Recent content by ill-legal?

I've said it before but I can't remember if it was here or on FB or somewhere else, so I'll say it again... While the rectangular grill shape may be attributed to an older relative of our cars, I personally see it as a nod to the 350z as well. IMO, looking directly at the front end (like in...

A few months back I completed a Nismo front bumper swap on my '24 Performance, however, I've noticed that the top of the bumper doesn't quite align flush with the front fender on the passenger side. Driver's side is basically perfect. At first I assumed a clip or something might have gotten a...

Really can't go wrong with Michelins, I know a friend who got a good deal on tires through Costco and I don't think it's a bad option, but installation experience may vary...

So far I have the following upgrades installed on my Z: -CZP Heat Exchanger -CZP Oil Cooler -CZP Lower Oil Pan -Z1 Catch Can w/ drain kit -Stillen Sway Bars -Nismo LM-RS1 wheels + Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 tires I am leaning towards Stillen comp exhaust, AMS intake, LDP (undecided...

Had the Z1 catch can and drain kit installed yesterday...

Make that three of us...I prefer the fold to the roll up style, but I do wish it fit a little better and my visors aren't quite strong enough to stay all the way extended with the weight of the sun shield on it.

I also have the CZP heat exchanger, when I'm sitting in stop and go traffic, or if I'm stuck in a drive-thru I've seen it get up to 210-213 on the high end...once I get moving and there's air flowing it comes back down quickly. When you say 185/186, is that even in stop and go traffic or if you...

I debated the Nismo quite a bit when I made my purchase...but I really wanted the manual transmission and the blue interior. With my car being a daily driver, I decided that the Nismo wasn't really the best choice for me...I also don't love the side skirts or rear bumper on the Nismo. With the...

Just curious if you happened to note any difference in oil temps after cutting out those sections of the undershround?

Which window tinting film passed your UV test? I'm looking to remove the cheap crap that the dealership applied to mine and upgrade to something nice before summer.... and just out of curiousity, did you happen to test any PPF films? Who were the winners and losers?

I'd recommend a little light reading, I think there's some great info on both of these pages along with some advice to help you have the best experience with your Z: https://goracebox.com/blogs/guides/infiniti-q50-q60-and-nissan-z-vr30-maintenance-guide...

I'm painfully ocd when it comes to my car so I did a full front end (bumper, front fenders, hood, mirrors, headlights) + the a-pillar, roof, and hatch all the way to the spoiler with STEK PPF. $2900. I'd have done the front end regardless, but I did the roof/hatch because I didn't want to deal...

I don't think you'd be disappointed with either option, but I would recommend the manual. Part of the reason I bought this car was to get back into a vehicle with a manual transmission. Some will gripe about the shifter or the clutch in the Z, but personally I find it to be very easy to live...

In order of my personal preference: Nismo, Refresh, 23-26, Heritage. Here's why: I think the Nismo looks the most aggressive and ultimately fits the more modern aesthetic best. The '27 Refresh looks really good in my opinion, but I'm not entirely sure it needs the bar in the middle to create...

Thank you! I definitely got a great deal on the bumper conversion kit. I think the fact that I paid a lot less for a replacement bumper for my Lexus a few years ago is probably why this felt a little pricey... While it's not super noticeable in that photo, the body shop didn't quite get the...