I've got some front SPL endlinks for sale if you're interested

onzedge 02-20-2017 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit (Post 3617989)
Got around to replacing the rear end links with SPL and got to play with my quickjack. Swapping to summer wheels is gonna be so much easier.

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:tup:

Redglare 02-20-2017 07:32 AM

which model did you guys get 3500 lbs?


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