veilside z Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 What a great thread. Lovely progress buddy and a great looking car. Well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 nice one Davey...I see the mod fever finally got to you good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Its catching Cougar Store visit for supply and fit differential poly bushes from Whiteline as i noticed mine has started to leak. Not desperately in need of replacement however with wanting to go on track later on in the year, its something that's only going to get worst with the abuse. Once fitted I did make a noticeable difference which i was pleasantly surprised about. Previously if you launched the car to light up the rears *did once before, i would get wheel hope which felt pants and made a right racket too - yuk. On/off throttle in comparison before felt like the engine was being turned on when you touched the gas. Now the rears spin up cleanly with hardly any axle tramp at all, throttle pick up is very crisp and adds to the driving experience of the car - worth every £££. Edited October 27, 2016 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman001 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Its catching Cougar Store visit for supply and fit differential poly bushes from Whiteline as i noticed mine has started to leak. Not desperately in need of replacement however with wanting to go on track later on in the year, its something that's only going to get worst with the abuse. Once fitted I did make a noticeable difference which i was pleasantly surprised about. Previously if you launched the car to light up the rears *did once before, i would get wheel hope which felt pants and made a right racket too - yuk. On/off throttle in comparison before felt like the engine was being turned on when you touched the gas. Now the rears spin up cleanly with hardly any axle tramp at all, throttle pick up is very crisp and adds to the driving experience of the car - worth every £££. Sounds like these are well worth doing then, your Zed is looking very tidy Also need to check and clean my PCV, where abouts is it located? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) Cheers pal, thank you - yes a rated upgrade in my mind for sure, no regrets. Below shows the PCV valve location.............. Japfest 2016 saw my first ever venture on track in my own car, being Silverstone i thought was an excellent introduction as its vast (17m width) and incredibly flat. That and only 3rd, 4th and 5th gears being needed the whole way round. Being April not only did we have rain that morning but a tiny bit of snow also. To say i was nervous was an understatement with seeing the aftermath of 'that' black Supra going off a grass verge on the way there and a fellow members black 350z slamming into the wall on the old pit straight on the first flying lap didn't help either - 70% felt enough for me that day. Thoroughly enjoyed it though and going out on track with my little brother felt amazing. He watched my blind spots thus allowing me to focus straight ahead. Car felt great during the brave moments i did use a bit of speed, changed direction very well, good brakes too. No complaints as the car wasn't holding me back, i was holding the car back. Washed and dried and took these the following day at work. Some ol timers having a nose at MFN Oh yeah, bonnet lifters were fitted also plus some nice pictures from Sally. Time for a new air filter, as a touch more orange was needed. Spare MAF would undergo adjustment LOL Looked for the biggest filter i could find that would fill the void Plenty big Edited November 1, 2016 by davey_83 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman001 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Also I must say the ride height looks spot on with the Tein springs. Are they the 17mm front/14mm rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Yes matey 14/17mm drop, perfect for a daily I feel - cheers again Sprayed a couple caps from my Sunny Then added the dipstick and a vacuum hose mount to the mix. Also sourced a couple of JDM window switches as not having auto passenger window bugged me. Plug and almost play as just needed to carry out a window reset which worked straight away for the drivers side but took three attempts on the passenger. All in all, much better and how Nissan should have made all 350z Edited August 16, 2020 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Last Sunday in June meant Japfest Rock, sadly the owners club wasn't in attendance but the show must go on. Again not only had show tickets been purchased, but track time too. Being a warm sunny day, this time I could push alot harder and actually see what was what. Quick check of the oil level *500ml needed, lowered the tyre pressure all round to 26 psi, setup the GoPro - prep done. First time seeing the chequered flag as last time out at Silverstone, poor conditions caused issues resulting in red flags each time huff. This time out was way better, left the paddock behind my mate Kay in her Almera SR20DE+T which was a good sight and for years I wanted to go out with her. Footage Front splitter fitting.... ^ ok for a DIY job, pleased with that. Next came DIY attempt for side spitters made from uPVC. Wanted to buy black ones but couldn't get then in time so white it was then later black vinyl wrap. For less that £40 all in, I think the effect is 80% of what the shop bought version would be so again pleased with that. David Edited November 3, 2016 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargara Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Is that front splitter off a Seat Cupra? Haven't seen one of them since my Renaultsport days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 It sure is, works surprisingly well. Nice cheap addition, as the front does need that bit extra in my view. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/111701-alternative-front-splitter-cupra-r/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue500 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 My god is it looking fantastic! Ive had my Z a couple of weeks now and reading this has inspired me to start do mine up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just been having a good read through this davey. Great work and definitely think that new Ramair filter suits the Zed better, looks just right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Foam filters sound awesome too, especially big'uns August came time for a lads road trip out to Lake Vyrnwy Wales, only my second time going there but its so so lovely and looks just like a postcard as some of you very well know. Apart from picking up a stone on the rear N/S tyre, the 350z was faultless. Punches well for 230bhp, damn trick diff Breakfast at a truck stop over in Cannon on the A5 Till the next time Then at the end of every road trip or car show, quick spray of citrus pre wash and jetwash Edited November 5, 2016 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) End of August meant MOT time *its first with me Apart from the quick checks of the levels, lights, tyres and wipers i remebered i wanted to tart up the under body chassis W brace as these are prone for corrosion and mine was sadly no different. Pretty poor condition but solid enough at the moment. Wire brush and brush painted as much was i could while lying on the cold floor. Getting to pilot your own MOT..................... bliss What do you meant to have to test drive my car because it had a LSD? Straight pass with NO advisories, Get In!!!!!!!! Edited November 5, 2016 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Is that the reservoir where the Dam Busters did their practice runs, looks like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Straight after the MOT for being a good girl I thought I treat her to a bit pampering. ValetPro Citrus pre wash 10:1 Pro-Kleen Lime Snowfoam Daisy APC & detail brush badges/trims Pressure rinse Megs Ultimate wash & wax Wheels cleaned with above Open hose rinse Megs clay bar AG rapid detailer QD Open hose rinse CYC drying towel CYC DAS-6 Polisher Menzerna PF2200 & SF3500 Two passes of each AutoBrite Cheery Glaze by hand Buffed with Eurow shag pile AutoGlym HD wax Removed with Eurow shag pile Tyres dressed with ArmorAll tyre gel Trims & wiper arms with CG new look gel GL Showroom Shine on windows & lamps Edited December 20, 2016 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) And relax Obviously not correction detail, more of an enhancement. From before I would appear to be about a 70% improvement overall which I was very happy about. Edited December 18, 2016 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Great work davey. Looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Cheer fella, she is loved. I'm so so strange, if I got given a super car for a weekend the first thing I'd do is clean it from hours and hours then go for a drive - always in that order. Could happily clean and prep cars all day long. Anyways after its MOT and mini detail, the very next day was Niss Show over at Rockingham. Last bit of candy red piping to be fitted to the interior and were good. Something I thought to break up the black on black on black. Yay dual auto window switches. The very next weekend was another biggie, the debut of Japanese Performance Show in Coventry. David 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscotteex Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 That colour pops so well in the last three images! Beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cheers fella Some classic Zed parking at work After Japanese Performance Show came the season finale, the cherry on the 2016 JDM cake Japanese Auto Extravaganza. Those that have been will know, it's amazing. I've been five times with three different cars and even in my 92' 5 door Sunny had a great time! It's a four day festival with a car theme. Doesn't matter if your car is worth £700 or £70000 when you walking about the everyone is on a level. Thanks Steve Some from the show with someone that knows how to use a DSLR, unlike me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly350z Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cars awesome shame about the owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Cars awesome shame about the owner I know, he's a right KN0B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Following on from the below thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/113777-hks-vs-nissan-oil-filter/ Our survey said...... With annual service carried out a couple months early, as made sense ahead of the UpRev ecu remap at the end of the month. Service reference: 12th year annual Mileage 78088 Edited January 21, 2017 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 What did you make of the Menzerna polishes? I got those with my DA and thought they were pretty good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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