nissanjuke Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) So late last Friday night ....very late like 2am late If fitted my fuel serge tank from protec. Ignore the rough install! now I'm happy it cured the problem and I can run it down to fuel light without any fuel serge issues I have a nice alloy box being fabricated to house it all in. And it will be powder coated black So its all coming back out once the box is done as obviously being fuel I want it protected from anything flying around the boot but will also contain any leaks should the worst happen. But for now I can take right handers as fast as I like down to fuel light instead of filling up every half tank and no more worries of running lean on full chat Side note this protec stuff is realy Nice stuff should anyone want somthing similar and the pumps are whisper quiet And if you are lucky Rob will let you have a sit in his gt2 Check them out here https://www.protecfuelpumps.com/ Edited May 19, 2018 by nissanman312 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) Picked this up yesterday from the fabricator getting it all mounted and buttoned up tomorow hopfully finished pics to follow It has a lid that will clamp down and seal the top should and leaks occur on the pot and the hoses will exit at the top via rubber grommets Edited May 25, 2018 by nissanman312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) Made a little more progress today on getting the box to contain the swirl pot fixed in! Still lots of little bits to do before I'm happy with it. The filter needs to be mounted outside I was just put there while I tested it and the wiring needs tidying up But getting there slowly Edited May 27, 2018 by nissanman312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Very little to update on the thred the car has barley moved for a couple months and I've just had my insurance renewal through That coupled with tax every month has got me thinking of a possible sale or putting back to stock this winter if I don't start getting some use from the car I'm paying for it to sit idle Plus I've spent a week driving this in Europe and it's given me ideas Excuse the Beatle stickers it was joke between friends....and yes he did go all round Europe with them on Edited July 16, 2018 by nissanman312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Keep going mate. A bespoke Boosted Z is way cooler than a beetle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, andy james said: Keep going mate. A bespoke Boosted Z is way cooler than a beetle! Ha ha Good point Andy The Beatle was interesting to experience for sure but hard to love being a jap fan I've been looking at Caymans which is what I can afford and I'm sure they are a sweet handling machine but I just don't love the look or sound enough...shame because definitely appreciate the attraction of the z German for the drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Mate not driven mine for a month ! It’s Just sat in the garage covered in dust and I’m ashamed to get it out and it’s been too hot to wash it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, SHEZZA said: Mate not driven mine for a month ! It’s Just sat in the garage covered in dust and I’m ashamed to get it out and it’s been too hot to wash it! I don't believe you yours is always gleaming I'm going to get it out this week and have a little blast even if it's for half hour just so its moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, nissanman312 said: I don't believe you yours is always gleaming I'm going to get it out this week and have a little blast even if it's for half hour just so its moved I've joined this conversation waaaayy to late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 38 minutes ago, davey_83 said: I've joined this conversation waaaayy to late David ! I thought better of you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jetpilot Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 16 hours ago, nissanman312 said: That coupled with tax every month has got me thinking of a possible sale or putting back to stock this winter if I don't start getting some use from the car I'm paying for it to sit idle I am the same, i find it so difficult to justify a car if i am not using it, although its a passion and hobby. I dont really get much satisfaction from driving on the roads anymore, all you seem to do is sit in traffic or get stuck behind something and the flip side is i dont have the time to do a couple of track days a month at the moment. I must admit since selling the VX last year i dont miss it, but do keep hankering after having something nice, catch 22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Jetpilot said: I am the same, i find it so difficult to justify a car if i am not using it, although its a passion and hobby. I dont really get much satisfaction from driving on the roads anymore, all you seem to do is sit in traffic or get stuck behind something and the flip side is i dont have the time to do a couple of track days a month at the moment. I must admit since selling the VX last year i dont miss it, but do keep hankering after having something nice, catch 22 Exactly this Usually justify the cost by using it for a Europe trip once a year and the od blast out with pals But the one lad I go out with is selling up due to a baby on the way! So I only see the use getting less unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) So I blew the cobwebs out of the motor today about 350 mile coverd and realy enjoyed the car again on days like today I realy don't want to sell it ....its safe for now Here's a couple shot with my pals evo which is going for sale next week Edited July 21, 2018 by nissanman312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 All cleaned up ready for the gaydon motor museum meet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Yes Nick, looking fresh!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 I'm looking into my next mods and wondering just what difference some light wheels would make to the drive/handling of the z Curently on stock 370 19s I've also been looking at the z1 2 piece discs which claim to give a weight saving Has anyone gone with light wheels and can comment on the difference it's made to the drive ? https://motoiq.com/project-nissan-370z-kinetix-racing-suspension-enkei-wheels-and-continental-tires/3/ I have been reading this recently they have the same suspension set up and I like the look of the wheels ....not sure on the 18s tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Little cold start vid after a month in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Unsprung weight does make a big difference to a cars handling. My 19" 5ziggen wheels may look good on the car but are heavy,but when i have swapped them over to the 18" Rays for a competition I can really feel the difference immediately. The car feels more responsive/light footed. Big light wheels cost loads! ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, andy james said: Unsprung weight does make a big difference to a cars handling. My 19" 5ziggen wheels may look good on the car but are heavy,but when i have swapped them over to the 18" Rays for a competition I can really feel the difference immediately. The car feels more responsive/light footed. Big light wheels cost loads! ................. Yeah the brakes are not cheep either Its one of the things I find frustrating in the z tho when on a big sweeping road it's fine but when it get tight it feels a bit club footed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, nissanman312 said: I'm looking into my next mods and wondering just what difference some light wheels would make to the drive/handling of the z Curently on stock 370 19s I've also been looking at the z1 2 piece discs which claim to give a weight saving Good to get rid of as much unsprung weight as possible, does make noticeable difference to handling and chassis performance Cant speak for the Z1 discs but I’ve run pfc discs since owning my 350’s, reduces a massive amount of weight over standard items, well worth changing to. Not cheap........but is anything good cheap........would be nice for a change eh!! Its also the reason I run the 18” lmgt4’s.........heavy wheels feel like dumbbells in each corner and over bigs bumps you can feel the dampers struggle to control them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 58 minutes ago, 350Butcher said: Good to get rid of as much unsprung weight as possible, does make noticeable difference to handling and chassis performance Cant speak for the Z1 discs but I’ve run pfc discs since owning my 350’s, reduces a massive amount of weight over standard items, well worth changing to. Not cheap........but is anything good cheap........would be nice for a change eh!! Its also the reason I run the 18” lmgt4’s.........heavy wheels feel like dumbbells in each corner and over bigs bumps you can feel the dampers struggle to control them. Good info thanks Yeah that's how mine feels on some really bumpy roads the 370 wheels are some big old wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Butcher Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 21 hours ago, nissanman312 said: Good info thanks Yeah that's how mine feels on some really bumpy roads the 370 wheels are some big old wheels Just tried to be helpful and weight stock disc vs the pfc floating assembly's I still have kicking around for but the stock disc (from a spare upright I built my brake kit from) is JDM size! It gives you an idea though, standard JDM disc 296mmx24mm and much larger Brembo size pfc disc 324mmx30mm both weight 7kgs! If the car is lowered and quite a handful over rough and undulating roads I can highly recommend installing these, made a big different to mine now its not bump steering all over the place when the road gets choppy when pressing on! http://www.splparts.com/spl-pro-front-outer-tie-rod-ends-370z-g37/ Read the "note" on these down the page, worth knowing in case you do swap wheels at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, 350Butcher said: Just tried to be helpful and weight stock disc vs the pfc floating assembly's I still have kicking around for but the stock disc (from a spare upright I built my brake kit from) is JDM size! It gives you an idea though, standard JDM disc 296mmx24mm and much larger Brembo size pfc disc 324mmx30mm both weight 7kgs! If the car is lowered and quite a handful over rough and undulating roads I can highly recommend installing these, made a big different to mine now its not bump steering all over the place when the road gets choppy when pressing on! http://www.splparts.com/spl-pro-front-outer-tie-rod-ends-370z-g37/ Read the "note" on these down the page, worth knowing in case you do swap wheels at some point Interesting The cars is lowered a little on kw v3 But when the road gets choppy it dances around quite a bit. it's worse since I softened things and added the mps4s after centre gravity set the car up on Bridgestone run flats that were on the car made it skitish We need to meet up for a chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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