Is my car Magazine Quality?
10-27-2009 | 06:43 AM
#43
The car is magazine quality.. like 2 years ago...
unfortunately the 350z is old news now.. mags prefer newer cars or people with connections to the industry.. You gotta have a pretty special and distinct car if you are an ordinary person's 350z trying to to make it into a magazine these days
It's nice Z though..
unfortunately the 350z is old news now.. mags prefer newer cars or people with connections to the industry.. You gotta have a pretty special and distinct car if you are an ordinary person's 350z trying to to make it into a magazine these days
It's nice Z though..
10-27-2009 | 07:09 AM
#45
The car is magazine quality.. like 2 years ago...
unfortunately the 350z is old news now.. mags prefer newer cars or people with connections to the industry.. You gotta have a pretty special and distinct car if you are an ordinary person's 350z trying to to make it into a magazine these days
It's nice Z though..
unfortunately the 350z is old news now.. mags prefer newer cars or people with connections to the industry.. You gotta have a pretty special and distinct car if you are an ordinary person's 350z trying to to make it into a magazine these days
It's nice Z though..
10-27-2009 | 08:57 AM
#47
car isn't complete (no rear skirts), and they generally don't like black cars for features. hard to shoot and doesn't 'pop' on the cover.
though I see that changing.
I like the car though.
though I see that changing.
I like the car though.
10-27-2009 | 12:16 PM
#51
he has the do luck rear bumper and diffuser peice. the second batch of pics he posted is old pics of his car before his do luck kit.
10-27-2009 | 04:43 PM
#53
yes...dont change anything...except the engine bay...id say get better looking strut bar, jdm engine harness, good looking catch can, wire tuck, that would be a good start...the outside of the car looks amazing, and its probably retarded fast, but no one will want you in a magazine unless your engine bay looks top notch...
good job!
good job!
10-27-2009 | 04:52 PM
#54
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I come to see that hitting the mag is isnt about how your car appears, but who your contacts are! I've seen some shitty cars, but they're employed with "industry insider X" or "automotive manufacturer Z", never is it the regular guy.
10-27-2009 | 07:54 PM
#56
Nice car but i agree our platform is old news and your car is awesome but is it different that they have done before
here is Nitrouz s car it was/is a magazine car is yours better than his? I am not saying either way but if not you likely wont make any of the mags he has been in but this is what it takes for a black 350z to make it.
here is Nitrouz s car it was/is a magazine car is yours better than his? I am not saying either way but if not you likely wont make any of the mags he has been in but this is what it takes for a black 350z to make it. It started out as a 35th anniversary 350Z, still has the "Plaque" on the car. One of the most famous and powerful personally owned Z's in the world. Feel free to google "420z-tt" for more information.
Been on 4 magazines including 2 covers (Jtuned, Nissan Sport Magazine, Performance Auto & Sound, D-Sport Magazine), and a lot of custom parts. Over $150,000 invested.
Low boost at 600+rwhp / 600+rwtq at 12psi.
High boost at 760rwhp / 713rwtq at 18psi.
Mod list:
2005 Nissan 420Z-TT
35th Anniversary Edition
“Alyssa”
Sponsored by:
GT Motorsports
Performance Nissan
Asuka
Rays Engineering
GTSPEC
Simplicity In Sound
Motordyne Engineering
Mod List
Exterior
C-West CF Front Lip
C-West CF Side Skirts
Top Secret CF Rear Diffuser / Vortex Generators
Azuka Prototype double sided CF hood
Azuka Prototype CF A-Pillars
Azuka Prototype CF Hatch with integrated spoiler
Azuka Prototype CF Roof
Varis CF B-Pillars
Vertical Doors Inc Conversion
OEM 2006 LED Taillights
Blue Batmobile Custom Overlays
8000K Lightbulbs
Custom ’06 Headlights
JDM Clear Front Reflectors
20% Tint Rear
35% Tint Front
Central 20 CF Engine Cover
Central 20 CF Battery Cover
Central 20 CF Fluid Cover
Varis CF Radiator Guide
Top Secret Hood Dampers
S2000 Antenna
Custom “420Ztt” Rear Emblem
Interior
Stillen CF A-Pillar Dual Gauge Pod
Stillen CF A-Pillar Cover
EVO-R CF Center Console
EVO-R CF Instrument Crown Cover
EVO-R CF Switch Panels
Defi Blue Racer Gauges (Boost / Temp)
Central 20 CF Kickplates
Central 20 CF Rear Strut Cover
Nismo CF Shift ****
Bride Gias / Stradias Hyperblack Seats
Bride Seat Sliders
Takata 4-Point Harnesses
Kirk Racing Harness Bar
Greddy Auto Timer
Engine
GTM 4.24L Custom VQ Stroker Kit
90.0mm Stroke
100mm Bore
Darton MID T-Sleeves
Custom 90.0mm Stroke Crankshaft
Arias / GTM Extreme Duty Pistons (8.5:1 Compression)
GTM Rods
Fully Balanced and Blueprinted
Custom GTM-Spec Cometic Head Gasket
GTM Stage 3 Heads
Ported and Polished
JWT S7 Rev-Up Camshafts (262 deg. Duration / .450” (11.43mm) Lift)
1mm Overbore Intake Valves
1mm Overbore Exhaust Valves
Custom GTM-Spec Ferrea Valvetrain (Springs and Titanium Retainers)
GTM-spec ARP 12mm Head Studs
ARP Main Studs
Cosworth Rod Bearings
Cosworth Main Bearings
Fully Balanced and Blueprinted
APS Extreme Twin Turbo System
APS-Spec Twin Garrett GT Hybrid Turbos
APS-Spec Vertical 5” Deep Intercooler
HKS SSQV Blow-Off Valve
Tial 38mm Wastegates
APS 3.5” Downpipes
APS Extreme Fuel System
APS Dual Fuel Pumps
APS-Spec 880cc Fuel Injectors
APS Fuel Rails
APS Fuel Return System
HKS Fcon V-Pro Standalone ECU tuned by Sam@GTMotorsports
HKS Fcon Navigator
HKS EVC-V Boost Controller
HKS Fcon Knock Amp
4 custom mapping
Aquamist Water/Methenol Injection
Greddy Evo-TT True Dual Exhaust with Custom Turbo Piping
Custom Polished Plenum
Custom ZCG Oil Cooler
Custom ZCG Power Steering Cooler
Koyo Radiator
Buddy Club Racing-Spec Condenser
GTM Pathfinder Cooling System
Drivetrain
Exedy GTM-Spec Dual Plate Carbon Clutch (SEMA ’06 show piece)
Suspension / Brakes
Tein Basic Adjustable Coilovers
Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars F&R
JIC-Magic CF Front Strut Bar
Stoptech 14.1” Cross-Drilled Big Brake Kit F&R
3.3FD Differential with vLSD
Driveshaft Shop Level 5 Rear Axles
Wheels / Tires
Volk GTS Phantom Edition Custom Prototype 19x9.5f +17 19x10.5r +18
Toyo R888 R-Compounds 235/35/19f 295/30/19r
Rays SF Center Caps
Rays Black Lug Nuts
Audio / Visual
Alpine IVA-D310 Head Unit
DLS Ultimate Iridium 6.2I 6.5" Two Way Component Set
Custom Kick Panels
Rear Alpine Type-X Speakers
DLS Ultimate A5 3-Channel Amplifier
Elemental Designs 7kv.2 6.5" Subwoofers x 7
Custom CNC machined Trunk for Subwoofers / Amplifier Display
DLS Ultimate Cables
Elemental Designs E-Dead Sound Proofing Material
Been on 4 magazines including 2 covers (Jtuned, Nissan Sport Magazine, Performance Auto & Sound, D-Sport Magazine), and a lot of custom parts. Over $150,000 invested.
Low boost at 600+rwhp / 600+rwtq at 12psi.
High boost at 760rwhp / 713rwtq at 18psi.
Mod list:
2005 Nissan 420Z-TT
35th Anniversary Edition
“Alyssa”
Sponsored by:
GT Motorsports
Performance Nissan
Asuka
Rays Engineering
GTSPEC
Simplicity In Sound
Motordyne Engineering
Mod List
Exterior
C-West CF Front Lip
C-West CF Side Skirts
Top Secret CF Rear Diffuser / Vortex Generators
Azuka Prototype double sided CF hood
Azuka Prototype CF A-Pillars
Azuka Prototype CF Hatch with integrated spoiler
Azuka Prototype CF Roof
Varis CF B-Pillars
Vertical Doors Inc Conversion
OEM 2006 LED Taillights
Blue Batmobile Custom Overlays
8000K Lightbulbs
Custom ’06 Headlights
JDM Clear Front Reflectors
20% Tint Rear
35% Tint Front
Central 20 CF Engine Cover
Central 20 CF Battery Cover
Central 20 CF Fluid Cover
Varis CF Radiator Guide
Top Secret Hood Dampers
S2000 Antenna
Custom “420Ztt” Rear Emblem
Interior
Stillen CF A-Pillar Dual Gauge Pod
Stillen CF A-Pillar Cover
EVO-R CF Center Console
EVO-R CF Instrument Crown Cover
EVO-R CF Switch Panels
Defi Blue Racer Gauges (Boost / Temp)
Central 20 CF Kickplates
Central 20 CF Rear Strut Cover
Nismo CF Shift ****
Bride Gias / Stradias Hyperblack Seats
Bride Seat Sliders
Takata 4-Point Harnesses
Kirk Racing Harness Bar
Greddy Auto Timer
Engine
GTM 4.24L Custom VQ Stroker Kit
90.0mm Stroke
100mm Bore
Darton MID T-Sleeves
Custom 90.0mm Stroke Crankshaft
Arias / GTM Extreme Duty Pistons (8.5:1 Compression)
GTM Rods
Fully Balanced and Blueprinted
Custom GTM-Spec Cometic Head Gasket
GTM Stage 3 Heads
Ported and Polished
JWT S7 Rev-Up Camshafts (262 deg. Duration / .450” (11.43mm) Lift)
1mm Overbore Intake Valves
1mm Overbore Exhaust Valves
Custom GTM-Spec Ferrea Valvetrain (Springs and Titanium Retainers)
GTM-spec ARP 12mm Head Studs
ARP Main Studs
Cosworth Rod Bearings
Cosworth Main Bearings
Fully Balanced and Blueprinted
APS Extreme Twin Turbo System
APS-Spec Twin Garrett GT Hybrid Turbos
APS-Spec Vertical 5” Deep Intercooler
HKS SSQV Blow-Off Valve
Tial 38mm Wastegates
APS 3.5” Downpipes
APS Extreme Fuel System
APS Dual Fuel Pumps
APS-Spec 880cc Fuel Injectors
APS Fuel Rails
APS Fuel Return System
HKS Fcon V-Pro Standalone ECU tuned by Sam@GTMotorsports
HKS Fcon Navigator
HKS EVC-V Boost Controller
HKS Fcon Knock Amp
4 custom mapping
Aquamist Water/Methenol Injection
Greddy Evo-TT True Dual Exhaust with Custom Turbo Piping
Custom Polished Plenum
Custom ZCG Oil Cooler
Custom ZCG Power Steering Cooler
Koyo Radiator
Buddy Club Racing-Spec Condenser
GTM Pathfinder Cooling System
Drivetrain
Exedy GTM-Spec Dual Plate Carbon Clutch (SEMA ’06 show piece)
Suspension / Brakes
Tein Basic Adjustable Coilovers
Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars F&R
JIC-Magic CF Front Strut Bar
Stoptech 14.1” Cross-Drilled Big Brake Kit F&R
3.3FD Differential with vLSD
Driveshaft Shop Level 5 Rear Axles
Wheels / Tires
Volk GTS Phantom Edition Custom Prototype 19x9.5f +17 19x10.5r +18
Toyo R888 R-Compounds 235/35/19f 295/30/19r
Rays SF Center Caps
Rays Black Lug Nuts
Audio / Visual
Alpine IVA-D310 Head Unit
DLS Ultimate Iridium 6.2I 6.5" Two Way Component Set
Custom Kick Panels
Rear Alpine Type-X Speakers
DLS Ultimate A5 3-Channel Amplifier
Elemental Designs 7kv.2 6.5" Subwoofers x 7
Custom CNC machined Trunk for Subwoofers / Amplifier Display
DLS Ultimate Cables
Elemental Designs E-Dead Sound Proofing Material
Last edited by Sylvan Lake V35; 10-27-2009 at 07:56 PM.
10-31-2009 | 03:35 AM
#58
The car is magazine quality.. like 2 years ago...
unfortunately the 350z is old news now.. mags prefer newer cars or people with connections to the industry.. You gotta have a pretty special and distinct car if you are an ordinary person's 350z trying to to make it into a magazine these days
It's nice Z though..
unfortunately the 350z is old news now.. mags prefer newer cars or people with connections to the industry.. You gotta have a pretty special and distinct car if you are an ordinary person's 350z trying to to make it into a magazine these days
It's nice Z though..
One, you have a black car. You can pretty much count out Import Tuner and Super Street. They rarely if ever feature black cars. Modified is one mag that does feature black cars, quite often too.
Two, not to sound mean, but your car doesn't have anything that stands out from other cars that have been featured. The Do-Luck kit is awsome, but I know of at least 2 Z's that have made mag with it. Greddy twins, and built motor have been featured in mags.
My best suggestion is build your car for your enjoyment and don't get caught up in trying to get into a magazine. It's a great looking car man.
10-31-2009 | 07:40 AM
#59
Its mag quality, but you def need a new color on the car. Sorry to say but I know for a fact they dont like black cars as a cover car. Contact import tuner or such other mags and ask them what it takes.
10-31-2009 | 02:00 PM
#60
You've got all the components for a magazine featured car, it's just unfortunate that the things you've done have already been done before. Please don't let me discourage you though. Just hoping to give some advice so you won't be heart broken because a magazine won't feature your ride.
One thing to look for though are when magazines do Reader's ride issues.