Mine’s cars are well known for their exploits in Time Attack and pushing the envelope on tracks like Tsukuba and Buttonwillow. With those goals in mind, the factory aero will not create enough downforce in the rear or reduce lift in the front, so Kusagaya got to work. He added some Seibon gear for its high functionality and low cost. A Seibon carbon fiber hatch and rear spoiler now adorn the fiery 2-seater. Up front is a Seibon Z34-style carbon fiber hood to reduce weight. The front bumper is a carefully sculpted Mine’s unit rocking twin carbon fiber front scoops to draw air towards the intakes. Lurking below is the carbon fiber Mine’s front splitter to reduce front-end lift at high speeds. The look of the car was capped off with a Mine’s carbon fiber antenna, a JDM Z34 rear foglight and vinyl posting up some sponsor love.
With minimal upgrades, the Mine’s 370Z looks as good as it performs. While forced induction kits continue to be developed for the Z34, we look forward to seeing what kind of creations come to life this year and beyond. But for now, we’ll just drool over this build.
THE ESSENTIALS
Owner: Jason Kusagaya of Mine’s USA
Location: Long Beach, CA
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport
ENGINE
Nissan 3.7L VQ37DE V6
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
Mine’s VX Air Filters
Mine’s Super Catalytic Converters
Mine’s SS Front Pipes
Mine’s Silence VX-Pro Titan II Titanium exhaust system
Mine’s High-Flow Throttle Bodies
Greddy Oil Cooler System
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Mine’s VX-ROM Tuned ECU
WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES
Work Gnosis GS-3 Wheels
Front: 20x9.5-inch
Rear: 20x10.5-inch
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tires
Front: 255/30R20
Rear: 305/25R20
Mine’s Performance Pads
Mine’s SS lines
SUSPENSION
Mine’s / Öhlins Esta Coilovers
Hyperco Springs
EXTERIOR
Mine’s Front Carbon Fiber Chin Spoiler
Mine’s Carbon Fiber Antenna Cap
Mine’s Z34 Front Bumper (functional) Carbon Fiber Air Scoops
Seibon Z34 Carbon Fiber Hood
Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk
Seibon Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
