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ShiftZ
03-08-2008, 11:49 PM
Suzy came into my life and heart 1 week before Thanksgiving in 2004. We have been inseparable ever since. One day down the road 20-30 years from now, I will still be showing her off at car shows and telling people about how I am the original owner....like all of the old guys do at the classic car shows to me today.

Here she was one the day I brought her home


About 2 weeks after I got her I put a Popcharger in, but other than that I kept her bone stock for a while.

I was on my way home with a hot date when I got hit. She wasnt even a year old yet.



The body shop did an awesome job and its really hard to tell where the damage was. I got transferred from the Nissan plant in Smyrna,Tn to Canton,Ms and one spring day the modding began....its been a long dark road ever since.

First the wheels


Then we put it up on Jackstands and did Nismo emblems, Front grill,Stainless steel brake lines, RacingBrake OE upgrade with Hawk HPS Pads and all of my emblems changed out including a 4th brake light.I also painted my calipers while they were off. It was a long weekend but well worth it.










I have kept the modding bug alive since then adding a Engine Dampener, hatch pop switch, stereo upgrade (stock sucks), front lip, CF Titek duct, Painted eyelids and there are many many more mods to come.










I almost forgot to thank people
Thanks to Steve and Austin who worked all weekend to help me make this happen.
Thanks to the girl I was seeing at the time for saying I cared more for my car than I did her - she got dumped.
Thanks to CourtesyParts.com you guys have shipped me more stuff than I probably should have ever bought.
Thanks to Fed-Ex and UPS, you guys havent broken any of my stuff and never complain when we have to unload all those boxes.
Bama Z
03-08-2008, 11:52 PM
Looking good! :cool:
04LemansZ
03-08-2008, 11:54 PM
Very nice, what are the plans for the future...or is it a secret?

I kinda wish Nismo graphics worked on my car...I've always liked them. I think there is a white/gray/black set but I don't think I can pull it off.
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 12:09 AM
MY Z has been seen in many different places.

Zdayz


Local Car Show (Scarecrow 2007) - I won a top ten import award as voted by my fellow car show entrants.


Brimingham at the Autocross



Dallas Z meets
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 12:18 AM
Very nice, what are the plans for the future...or is it a secret?

I kinda wish Nismo graphics worked on my car...I've always liked them. I think there is a white/gray/black set but I don't think I can pull it off.

Yes you can...you need the same color set I have. I have seen one and it looked hot. I will find pics
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 12:19 AM
Looking good! :cool:

Thanks...its a work in progress
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 12:48 AM
Very nice, what are the plans for the future...or is it a secret?

I kinda wish Nismo graphics worked on my car...I've always liked them. I think there is a white/gray/black set but I don't think I can pull it off.

Parts I have, but havent installed
Central 20 3.9 Gears
JWT Flywheel
Hotchkis Sways
RSR Springs
Brake Cooling ducts
JL Audio A6450 Amp
MB Quart Rear speakers
2 JL Audio 8W3's in a Z enclosures box - but I will be making some Etraxx pods for these.
Courtesy Parts - Z emblems
I know there is a lot more laying around, but I cant remember it all right now.

Future Plans Include:

MSA body kit - front rear and sides
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/350z02a

Data Systems Illusion Spoiler
http://intensepower.com/dasyilresp35.html

4 18x9.5 Nismo wheels with 275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear.

Crawford Headers and HF Cats

JWT Cams and Springs

3.8L Stroker Kit - Forced induction is not for me

Corbeau Seats

there is more...lots more, but I am tired and cant really think right now.
AUtigers370z
03-09-2008, 01:53 AM
Nice write-up Bill :cool:

I want to be there for the install of some uh yer toyz :)
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 10:58 AM
Nice write-up Bill :cool:

I want to be there for the install of some uh yer toyz :)

When I was big in the SE-R community we used to do "Geek Out" weekends where everyone would meet up at someones house and bring mods they wanted to install. Then they would all help each other install them. The seasoned guys helped the Newbies. I have even seen engine swaps done during these. Then there is a cook out at lunch or the end of the day. Good times are had by all.

Its a great way for people to learn how to do stuff and passes the knowledge along. Except for my exhaust (didnt have a welder) I have installed every single piece on my car.
AUtigers370z
03-09-2008, 03:00 PM
Sounds like fun. I would definitely be down for something like that! The only thing on my car right now that I haven't done personally is the window tint and the painted bumper :D Now, just need some monies to buy some new mods to install haha.
Kimmi
03-09-2008, 07:06 PM
:thumbsup: Suzy is looking great! Bring her back to Dallas soon.................. or else.
04LemansZ
03-09-2008, 07:09 PM
:thumbsup: Suzy is looking great! Bring her back to Dallas soon.................. or else.
How about you make an intro thread........................or else :roflomg:





I keed, I keed.
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 07:57 PM
:thumbsup: Suzy is looking great! Bring her back to Dallas soon.................. or else.

How about you bring Roxy over here? What about that? Or else!!!!!
Kimmi
03-09-2008, 08:59 PM
How about you bring Roxy over here? What about that? Or else!!!!!
Okay, but when I do you're putting my springs on... :driving:
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 09:01 PM
Okay, but when I do you're putting my springs on... :driving:

Well get your butt over here so I can get to work.
Justin335i
03-09-2008, 09:17 PM
Nice write up bill. I like the hatch mod. Both the burger emblem and switch;)
ShiftZ
03-09-2008, 11:33 PM
Nice write up bill. I like the hatch mod. Both the burger emblem and switch;)

I thought about selling a hatch pop kit....but then my car wouldnt be unique anymore
Fairchild
11-01-2009, 06:33 PM
Did you ever get the Nismo spoiler for the rear?
1cleanZ33
10-20-2011, 11:55 AM
Where did you get those nismo graphics?? Mainly the one on the hood..I cant find them anywhere! :confused:
AUtigers370z
10-23-2011, 12:18 AM
Haven't heard from Bill in forever! Got excited when I saw this thread was bumped.