Pritchard Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) ‘’Why are you looking at those awful Chrysler Crossfires?! If you want a bloody V6 then get a 350z’’ – My Missus, October 2014 The life of my 350z begun with this one comment. Thank-You sweetheart, by filling a hole in my heart with the lining of my pocket! On the 31st of October, on one fateful Halloween, an ex-modifier was given new life in Dr Frankenstein fashion. A bolt of lightning, a deal was struck, and a roaring engine was sighted through the hamlets from Swindon to Kent. They called it, The Pumpkin. ‘’Don’t you go playing with another car! You know what happens to them all’’ – Dad, Repeated repeatedly between 2006 and 2014. And the below explains why my dear parents decided many years ago that they were better off with a dog. And so it begins. _________________ Page 8, Post #154 has the Final Pictures and summary of this build. enjoy the read. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/93252-the-pumpkin-3-month-sprint-build-sprint-complete/page__st__140#entry1431179 _________________ ___________________________________________________ 2004, 350z GT in Sunset Orange. 34,500 miles on day 1. Summary table: Engine Mods - 2006 Airbox - 5/16 plenum spacer - Cobra HFCs - Toyo Y-pipe - Cobra Non-resonated catback - Lightweight singlemass flywheel - UpRev ECU tune - Current Power: 272hp@hubs, 307hp@fly Visual Mods - Colour coded rear strut cover - Carbon Fiber B-pillars - Dark Tint all rear 3 windows. - LED side lights (Not DLRs) - Ice-blue LED interior lights - 20mm/25mm spacers fitted ICE - Full soundsystem upgrade. All Pioneer headunit, 6x speakers, amp, sub. - Custom Headunit 'Z' background, thanks to Veeg33 What is scheduled / booked in / Waiting to be fitted - Dipping and spraying of ‘major’ engine parts (31/12/14) - Corestrut to be fitted (31/12/14) - Slam panel to be fitted (31/12/14) - Fitment of Do-Luck bodykit. (5/1/15) - Fitment of Vertex replica spoiler. (5/1/15) - 4" stubby aerial (Thanks Pasco) What is on the horizon (briefly) - Suspension upgrade - options are endless. - New wheels - Discuss plans for full vinyl wrap with (non-sponsoring) liveries The aim of this project: To steer away from the engine (which is my modding background) and to this time go for a medium-weight showcar. not a magazine cover car, but a car that can turn up to shows and turn heads. To this end, I did all of the quick and easy engine mods first to get them out of the way. ____________ First round of pictures. Nothing too fancy just yet. 3 weeks to go! So here she is, day1. the very first mod that I had to do was this.... Sunshine !! Car was very quickly booked into a day @ Abbey MS, where the semi-modded 246hp@hubs got full ''stage2'' NA tune and up to a very healthy and impressive 272hp@hubs. works out to around 307bhp. Which is HR territory, Being dubbed The Pumpkin, I wanted a little something tha made it so. What do people do with pumpkins? well 'eat' isnt the answer. Instead we put candles inside, so I came up with this idea. And of course i just had to have this when i saw it on ebay it sits on my desk and work and i pat it everyday And final one for today, this: This is are the items on their way to get hydrodipped in Green Flames, and sprayed in Orange. WOOP New sound system fitted. literally just got it back .Love it. Off to essex tonight to will get chance to give it a good thumping. Many MANY thanks to Veeg33, for designing my new headunit background and Spacers fitted. (and a proper clean applied) looks so much better. Only a temporary measure until i get some 'proper' wheels come summer. These will soon be wrapped in winter rubber before the snow hits. BODYSHOP TEASERS !! DIPPING FINAL TEASE.... before delivery and fitment, And the finished articles ________ More bodyshop teasers, from Page 5. :snack: Edited February 10, 2015 by Pritchard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrob Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Nice mate it is great to see you loving the car so much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good luck with your plans, ..should be good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Sounds like a good start and your missus clearly knows what she's talking about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Fit spacers on xmas day ... That's dedication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Fit spacers on xmas day ... That's dedication its one of the few things i'l be doing myself... and thats my day off work Edited December 16, 2014 by Pritchard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Looking forward to your updates on this thread mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 You have a unique missus! look foward to watching this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundDog Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Watching this thread and the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Photos added. Car is in the AudioShop as we speak getting the full Pioneer makeover. Will add some of those shortly along with the specs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Loose the bumper car aeriel, needs a stubby.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaqkaudio Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Good to see you've got a progress thread up and going Watching this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Loose the bumper car aeriel, needs a stubby.. Noooo I hate it when people point out things that I am yet to notice, or didnt realise looked ridiculous. lol Ask Tarmac for your bit of commission Payco, because i've just had to order a stuby aerial !! (Star Wars unrelated, just found it and liked it). No more please, its Christmas and I should really buy the missus something :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Just got the car back. Sound system fitted. these are the empty boxes. (taking this pic makes it easy to quote what ive got in the future if required. and also for teasers, the spoiler that will be going with my Do-Luck kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Should be a big improvement over the Bose system with all that Pioneer gear. Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 You will be surprised how the stubby (cheapest mod of them all), will improve the look for your z Pritchard. Also adds another 10bhp !!. Keep up the good work. By the way, needs spacers !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 You will be surprised how the stubby (cheapest mod of them all), will improve the look for your z Pritchard. Also adds another 10bhp !!. Keep up the good work. By the way, needs spacers !! Lucky, i already have spacers. they are actually next to me on my desk. you're a bad man Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Good progress mate, the sound system will be great! Which spoiler is that, what did you go with in the end? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 The spoiler I am just going to call a ''Vertex Replica'', because it looks the same. its actually off a Celica, but its an aftermarket part for a Celica at that. so who knows where its come from. lol. I had a quick search for anoher one but couldnt find one, easily. there are no stamps or markings on the spoiler, only a letter 'L' so you know which side is Left... im gussing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) ummm, spacers already. what else can I think of. Got it.... Muteki wheel nuts !!!. Edited December 19, 2014 by Payco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Big thanks to Veeg33, who designed a new background for my headunit. quite the photoshop man i will get a night picture later. but i love this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Was reading that thread with interest. Looks great and well done to Veeg for getting it sorted for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looking good there mate! Looks like your Zeditus is pretty serious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 updated the original post with a few minor bits and bobs. I shouldnt, i really shouldnt, but having seen the trader Torqen pop up I have requested a quote for a Supercharger.... Its just, i dont think I could say no to 500bhp ! but theres other bits to complete first to get her ready for my first ever car show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I shouldnt, i really shouldnt, but having seen the trader Torqen pop up I have requested a quote for a Supercharger.... Its just, i dont think I could say no to 500bhp ! Your aim for your project went out the window then dont blame you tho! Cant wait to see this progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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