nissanman312

Couple of updates 

Attacking the gallery gaskets this weekend with @350Butcher

I've been monitoring oil pressure which has been fine but decided to dive in and get them done for peace of mind as we're going back to the Dyno at Litchfield 😁 the supercharger has left for vortech today to have the si impeller installed which should net a little more boost without actually spinning the charger faster.

While we're at the this point I'll be doing plugs coolant oil service etc etc to make sure it's a good as it can be before I get the map tweaked to suit the impeller 

Also on the list are the vibratecnics engine mounts 

The gearbox has been spot on so looking forward to getting those on 

I will take lots of pictures for you if anyone is interested 

11 hours ago, 350Butcher said:

Always a pleasure.............and once again we've provided top quality photos of the job to assist the forum!!

 

Seriously though really nice mods done together, tightens up the shift loads and there are no negatives at all

 

Parts installed

 

https://au.gktech.com/z33-350z-z34-370z-solid-gearbox-tripod-mounts-set-of-4

 

and (we installed the harder of the spring options)

 

https://au.gktech.com/350z-370z-transmission-shifter-return-spring-kit

 

 

 

 

Can always count on me for half the info😂

Another nice little mod added and a couple of maintenance bits courtesy of Mr butcher 

@350Butcher

So feeling 2nd to 3rd being a little bit awkward now and then @350Butcher suggested I try these

 https://us.gktech.com/z33-350z-z34-370z-solid-transmission-tripod-mounts-set-of-4

so he very kindly fitted them for me at the weekend along with the stiffer shift springs these guys do 

the result is a much sharper and more positive shift! a real nice little mod 

We also replaced the radio control panel as my volume had packed up.

and swapped out the AC module as my AC has stopped working so thought it could be that.

unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the problem so the AC fix needs further investigation.

the clutch on the compressor isn't engaging but can only find a fuse and no relay for it.

Next thing will be to check the power or lack of possibly to the AC compressor

to be continued

💙

I nearly had had that but he said no offers and said it was going on eBay for 900 😅

Fair play mate lovely condition

Oooooo what are these new things 

I'm out the loop on this stuff lately

13 hours ago, davey_83 said:

I didn't know if a slim spacer was needed between the bells and hub to centre the discs in the caliper. As you say custom made bells for the car would negate any messing around, very nice work and direct fit.

 

Would these clear 18's would you imagine? 

Aghhh gotcha 

No no spacers or any thing needed mate 

These calipers will fit under a 18 wheels yes 

As it's the Motorsport caliper it's very slim and not bulky at all for a caliper so big if that makes sense 

9 hours ago, davey_83 said:

Yeah pal, keeping well this end. Did you have to shim the bells in the end or are they direct into the hubs? 

How do you mean mate 

No shims had the bells made specifically for the car 

10 hours ago, davey_83 said:

Those look dreamy matey, why have Chinese when you can have British 💪

 

Martin aka The Z guru strikes again. Also your Akebono brakes are a good upgrade for the 350z owners.

 

 

Cheers Dave 

Yeah I'm well happy with them 

Unsure on if to keep my akebono calipers incase I ever sell up 

But if someone wants them I suppose they can go 

Hope you're well buddy

All fitted up big thanks to @350Butcher for his expertise once again

He got to test them out first ofcourse.

We weighed pads calipers and discs to find just shy of 6kg weight saving per side  over stock set up .

and with the anti rattle springs fitted along with pad retention clips they have perfect road manners for a Motorsport set up 

With the added stopping power and ability to perform over and over without getting to hot I'd say that's a win win situation of anyone fancys a set let me know I'm going to put a few kits together.

  😁

Shustoke Dave ?

Brackets and bells arrived along with some PFC Z rated pads for the road so it's time to get them fitted up 

Fitted pictures to follow 

I tagged a guy on your Facebook post who was very helpful with this and what parts he's used 

Give him a shout 

I have a set I would sell 

Drop me a message 

Nice to see these standing up to your uses 

I also have these and they have been great 

Looks fantastic kev 

I saw a nice pillar pod from a company called Ortiz custom's for the right price if anyone's looking 

The guys also happy to help with the shipping and duty side 

I have kinetix on mine I've put 30k miles on them no issues 

However will be swapping out to spl at some point.

Spl isn't the best if you drive your car in all weather as they are all bearings without and protection from road grime 

But they are undoubtedly the best in terms of quality

I'll send you some pictures when I get the car out 

I put a set of uniform holes in the bit that folds back under the number plate you can't even see them unless you get down on the floor and it let's loads more air in.

I did this to allow air in to the top of the rad as my fmic blocks the lower half

7 hours ago, harrison140 said:

I would be interested to know more about this

Once they are on and working I'll let everyone know what it's cost 

Got a little wait for brackets and bells now

It's been a while but I've got a new mod ☺️

I did a track day a few months ago and the stock brakes although ok didn't really allow me to keep lapping so I've gone for a mega upgrade and one which I may make available to anyone else interested.

It consists of the ap 5000r 6 pot caliper brackets and bells to suit either 350 or 370 and a set of used btcc j hook discs and pads all for less than a set of Chinese brakes .

If anyone I'd interested keep following and I'll have more fitted pictures soon and prices tbc but for now here's a little sneak peak 

On 26/01/2022 at 09:16, dave_7 said:

Yeah I just about get away with it at the minute but any lower and I think I'd run into issues.

 

Custom will definitely be on the table if I do have to change. I also really like the HKS Hi-power system - no that many people seem to run them in the UK that I've seen though

If you do go custom have a chat with Craig his welding is spot on 

Yeah lows are an issue and I'm really not much lower than stock on the kw .

with a few bags and a passenger in Scotland I was kissing the floor a fair bit with the extra silencers I had put in to my invidia near the w brace 

When I build a motor I'm going to get criag at Dynotourqe to build me a nice custom system 

Mega trip mate great to have you along 

The car was mega 

1 hour ago, reeceybeaney said:

I hope so too, sounds like a young chap like myself so hope the car treats him as it has done me! 

Doubt I'll ever have a car that looks as good as this... Probably regret it at some point when I see another on the roads

That's true 

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