Filed under: 240z,350z,370z
by Forbes @ 12:02 pm on November 17, 2009
This has absolutely nothing to do with ZCG but I found it interesting so I’m going to share it in case any of you saw it as well. I was watching an episode of Criminal Minds, a show based on an FBI behavior analysis unit, and the main killer was a Z aficionado!! He even used a his restored 240z to lure in his most recent victim!
There were multiple shots of the 240z throughout the episode (called “Extreme Aggressor”). The car was wearing fresh orange paint and what appeared to be a set of Konig “Rewind” (15″) wheels. If you are skipping through the channels and need a Z fix keep your eyes out for this episode. (Not to ruin it for you, but the girl who wanted to buy the Z is saved by the FBI in the end)
Filed under: 370z,Performance
by Forbes @ 3:14 pm on November 12, 2009
You might remember this 370 from awhile ago when we installed a set of Berk high-flow catalytic converters as well as a Stillen exhaust system and the car put down over 300 wheel horsepower. Well it came back last week to add a few parts to help it handle as well as it accelerates now. We started off with the standard Eibach Springs Pro Kit and then added upper front control arms and rear lower control arms to keep the excessive camber in check.
The adjustable SPC Performance control arms allow for a perfect alignment on the track or the street. The front arms are of a hybrid tubular design which allows for increased strength and reduced flex over the cast aluminum pieces. They come with all the bushings pre-installed so installation is a snap, for the most part, and they are finished in a semi-gloss black which is a shop favorite.
To stiffen things up even more we also installed a set of new sway bars from Hotchkis suspension. We have been using these for years on most of the newer Zs and Gs and are always satisfied with the decreased body roll and planted feeling that they provide in the corners.
Not wanting to leave things looking stock, the owner opted for a couple of exterior paint changes. Now the car was sent over to Williams Autobody to have the front “fangs” and the rear exhaust surround painted in a semi-gloss black. This is a nice and easy way for the owner to set his Z apart from the crowd (unless the ZCG 370 is around), but to take it one step further we also sent the factory “Sport” wheels out for a quality powder coating job. What color? You guessed it, semi-gloss black. I think it looks awesome. No one will be mistaking this car now. (We put the car on our spare R35 GT-R wheels until the stockers came back)
In the end, the tasteful modifications done to this 370z will allow the owner to enjoy his car to it’s fullest, or until he comes back for more anyway…. The 370z just keeps getting better and better.
The full gallery is after the “read more” from beginning to end to show you the ride height change and such ENJOY!!
I haven’t been posting over the past week or so due to my laptop dying on me. I have now borrowed another one until mine is fixed/replaced so normal posting will now resume. I’m working on a couple of things that will be up shortly.
Filed under: 240z,350z,370z,Events
by Forbes @ 12:31 am on October 26, 2009
I know that I have been posting quite a few videos lately (and I may catch some grief for it) but I thought this was worth it. Plus videos make for good weekend posts when there is nothing going on. This movie trailer from Japan seems to be a Fast and the Furious style movie but with a couple real cars in it and not some trash with glued on canards. So why is it hear on ZCarBlog? Watch it and find out
Update: I did a little research and found out that it is a movie version of a popular comic in Japan. I wonder if it will be available in English subtitles…. More pictures HERE
