davidv10 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) So the time came for me to trade in my 350z after 2 1/2 years of ownership. I loved every second of owning it but it was just time to upgrade to something newer. I was definitely going to stay with the Z range! (Here is my 350z Mod Diary for anyone interested: https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/104168-my-modified-blue-350z/) So here is my new Pearl White 370z GT. Although it was sad to drive off leaving the 350z at the dealership I could not be happier with the 370z! This is how she looks now: Edited August 5, 2019 by davidv10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) So it didnt take long to start the modifications. In fact they started the very same day... Job 1: Spray the rear bumper diffuser black, tint the rear fog light to match, clean the exhausts while the bumper was off and replace the Nissan badges with Z badges. Edited August 30, 2018 by davidv10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Job 2: Spray the front bumper diffuser black to match the rear and replace the headlight bulbs from the standard yellow to bright white whilst the bumper was off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Job 3: Only a small job but wanted to smooth out the rear end by removing the '370z' badging to only keep the centre Z badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Nice little touches already and done properly too How do the 2 cars compare and what mods are next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4eay Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looking good, what bulb upgrades did you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Amazing how painting the mid section of the front makes it look so much meaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 On 30/08/2018 at 15:32, davey_83 said: Nice little touches already and done properly too How do the 2 cars compare and what mods are next? Thanks Yeh i try and do everything as properly as i can, whilst having to do everything at home haha. The 370z is worlds above the 350z in my opinion. The grip difference is the main thing ive noticed. The 350z i could get the back end out very easily and in the wet i had to be very careful. It almost felt like the traction control was doing nothing. However the 370z just grips and grips. I tried to get the tail out on an (empty) roundabout and it just gripped instead. Its those hefty 275 rear tires! Also the acceleration is just that much more effortless and smoother. Next mods will involve a little more noise as its a bit too quiet for me stock. I dont want to go silly, but it just needs a little more. So going to look for a cat back exhaust and a CAI. Also im sure ill do some more little bits in the meantime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 20 hours ago, N4eay said: Looking good, what bulb upgrades did you choose? Thanks mate. I went for 6000k headlight bulbs. Which makes a nice white but not blue. Then white LED sidelight and number plate bulbs. Chrome coated front and rear indicator bulbs to get rid of the fried egg effect. Then white LED bulbs for the interior cabin, sun-visor mirrors and boot light. In total i think it cost me like £50 for all bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 19 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: Amazing how painting the mid section of the front makes it look so much meaner Thanks mate, yeh it definitely does! I cant understand why this isnt done from the factory. Especially the rear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 No messing around here!! The rear is done black from factory on the 18 MY cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just a couple of little bits updated. Firstly i had to do the GTR Stop/Start button upgrade. I managed to find one on Ebay for £25, so that was a bargain! Secondly, my key fob was rather tatty and had the Nissan badge on it rather than the Z badge. So decided to get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) The one thing i didnt like about the car was that it was very very quiet, which isnt right for a sports car. So i decided to get myself a cat back exhaust. Didnt want anything too loud but just to make it sound how it looks. I came across a Stillen one on here used for a very good price! It sounds great and really brings the car alive. Maybe a tad louder than i wanted, but not obnoxious by any means. Edited October 4, 2018 by davidv10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Great mods there, might get my rear bumper done like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 start button easy to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 9 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: start button easy to fit? It's about the easiest mod you can do. 1) Carefully pry out the surround piece and button by sliding a trim tool under it. 2) Unplug the wire harness. 3) Slide the button out of the surround piece. 4) Slip the new button in to the surround piece. 5) Plug in the wire harness 6) Push the surround piece back into the dash (it will click into place). As an optional extra, you can also replace the button surround with the red Nismo one at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 Yeh that ^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 It has been a long time since anything has been done to the car, but with the Christmas holiday i had some time free. So i decided to pull the headlights apart and spray the internals black to match the white with black theme. Im so happy with them and the difference is incredible! Before: During: After: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 hats off to you m8......so want to do the same but just can t bring myself to take em apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Looks good. Taking them apart is one thing, re assembling water tight is another. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Looking very good there mate! Great minds must think alike I done mine just the other day as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks guys! Its looks even better in person than from the pics. I was more confident this time as i did the same on my old 350z. It seems a lot more scary than it actually is. Although i dont have a heat gun, so they were taken apart with a hairdryer I went mad with the sealant and so far no condensation so fingers crossed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidv10 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Also, the 370 lights are a lot easier to do as you can just spray the whole section. The 350 lights i had to tape off half of it due to the reflectors, which was a nightmare! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 nice brief mate, like your theme black and white I'm going for black and yellow. I put an black eyelid on mine see below, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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