Fitted with genuine US-spec parts

In the US, orange side markers are always fitted to make it easier to distinguish the size of the vehicle from the front and rear, left and right, so Mr. Yamamoto also changed the bumpers along with the front and rear lights. The emblems have also been changed, as the official name of the car in Japan is “Fairlady Z”, but in other countries it is “370Z”.

Based on the replacement of these genuine American-spec parts, the second step in the dress-up process was to select parts for the suspension and interior, choosing parts brands that are popular in the USA and giving it the appropriate specifications to complete the look.

In this vehicle, the suspension has been replaced with an air suspension system from an external manufacturer, but it is mounted in a position where it can be seen from the rear hood as a showcase air suspension system. For wheels, the long-established Italian brand Sporza, which was also very popular locally, was selected. This is a perfect reproduction of the American slammed style.

“Many sports car enthusiasts of my generation enjoyed drifting. But at the time, American customization culture, such as the CAL LOOK by MOONEYES and others, was also popular, and I was attracted to that. That’s why I enjoyed doing bumper smoothing and audio customization on my first March. I also admired the unique shiny billet wheels.”

The genuine products were modified to American specifications and converted to USDM, and the suspension and other parts were changed based on this to complete the dress-up. Although it is a hurdle to cross the ocean to go there, the American-style culture that they admired while living in Japan is incorporated into their beloved cars. Such car fun has been popular since the 1990s, and although the direction has changed little by little, it is still popular with car lovers of all ages.

translated by DeepL