I've been debating creating a build thread for a while. But it has gotten to the point that I need one just to keep track of mods that I have done and mods that I plan to do.
Backstory:
Like a few of the others here my obsession with the Z started with me trying to find a mid-sized economy car for commuting to work. Switching jobs had cost me my company vehicle and given me a 80 mile round trip commute. Needless to say that my 2003 Chevy Silverado (may she R.I.P) was not going to survive the continuous highway time and the 15mpg was going to destroy any incentive for making the job change. So in looking through different passenger cars I came across the Z and this forum. I stalked the guys here and their build threads for about 6 months and decided that I wanted a Z for myself so when a 2014 CBP showed up on a used lot about 30 miles away I was sold.
Here's how she looked the night I brought her home:
2014 Crystal Black Pearl EX-Navi, 6MT, 18,XXXmiles
I had really no intention of modding this car. I loved her, but she is just a commuter. I had the windows tinted 20% front, 5% rear and left it at that.
A year later I have fallen completely into modification madness and there really is no turning back.
Current Exterior:
Current under the hood:
Current Interior:
So here is my list of current mods, future planning is listed in the separate section below. Please feel free to comment, steal ideas, etc.
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Engine / Drivetrain:
List of super sad items waiting to be installed:
Planned / Future Mods: (No set order)
Backstory:
Like a few of the others here my obsession with the Z started with me trying to find a mid-sized economy car for commuting to work. Switching jobs had cost me my company vehicle and given me a 80 mile round trip commute. Needless to say that my 2003 Chevy Silverado (may she R.I.P) was not going to survive the continuous highway time and the 15mpg was going to destroy any incentive for making the job change. So in looking through different passenger cars I came across the Z and this forum. I stalked the guys here and their build threads for about 6 months and decided that I wanted a Z for myself so when a 2014 CBP showed up on a used lot about 30 miles away I was sold.
Here's how she looked the night I brought her home:
2014 Crystal Black Pearl EX-Navi, 6MT, 18,XXXmiles
I had really no intention of modding this car. I loved her, but she is just a commuter. I had the windows tinted 20% front, 5% rear and left it at that.
A year later I have fallen completely into modification madness and there really is no turning back.
Current Exterior:
Current under the hood:
Current Interior:
So here is my list of current mods, future planning is listed in the separate section below. Please feel free to comment, steal ideas, etc.
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Engine / Drivetrain:
- Greddy Turbo w/intercooler, (Intercooler and piping powdercoated vein red over silver flake // Turbo hot side ceramic jet black)
- Greddy Blow-off Valve
- Golden Eagle Intake Manifold, (Powdercoated vein red w/silver flake)
- TD04 Thermal Zero Turbo Blanket
- Denso IK24 plugs
- Detschwerks 450cc Injectors
- Jackson Racing PCV valve
- Mishimoto Oil Catch Can X2 (PCV and Blow by)
- Koyorad Aluminum Radiator, (Tanks powdercoated black)
- Max Bored Stock Throttle Body (54mm), (Painted flat black)
- Stock Lower manifold, ported and polished, ( Powdercoated vein red w/silver flake)
- HKS Hi-powered silent midpipe
- Ark Performance axle-back
- Ark Performance Secondary High Flow Cat
- Optima D51R Yellow Top
- GFB-III Boost Controller
- K-Tuner Tuned
- Ksport Coilovers - Kontrol Pro System
- Progress Rear Sway Bar
- Megan Racing front fender brace, (Powdercoated vein red w/silver flake) **Don't judge, it was free
- Spacers - 20mm Front / 25mm Rear
- Mugen GP 17x7s (Powdercoated gloss black)
- Nitto Neo Gen All-Season Tire - 225/45R17 94Z
- Nordman 5 Winter Tires - 195/55R16 On Stock Rims.
- Mugen ZF2 Grille
- Seibon TS Hood
- Heko Visors
- Beatbrush Underpanel (Powdercoated gloss black)
- Diode Dynamics, Hi-Beam HID Kit (6000k)
- Diode Dynamics, Fog HID Kit (6000k)
- Diode Dynamics, Switchback kit (6000k)
- KMoon Wiper Delete
- Taillight "eyeliner" mod
- CWest Triple Gauge Pod (Refinished textured black)
- Custom A-Beam Triple Gauge Pod
- Prosport JDM Style Gauges:
- Wideband A/F
- Boost (PSI)
- Oil Pressure
- Oil Temp
- Water Temp
- Exhaust Temp
- Full Doors / Hatch / Rear seat sound deadened and CCF installed
- Polk Audio upgrade
- 6.5" 650 Components
- 6.5" 651s Slim mount rears
- Stock Amplifier Bi-pass
- JL 700w/5ch Amp
- Slim mount Subwoofer upgrade
- Pioneer 8" 700w Sub
List of super sad items waiting to be installed:
- Custom ASC Speedmetal Engine Brace
- Kansai Service Rear Strut Bar
- Litz's Vented Fog Light Garnish Mod - In Progress
Planned / Future Mods: (No set order)
- Clazzio Seat Covers
- Spoon FSB