Here are some quick pics of my car. I just installed my HKS Hipermax RS on Friday and wanted to post some updated shots.

I don't own a digital camera but a friend of mine happened to drop by today and had one on him (Its like 6 years old). I need to just suck it up and go buy one but I hate taking pictures. Anyway, its better than my cell phone, but still $hit. Enjoy.

parts (from cell phone camera)


I'm really impressed with the quality of the HKS coilovers. My car handles so much better now. I've only been driving on them for a day but the car feels smoother and I have way more confidence (I've been powering through way more corners than usual and at higher speeds). All-in-all, I couldn't be happier with them.














I have a SPC rear camber/toe kit and am about to order Cusco control arms and sway bars. My suspension will be pretty much done after that.

I've been tossing around the idea of a bodykit next but I'm a little unsure. Maybe a C-West N1 or Nismo V2 (minus the canards on either). I really just want a simple carbon lip (a la Top Secret) but the offerings for the 06+ front are really poor.

Here's a link to some of my "pre-drop" pictures I took with a cell phone.
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/238631-volk-re30s-are-on.html

 

nice gsxr

and nice Z good drop!

 

looks nice. I would drop the rear a little more tho'.

 

Mmmm...hipermax.

 

FREAKIN' nice! drop it more and space the wheels out more haha

 

Me like.

 

sick.

 

Your car looks really nice and clean. Don't put a body kit on it and ruin it, Please

 

car looks great.

 

Thanks for the replys.

Its my roommate's bike. I always want to take it for a ride when he isn't home.

I'm hoping the rear settles more but I definitely hear what you're saying.


I love these coilovers. The price really wasn't that crazy either, considering alternatives. I highly recommend.

The wheel spacing is really good (+15 and +18) these crappy pics make them look a little sunken-in, though. I really want to dump it but I am going to do it progressively. My driveway is a little steep and I'm not scraping now but its close.

I am really on the fence about the whole thing. If someone made a nice carbon front lip for the 06+ Zs, I wouldn't be considering a kit. Maybe now that the 07s are out and using the same bumper as the 06s, some companies will start making lips for the bumpers.

Otherwise, my drivetrain is pretty much sorted out (Nismo LSD, ACT clutch, ACT Flywheel), my brakes are complete (Brembos and Stoptech Stage II), my suspension is almost done, have some very minor cooling mods, the exterior is stock, and I don't know what I want to do as far as power (need to strike a balance with money and reliability). I have a UTEC, pop-charger, and test pipes currently.

I'm thinking about NA with headers, exhaust, plenum, cams, and head-work (add a 3.9 FD for this route).

There's also always FI but I don't know if I really want to spend the money it takes for a high quality setup. I see this getting out of control quick (10-20g's later).

Then there's nitrous. It seems too simple, though.

 

nice wheels dude!!!

 

Lower it more Garrett.

 

did you install the coilovers yourself?

 

ask WillPwr. i think he's selling his TS front diffuser.. . it *should* fit since its just attaching to the bottom of the bumper, worse comes to worse just swap to a Pre-06 front bumper-

 

Looks like you're making a great track friendly street car. I'd skip the body kit and add a front lip.

 

There's a 70% chance It'll be dumped by next weekend.

Thanks again for the kick *** service on the coilovers. I always have a good experience when I go in to Performance Nissan. Some girl helped me when I went to pick up the coilovers. I was impressed with how quick she found some other parts I was looking for and the fact she lifted the coilover box. It looked heavy. The cashiers are cool too. One is a hot Asian chick and the other was this white lady who was funny as hell. When I paid for my RE30s, she asked what I was buying that was so expensive and told me I was an idiot when I told her it was wheels. Then, this time, when I paid for the coilovers she said, "I don't get you guys, you must be ballers". I was cracking up at this lady bustin' my chops. She's cool as hell.

I try to do all my work myself. I feel like a buster or something if I take my car to a shop.

I don't know, I think the curve of the bumper and stock plastic diffuser pieces are different for 06+. That is a good idea, though. If I get a look at the piece in person, I'll probably have a better idea if it will work or not.

Does anyone have the Varis lip for the 06+ in stock? I want to see it in person. The pictures I've seen of it look no good but I have a feeling it may just be the photos and paint scheme (the black Z w/ the silver lip).

Thanks man, that's the plan.

I'm probably going to end up just doing that but I still think a C-West or Nismo front could look clean.

 

did you happen to take any pix while doing the install?

 

looks good... i got hipermax rs and le37t in g.black for my g.
i would describe the hipermax the same way... smoother and better handling.

fwiw my car seems to have settled down some more from stock, so if those pics are at stock settings i think itll settle a little more. having said that, the front will remain a little closer to the tire than the rear. (or at least it did in my case). regardless, my car did seem to settle a little bit over a month and i really like the look.

 

I had the HKS on my last car and they were awesome. Nice choice!

 

nice drop.....i can't wait for spring....time for some springs