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I hope you enjoy the forum. 

Good luck. 

2 hours ago, davey_83 said:

Death toll breaks 1000 in the UK, 260 in the last 24hrs alone. 

 

Hope everyone on the forum are ok.

I am well, thankyou.

The worst thing for me is the personal inconvenience. I had so many plans that were on track for being successfully executed. 

Now, I've been laid off work temporarily and the gyms are closed which was pretty much everything I had going on before all this happened. And my road to project twin turbo mk2 is shelved until this all blows over. 

I was at college part time, too. But, that's all suffering an indefinite delay.

But yes, just the sheer reduction in liberties and massive setbacks are what I am finding difficult. 

So, what do you guys think we will have to deal with as a result of this pandemic? IE: huge increase in taxes on everything. 

Maybe (I hope) there will be some good things to come out of this. Like, the NHS being properly funded and staffed, with decent pay, too. 

I hope you are all well and coping with the situation as best as you can.

I must be really naive then or maybe I just had too much faith in people as a whole.

On Talk Radio they've been discussing the panic buying and how it's been a uniquely British thing that the French are now starting to do. 

I think it's starting to ease up but pasta still remains a bit of a holy grail item.

Does anyone think that the source of this new virus needs to come under scrutiny and clamped down on? These wet markets in China?

Or am I way off.

37 minutes ago, coldel said:

Just buy it all, cut them all in half, then pop it all on eBay and double your money !

Might just work!

The mentality of stockpiling. After all this has blown over, society might need to take a long, hard look at itself. This pandemic has been revealing.

Luckily, I'm still full steam ahead for this project. 

Seems this summer will be non existent anyway so, summer 2021 will be, I hope, great. 

By the way, clap clap clap for the NHS. A wonderful blessing that we don't deserve. I don't believe in God but there are Angel's in the NHS 

It's quite funny how particular people are because, where I live, I can walk into any shop and bumcloth is sold out. But they have full stock of kitchen paper.

So British, lol.

Wipe ones botty on KITCHEN roll?! Heresy!

Hi.

Great news.

I am not dead.

Regards.

G.

I've seen a Z for £1000 that, apart from a blown motor, is in great condition.

Seeing as the bottom end and heads will be totally rebuilt, a blown motor shouldn't be a problem, should it?

Simon tells me they will use something called a V band turbo. No idea what that is.

Do I go big single or twin? 

I asked for a minimal technical breakdown:

ND Forged engine

ND Custom twin turbo kit

ND Exhaust front pipes

ND Intercooler and pipe kit

400L Uprated fuel pump

ID Larger injectors (2000cc)

Link ecu and adaptor

harness Ecu Sensors as required

Custom Twin plate clutch

Breather system

Custom ND designed JE Pistons

Manley  beam con rods

ARP main and head stud kit

ND valve spring set

Tomei MLS head gaskets

ND ported heads

ACL race bearings

ND custom full exhaust 

Power figures, ND say far in excess of 650bhp. More depending on turbos used. Clutch capable of much more power and torque. 

Although it's going to be 18-24 months until it's ready, I'm quite excited. 

I didn't think I'd ever own another 350Z let alone another turbo Z. I was sure I would go Audi or BMW.

I would have happily sourced through @Adrian@TORQEN again but, after the difficulty I had last time, taking it here and there to save money, proved totally counter productive. I was itching to turn up the boost but....the overheating issue and the garages ineptitude buried the project. 

The engine was good for over 650hp. The clutch was good for 700ib/ft. It should have been plain sailing. I should still have it instead of selling it for a fraction of what I forked out. 

But, you live and learn.

I think by having it built start to finish in one place is the way forward, letting them source the parts, build it, tune it. Also, for accountability, to a certain degree, if theres a failed component.

On those lines, does anyone know if I can hold the garage that installed the bottom end, accountable for not investigating the gasket, even after 10 returns to the garage with the same overheating problem? 

I really hope for @Ian that theres no serious damage. I genuinely wouldn't have intentionally sold him a lemon. I thought it was just an air lock in the coolant system. 

As for the interior, it was my daily drive. I was working in a place that makes fibreglass truck parts. What was on the seats was gel coating. 

I hope this works out for you.

I repeatedly asked Ken at R.E. Performance in Bury, to check the gasket. He insisted it was not the problem as it was brand new.

I would have kept it if I'd gotten to the bottom of the problem but, with zero mechanical skills, it was spiralling out of my control. 

I hope it's nothing beyond gasket.

Good luck. 

On 21/02/2020 at 20:51, HEADPHONES said:

Really looking forward to seeing this project.

I remember always seeing project cars in Banzai and Japanese Performance magazines which ND had worked their magic on.

So will you be looking for a donor car now or waiting til all the funds are in place?

I'm going to look for a non runner with engine damage because ND will be replacing everything in that department, anyway.

ND will receive the car, then I will keep giving lump sums as often as possible. Money burns a hole in my pocket, better to put it to "good use".

Once I've paid the penultimate instalment, work will begin.

I think I can make enough payments to get it done and dusted within 12 months. If I really nail it, then by then end of summer.

On 21/02/2020 at 21:29, Andy_Muxlow said:

Nice. Good luck buddy, hope all works out this time. 

Thankyou. Me too.

NDesigns are very reputable tuners. They've been around a long time. I remember their 600BHP CA18DET 180/200sx. Simon there told me they'd done quite a few since then. Over 700bhp with no increase in engine capacity. Just HUGE boost and fully built.

They do Mitsubishi Colt tuning, too. Few videos on YouTube.

Like I say, this will take a while, but I think it'll be worth it.

Resurrection. 

New Z. New turbos. 

Told myself I wasn't going to mention it on here until it was ready as it'll be 18 months from now. 

But it'll be fully built by ONE company and not here for this, there for that. 

Currently in talks with Norris Designs for a drive in/out deal. Got a price which I'm happy with and an insane power figure and spec. 

They've done a few Zs now and sent me a few picture. One of a beautiful custom plenum. 

ND are responsible for some of the fastest Lancers in the world. They have a few world records. 

Last project was so much fun but so disappointing when yet another thing failed. Which was due to a local garage that I used.

This will be such a different experience. It'll just work. 

Hi. 

I'm all over the place with things that I want to do. But one of the things I've always loved was off road biking. I've had 3 bikes, a Yamaha YZ250 that I learned to ride on, a Honda CR250 and a KTM300 EXC.

I think, for the money, they're more fun than cars. You won't experience much as fast in the way of acceleration, especially when you take into account you're doing those speeds off road.

I was always much more into the all day events of technical challenges as opposed to flat out motocross style speed. So, what I would like to do is get out there with the clubs that are around and do some of the full/2 day events on a road legal bike. Perhaps a 4 stroke of 450cc and above, circa 55bhp and 100kg.

I will get out there on my own regardless but, I just wanted to see if anyone on here was partial to a bit of mud?

The YZ I bought brand new in 2000. I fitted a Jeff Emig Graphics kit to it pretty much straight away. I only owned it 18 months before it was stolen. 

It would be nice to see who amongst us are also mud sluggers!

Remember this bad boy from GT4?

On 25/03/2019 at 19:25, ZeppoJeff said:

Well it’s been sometime since I was last on here. 

Whats changed? Well me and the wife found out we were having a baby so for most people they would just through down the tools and decide that’s the project never going to happen now. Me on the other hand saw it as a challenge to get the car finished before the baby is here...haha

This may be because we had already pulled the engine and sold it on when we found out...doh

 

So since last update got a big new lockup so it’s been all systems go. Old VQ got taken out and sold to Clark motorsports and now Chris at tarmac own it.

Test fitted the rb26 and it fits...woop woop

 

Now the engine has been stripped and sent away to the machinist to get some work before the forged rebuild starts.

 

I know every one loves photos so here’s some to sink your teeth into until the next wee update.

That's a bloody big turbskie!

On 02/09/2015 at 22:35, ZeppoJeff said:

Thanks...got some more pictures sent through after this and the colour is amazing. Just keeps changing at every angle.

 

 

 

I'm guessing this is House Of Kolor Burple? Lovely colour. I always like HOK Kobalt Blue.

This is fantastic mate! 

Can I ask, how much it's cost and how much more you'll probably have to spend? 

Is there a way to make use of the skyline's 4wd? Will you use your Skyline's gearbox? For me, that would make a real difference as traction in a 450+ bhp Z really is non existent in 1st and 2nd and a lot of 3rd, with Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Im always changing my mind as has probably been noticed on the forum but, I WILL pick one and follow it through. I'd love to do this as a project. It's something I could do over a couple of years.

I could maybe do a 25DET or 1JZ. I know the 1JZ is particularly tough. I've seen 1JZ's stock internals with 750bhp, all boost. 

I'll keep following this thread. 

On 31/08/2019 at 08:47, da.murf said:

Bet he hit his fuel cap searching for the tsc button lol

 

very loud (but secretly I love that lol)

Yeah it's very loud. Odd how we mellow out as we get older, mostly.

Ended up thinking about the neighbours when I had my Z because I left for work at 5am. I'm on an old cobbled street with houses on each side, they're all terraced so theres no gap between any of them. So, when I set off every morning, I used to cringe as I turned the key. 

Neighbours said that not only could they hear it, they could feel it. I went round to apologise to everyone and they all said  "No, it's ok. It sounds lovely"

None of them accepted my offer of a ride in the passenger seat!

I miss my Zee!! :-(

Loud and proud. 

I think with early jap import Z's being so cheap, it makes them accessible for the young uns. And youth isn't known for its refinement or modesty. 

I think it's far too loud, personally.  There's a point at which a nice sounding car is negated by sheer volume. 

Most people won't appreciate a car that loud because it becomes almost painful. Have to cover your ears which defeats the object.

My Z had straight pipes on it, but it was nowhere near as loud as that Z. That said, I never heard my Z from the outside while it was being driven, so it might have been that loud. 

@HEADPHONESheard my Z when he, Spatt and me went for a little cruise around Manchester. So, he knows. 

yes, I miss my Z. 

Towards the end of the video. About 4/5 the way through.

Not making any friends at that meet, it seems!

Well, I got an old EP3.

£1900. Black. No SH. 118k miles.

Completely standard. K20.

Will completely gut it, weld in the roll cage which I'll make myself to regulation standards.

Fuel cell, race pump, fire extinguisher, fuel cut off etc.

A lot of the stuff, I can make myself, which is good.

Need a wide race seat, harness etc.

Not much planned for performance. Breathing mods. Really good brakes. Some kind of big brake conversion and excellent adjustable suspension. Best tyres allowed. Michelin Pilot Cross Climate were an excellent all rounder. 

As I said, two racers are allowed per car. The offer is there if someone wants to share the fun/fuel/fee with me.

On 11/08/2019 at 17:27, LRF4N said:

The shape, size and name?

You are right, yes.

But, the original CRX had so much more performance. A kurb weight of 872KG and 158bhp. 

I briefly had one when I was younger, with just a K&N 57i. The induction noise was fantastic. 

CRZ is 50bhp down and 430kg heavier.

I know cars now have to be bigger, heavier and softer on the whole, due to safety.

Sigh

On 27/07/2019 at 22:08, ShortPaul said:

Bring back caning

Not PC!!!!! To the tower with you!!