ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Hi - thought i'd start a project thread to document the progress of my zed so far and future plans I originally bought my zed with the intention of remaining 'un-modified' as previous cars i'd tinkered with a fair bit and I don't find much time these days for it. However I quickly got the bug of zeditis and set about with a few tweaks here and there...no thanks to Buster and little bit from keyser putting ideas into my head This is shortly after I picked up my 04 Nissan 350z in Sunset orange with full GT pack and Satnav. Feb 2012. Within a week bits started to arrive: HKS panel filter, LED side bulbs, decals, stubby aerial and 350z tax holder The carbon wrapped the rear strut brace cover. Gates belts Eibach Springs and 25mm rear/20mm front Eibach spacers Apexi rad cap and Nismo wheel centre stickers Belts fitted HID's fitted Eibach Springs Rear spacers Carbon fibre Z side badge So that sets the scene so far.... Edited June 5, 2013 by ironhide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Whilst doing the HID's I got a 1/2" plenum spacer - I think it's Horsham one, got it off a member here - and it does fit with the OEM strut brace Next I added a front splitter and had it like this for a while Then the brakes needed upgrading, went for EBC yellow stuff, EBC blade discs, Goodridge braided brake and clutch lines. The blade discs are new for EBC and are high carbon which helps cooling and extra braking effeciency - and it shows rears were on there way but EBC had yet to make the first batch for the Zed. This is one of the first 350z's in the UK to use these discs Then it was time for a new exhaust, went for the Scorpion as it's not too loud and looks smart. Out with the old... In with the new... I then bought an Evo-R intake pipe - went for this style rather than the hole in the bumper option so it's more discrete and different. And got some purple anodised dressing nuts for the engine bay Edited January 10, 2013 by ironhide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 New rear tyres (Bridgestone Re050's/Part worn) At the same time Tyler fitted the braided brake and clutch lines fitted including a full flush with Motul RBF 600 fluid and got the front splitter painted And added some rear spats Next up was the sound system as the Bose headunit was dying, went for a JVC 640x Double DIN touch screen DVD player and later added a reversing camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 This then led onto changing the badges from silver to black I also painted the interior plastic door inserts gloss black and door handles I haven't got a picture of the finished product yet. This is how she looks pretty much as current from the outside. Another shot of the intake pipe Then started working on a custom radiator cooling panel with a friend from the Altezza club This is the latest prototype of which we will be going into production soon in various anodised colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Then I needed a service so got some new spark plugs, Motul 5-30w 8100 oil, Nissan filter etc and got her all sorted out for the winter Whilst at it I added some Super Pro front and rear poly bushings from Horsham developments Then the rear discs and pads arrived, so went back to Gillingham Performance Centre to fit, also some Vredestein Ultrac Sensatas to replace the Re050's on the rear - much better grip now! The front number plate has always annoyed me at how big it is So I got a smaller one, it's not too small though so shouldn't attract too much attention And finally my latest addition is this JIC magic carbon wrapped strut brace So that's all for now but there's plenty more to come in time for Japfest P.S. Big thanks to CS, ZmanAlex, Horsham & Buster and anyone else i've bought parts from or sought advice over the past few months Edited January 10, 2013 by ironhide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Few more things still to come then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Few more things still to come then? Yes, a few - Pop Charger, re-paint front bumper, Side Skirts, Re-Tint front windows (Darker), Coilovers, Y-Pipe, Berks and rev-up are all on the cards. And when that's all done no doubt i'll start wheel whoring like someone else I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Awesome progress, can you send me a link for the purple engine bay bolts please mate? Everything fit OK I take it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Looking great Chris Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Looks like a reallly well looked after zed there mate. Looking forward to seeing how the cooling panel pogresses. I could be interested in an anodised blue one depending on price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrustyCrab Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Very nice, also done tastefully Did you get the evo-r intake duct from the states? I prefer the more subtle approach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Few more things still to come then? Yes, a few - Pop Charger, re-paint front bumper, Side Skirts, Re-Tint front windows (Darker), Coilovers, Y-Pipe, Berks and rev-up are all on the cards. And when that's all done no doubt i'll start wheel whoring like someone else I know not sure to whom you are refering ref wheel whoring :lol: coming along nicely Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Excellent progress, Chris... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Awesome progress, can you send me a link for the purple engine bay bolts please mate? Everything fit OK I take it? Cheers mate. Bolts fit perfect, they were custom made for me by a friend. Looking at putting a couple of kits together. Will see if I can get a price together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Looks like a reallly well looked after zed there mate. Looking forward to seeing how the cooling panel pogresses. I could be interested in an anodised blue one depending on price. Hey cheers mate. The panels are looking very competitive at the moment, like 1/2 the cost of carbon ones and pretty much any colour will post up when confirmed. Very nice, also done tastefully Did you get the evo-r intake duct from the states? I prefer the more subtle approach. Hey, cheers! I bought it of eBay, I think it came from Vietnam or Japan (can't remember) but agree it works just as well and is subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 not sure to whom you are refering ref wheel whoring :lol: coming along nicely Chris Cheers Bob, I almost bought a genuine Nismo v2 on eBay this evening lol starting to look like yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Awesome progress, can you send me a link for the purple engine bay bolts please mate? Everything fit OK I take it? Cheers mate. Bolts fit perfect, they were custom made for me by a friend. Looking at putting a couple of kits together. Will see if I can get a price together Defo let me know, purple is my colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Good work, very tastefully done if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Love threads like yours. Your wheel centre caps have given me an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That' Love shopping lists like yours. Your wheel centre caps have given me an idea. Fixed that for you Dips. That's coming along very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhide Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Cheers for the comments chaps, should have some more updates soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8NMT Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Nice car mate, I like the subtle approach you have taken, I am going down a similar route :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I originally bought my zed with the intention of remaining 'un-modified' This is a barefaced lie if i ever saw one! Is there anything on the car you havent modified?!? Still, looking good, but i'm afraid you do have a terminal case of Zeditis - theres nothing that can be done for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianphampton Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Red, Blue or Orange engine bay bolt sets available if anybody wants them in 'standard' colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.