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Del's - Twilight Grey 350Z HR build thread.


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OK, this is my second build thread. After someone crashing into my Yellow GT4, I went and bought a 2008 Twilight Grey 350Z with the awesome HR engine.

 

Bought standard January 2014 with ~23,000/~37,000KM Miles on the clock.

 

First stop was a good clean.

 

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I picked up some fresh number plates as the originals looked tired.

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Added LED bulbs all round( Interior, license plate bulbs, sidelights)

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HKS SuperHybrid Panel Filter

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01/2014

Sony XAV601BT Head Unit + Reversing Camera Installed.

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02/2014

Nismo Titanium Gear Knob

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380RS Accelerator Pedal

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04/2014

Massive Service and brake upgrade.

- Motul 8100 Engine Oil

- K&N Oil Filter

- Denso Iridium Spark Plugs

- Genuine Nissan Manual Gearbox fluid

- Diff. fluid (Viscous) VLSD Genuine Nissan

- PAS fluid Genuine Nissan

- Brake fluid Motul RBF 600

- Clutch fluid Motul RBF 600

- Full coolant change

- Bosch Aerotwin

- Ferrodo DS2500 Pads, front and rear.

- Hosetechnik SS brake and clutch lines.

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Full Exterior Detail

- Fully decontaminated

- Clay Barred

- Polished using EP801 rotary with 3M pads and Menzerna Polishes

- Sealed with Carlack Long Life Sealant

- Waxed with Victoria Concours Wax

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05/2014

Wheels refurbed - Slightly brighter than OEM with added metallic flake.

 

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08/2014

4 Wheel alignment done.

2 x Michelin Pilot Super Sports for rear.

 

Very impressed with these tyres:

- Reduced tyre roar over the Potenza RE50As

- Amazing grip even in the wet

- They look great

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I've been keeping the protection topped up with Victoria Collectors Wax since the detail and it's still looking great.

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01/2015

OK so I've had this car a year now. Still loving it and just dropped another €1809 for another years tax.

 

- Bonnet dampers fitted

- Winter protection detail in November

- P1 service in December

- Amber reflectors replaced with clear

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Looking good. What are your plans for it?

 

Definitely the fastest colour and engined Z ;)

 

Definitely ;) . I'm not planning anything major but I've plenty on the list already.

  1. Change all fluids and do the spark plugs in the next 3 months.
     
  2. Machine polish to remove swirls when the weather picks up.
     
  3. Fix rattle in the boot area, it appears to be from a broken clip on the boot hatch trim.
     
  4. Tint rear quarter windows and possibly tint the orange front reflectors.
     
  5. I have an Invidia Gemini sitting in the garage that I bought for the GT4 but never around to fitting it.
     
  6. Braided brake lines and Ferrodo DS2500 pads.
     
  7. Nismo Titanium gear knob.
     
  8. 380RS Accelerator Pedal.

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Very nice, I have a December 07 350Z HR too, it has 15,000 miles on it, already fitted Invidia Exhaust and Cosworth filters. Hope you keep this thread updated! Cheers.

 

Thanks dude. This is random, I've been continuously watching your exhaust clips on youtube the last month. I have an Invidia Gemini just haven't got around to fitting it yet.

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Very nice, looks brand new!

 

Does the 380RS Accelerator Pedal bring it to the same level as the break pedal?

 

Thanks dude. No, it doesn't affect the height of the pedal. It feels more solid because it's wider and obviously its way easier to heel toe. I'd definitely recommend it, great cheap upgrade!

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That looks very nice, love the colour. Looks very good condition

 

Thanks. Waiting for the good weather to machine polish it, it should be perfect then :) .

 

Do you want to practise on mine while you are waiting? 😄

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