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The Other Project Car - My 2004 350Z's Final Build
I have owned my Z for the last 7+ years and have really learned so much from building it into what you see today. Not only have I made a bunch of friends I have also really enjoyed driving this car and look forward to keeping it for as long as I possibly can.
With that being said, I can now safely say that I have achieved everything I could have wanted for this car and can now say that my build is done. My overall theme is more of a grand touring car which I an enjoy on the weekends but still be able to handle an occasional canyon run Enjoy the pics and I will list the entire spec sheet at the end of the post Starting out with what I always have thought was my favorite angle of my car, it shows off all of the modifications and highlight the rear end http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GhmFetohbl...0/IMG_3556.JPG Side profile shot showing my new NISMO V3 style front bumper with V2 canards. I was trying to get the flags to both be showing but gave up lol http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5yGYqNsr59...0/IMG_3558.JPG The new front bumper is by far the longest bumper I have ever run but it is surprisingly not that low at all which helps for me http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IzUBM6V_aw...0/IMG_3561.JPG Closeup of the front bumper with the canards placed in a similar location that my V2 bumper utilized, I also opted to run a front emblem to allow for definition http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DAIiiPxN9v...0/IMG_3562.JPG My buddies at Mardikian Automotive also gave the car a nice polish so the paint looks really good even for a 9+ year old car http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fS-q4XBrzy...0/IMG_3563.JPG The Potenza RE760's tires are more wide than they are tall so fender clearance is the best on any tire I have run http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yKP8MdrWz7...0/IMG_3567.JPG 5 years ago this month I bought my wheels and had them painted, I go out of my way for them to look like this and it tells you that hand washing really pays off http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6f-J9U79fI...0/IMG_3572.JPG This has also been a favorite angle of mine, shows off my tucked rear bumper and GT-Spec rear tie bar http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_pKvwH8DfO...0/IMG_3574.JPG I love this spoiler even though alot of others don't. You need to have a full exterior to pull it off IMO http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kNMELjKhmp...0/IMG_3592.JPG You can see my black and silver theme throughout the car, including my emblems http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EmVu_mEPa9...0/IMG_3593.JPG You can definitely tell this is a much more daily-driver friendly setup, defintely wider than any other setup I have run too http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XqZhVk00lW...0/IMG_3564.JPG I love this photo, sun was setting and it really shows off the Silverstone http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6bIrPiEqnK...0/IMG_3570.JPG Build Specs: Engine Greddy Evo2 exhaust Stillen HFC's MOtordyne 5/16th spacer NISMO Cold Air Intake Greddy Air Diversion plate Greddy Strut bar painted dark grey Engine Cover painted dark grey EVO-R carbon fiber battery/brake covers NISMO Oil cap NISMO radiator Cap Mobil 1 oil & Oil filter Wheels & Tires NISMO LMGT4's 19x8.5 (+25) & 19x9.5 (+30) painted gloss black Bridgestone Potenza RE760's 245-35-19, 275-35-19 H&R 20mm spacers painted matte black Muteki black lugs Brakes Track edition Brembo Front and Rear Calipers StopTech slotted rotors StopTech Street Pads Stoptech SS lines Motul Fluid Exterior NISMO V3 style front bumper by Extreme Dimensions NISMO V2 style carbon fiber Canards NISMO V2 style side skirts NISMO v1 style rear pieces NISMO V1 Rear spoiler NISMO B-pillars Tucked Rear bumper Shaved Rear fenders Gloss black emblems Gloss black door handles Gloss black vinyl roof 06+ LED Rear taillights 06+ Front headlights painted matte black w upgraded bulbs and STi lenses Z-Speed Undertray Z-Speed V3 undertray extension NISMO matte black License plate frame LED License plate lights 30% front tint & 20% rear Suspension Eibach Pro-Kit springs Tokico HP shocks SPC Rear camber Arms GT-Spec rear-tie bar Stillen Swaybars Powergrid Endlinks SPL LCA bushings Interior/Audio Pioneer AVIC-D3 with navigation antenna and Ipod cable run through cubby Satin black painted center console Nissan Europe Brushed aluminum A/C Vent covers Custom Iphone holder in coin tray NISMO Floormats |
You were my almost twinsie. good job.
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Originally Posted by Born2Bfit
(Post 1196779)
I was almost your twinsie. good job.
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Looks real good. How do you like driving it any problems?
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Originally Posted by loudbang
(Post 1196840)
Looks real good. How do you like driving it any problems?
I love driving this car, I have owned it for a long time and it has been nothing but super reliable to me. With all of my modifications it stops, corners, and accelerates better than ever and it's a real luxury for me to drive it for pleasure only since I have my GE as my daily |
Gotta love the LMGT4's.
I ran a severely beat up set on my JZX90 Mark II while I lived in Japan in 18's but same widths and 235's and 265's. I've always loved those wheels, they are amazing in black. |
Originally Posted by Katsumoto
(Post 1196842)
Gotta love the LMGT4's.
I ran a severely beat up set on my JZX90 Mark II while I lived in Japan in 18's but same widths and 235's and 265's. I've always loved those wheels, they are amazing in black. I bought them for a birthday present to myself back in 2008 and had them painted shortly after. Definitely my favorite mod on my car and I go out of my way to keep them looking as good as they can :) |
Man seeing your Z makes me want to build another one. Not as crazy as last time but I'd do the Cwest long nose front bumper with canards and side skirts, top secret carbon rear diffuser. Oh man! Or go real baller with the Amuse superleggera widebody! I have a lot of left over parts to lol!
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Originally Posted by 1SickVeilsideZ
(Post 1196852)
Man seeing your Z makes me want to build another one. Not as crazy as last time but I'd do the Cwest long nose front bumper with canards and side skirts, top secret carbon rear diffuser. Oh man! Or go real baller with the Amuse superleggera widebody! I have a lot of left over parts to lol!
Yeah and i still have all the nuts and bolts!!! |
Great looking Z! I have been looking at 06-08 Z's as a possible next car. I think these cars will age really well, kind of a "modern classic" thing.
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Originally Posted by 1SickVeilsideZ
(Post 1196852)
Man seeing your Z makes me want to build another one. Not as crazy as last time but I'd do the Cwest long nose front bumper with canards and side skirts, top secret carbon rear diffuser. Oh man! Or go real baller with the Amuse superleggera widebody! I have a lot of left over parts to lol!
I tried to make sure that I didn't go overboard with this car and kept it street-friendly. I think too many people overmod their cars and then either they are always trying to fix it or it's just not practical to drive anywhere. At this point I drive the Fit 5-6 days a week and just take the Z out for my own pleasure. I think that will allow me to keep both cars for a long time since my itch for performance gets taken care of when I drive the Z so I can just be mellow in the Fit.
Originally Posted by onefreshfit
(Post 1196861)
Yeah and i still have all the nuts and bolts!!!
Originally Posted by BallerStatus
(Post 1196873)
Great looking Z! I have been looking at 06-08 Z's as a possible next car. I think these cars will age really well, kind of a "modern classic" thing.
07-08 would be a great option but as you can see from my 2004 you can still get a great car given it's age. The main thing about the Z is that it has a ton of aftermarket support and the price of things has come wayyyy down. If you want anymore info just let me know, I would suggest of course keeing the Fit though since the Z is difficult to keep as an only car since it has literally no space for anything or people haha! |
Thanks man, yeah I was kind of shocked when I started looking at these a couple of years ago (was thinking of modding the Fit or buying a new car, but in the end decided I didn't want a car payment) at how low the prices have gotten on these, you can get a really nice one with low miles for $18-20k. I have never stopped liking these cars, unlike most of the others I considered. We have a Honda Element too as my wife's car, so that thing can take about anything you can throw at it! My only other real reason for not pulling the trigger is garage space. I would feel guilty having it sit out in the weather...we have a tiny one car garage at the moment that wouldn't really do it justice. Maybe when we buy our next house....
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Originally Posted by BallerStatus
(Post 1196931)
Thanks man, yeah I was kind of shocked when I started looking at these a couple of years ago (was thinking of modding the Fit or buying a new car, but in the end decided I didn't want a car payment) at how low the prices have gotten on these, you can get a really nice one with low miles for $18-20k. I have never stopped liking these cars, unlike most of the others I considered. We have a Honda Element too as my wife's car, so that thing can take about anything you can throw at it! My only other real reason for not pulling the trigger is garage space. I would feel guilty having it sit out in the weather...we have a tiny one car garage at the moment that wouldn't really do it justice. Maybe when we buy our next house....
If you are ready in a few years prices will be even lower so you can always get one then. They are super reliable but gas guzzlers lol! |
That is very clean. Very nice job.
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Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions
(Post 1197210)
That is very clean. Very nice job.
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Ive always liked the Z. Good job
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Originally Posted by pig_pit
(Post 1197773)
Ive always liked the Z. Good job
I really feel like my GE build is way easier since I did so much to my Z I know to set a limit with my GE lol! |
A limit is good. Too many mods will kill it. Lol
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umm yea I could rock that car fo sho...wouldnt change a thing! way to go man, A+
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