Brad Gardner: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Brad Gardner's dream car had been a 370Z for a long time, so when he finally got the chance to purchase one of his own brand new in 2011, he jumped at the chance to pick up his 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. He knew from the beginning that he was going to modify the car. Doing as much of the work himself as he could, Gardner has built a completely unique ride out of the platform.

Owner: Brad Gardner
Location: Germantown, MD
Vehicle: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
Horsepower: 480 whp
Club: Timeless Motor Group

SOCIAL

Facebook: Brad Gardner
Instagram: @ageekyguy
YouTube: AGeekyGuy

Photography by Chops Creative, Tas Memon, Captured Aspects Photography, Brad Gardner, TRK Motorsports, NJS Media.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • Stillen Power Steering Cooler
  • Circuit Sports Carbon Fiber Hood Damper Strut Kit
  • Synergy Composites Carbon Fiber Battery & Fluid Covers
  • Zele Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud
  • ZSpec Black Anodized Aluminum Radiator Cap Cover
  • ZSPEC Billet Aluminum ‘Z’ Logo Dipstick Handle
  • ZSpec Red Ultimate Engine Fastener Kit
  • Custom dual oil catch cans
  • Custom Mocal 34-row oil cooler
  • RJ Manufacturing stage 1 Whipple supercharger kit
  • Z1 Motorsports oil pan spacer

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EXHAUST

  • Stillen Ceramic Headers
  • Stillen Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System w/ Custom Quad Tips
  • Motordyne Advanced Resonance Tuner test pipes

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PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • Sprint Booster
  • ECUTEK Pro Kit w/ Bluetooth using Speed Density tuned by Eugene Turkov

DRIVETRAIN

  • Z1 Motorsports urethane transmission mount
  • RJ Manufacturing triple-disk torque converter
  • Fast Intentions flex plate

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • Volk Racing GT-C wheels - 20x9.5 +22 (f), 20x10.5 +20 (r)
  • Michelin Pilot Sport tires - 245/35/20 (f), 275/30/20 (r)
  • H&R TRAK+ 15mm wheel spacers w/ extended studs (r)

BRAKES

  • Akebono Sport brake package
  • Hawk High Performance Street 5.0 brake pads
  • StopTech stainless steel brake lines
  • Z1 Motorsports 2-piece Akebono rotor package
  • Z1 Motorsports brake master cylinder brace

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CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • RJ Manufacturing Front Sturt Tower Brace
  • KW Variant 3 Coil-overs
  • Hotchkis 370z front sway bar
  • SPL PRO Front Upper Camber/Caster Arms
  • SPL PRO Front End Links Spherical
  • SPL TITANIUM Rear Mid Links
  • SPL TITANIUM Rear Camber Arms
  • SPL Eccentric lockout kit
  • Swift Springs 65mm 5inch 9k
  • Swift Helper Springs H65-070-008
  • Soul Function 6-Point Mid Chassis Brace
  • Soul Function 4-Point Front D Brace
  • Soul Function Rear Tie Bar
  • Soul Function Rear Lower M Brace
  • Soul Function Fender Brace Fast Intentions Crash Bar

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EXTERIOR

  • Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps (Covers)
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber License Plate Frames
  • STILLEN Front License Plate Bracket (Toe mount)
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Door Handle Cover Kit
  • 2SIC4U Vanity License Plate
  • ZSpeed V2 Alumninum Engine Shield Black Powdercoat
  • RS1 Carbon Fiber Vented Fenders
  • Zele partial Carbon Fiber Body Kit
  • EVO-R carbon fiber mirror covers
  • EVO-R carbon fiber roll BarCovers

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LIGHTING

  • Custom JDM Tail lights with full Ghotz LED show lights by Yuniqueled
  • EVO-R LED Rear Bumper Fog light
  • Custom LED Duel Halo headlights
  • XKGlow LED Underbody Kit KS-CAR-PRO
  • XKGlow LED Interior kit XK-FO-ADV
  • LED Interior light bulbs

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INTERIOR

  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Door Switch Covers
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Meter Switch Covers
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber AT Shifter Cover
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Door Barrel Covers
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Gauge Pod Cove Covers
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Steering Pod Cover
  • EVO-R Carbon Fiber Center Arm Storage Console Cover
  • Carbon Fiber Instrument Bezel-Tacho Front Cover
  • VQ Vortex Carbon Fiber Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
  • Sixth Element Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
  • Carbon Fiber Door Mirror Corner Set
  • GTR Dome Light Lens Kit
  • GTR Push Button Start Switch
  • ReboZport R35 Carbon Fiber GTR Shift Knob

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

  • BlackVue DR650GW-HD 2 Channel 32GB Dash Camera
  • WorkShop12 10.1 tablet conversion 
 

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FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"My favorite modification is my Custom JDM Tail lights with full Ghotz LED show lights by Yuniqueled because no one has them. They draw so much attention and they are fun to look at."

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FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • HK-S4-244B Conductor'sSpecial 244 Nightmare Edition Train Horn Kit
  • Type 3 Duckbill Spoiler (I want to have carbon fiber overlaid or full carbon fiber)
  • Z1 Motorsports urethane Motor Mounts
  • Z1 Motorsports Aluminum Subframe Bushing Collars
  • Z1 Motorsports Full Differential Upgrade Kit with SPL Bushings
  • GlowShift Elite 10 Color Gauges (30 PSI Boost/Vacuum Gauge, Oil Temp Gauge,
  • TransmissionTemp Gauge, Volt Gauge, Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge)
  • RDZ Motorsports Dual Gauge APillar

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SPONSORS

  • Meguiar's
  • EcuTek Advanced ECU Technology
  • Enthusiast Auto Care
  • A Buff and Beyond Detailing

SHOPS/MECHANICS

  • Hill's Garage
  • RJ Manufacturing - Bobby Ralston

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