burntorange Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Any updates with this build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Still here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 You should just give up and sell your turbo kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 37 minutes ago, Ian said: You should just give up and sell your turbo kit It'd be all or nothing if I sell it. Don't want to faf around taking the kit off or selling the kit and engine as one. I'd be left with a Z with no engine to try and sell :-( I probably wouldn't be asking mega money for the whole thing anyway! Bargain basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 While I've got a bit more time.... Everything has been on hold for a long time now because I've had a great many things to address in my life that meant totally putting the brakes on this project. I've got a lot planned for my future. The way life was going was just utter chaos and imminent failure was approaching. Had to swallow my pride, go see a therapist, make baby steps on the long journey that is still and always will be ahead. I've managed to pay over 75% of my mortgage. Homelessnes was a big fear of mine because I don't have any relatives. Well, any willing to let me couch surf. And I don't even know where they live anyway. So in another year, I'll own my property outright. And as a side project I'll use it collateral on a 2nd property that needs a lot of work. September, I'm back off to uni to do a course in nursing. Yep. Nursing. One of the worst things about having no one, is actually not being able to care for someone. That's when you really lose your humanity. I can deal with no one caring for me, but I noticed I was totally losing a sense of humanity. I don't want that to happen. Also, it's going to allow me to move out of this country. The average registered nurse makes £57k in America. Here it's a 3rd of that. Half at best. A new career, a new location and a new start awaits me in 3-4 years. My Z has been the love of my life for the past 6 years. I do still love everything about it. It's everything I want in a car. It's a shame it's been put on hold. I miss driving it very much. I use public transport. The Z is just too thirsty with what I've done to it. But, unless I sell it, I'll continue to finish it. That means more power, new wheels, suspension upgrades, bodywork and respect. Interior really needs a tidy, too. Sorry I've not kept in touch. Gareth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Sounds like a "sound" plan getting back into uni nursing. Think you might be seriously outnumbered by fine looking lasses on your course though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Oh no whatever will he do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 The future is bright. The future is orange. I'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, TT350 said: The future is bright. The future is orange. I'm looking forward to it. Sun bed ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 5 hours ago, ATTAK Z said: Sun bed ??? Maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Thinking about changing out the single mass flywheel for the dual mass. Can this be done with the beefy updated clutch I have, which is a 3 paddle, and what changes will I receive? What I'm hoping is that it smooths things out a bit and reduces noise. Having owned my modified Z for a while now and formerly thinking that comfort, noise and general day to day tolerance wouldn't be an issue as long as the car was just fast, I now realise that i actually do want it to be easier to live with. On that front, I want to soften the ride when I eventually get adjustable suspension. I presume stiffer anti roll bars would help stop body roll when I soften the suspension? Thanks guys. Who loves ya baby. Edited January 9, 2019 by TT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The flywheel wont really make much difference to the feel of the pedal, thats all down to the clutch and being you are running decent hp, you will need a clutch to cope with that and those type clutches can be a bit on/off. I bought an Xtreme clutch from Clark Motorsport and it was the closest you will get to oem pedal feel that will handle the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 The clutch engages smoothly, it's just the sound it makes. Sounds like whirring and grinding. I thought that was down to running single mass flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 There has always been much chat about single flywheel noise, cant say i really noticed much difference to be honest and the benefits outweighed any very minor noise increase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 09/01/2019 at 17:50, Jetpilot said: There has always been much chat about single flywheel noise, cant say i really noticed much difference to be honest and the benefits outweighed any very minor noise increase If it's not noteworthy I won't bother. But, I'm sure if I remember when I went from OEM to an exedy uprated clutch/flywheel, there was a noticeable difference in crunch and whirr. Feck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Well guys, my journey with KE53VJC is over. I've had her 5 years and I have loved owning her. It was a journey of development and it was more than just a car to me. So, I'm moving on now. I have to consider my future and certain sacrifices have to be made to achieve the goals I have set. She'll still be on the forum. Ian has bought her and no doubt he'll have the time, knowledge and money to transform it into something amazing. Not this summer coming but next summer I'll be on the hunt for an R33 GTR or a Supra. I'll have to be quick or lucky, they're getting expensive, especially the Skylines. The Americans are importing them left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsky Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Sorry to hear the end of this, this is one of those forum posts I picked up part way through and really did enjoy reading. Sort of a lot of what I wanted to do to my 350 but never had the funds xD. I do understand prioritizing though, making some changes now to have a bigger effect later on. I will definitely be looking out too see what you'll get up to with a supra of GTR though. Good luck with your future plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 It's great you managed to sell it to a forum member means it will be well looked after who knows could even end up buying it back few years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Well, it might be coming home yet. Its not running apparently. So I might have to buy it back. I'd be happy to as it never once didn't start for me and I only sold it because I was skint. In a few weeks I'll have more money so I'd happily have the old girl back! Edited January 25, 2019 by TT350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Errr no i already told you I was gonna just crack on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 *grabs popcorn* 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 So now I'm Z less. I hated selling it. It was very unnatural because I hadn't realised my plans for it. I am think I may be back with a 370Z vveeeery soon though. A low mileage black edition. This is all if I can't wait long enough to buy an R33GTR.... my teen dream car. They're going up in price almost weekly as more and more are being exported to live their lives on a drag strip or doing 'highway pulls' in America. Do I wait, save the £20k or buy a 370Z black edition this summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 An R33 GTR is never £20K is it? Ive just checked, **** me they are. Best advice? Get neither - R33 GTR is overrated for that money and the 370 will just depreciate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, docwra said: An R33 GTR is never £20K is it? Ive just checked, **** me they are. Best advice? Get neither - R33 GTR is overrated for that money and the 370 will just depreciate. Yep. They've doubled in price thanks to the Americans. Well, I don't want a German car. They bore me to tears. I can't really think of a modern car that would be affordable or exciting enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Whats the budget and car used for, daily, weekend/evening toy? No chance i would pay £20k+ for the r33. Edited February 19, 2019 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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